Cypress Dunes & Breeze questions.....

Lucky Bugger!

We have a first in Sowal history!!!!! AAbsolute was just called lucky.

And I actually meant it.

If one owns a lot in Cypress Dunes, are they required to use John Willis or can they bring in another builder?

If one owns a lot in Cypress Dunes, are they required to use John Willis or can they bring in another builder?

John Willis and Bill Livingston told me they intend to build out and get a piece of the action on every build in Cypress Dunes. Sowal'r Chersamps told me otherwise and I think she has doc's to back up her position.

Cypress Breeze is different.

If one owns a lot in Cypress Dunes, are they required to use John Willis or can they bring in another builder?

They can use an approved builder.

John Willis and Bill Livingston told me they intend to build out and get a piece of the action on every build in Cypress Dunes. Sowal'r Chersamps told me otherwise and I think she has doc's to back up her position.

Cypress Breeze is different.

Is that the person that feels their property is somehow immune from covenants and restrictions?

I am a not a fan of all the houses in Cypress Dunes, but the view towards the gulf, the pool/clubhouse, and the walkways among the cypress trees are gorgeous!

Never been to Cypress Breeze, but every time I see a lot on the MLS w/ that pool I think "bad fiberglass theme park".

They can use an approved builder.



Is that the person that feels their property is somehow immune from covenants and restrictions?

CherSamps believes she has some documentation. I don't know about immunity from Covenants and Retsrictions.

I am a not a fan of all the houses in Cypress Dunes, but the view towards the gulf, the pool/clubhouse, and the walkways among the cypress trees are gorgeous!

Never been to Cypress Breeze, but every time I see a lot on the MLS w/ that pool I think "bad fiberglass theme park".

I like the way Cypress Dunes looks too.

Cypress Breeze pool has no fiberglass. It's masonry and steel. During 2005 we rode out a hurricane in their storm room at the pool. It is constructed with three times the strength of an F5 Tornado shelter. The two different areas can hold over 200 residents. I know the pool is blasted for its Architecture, but kids love it. It's bigger than Seacrest Beach's and reported to be the largest pool in this part of the State. Even though Cypress Breeze has less than 1/2 the totals units of Seacrest.

It's bigger than Seacrest Beach's and reported to be the largest pool in this part of the State.

Larger than Adagio's?

I feel a Yabba Dabba Do coming on!

Mermy and gttbm jsut love this pool!

Larger than Adagio's?

Yep, Adagio's is only 8,000 sq ft.

I feel a Yabba Dabba Do coming on!

Mermy and gttbm jsut love this pool!

I have no idea who this is, but it seemed so appropriate.

YouTube - Yabba Dabba Do

Cypress Breeze will eventually be a great, affordable resort neighborhood. I am currently getting bids to build a 2000 sq. ft.; 3br/3ba home - which will sell for $299,000. This may be the pricing of the future - with easy beach access and a unique waterfall pool - good, affordable housing.

Cypress Breeze will eventually be a great, affordable resort neighborhood. I am currently getting bids to build a 2000 sq. ft.; 3br/3ba home - which will sell for $299,000. This may be the pricing of the future - with easy beach access and a unique waterfall pool - good, affordable housing.

Will you tell us more? You say you're getting bids for a house that'll sell for $299,000.? Does that mean you will have it built on someone's lot and you will then buy it.? Thanks

Yep, Adagio's is only 8,000 sq ft.



I have no idea who this is, but it seemed so appropriate.

YouTube - Yabba Dabba Do

57 seconds of my life gone... Just like that. Thanks SWGB!

57 seconds of my life gone... Just like that. Thanks SWGB!

I can't tell you how much money I've made on my franchise to put out-of balance washing machines in front of Walmart for middle aged women to ride.

Cypress Dunes is in a Cobra Zone and therefore cannot obtain National Flood Insurance. Even though they are in an X Flood Zone, many lenders will not underwrite a mortgage without flood insurance these days. Private flood insurance is very expensive.

Cypress Dunes is in a Cobra Zone and therefore cannot obtain National Flood Insurance. Even though they are in an X Flood Zone, many lenders will not underwrite a mortgage without flood insurance these days. Private flood insurance is very expensive.

I never heard that. It sounds rough. Are you sure about that?

Very sure.

