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  1. flyforfun

    Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach Calling for Volunteers June 5-8

    What a huge disappointment this year. Certainly was not worth the $100.00 we paid for tickets. I have been going for 6-7 years and was very disappointed. The quality of the artist was way down.
  2. flyforfun

    For Rent 3 Bed Room/ 3 Bath Avaliable July 1

    Thanks everyone for your inquires and huge level of interest. In fact, I got a bit overwhelmed with level of interest and could not return every call but this piece of paradise has now been officially rented. Thank you Kurt and Tootise for this awsome web site!
  3. flyforfun

    For Rent 3 Bed Room/ 3 Bath Avaliable July 1

    Wake up to the sight's and sound's of the ocean while enjoying the view of the 30-A bike path from the upper deck. Cross the street to the beach, then return for a nice and relaxing massage at Balance Massage. Beautiful 3 bed room/ 3 bath 1500 sq feet condo/apt with ocean views, north side of...
  4. flyforfun

    Professional Couple Relocating from NYC seeking Long Term Rental

    I have a 3 bed room unit Wake up to the sight and sound of the ocean while enjoying the view of the 30-A bike path from the upper deck. Beautiful 3 bed room/ 3 bath 1500 sq feet condo/apt with ocean views, north side of 30-A, partially furnished, dedicated beach access in Seagrove, less than 1...
  5. flyforfun

    For Rent Beautiful 3 bed/ 3 bath 1400 sq foot condo on 30-A

    This unit is rented. Thanks to everyone who contacted me about this long term rental.
  6. flyforfun

    For Rent Beautiful 3 bed/ 3 bath 1400 sq foot condo on 30-A

    Walk across the street to the beach or cross the street to take a short bike ride or jog to Seaside. Better yet go next door to Balance Studio for yoga, massage or a great chiropractic adjustment. Beautiful 3 bed room/ 3 bath 1400 sq feet condo with ocean views, north side of 30-A, partially...
  7. flyforfun

    3M Hurricane Window Film Protection?

    Anyone ever used or know of anyone who has purchase the 3M window film hurricane protection for their home? 3M Window Film | 3M Window Tinting | Hurricane Protection
  8. flyforfun

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    Trying to move down as fast as I can. But I am going to need a job. Was thinking about applying for Bobby J's personal surf board waxer, or sing back up for Red. Been working on my Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs a lot lately. However, running for the Walton County Tax Accesors office would...
  9. flyforfun

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    Kitty, I know property taxes in Texas are a lot higher. However, some one has to pay for the housing and healthcare for all the illegal aliens in Texas. :cool:
  10. flyforfun

    Overly-Assessed Property Values in Florida -- a legal loophole in favor of gov't?

    The county would have found a way to suck more money out of me and probably charged me extra for the view. If I knew they were going to charge my decks in their sq/ft formula, I wouldn't have had any.
  11. flyforfun

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    Now days we are having to work our "bunns off" in order to pay the excessively high Walton County non-resident property taxes! Use to be reasonable property tax schedules down there, but not any more.
  12. flyforfun

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    :rolling:I try to tell everyone those balloons really do the trick! Sounds like you have a good team over there Bobby J! Just remember some people get really jealous of you "surfer dudes" because you always catch the good waves and hot women :-)
  13. flyforfun

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    Congrats to the sell of your home and to Bobby Johnson on being elected "Realtor of The Year"! But couple questions? How many balloons did you use? Distance from the road? Length of strings? And size and color of ballons? How many girls in string bikini's were needed to hold them? :rolling:
  14. flyforfun

    Foreclosure Article

    Here is another link to this strategy: http://www.consumerwarningnetwork.com/2008/06/19/produce-the-note-how-to/
  15. flyforfun

    Overly-Assessed Property Values in Florida -- a legal loophole in favor of gov't?

    Hi Kitty! Looks like we are going to have to find somewhere else other than Blue Orleans to go dancing :-) Maybe we need more Texans buying property down there or at least non-stop flights directly from Texas to the new PC Airports. Taxes are double compared to Alabama, and I have never heard of...
  16. flyforfun

    Overly-Assessed Property Values in Florida -- a legal loophole in favor of gov't?

