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I have interior photos of the units if anyone is interested (From AD-1).  The finish work is extremely nice and the views are awesome.  I wasn't really thrilled about it 2 years ago when they launched it, but it's pretty awesome!

I have interior photos of the units if anyone is interested (From AD-1).  The finish work is extremely nice and the views are awesome.  I wasn&#039;t really thrilled about it 2 years ago when they launched it, but it&#039;s pretty awesome!

SHELLY

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How many will leave their deposits on the table and walk away?

Miss Kitty

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:lolabove: ...I get it...Aerial Dunes!  Are these located near the Back Porch in Destin?  They are very tall.  How many units?

[QUOTE=Sueshore]:lolabove: ...I get it...Aerial Dunes!  Are these located near the Back Porch in Destin?  They are very tall.  How many units?[/QUOTE]


No, they are located in Seascape on Scenic Gulf Drive by the outlet mall

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">:lolabove: ...I get it...Aerial Dunes! Are these located near the Back Porch in Destin? They are very tall. How many units?</blockquote> 
 
No, they are located in Seascape on Scenic Gulf Drive by the outlet mall

dsilvar

Beach Fanatic

[QUOTE=SHELLY]How many will leave their deposits on the table and walk away?[/QUOTE]

SHELLY, me thinks you have a secret wish that "investulators" of any  ilk  will and should take it in the shorts for  trying to turn an honest buck in a self confessed capatilistic society, playing by the stated rules.  
Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners  of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. I for one intend to use my unit as a vacation haven and for visiting relatives..ad infinitum. It is fully paid for and I suspect I may not be the only one in this situation.

Thanks SJ, it was I that asked for the pics of Ariel Dunes and I do appreciate you taking the time to post them. Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL?

There are 24 floors with 10 units a floor most at 1300 to 1700 sqft and well appointed with views of the bay and gulf , both within walking distance. Close to shopping and  fine dining and several parks with beaches that rival any I have seen. 
And I have seen them from Goa to  Ohau and  Puket to  Brisbane.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="SHELLY">How many will leave their deposits on the table and walk away?</blockquote> 
SHELLY, me thinks you have a secret wish that &quot;investulators&quot; of any ilk will and should take it in the shorts for trying to turn an honest buck in a self confessed capatilistic society, playing by the stated rules. 
Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. I for one intend to use my unit as a vacation haven and for visiting relatives..ad infinitum. It is fully paid for and I suspect I may not be the only one in this situation. 
 
Thanks SJ, it was I that asked for the pics of Ariel Dunes and I do appreciate you taking the time to post them. Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL? 
 
There are 24 floors with 10 units a floor most at 1300 to 1700 sqft and well appointed with views of the bay and gulf , both within walking distance. Close to shopping and fine dining and several parks with beaches that rival any I have seen. 
And I have seen them from Goa to Ohau and Puket to Brisbane.

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

[QUOTE=dsilvar]It is fully paid for.
 
Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL?[/QUOTE]
 
Want to adopt me? PLEEZ. :biggrin:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="dsilvar">It is fully paid for. 
 
Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL?</blockquote> 
Want to adopt me? PLEEZ. 😀

[QUOTE=dsilvar]  
Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners  of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. .[/QUOTE]

[URL=http://www.arieldunes.com/availability.html]Only a few...[/URL]

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="dsilvar">Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. .</blockquote> 
<a href="http://www.arieldunes.com/availability.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Only a few...</a>

Pirate

[QUOTE=dsilvar]SHELLY, me thinks you have a secret wish that "investulators" of any  ilk  will and should take it in the shorts for  trying to turn an honest buck in a self confessed capatilistic society, playing by the stated rules.  
Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners  of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. I for one intend to use my unit as a vacation haven and for visiting relatives..ad infinitum. It is fully paid for and I suspect I may not be the only one in this situation.

Thanks SJ, it was I that asked for the pics of Ariel Dunes and I do appreciate you taking the time to post them. Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL?

There are 24 floors with 10 units a floor most at 1300 to 1700 sqft and well appointed with views of the bay and gulf , both within walking distance. Close to shopping and  fine dining and several parks with beaches that rival any I have seen. 
And I have seen them from Goa to  Ohau and  Puket to  Brisbane.[/QUOTE]

What is "twin ported" ?

