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  1. Philip_Atlanta

    Rental Electric Bills

    My experience is renters can't really "crank up" as it'll freeze at anything below 70. That said, I've seen bills around 500 for a 1700 sq ft unit..
  2. Philip_Atlanta

    For Rent 3 Bedroom in Rosemary with Private Pool

    3 Bedroom /2.5 Bath in Rosemary near tennis courts and sky pool with it's own private pool. We still have some weeks in March and April available. For more information : http://www.taylorscottage.com
  3. Philip_Atlanta

    For Rent Gulf View in Old Florida Cottages - Spring Break Weeks Open

    3 Bedroom/3Bath with a 3rd floor tower that can sub as a 4th bedroom. Great home in a community with a heated pool. Includes 2 cruiser bikes to our guests. Still have some availability in March! Santa Rosa Beach, Florida vacation rental by owner: 3 bedroom House rental that sleeps 10...
  4. Philip_Atlanta

    Property Mgmt Business for Sale?

    Anyone have any leads on a property management business for sale (short term)? PM me if you have any info.
  5. Philip_Atlanta

    Video - whale sharks at Grayton Beach, Florida

    how far out were they?
  6. Philip_Atlanta

    For Rent Rosemary Beach Month of May Special 15% Off

    We have a few weeks left in the month of May on a house in Rosemary Beach with a private pool. 3 Bedroom/3 Bath with a Tower Room, sleeps 8 comfortably. See TaylorsCottage.com for more information, rates and pictures. Right now, we have a 10% Special listed ..but for Sowaller's we'll do a...
  7. Philip_Atlanta

    ~Payroll Software Suggestions~

    ADP (www.adp.com) is a pretty good service. I've used the QB module and didn't care for it - using a 3rd party certainly has it's benefits.
  8. Philip_Atlanta

    10% off home in Rosemary Beach with Private Pool

    bump.. Now offering 15% off full week rentals for any week in 2009.
  9. Philip_Atlanta

    Wanted Need rental 4/11-4/18 Help!

    We have a home in Old Florida Cottages - gulf side, gulf view. 2400 sq ft, 3 Bedrooms + a 3rd Floor Tower. Check out Santa Rosa Beach Florida Vacation Rental - Chillin' Out for details - PM me or call the number on the website if you want more details..
  10. Philip_Atlanta

    Survey: Seagrove Bookings for 2009 Spring & Summer

    Not particular to that area, but my sense is that bookings are down. However; I do think people are waiting more for last minute reservations than ever before.
  11. Philip_Atlanta

    Need Pet Friendly Rental on Scenic 30A late summer

    Take a look at this house in Old Florida Cottages just behind Goatfeathers. It is a 3 bedroom/3 bath with a gulf view. The home just became pet-friendly this year.
  12. Philip_Atlanta

    10% off home in Rosemary Beach with Private Pool

    Get a head start on your 2009 vacation! Book by March 1, 2009 and save 10% off already aggressive weekly rates on this 3 bedroom home. Visit the home's website for pictures, rates, and details.
  13. Philip_Atlanta

    New Management Company

    We have undertaken the task of starting a new, innovative property management company serving the 30-A area. The mission of the company is to provide top-notch services, aggressive marketing, personalized service to guests and a personal relationship with owners. If, as a property owner, you...
  14. Philip_Atlanta

    Anything like Tripadvisor?

    Some of the vacation rental sites are starting to incorporate reviews for houses/condos. Flipkey.com is a good place to start. Hope this helps.
  15. Philip_Atlanta

    Professional Housekeepers NEEDED

    Thanks to everyone for the feedback/recommendations. I've spoken to a number of people and will followup with a few more on Monday and Tuesday. This board is great resource!
  16. Philip_Atlanta

    Professional Housekeepers NEEDED

    Dani - I'll give you a call tomorrow.
  17. Philip_Atlanta

    Professional Housekeepers NEEDED

    Would be at various locations between Santa Rosa Beach and the east end of 30A.
  18. Philip_Atlanta

    Professional Housekeepers NEEDED

    I'm in need of a few professional housekeepers for a vacation rental company. Must have prior experience and references. Please PM me with your resume/information or PM me your phone number and I can call you. Alternatively, you can fax me at 404-806-6103. Thanks!!
  19. Philip_Atlanta

    Next best site (after VRBO)? Opinions wanted...

    VRBO is the most popular site right now and has been for a while, but there are a lot of sites with better functionality for the users (homeaway and their related sites being some of them). Certainly, sowal.com and affiliated sites (graytonbeach.com) would be a great source for targeted...
  20. Philip_Atlanta

    Suggestions on What I can do to Get Inquiries

    Beautiful house, but wow - holy fish-eye lens!! These guys need Kurt...
  21. Philip_Atlanta

    Suggestions on What I can do to Get Inquiries

    I undestand what you are saying, but vrbo still brings us a lot of inquiries and ultimately bookings. In my opinion, even though the site is not the best design by any stretch, it is the granddaddy and gets a lot of traffic (I'd assume the most). Also, for what it is worth - homeaway has...
  22. Philip_Atlanta