    Not surprised at this one bit! There use to be a time when property taxes down there were more than reasonable, but not any more. Until the Walton County does something about the high tax rates, property is not going to sale. Who wants to buy property down there and get rapped over property...
  17. flyforfun

    Walton.realforeclose.com

    Well, Walton County contributed to the problem with excessively high tax rates, so I am not surprised they have set up a site such as this. Just hope they are prepaired to run their budgets on 1980's property tax assessments/rates.
  18. flyforfun

    Wild Heron and Disney

    Unload something? Try smoking something :rolling: Disney can't even afford the taxes down there!
  19. flyforfun

    how do i contest property taxes in walton county?

    Tampa, thanks for the heads up. Twenty five days is not a lot of time with the speed our mail moves. I have had a couple of discussions with the tax assessors office (past the deadline) and I guess he forgot to inform me about a formal form. Going to redial and request a dozen just in case I...
  20. flyforfun

    how do i contest property taxes in walton county?

    Not going to even waste my time making single phone call this year. I am planing on camping outside the property tax appraiser's office in 2009 with a stack of real estate comps sales. The reality is I should not even have to go to that extreme or waste a day out of the office. If I were a...
  21. flyforfun

    how do i contest property taxes in walton county?

    My taxes here in Birmingham, Alabama are "half" of what I am paying down there. Like I said the Florida tax formula is screwed up. Prior to 2003 it was reasonable, but not sense then. I have owned property down there for 10 years, and I am telling you property taxes are going down way to slow...
  22. flyforfun

    how do i contest property taxes in walton county?

    Josh, I will personally give you an example of how this contributes to high inventory. Right now, I would be buying additional property down there, but because of high taxes, I want even consider it or even recommend my friends to do the same. When I look at investment property, I look at taxes...
  23. flyforfun

    how do i contest property taxes in walton county?

    Good luck cause Walton County will kill you with their current tax formula, especially if you live out of state. All I can say is that property taxes sure went up faster than they have gone down! In many ways this property tax issue has "killed the goose that laid the golden egg" along with the...
  24. flyforfun

    Area Foreclosures

    And I still wouldn't take the risk, cause in WSB Walton County counts the square footage of decks/balcony's into their formula on top of the highest rates per sq. foot anywhere along the coast! Pretty soon they will be taxing the air above the property! Plenty of lots for sale primarily because...
  25. flyforfun

    Area Foreclosures

    "The function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable." --John K Galbraith, Economist and Author
  26. flyforfun

    Area Foreclosures

    Actually what is left Walton Co. is "milking" with continued high property taxes. This county needs to cut its budget by 50% and give property owners a 50-70% property tax break for the next three years. Otherwise, your going to see more auctions, foreclosures, distressed property and high...
  27. flyforfun

    Area Foreclosures

    Nope....who want's the financial risk? Build to sell... I wouldn't take the risk if you gave me the land! Who wants to own property down there and get raped by the county on property taxes every year? Your in a market with rapidly declining property values yet the cost of carrying the property...
  28. flyforfun

    Area Foreclosures

    Interesting numbers, but until Walton County tax assessors office starts to move property taxes downward at a much faster rate, buyers are going to be less common and prices are going to continue to fall. Walton County continues to "rape" out of state property owners with high property taxes...
  29. flyforfun

    Looking For A Good Redfish/Speck Capitan

    Anyone know of a good captain/guide who can take four fisherman redfish/speck fishing this weekend?:idontno:
  30. flyforfun

    Airport - new website, update & pics

    SJ, the answer to your question is yes and yes, even with noise reduction proceedures. :blush:
  31. flyforfun

    Breaking news: Nick saban arrested

    I knew you would like that joke, kiddo! :funn:I have the freezer full of choc ice cream for your next visit! :rolling:
  32. flyforfun

