Questions about Village of Blue Mountain Santa Rosa Beach

Okay, if that's the case then step up and pay their dues. Otherwise the HOA should follow it's legal duty and go through the lien process.

You're such a hard a$$ :floor: You know me, flowers and peace signs and everybody gets along :wub: But I do know it's the HOA's duty, just sad. (where's the sad face?)

Sensible Response

Hi beautiful Sunny's mom!! Now that is what I call a sensible response instead of all of the squablling. I am moving down to Blue Mountain Beach because I found a great little cottage there. Santa Rosa is an area I like also. I think I know what condos you are talking about and I drove through there many times and I just did not see the kind of devestation to it that some area saying. I think what is said in this response is much more sensible. Then you can get the information you really need to make you own decision instead of getting what are just opinions from different people who know the area and everyone has different opinions about how they feel about places and what their standards are. I personally did not see anything wrong with the place and was trying find a condo to rent there. I think things are picking up in the area and hopefully will be improving everywhere. Change has to start somewhere and we are the only ones who can make that happen. I looked at many different areas and am very happy I ended up where I did. It is not in the condos you are speaking of but I did end up in Blue Mountain Beach in a very simple little house and I am thrilled. I am relocating there because you will not find friendlier people anywhere. It is nice to have the most beautiful beach nearby also, but the people are what really make the place what it is so no matter where you buy, vacationers will be happy as will you. If the place is taken care of and is well equipped for their comfort you can't go wrong. That is my opinion only. I wish you the best of luck. 😀 I cannot wait till my move which should be around April 1. 😀

The 2 large parcels in the front that are common area (where I believe the commercial was supposed to be) is now bank owned. There are also a lot of foreclosures in the community which generally means a lot of people not paying their HOA/COA fees - the funds required for maintenance. What happens of course is that either the community has to spend less on taking care of the community or they have to raise association fees and the paying members have to make up for the non-paying ones. The Village of Blue Mountain is not the only community on 30A where the bank has taken over common grounds. The Village of South Walton is in the same situation. Hotel Saba is not bank owned but sure seems to be at a standstill. So in this day, it's not surprising but still a cause for concern. The prices are great (or should be) but the future is uncertain.

You said that you are looking at a condo. If so, you are by law entitled to see the association financial records as well as the condo docs.

Section 718.503(2) (a), Florida Statues, provides ?? each prospective purchaser who has entered into a contract for the purchase of a condominium unit is entitled, at the seller?s expense, to a current copy of declaration of condominium, articles of incorporation of the association, bylaws and rules of the association, financial information required by section (s.) 718.111

Notice that you have to have a contract but you have 3 days to rescind after receiving the required documents if you don't like what you see.

If you are serious about putting an offer in on a unit, I would have your realtor request a copy of the BOD minutes and the listing agent may give them in advance of a contract. These are generally vague by design but can give you quite a bit of information regarding the problems that the association is having. There is certainly nothing wrong with a prospective buyer wanting full disclosure before making such a big decision. Don't be afraid to get the information that you need rather than rely on hearsay. And certainly don't go into it blind.

You are very sweet Heart (love your name :wub:). You will love 30A. As you found, it's not just a place - it's a "community" of wonderful and diverse people.

Regarding the condos at Blue Mountain Beach or any community. All of the information that one needs is out there somewhere and now more than ever, with so many developers going bankrupt and so many homes going into foreclosure - it's more important than ever to know what you're getting into. There's many things that can affect the enjoyment of one's property and potential buyers should know them.

I made a conscious decision to be an exclusive buyer's agent and not take any listings. In that way, I have no responsibilities to any seller and I am free to disclose as much information as needed to help the buyer make an informed decision. My agents have no financial interest in selling any particular property so they are equally motivated to show all properties regardless of who has the listing. They give "on demand" attention and I do the research and investment consulting. It works and professional listing agents such as those on this board understand that it's not personal. We're both trying to do the best we can for our clients.

In a previous life, I was an investigator so I am just very good at finding information that many can't find and I use that expertise to create a profile of the seller and their potential motivations. Before we placed a contract on the Grayton home, we had a very good picture of the sellers net worth, history and motivations for selling the home and how much he could bear as far as a loss went. I don't like that sellers are losing money but it's my job to do everything I can to make sure that my client doesn't.

Blue Mountain isn't devastated but unfortunately it was a little late coming into the market so a lot of people bought at the top. I did confirm that the commercial area is bank owned. In fact, it is now available as a bank owned property or REO. I believe that it will come back once someone comes in and develops that commercial area.

Enjoy sowal and let me know when you're settled. We'll get together.

