With all the talk about the market softening...let's see some nominees for most 'courageous' (note, I didn't say outrageous) asking price for today's South Walton real estate market. Here's one I found on www.destinproperties.com
http://www.destinproperties.com/homes_details.asp?MLSNumber=383464
Shucks, it even has hardwood floors.
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http://www.emeraldcoasthomesonline.com/property_detail.asp?mls=394649&referrer=&info=printer
$3,620/sf - it's a knock down but not gulf front, 75' lot. :shock:
$3,620/sf - it's a knock down but not gulf front, 75' lot. :shock:
SoWal Insider
http://www.emeraldcoasthomesonline.com/property_detail.asp?mls=394649&referrer=&info=printerYes, but you can see the gulf between the front row homes....DEAL!
$3,620/sf - it's a knock down but not gulf front, 75' lot. :shock:
got any pics?
This could end up being one of the funniest threads yet! :laughing1
SoWal Expert
$3.2 million
Notice it is not Gulf front. Location - Blue Mtn Beach
This one makes 49 Buttercup look like a bargain at $3.4M
This one makes 49 Buttercup look like a bargain at $3.4M
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Beach Fanatic
I know that house. Family in DeFuniak recently sold for 1.6 and the new owner is trying to flip it. I'd laugh my large body parts off if they got stuck holding it (I'm mean that way!)
Of course, if it sells for 3.2, my brother's family will have the one next door for sale in a heartbeat... :shock:
Of course, if it sells for 3.2, my brother's family will have the one next door for sale in a heartbeat... :shock:
SoWal Expert
I know that house. Family in DeFuniak recently sold for 1.6 and the new owner is trying to flip it. I'd laugh my large body parts off if they got stuck holding it (I'm mean that way!)Yes, they recently bought it at $1.6M, put it back on at $2.6M, and over the weekend raised it to $3.2M. It looks as though it may become Gulf-front if we get some more hurricanes.
Of course, if it sells for 3.2, my brother's family will have the one next door for sale in a heartbeat... :shock:
Beach Fanatic
Isn't that the truth! Arlene, Cindy, maybe Dennis (the Menace) 

Meow
Keep 'em coming folks! This is the funniest thread yet!
got any pics?
Yes, they recently bought it at $1.6M, put it back on at $2.6M, and over the weekend raised it to $3.2M. It looks as though it may become Gulf-front if we get some more hurricanes.
Obviously someone hasn't been reading the stuff about the real estate market slowing

Beach Fanatic
Wow!
You guys are blowing {what we laughingly refer to as} my mind.
Quite a thread so far. Can't imagine what the winner would be.
You guys are blowing {what we laughingly refer to as} my mind.
Quite a thread so far. Can't imagine what the winner would be.
SoWal Expert
Wow!Is there a prize for nominating the actual winner, or should the prize go to the listing agent of the winning property? I think the prize should be a fancy SoWal sticker.
You guys are blowing {what we laughingly refer to as} my mind.
Quite a thread so far. Can't imagine what the winner would be.
I have several great nominees. Anyone want to see my number two pick? It could be a number one. My number three pick could also be a number one.
Beach Fanatic
Is there a prize for nominating the actual winner, or should the prize go to the listing agent of the winning property? I think the prize should be a fancy SoWal sticker.
I have several great nominees. Anyone want to see my number two pick? It could be a number one. My number three pick could also be a number one.
Fire away.

SoWal Expert
My second nominee:
Price: $1.1M
Location: Freeport
lot size: 100x280
Creekfront
Should I share number three?
Price: $1.1M
Location: Freeport
lot size: 100x280
Creekfront
Should I share number three?

SoWal Expert
I feel the answer forthcoming, so here is my nominee #3:
$4.5M
Lovely 4/2 brick rancher built in 1978, with swimming pool
Spacious 1740sf.
big yard with pine trees (6.5 acres)
location Freeport
She's a real bute, Clark. So pretty that the photographer was awestruck and forgot to take the photo of the house, but here is one of the yard.
$4.5M
Lovely 4/2 brick rancher built in 1978, with swimming pool
Spacious 1740sf.
big yard with pine trees (6.5 acres)
location Freeport
She's a real bute, Clark. So pretty that the photographer was awestruck and forgot to take the photo of the house, but here is one of the yard.
got any pics?
My second nominee:
Price: $1.1M
Location: Freeport
lot size: 100x280
Creekfront
Should I share number three?
Well I didn't think you could top this one
BUT YA DID!!!

SoWal Expert
Well I didn't think you could top this oneThis one makes the house near the Gulf look like a steal at $3.2![]()
BUT YA DID!!!![]()
Beach Lover
My second nominee:
Price: $1.1M
Location: Freeport
lot size: 100x280
Creekfront
Should I share number three?
This one is a strong contender!! LOL!!
Beach Lover
I found a nominee!!
MLS 386218
Yes, it is beachfront (121 feet, in SRB). However; read this - "PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD "AS IS WHERE IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES.SELLER SAYS THE STRUCTURE, POOL, AND POOL DECK HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL HURRICANES AND HAVE CRACKS FROM SETTLING WHICH HAS AFFECTED ITS FOUNDATION. BUYER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE DEFECTS AND OR CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED AND ACCEPT THE STRUCTURE AND IT'S APPURTENANCES "AS IS WHERE IS" IN THEIR CURRENT CONDITION."
The price for this paradise?? $8,625,000 !!
MLS 386218
Yes, it is beachfront (121 feet, in SRB). However; read this - "PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD "AS IS WHERE IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES.SELLER SAYS THE STRUCTURE, POOL, AND POOL DECK HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL HURRICANES AND HAVE CRACKS FROM SETTLING WHICH HAS AFFECTED ITS FOUNDATION. BUYER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE DEFECTS AND OR CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED AND ACCEPT THE STRUCTURE AND IT'S APPURTENANCES "AS IS WHERE IS" IN THEIR CURRENT CONDITION."
The price for this paradise?? $8,625,000 !!
SoWal Expert
I have a number 4 nominee:
Location Freeport
Features: home is built underground (has extensive water damage) and large lot (6.88 Acres)
Price: only $800,000
Location Freeport
Features: home is built underground (has extensive water damage) and large lot (6.88 Acres)
Price: only $800,000
got any pics?
I have a number 4 nominee:
Location Freeport
Features: home is built underground (has extensive water damage) and large lot (6.88 Acres)
Price: only $800,000
Is this on the Bay
? Did you see a crack pipe in the picture anywhere? 
SoWal Expert
Is this on the BayNo, it is not on the Bay. I think the only possible water feature may be an irrigation system for the roof-top lawn.? Did you see a crack pipe in the picture anywhere?

got any pics?
No, it is not on the Bay. I think the only possible water feature may be an irrigation system for the roof-top lawn.
What about crack? Is the owner on crack?

Beach Lover
I have a number 4 nominee:Do you know the location or the reality company?
Location Freeport
Features: home is built underground (has extensive water damage) and large lot (6.88 Acres)
Price: only $800,000
Beach Fanatic
My husband has pointed that house out to me before - if I remember correctly, it's on West Bay Loop. Nice acreage, though.
Beach Lover
What about crack? Is the owner on crack?
Are you thinking any remaining crack might be of some value to justify the price?
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