    Breaking news: Nick saban arrested

    Yep, Alabama is back! :rolling:
  33. flyforfun

    Breaking news: Nick saban arrested

    BREAKING NEWS: NICK SABAN ARRESTED AP-Tuscaloosa Authorities arrested Alabama head coach Nick Saban in the predawn hours Monday at his home in Tuscaloosa on animal cruelty charges. Saban, 56, was charged with 85 counts of animal cruelty in an alleged attack which occurred Saturday night...
  34. flyforfun

    land purchase

    If my contractor had past or present financial issues during the construction of my home, I never knew it. He completed my Watersound home on budget, on time and made me happy the entire time. I was provided with pages of receipts that reflected the work done with every draw and he kept me...
  35. flyforfun

    land purchase

    Confirm and verify Dunebug, great to see you're in the market for some sowal property. Do yourself a favor and find a good realtor who knows the good, bad and ugly when it comes to buying real estate. Avoid impulse buying and invest some of your time doing research. If a price sounds to...
  36. flyforfun

    Sales 101 :-)

    I have been laughing at this all morning. According to the yahoo story, she has it also listed on ebay, but I can find it. I bet someone gives her a contract today! I wonder who is going to be first to try this concept along 30-A! :D Goofer? :blush:
  37. flyforfun

    Sales 101 :-)

    Is this Shelly in this picture? :lol: Now this is what I call aggressive sales..... :-) You know the market is tight when it comes to this! I wonder how long this home stays on the market!!! :yikes: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_fe_st/heart_for_sale...
  38. flyforfun

    Calling The Bottom

    YoungFT, I think its important to note that page 20's graphs are addressing subprime and ALT-A loans. Realestate is local, and I don't see this projecting being accurate for our market.
  39. flyforfun

    Alabama Res. Challenge Tax Increase

    Any one have any news on this case? *************************************************************** Alabama residents challenge Florida?s Save Our Homes amendment (With documents) RACHEL KYLER Thursday March 15th, 2007 Comment on this Story | Read Comments Four Alabama residents...
  40. flyforfun

    Calling The Bottom

    Re: The bottom has arrived Shelton, there are a lot of good condo buys available. But personally I don't want any more toilets to keep up with. If I did not own a condo, I would be buying one now. What is rapidly disappearing along 30-A is ocean/beach view lots outside the large...
  41. flyforfun

    Calling The Bottom

    Re: The bottom has arrived You know, I have a nice home on the beach, so I am now just looking for vacant land with beach views and high elevation. Bobby J keeps me posted when something pops up that fits my select criteria. I am looking for good lots close to seaside, along 30-A, with water...
  42. flyforfun

    Calling The Bottom

    Re: The bottom has arrived Congrats! Five years from now you are going to be kicking yourself for not buying two!:clap:
  43. flyforfun

    Busy

    Now is the time to buy real estate :-) :rolling:
  44. flyforfun

    Happy with your builder?

    I would highly recommend Peter Horn of Artisan Construction. He has been building homes in Seaside, Watercolor, Watersound and all along 30-A for over 25 years! He just recently finished the construction on my home in Watersound and personally I would not consider building a bird house without...
  45. flyforfun

    Update on Yippie's Mold Ridden Home - Sad but worth reading

    Yuppie, have you checked myflorida.com to see if your builder has any compliants against his license past or present? I am just wondering how long your builder has been building homes on the coast.
  46. flyforfun

    Bear Stearns Fails - Bailed out by FED Reserve for 28 days

    Amen.....Well stated! :clap:
  47. flyforfun

    Calling The Bottom

    Re: Calling the bottom! Well, someone needs to tell Walton Co. tax appraisers office that cause I am still not happy my tax bills. You want see investors buying down there until you get a handle on the tax schedule. Taxes have decreased but its not enough. There use to be a time when you...
  48. flyforfun

    What's Up at Prominence?

    SJ, its my understanding that the developer of Chateau du Paris has a suit against the county and local property owners regarding the construction of the block fence. Neighbors have told me that he tied into the sewer wrong and has the block fence on the neighboring property. It's my...
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