Cork, your business plan is impressive. I've been watching the market in Sowal for the last several months and it's amazing what you can learn with a little online research. It had occurred to me that being an agent with a plan such as yours could be really cool. Good on you for thinking out of the box!

Cork, your business plan is impressive. I've been watching the market in Sowal for the last several months and it's amazing what you can learn with a little online research. It had occurred to me that being an agent with a plan such as yours could be really cool. Good on you for thinking out of the box!

Thanks AttheBeach but I've considered any real estate investment to be a huge decision and have been aware of the trust that people place in us as realtors. Just try to follow the golden rule ;-)

Thanks Cork! I know I'll love it if I ever get there. The move keeps getting pushed back a little further every week. I'll definitely be there by the weekend of the 10th of April. I have a dr.'s apt. I have to go to on the 5th so now I have to wait for that or I'll have to drive all the way back after just arriving. See you soon!!!! I left a note on your profile page. :idontno:

You are very sweet Heart (love your name :wub:). You will love 30A. As you found, it's not just a place - it's a "community" of wonderful and diverse people.

Regarding the condos at Blue Mountain Beach or any community. All of the information that one needs is out there somewhere and now more than ever, with so many developers going bankrupt and so many homes going into foreclosure - it's more important than ever to know what you're getting into. There's many things that can affect the enjoyment of one's property and potential buyers should know them.

I made a conscious decision to be an exclusive buyer's agent and not take any listings. In that way, I have no responsibilities to any seller and I am free to disclose as much information as needed to help the buyer make an informed decision. My agents have no financial interest in selling any particular property so they are equally motivated to show all properties regardless of who has the listing. They give "on demand" attention and I do the research and investment consulting. It works and professional listing agents such as those on this board understand that it's not personal. We're both trying to do the best we can for our clients.

In a previous life, I was an investigator so I am just very good at finding information that many can't find and I use that expertise to create a profile of the seller and their potential motivations. Before we placed a contract on the Grayton home, we had a very good picture of the sellers net worth, history and motivations for selling the home and how much he could bear as far as a loss went. I don't like that sellers are losing money but it's my job to do everything I can to make sure that my client doesn't.

Blue Mountain isn't devastated but unfortunately it was a little late coming into the market so a lot of people bought at the top. I did confirm that the commercial area is bank owned. In fact, it is now available as a bank owned property or REO. I believe that it will come back once someone comes in and develops that commercial area.

Enjoy sowal and let me know when you're settled. We'll get together.

Thanks Cork! I know I'll love it if I ever get there. The move keeps getting pushed back a little further every week. I'll definitely be there by the weekend of the 10th of April. I have a dr.'s apt. I have to go to on the 5th so now I have to wait for that or I'll have to drive all the way back after just arriving. See you soon!!!! I left a note on your profile page. :idontno:

Just keep the dream in the front of your head and don't let the little hassles bother you. You're on the path and will arrive in sowal soon.

I hope that you are well. Will check the profile. I forget about that sometimes . See you soon and drive careful.

I noticed when on a walk that there are newly painted signs now at the pool area 😀

That's nice!

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Ohhhhhh....you mean the puppy (who is 5 years old BTW) that belongs to the fella who, on the day he brought his newborn home, you decided to shriek at in front of his other 2 kids? The one that has since installed an electric fence? That one? :wave:.

Everyone knows about you and your dog, trust me. We were warned the day we moved in.....:rofl:.

Yes, that's right, I'm bringing the discussion back from the dead b/c I cannot pass on an opportunity like this. You're right, Sheila is her name, and her accomplices are Janet and Karin (sp?). The neighborhood is beyond excited that she's now gone, but still looking to get rid of the other two. I was originally here looking for info on the Villages HOA board. At any rate, who cares about that at this point, I'm more interested in berating the little white haired troll, who happens to share a striking resemblance to Bruce Vilanch (you'll need to see it to believe it). She and her minions tried to bark up our tree once. It was literally hours after we first arrived here in the neighborhood. Probably some of the most unpleasant people I've encountered in this area. Janet's still here - I'm under the belief that she has a severe mental illness. The best thing about her is that she leaves for half the year. And Karin (sp?), it's like she went to a MC Hammer consignment sale (Can't touch this! b/c she's too legit to quit!). Yes, yes, I digress back to the immature name calling, etc..., but sometimes it's so fun (and on point). 1 down, 2 to go 😉

I'm sure everyone who bought in BMB in 2010 are smiling all the way to the bank now..I bougnt in 2013 and three years later both properties are up over 70%..lots where 350k now 450K..beach front +2M( lot only )