Hi! I'm new to the forum - what a great resource! We live in Dallas, but would like to purchase a lot, house or condo along 30A, preferably the south side. We would like to move there soon. We've been looking for years, and now it seems as though we can afford something. We are looking to spend no more than 225K for a lot and 300K for a house/condo. Is this realistic in the market there today?
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Christini Zambini
I'd highly recommend a Sowaller (Supermom26.2) a.k.a. Rhonda Cloutier. She is a great realtor--very professional and personable AND she can sell houses in a slow market. She is also a mom of school aged children and is on the board of directors at Seaside Neighborhood School, so she can tell you all you need to know about our schools. Send Supermom a PM!
We've been very happy with our schools--dedicated teachers, safe, excellent academics and they are getting better and better. The quality of the schools reflect the quality of the involved, highly educated parents.
We've been very happy with our schools--dedicated teachers, safe, excellent academics and they are getting better and better. The quality of the schools reflect the quality of the involved, highly educated parents.
Beach Comber
Thanks for writing all that, CCK. I'll probably be in touch with Rhonda as we are seriously considering a move. It's just such a big step for us, and we have 3 properties to sell before moving....2 houses and a business, but two of them are already on the market, so we're getting there! Thanks for the info.
jana😀
jana😀
SoWal Expert
I am so glad that people are listing realtors that they know and trust. My husband and I were just in Seagrove yesterday looking at all kinds of real estate. We came home with lots of papers and phone numbers, so we were considering a realtor, but didn't know who to contact. We want someone wonderful like you all have mentioned, so we'll probably be calling them within the next few weeks.
We'd be moving from Nashville with two small children, so the school discussion is a great help too! Any more input on either subject would be great!
Here is your school discussion for the SoWal area:
Elementary- Bay, Butler, South Walton Montessori
Middle- Emerald Coast Middle or Seaside (get in by lottery)
High- SoWal High
Voila! Easy! Thanks God the schools are decent!
It's not like moving to bigger places where you actually would make a house decision based on the school. It's easy here because there really isn't a choice (unless you go out of county or north of the bay).
So back to house hunting!
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Beach Lover
We have been happy with Carly St. Peter with Jane Araguel and Team with Caldwell Banker. She is handling our lot for sale which is within walking distance to the beach. It is a gated community with a lot of residents; not rentals.
http://www.beachcondos.com/ MLS# 419729
http://www.beachcondos.com/ MLS# 419729
Admin
Stay away from realtors who say "south walton" instead of "SoWal".
Go to the member list and hire the realtor with the highest post count. ;-)
If I made any realtors mad, then get crackin' y'all. 😀
Go to the member list and hire the realtor with the highest post count. ;-)
If I made any realtors mad, then get crackin' y'all. 😀
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Stay away from realtors who say "south walton" instead of "SoWal".
Go to the member list and hire the realtor with the highest post count. ;-)
If I made any realtors mad, then get crackin' y'all. 😀
That was subtle. ;-)
Beach Lover
Stay away from realtors who say "south walton" instead of "SoWal".
I grew up in the Panhandle (not the "Great Northwest") and live in Miami Beach.
When I hear Sowal or Sobe, I know the speaker is from somewhere else.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Beach Fanatic
😀 just trying to get my post count up! Random post! How am I doing Kurt?
SoWal Expert
😀 just trying to get my post count up! Random post! How am I doing Kurt?
Get a tat. An easy 1000.😀
Beach Crab
Think about Beachside Villas Condos. They ar in the Lakewood Drive area and you can get a small one now in the low 300,000's. We have a ground floor unit with even a glimpse of shoreline that we rent out and use. Not on the market, but we would sell, so reply if interested.
Beach Fanatic
You would be wise to listen to Shelly. Shelly is very knowledgeable on this subject and I believe were I seeking advice I would pm Shelly or smiling Joe. :idontno:
It does not mean I like him but he is very knowledgeable in this area along with Shelly who I do like.
:idontno: :confused:
SoWal Expert
You would be wise to listen to Shelly. Shelly is very knowledgeable on this subject and I believe were I seeking advice I would pm Shelly or smiling Joe. :idontno:
It does not mean I like him but he is very knowledgeable in this area along with Shelly who I do like.
Hi Fabian- howzit?:wave: :floor:
Beach Fanatic
Hi Fabian- howzit?:wave: :floor:
Good Call....
SoWal Expert
Wait a minute... how did I get dragged into this? :confused::funn:
SoWal Insider
Wait a minute... how did I get dragged into this? :confused::funn:Fame has a dark side in America
SoWal Insider
Stay away from realtors who say "south walton" instead of "SoWal".Based on that last comment, however true it may be, I believe you've found the perfect home.
I grew up in the Panhandle (not the "Great Northwest") and live in Miami Beach.
When I hear Sowal or Sobe, I know the speaker is from somewhere else.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Beach Comber
Hi! I'm new to the forum - what a great resource! We live in Dallas, but would like to purchase a lot, house or condo along 30A, preferably the south side. We would like to move there soon. We've been looking for years, and now it seems as though we can afford something. We are looking to spend no more than 225K for a lot and 300K for a house/condo. Is this realistic in the market there today?
I'm late in chiming in but wanted to let you know that my builder has 2 lots available in an area near Seacrest Beach called Tree Top. If you click the link below it will take you to his properties page. He also has a home available in Seacrest. Thank you and welcome to Florida!
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http://www.uniquelysoutherninc.com/properties.html
Staci
Beach Crab
Hi, I saw your message, I am in a contract to trade a home for a condo at Seacrest south of 30-A with gulf and pool view. We will compete the trade soon and I will be putting the condo back on the market around $700.
Please advise if interested to hear the details.
Thanks
Please advise if interested to hear the details.
Thanks
Beach Comber
Take a look at Grande Pointe at Inlet Beachwww.grandepointeatinletbeach.com
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