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lcauley

Beach Comber
Sep 18, 2007
28
0
I was going to attend the auction but have decided not to. I am starting to think the only real auctions that will be worthwhile to attend will be "absolute auctions" unless there is a free buffet. Perhaps more shoes are getting ready to drop....

I don't think I agree. After reading all of these auction posts, properties like Joe's look as interesting as the absolutes. In the case of the absolute, you know the property is going to sell. In the case of the minimums, you know before you show up what you can get the property for. If the thread title is true and the posted reserves or minimums are lower, you know there is a possibility to get even lower than published. Just a thought.
 

fisher

Beach Fanatic
Sep 19, 2005
822
76
I am involved in this auction but I can only speak as a referring sales associate. I referred 4 properties- the 3 Ariel Dunes II units and the single family home in the Moreno Acres subdivision of Destin.


Now the other 3 AD II units are a 2br and a 3br direct from the developer and a 4br penthouse from a private owner that I had listed at $849K - MLS#425407. The published reserves are well below the comps:
2br $295K
3br $395K
penthouse $695K (the seller paid $899K in May '07)

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What comps are you referring to? Have there been any resales in ADII or are the only sales so far precon closings?
 

Joe Mammy

Beach Lover
Mar 26, 2007
140
40
Fisher-
If we look at just AD II there are only 2 flips in the MLS, bear in mind the building is brand new and the closings were in March and May. Here is a report of just the lowest priced 2brs on or above the fifth floor (the auction unit is on the 11th and has a much better view):
http://ecarmls.com/EmeraldReports/listings.asp?ID=4911860926

The 3br is a ground floor on the west end of the building. Here is a report of all the 3br sales fifth floor or lower:
http://ecarmls.com/EmeraldReports/listings.asp?ID=4911860928

The penthouse #2405 is a 4br and closed in June for $899700. #2402 also closed in June for $899,700. Offered at $695K plus bp of 10% if won with only one bid will be a heck of a deal. The views from the top are most impressive of all of Destin.

The amenities in AD II include gym with steam and sauna, 3 large pools, 200 yards to the beach, walk on golf, tennis and bicycle trails. The only other condo that offers golf and beach are Sandestin and they are priced twice as much as similar units. The association fees are extremely competitive and lower than any other Destin condos I've priced with similar square footage. The units are beautiful with granite counters, tile and very large balconies and floor plans.

If you want a Destin condo, these are the best deals out there.
 

Joe Mammy

Beach Lover
Mar 26, 2007
140
40
No bids on my Ariel Dunes II. About 20 registered bidders. Looks like the locks were on their wallets. Good snacks though- eggrolls, chicken fingers and mini-kbobs.
 

SHELLY

SoWal Insider
Jun 13, 2005
5,763
803
No bids on my Ariel Dunes II. About 20 registered bidders. Looks like the locks were on their wallets. Good snacks though- eggrolls, chicken fingers and mini-kbobs.

:blink: Whoa

So what does this mean for Ariel Dunes II?

Did anything sell? Or where they just there for the snacks?


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Joe Mammy

Beach Lover
Mar 26, 2007
140
40
For AD II? I think there were buyers there in hover mode, simply observing. My personal feelings are the 10% buyer's premium caused the double clutch. My seller's are not going to give them away. These remaining post close units are great value and will sell soon enough.
 

Joe Mammy

Beach Lover
Mar 26, 2007
140
40
I know there were 2 pre-sales ( I had 1). My units were the first 3 on the block and I didn't stick around. I'll let PAG answer.
 
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