You mean Phuket and Oahu ? :funn: 

What makes you feel the owners are long term?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="dsilvar">SHELLY, me thinks you have a secret wish that &quot;investulators&quot; of any ilk will and should take it in the shorts for trying to turn an honest buck in a self confessed capatilistic society, playing by the stated rules. 
Oddly enough, my sense is that the majority of owners of these condos are long term holders with only a few that are determined to sell. I for one intend to use my unit as a vacation haven and for visiting relatives..ad infinitum. It is fully paid for and I suspect I may not be the only one in this situation. 
 
Thanks SJ, it was I that asked for the pics of Ariel Dunes and I do appreciate you taking the time to post them. Remember me? The guy with the red twin ported 350 HP newly chipped V8 with the sweetest note from twin cat back magnaflows, mercedes 500 SL? 
 
There are 24 floors with 10 units a floor most at 1300 to 1700 sqft and well appointed with views of the bay and gulf , both within walking distance. Close to shopping and fine dining and several parks with beaches that rival any I have seen. 
And I have seen them from Goa to Ohau and Puket to Brisbane.</blockquote> 
What is &quot;twin ported&quot; ? 
 
You mean Phuket and Oahu ? :funn: 
 
What makes you feel the owners are long term?

[QUOTE=SHELLY][url="http://www.arieldunes.com/availability.html"]Only a few...[/url][/QUOTE]
10%?..:idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="SHELLY"><a href="http://www.arieldunes.com/availability.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Only a few...</a></blockquote>10%?..:idontno:

cooleydog

Beach Comber

Thanks for the shots of Ariel Dunes II.  Did you happen to take any of the Ariel Dunes I building?  We're expected to close in mid-July and would love to see the almost finished product!  (I haven't been there since January)

I agree - there are alot of flippers out there.  But we're in it for the long haul!

Thanks!

Thanks for the shots of Ariel Dunes II. Did you happen to take any of the Ariel Dunes I building? We&#039;re expected to close in mid-July and would love to see the almost finished product! (I haven&#039;t been there since January) 
 
I agree - there are alot of flippers out there. But we&#039;re in it for the long haul! 
 
Thanks!

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert

There are 131 actively listed for sale
2 pending with contingencies
240 pending

I would guess that very few will leave their down payments on the table and walk, but what do I know?

There are 131 actively listed for sale 
2 pending with contingencies 
240 pending 
 
I would guess that very few will leave their down payments on the table and walk, but what do I know?

[QUOTE=cooleydog]Thanks for the shots of Ariel Dunes II. Did you happen to take any of the Ariel Dunes I building? We're expected to close in mid-July and would love to see the almost finished product! (I haven't been there since January)

I agree - there are alot of flippers out there.  But we're in it for the long haul!

Thanks![/QUOTE] 

Yes, I did get shots of the almost completed building. Go to the first post and click on "here" and that will take you to my photo album where they are located.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="cooleydog">Thanks for the shots of Ariel Dunes II. Did you happen to take any of the Ariel Dunes I building? We&#039;re expected to close in mid-July and would love to see the almost finished product! (I haven&#039;t been there since January) 
 
I agree - there are alot of flippers out there. But we&#039;re in it for the long haul! 
 
Thanks!</blockquote> 
Yes, I did get shots of the almost completed building. Go to the first post and click on &quot;here&quot; and that will take you to my photo album where they are located.

[QUOTE=Pirate]What is "twin ported" ?

You mean Phuket and Oahu ? :funn: 

What makes you feel the owners are long term?[/QUOTE]

Twin ported K&N filtered intakes..yep Oahu..and if you have been to Phuket the you will understand the local thai pronounciation..puket.

I am (a long term owner), and I have spoken to several that have like plans..there are currently about 40 on the market out of about 240..about 16%?..hardly makes the case for short term.
What make you feel its otherwise.?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Pirate">What is &quot;twin ported&quot; ? 
 
You mean Phuket and Oahu ? :funn: 
 
What makes you feel the owners are long term?</blockquote> 
Twin ported K&amp;N filtered intakes..yep Oahu..and if you have been to Phuket the you will understand the local thai pronounciation..puket. 
 
