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  1. BlaineAtk

    For Sale 5BR/4.5BA Home New to Market in Seacrest!

    Currently operating as a short term rental producing $140k in 22' and over $123K booked so far for 23'. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with a recent refresh! Tucked away between both Alys and Rosemary. If you have any questions or would like to view the property, send me a message! Click Here for...
  2. BlaineAtk

    Shark Attacks In South Walton

    I do a good amount of Freedive Spearfishing locally and I can tell you that I see sharks almost every dive. With that said, there is a bit of reasoning that I would see them as I am in the water and shooting fish which then go into panic mode so it definitely rings a dinner bell. In the 16...
  3. BlaineAtk

    Misc What About this Real Estate Market?

    Just my opinion. Currently the foreclosure rate is historically low when it comes to the 30 and 90 day rates. I do not think you will see a massive foreclosure sell off. I know there have been a lot of cash sales, what I do not know is whether these people are cash out refinacing after the...
  4. BlaineAtk

    Wanted 6 Months in Rosemary Beach

    Good morning, I have a client who is looking for a long term rental in Rosemary Beach. He wouldn't be staying full time but it's willing to pay a long term lease until he buys in the community. If you have anything, please let me know! 850.324.7422 Thanks!
  5. BlaineAtk

    Misc Lot loans

    I have gotten lot loans in the past. The last one that I had was through Coastal Bank & Trust. Was an easy process but keep in mind the down payment is typically a little higher than that of a typical mortgage.
  6. BlaineAtk

    Misc Building Costs - Wood

    I know that this is a little late but there has been a rise in lumber costs. I went through a lot of builders before I decided to undertake an owner build. You will also notice a price difference depending on the supplier that they go with as well. Some builders get more of a volume discount due...
  7. BlaineAtk

    Misc Residential Water Well -30a area

    I was going this route and assume that you are looking into it for the same reasons as I was.... The incredible cost of the Tap Fees here. You can call a couple of the well contractors in the area, typically in Freeport or somewhere similar. The bids that I received were around $2k to have...
  8. BlaineAtk

    Wanted Long Shot July 8th Through 10th

    Hey terrie, I tried sending you a message. Please get back with me. Thanks so much!
  9. BlaineAtk

    Wanted Long Shot July 8th Through 10th

    So, I help a lot at the youth prison in Defuniak by outreach and mentoring the young men who are incarcerated in the facility. This coming month I have a special guest speaker who I have already paid to have fly in for the weekend to have him come and speak with the guys and help motivate them...
  10. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    No, I haven't actually gotten any paperwork from anyone with a cost breakdown. What I have basically been getting is an email from the builders stating what they estimate that I will spend to get it built.... I have been sending out my plans and then they reply about two weeks later give or...
  11. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    Haha I can imagine, I simply meant one time and that being my own home. I understand the business end of it, time schedules are my nightmare. I am a ship captain and frequently have to explain why it may take us twice as long to get somewhere when we are running through storms or whatever...
  12. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    Hey Garrett, Thanks for the explanation! I surely understand that they must make a profit. Hopefully I'll find a price that I can swallow move forward with! The times I wish I had learned how to build! I'm sure there is a good feeling of accomplishment if you hands on build your own house!
  13. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    Yeah, maybe it's just strange to me that not long ago a house on pilings, in the same area, same size roughly, were built and sold for 179k. As I said before, I know very little about building and construction. It's just very difficult for me to understand how a small house like that can be...
  14. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    If you were asking about mine, I do have a small front porch in the plans but it is under the roof line and is a very basic porch. No screen or anything like that, just regular pressure treated wood. I think it is about 6ft - 8ft x 20 ft. The entire house I am trying to build is roughly 1500...
  15. BlaineAtk

    Misc New 30A Home Construction Cost

    Well, I have been going through with a few contractors to get an idea for the price to build on my lot that I already own and have been surprised at the numbers I have gotten. First, my plans and all are pretty basic. The house is on pilings and a basic rectangle. 1300 sqft living area with a...
  16. BlaineAtk

    Wanted Srb Rental House 2+ Br

    My girlfriend and I are looking for a long term rental in the SRB area; we are young professionals and well mannered. She is a local musician, Dannica Lowery, and I drive ships and am gone for extended periods of time. We are looking for a place that would allow pets as we have two well behaved...
  17. BlaineAtk

    Venture to become more successful.....

    Thanks for your reply! It's not that I don't feel as though I have attained a certain level of success, it's that I know there are varying degrees that can be reached. Many people plateau in various areas of life and I feel that success can be one of those areas. I feel extremely grateful...
  18. BlaineAtk

    Venture to become more successful.....

    This may be an odd request, maybe not so we shall see. I know that our area has many, many people who vary in degrees of success but in general, most seem to be above average. When I'm driving around and meeting new people I find myself very interested in what people have done or what brought...
  19. BlaineAtk

    Pretty excited about first home build but have so many questions!

    Jackalope, Very very informative and helpful! I appreciate the info and the time you took to write that up. I'm thinking concrete counter tops, I just like the idea. As far as gardening, I'll let nature take care of that. Metal roof is a must.
  20. BlaineAtk

    Pretty excited about first home build but have so many questions!

    Thanks guys! All of this is very helpful and much appreciated! I love the idea of pocket doors, I have considered them previously but someone told me they can be a pain of they ever come off track? I also feel like making a taller wall height could make the house feel bigger than it is. The...
  21. BlaineAtk

    Pretty excited about first home build but have so many questions!

    I have been living around SRB and Destin for about a third of my life and purchased a few lots and sold them. Now I finally have one that I want to keep and build on hopefully in the very near future (End of the year or start of new year). I have been renting in the area for a long time and...
  22. BlaineAtk

    Home Plans / Custom Architectural Design / Remodeling : Affordable New Local BIZ

    How do you charge? Is it by the sq/ft or the detail of the job? I am a SRB local of about 8 years and have a lot that I am wanting to build on. I am hoping to do so around the end of the year to the beginning - middle of next year. Wouldn't be a huge project as I am not really looking to have...
  23. BlaineAtk

    Grayton Beach Coral Reef Video Reveals Hidden Beauty

    I would like to know here these are as well. Love diving
  24. BlaineAtk

    Does anyone do any billfishing?

    I'm wanting to learn a little about this, I have a boat and go fishing all the time, trolling for kings, wahoo and the such. My boat isn't big enough for billfishing I don't think, 21 Cape Horn 23 ft overall. Anyway, if anyone does any billfishing and has an extra spot I'm willing to throw...
  25. BlaineAtk

    Spearfishing.....

    Are there any decent spots from shore that are legal?
  26. BlaineAtk

    Hey everyone! my name is Blaine

    Just found out about the forum and figured I would join. I lives in Santa Rosa Beach for a long time as a renter, but just bought my own little piece of the Walton county area! Anyway, thanks!!
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