Coastal Barrier Resources Act

Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA), Public Law 97-348 (96 Stat. 1653; 16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), enacted October 18, 1982, designated various undeveloped coastal barrier islands, depicted by specific maps, for inclusion in the Coastal Barrier Resources System (System). Areas so designated were made ineligible for direct or indirect Federal financial assistance that might support development, including flood insurance, except for emergency life-saving activities. Exceptions for certain activities, such as fish and wildlife research, are provided, and National Wildlife Refuges and other, otherwise protected areas are excluded from the System.

Very sure.

Coastal Barrier Resources Act

Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA), Public Law 97-348 (96 Stat. 1653; 16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), enacted October 18, 1982, designated various undeveloped coastal barrier islands, depicted by specific maps, for inclusion in the Coastal Barrier Resources System (System). Areas so designated were made ineligible for direct or indirect Federal financial assistance that might support development, including flood insurance, except for emergency life-saving activities. Exceptions for certain activities, such as fish and wildlife research, are provided, and National Wildlife Refuges and other, otherwise protected areas are excluded from the System.

Good Post. Can you help me connect the dots over to Cypress Dunes?

Does this apply to Cypress Breeze?

Go to the FEMA Map Center website; you can type in an address and view the panel. There are several other areas in S. Walton that have this designation; mostly affecting areas in the western most portion of S.Walton, Destin and Okaloosa County. Therefore the costly insurance in those areas.

I have two lots in Cypress Breeze and am quoting plans now to build the 3br/3ba house. The time to build is now - construction costs and the fact I bought the lots in 2003 - allow for me to hit the $299K price point. Additionally, since this is a cash and carry project, financing is not an issue. I have quotes from 3 builders now, but I would consider another 1 or 2. Owner financing (lot and/or house) is possible.

I have two lots in Cypress Breeze and am quoting plans now to build the 3br/3ba house. The time to build is now - construction costs and the fact I bought the lots in 2003 - allow for me to hit the $299K price point. Additionally, since this is a cash and carry project, financing is not an issue. I have quotes from 3 builders now, but I would consider another 1 or 2. Owner financing (lot and/or house) is possible.

That sounds like a sustainable purchase for your future buyers. I see you just joined Sowal.com , welcome. Will you post some photo's as you build? Friendly competition is good for the end user.

Notice the drop

Cypress Dunes' value is dropping fast, on par with the gas mileage in my Pathfinder. It has its share of mid - longer term renters paying 1300-1600/month, while living in a houses that sold anywhere from 600,000 to a 1,000,000. Talk about positive cash flow. I believe C. dunes and its plight with its geological classification is rapidly becoming r.e. local knowledge. This in part may have played a role in the sudden depreciation, (besides worldwide financial collapse). Oh, but I guess 50%, no make that 75% of the realtors out there don't know or will not tell. Kinda scary huh? I heard the annual premium out there on private flood insurance could put you in a nice new KIA. It's a shame ain't it-that cypress pond is nice.

I looked hard in cypress dunes 3 months ago and just wasn't that impressed with the development. The far west end of 30-a just looks panama city like to me. You can hardly find cypress dunes as the signs so small. The houses look ok but the mls pictures are very decieving as the lots and houses are much smaller than the pictures. I wouldn't be suprised to see several homes in there sell for the high 200's and lots for $75 k. Is cypress dunes located in a flood plain?

Cypress Dunes' value is dropping fast, on par with the gas mileage in my Pathfinder. It has its share of mid - longer term renters paying 1300-1600/month, while living in a houses that sold anywhere from 600,000 to a 1,000,000. Talk about positive cash flow. I believe C. dunes and its plight with its geological classification is rapidly becoming r.e. local knowledge. This in part may have played a role in the sudden depreciation, (besides worldwide financial collapse). Oh, but I guess 50%, no make that 75% of the realtors out there don't know or will not tell. Kinda scary huh? I heard the annual premium out there on private flood insurance could put you in a nice new KIA. It's a shame ain't it-that cypress pond is nice.

I looked hard in cypress dunes 3 months ago and just wasn't that impressed with the development. The far west end of 30-a just looks panama city like to me. You can hardly find cypress dunes as the signs so small. The houses look ok but the mls pictures are very decieving as the lots and houses are much smaller than the pictures. I wouldn't be suprised to see several homes in there sell for the high 200's and lots for $75 k. Is cypress dunes located in a flood plain?

Wow, such bashing. How does the west end of 30A look anything like Panama City? What part of Panama City, the part on the beach? Panama City doesn't have any beach frontage.