I am (a long term owner), and I have spoken to several that have like plans..there are currently about 40 on the market out of about 240..about 16%?..hardly makes the case for short term. 
What make you feel its otherwise.?

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe][B]There are 131 actively listed for sale
2 pending with contingencies
240 pending[/B]
I would guess that very few will leave their down payments on the table and walk, but what do I know?[/QUOTE]

That would be just over 50% looking to flip?

You're a numbers guy Joe--what will that do to the median price of condos (and condo comps) in the area when 240 are released onto the market at (pre-construction) sales prices of $200 - $350 thousand?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">There are 131 actively listed for sale 
2 pending with contingencies 
240 pending 
I would guess that very few will leave their down payments on the table and walk, but what do I know?</blockquote> 
That would be just over 50% looking to flip? 
 
You&#039;re a numbers guy Joe--what will that do to the median price of condos (and condo comps) in the area when 240 are released onto the market at (pre-construction) sales prices of $200 - $350 thousand?

The 131 units for sale has now been reduced to 127 units and is out of a total of 458 units in both buildings bringing your "over 50%" down to 27%.  From what I hear, this percentage is typical of preconstruction.

Also, the 240 pending include the ones that the original owners are buying.  

I'm kind of new to this board but its already clear that you can't believe everything that is posted!

The 131 units for sale has now been reduced to 127 units and is out of a total of 458 units in both buildings bringing your &quot;over 50%&quot; down to 27%. From what I hear, this percentage is typical of preconstruction. 
 
Also, the 240 pending include the ones that the original owners are buying. 
 
I&#039;m kind of new to this board but its already clear that you can&#039;t believe everything that is posted!

TooFarTampa

[QUOTE=cooleydog]The 131 units for sale has now been reduced to 127 units and is out of a total of 458 units in both buildings bringing your "over 50%" down to 27%.  From what I hear, this percentage is typical of preconstruction.

Also, the 240 pending include the ones that the original owners are buying.  

[B]I'm kind of new to this board but its already clear that you can't believe everything that is posted[/B]![/QUOTE]

But you do find nice people willing to go out of their way to post pictures of items of interest to others on the board ... for free. You get more than what you pay for, IMO.  :roll:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="cooleydog">The 131 units for sale has now been reduced to 127 units and is out of a total of 458 units in both buildings bringing your &quot;over 50%&quot; down to 27%. From what I hear, this percentage is typical of preconstruction. 
 
Also, the 240 pending include the ones that the original owners are buying. 
 
I&#039;m kind of new to this board but its already clear that you can&#039;t believe everything that is posted!</blockquote> 
But you do find nice people willing to go out of their way to post pictures of items of interest to others on the board ... for free. You get more than what you pay for, IMO. :roll:

[QUOTE=dsilvar]I am (a long term owner), and I have spoken to several that have like plans..there are currently about 40 on the market out of about 240..about 16%?..hardly makes the case for short term.
What make you feel its otherwise.?[/QUOTE]

Are there 240 pending and of those 240 roughly half are currently listed for sale? Can you say flipper?

If that is the case this is why I feel otherwise. If it isn't as I've always said I wish everyone here would make money on their place. I just feel it isn't going to happen. I would guess those who bought at the end of last summer on 30-a have lost in the double digit percentages already.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="dsilvar">I am (a long term owner), and I have spoken to several that have like plans..there are currently about 40 on the market out of about 240..about 16%?..hardly makes the case for short term. 
What make you feel its otherwise.?</blockquote> 
Are there 240 pending and of those 240 roughly half are currently listed for sale? Can you say flipper? 
 
If that is the case this is why I feel otherwise. If it isn&#039;t as I&#039;ve always said I wish everyone here would make money on their place. I just feel it isn&#039;t going to happen. I would guess those who bought at the end of last summer on 30-a have lost in the double digit percentages already.

[img]http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/IMG_7487.JPG[/img]

more photos in [url="http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&userid=216"]here[/url].

(I cannot recall who was looking for photos of Arial Dunes, but I took some today.)

<img src="http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/IMG_7487.JPG" alt="" /> 
 
more photos in <a href="http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&amp;userid=216" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">here</a>. 
 
(I cannot recall who was looking for photos of Arial Dunes, but I took some today.)

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