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Jeez...looking up this Lyle Finley guy and went on a spending spree relatively recently.... 08-26-06 paid 2.75 M for a lot in Paradise by the Sea 03-02-07 paid 2.795M for home in Rosemary 06-15-07 paid 7.8 M for the tear down This guy must be anti-Shelly... :)
  23. Philip_Atlanta

    Teardown Home in Rosemary Beach

    Yep it is that house - used to be called Zelman house. The best lot in Rosemary IMO. Original owner paid 900k for the lot way back in '98. :shock:
  24. Philip_Atlanta

    St. Joe picked as a top 10 stock for 2008 by Fortune

    Good find. Surprised this hasn't created a little banter on the board... :idontno:
  25. Philip_Atlanta

    Flip-Flops Grill Soft Opening

    sounds good! Can't wait to try it this week..
  26. Philip_Atlanta

    Carpet Installation

    Thanks Bob - will call this weekend..
  27. Philip_Atlanta

    Carpet Installation

    Don't want to hijack the thread - but seems like it makes sense to add my request to it. So..bump.. :) I'm in need of a carpet installation company for a home in SRB. Also, it is a rental - so if anyone has any advice on a quality, durable carpet I'd appreciate it.
  28. Philip_Atlanta

    Current inventory and sales forecast - December 2007

    Here in Atlanta there are plenty of realtors who get an appraisal as part of marketing the house once they get the listing. It makes for more effective marketing. The problem is appraisals are somewhat subjective in a steady market. I'd hate to be an appraiser in sowal trying to find good comps.
  29. Philip_Atlanta

    Current inventory and sales forecast - December 2007

    So..here is a question, inventory is higher but there certainly are a lot more homes/condos nowadays. Does anyone know the increase in properties relative to the increase in inventory? I do agree with Shelly - there doesn't appear to be any economic indicators that would point positively in...
  30. Philip_Atlanta

    VRBO host?

    we use swantree - Jim is on this board and I'm sure will chime in with the services that can be provided - his ID is swantree I believe.
  31. Philip_Atlanta

    photos - Cottages For Kids - 11/5/07

    If this was the smaller one with the grass on top I bid on it - but honestly was worried about transporting it back to Atlanta so, quit the bidding. It only went to 2600 or so, I wish I had continued thinking back on it :( I don't know about the 100k mark, but if I remember the thatched one...
  32. Philip_Atlanta

    End of Year Specials - Old Florida Cottages & Rosemary Beach

    Guys and Gals - I'm running two specials that apply to two properties, Taylors Cottage in RMB, north side of 30A with a private pool and Chillin' Out a cute cottage in Old Florida Cottages with gulf views. The specials are... 10% off with any minimum 3 nights stay the remainder of...
  33. Philip_Atlanta

    Rosemary Thymes Beach Access Article

    I DO think the county should be responsible for the beach and the beach should be public to all. Mexico Beach and PSJ are all public as far as I know, not many houses actually are directly on the beach. Oh and no those beaches in Mexico Beach and PSJ aren't as beautiful - Nothing beats...
  34. Philip_Atlanta

    PSA - VistaPrint & Travelocity SCAM !

    I've used VistaPrint quite a lot as well. Great products, great quality. I don't quite understand why they would try to scam people with this. I'd guess they make considerable money as a business anyway?!?!?
  35. Philip_Atlanta

    Rosemary Thymes Beach Access Article

    Hate to bring up an old topic - haven't been on the board for a while. However; I'm a Rosemary Beach owner and would like to understand both sides a little better as well. From my perspective, the RMB HOA considers (and I guess this is the crux of the issue) the beach to be private. That...
  36. Philip_Atlanta

    Cantina Laredo - Great Mexican Food

    Went to Cantina Laredo last night and had a great experience. Food and atmosphere was a definite thumbs up!!
  37. Philip_Atlanta

    Thumb's Up Wild Olive

    I think the Sugar shak moved over by starbucks, across the street..
  38. Philip_Atlanta

    Watersound House for Sale

    Nice looking house - the port holes in the stairway landing are interesting...
  39. Philip_Atlanta

    Augusta National Collectables

    still up for auction?
  40. Philip_Atlanta

    How do you stop renters from trashing your rental?

    Very good!! :floor: Donna (Mango) - sorry to hear about your troubles..
  41. Philip_Atlanta

    How do you stop renters from trashing your rental?

    Thanks for the advice! We have already implemented the family photo thing, but there are many other nuggets in here of great value. BTW, by trash I don't necessarily mean damage. What I mean is last time this happened, the house took 9 solid hours to clean as opposed to the usual 3-4. It was...
  42. Philip_Atlanta

    How do you stop renters from trashing your rental?

    First off, most of our renters treat our houses great and for that we are grateful. However; there are always those (last year we had two specific groups) that, well, trash the house. Any ideas on how to get your guests to respect the property?
  43. Philip_Atlanta

    WaterColor Crossing (Publix Plaza) update

    So....what is going where Lovelace was? I'm surprised the UPS store is doing well, that is good news.
  44. Philip_Atlanta

    Coastal Properties Private Retreats

    They are (maybe were, based on ShallowNoles post) part of Coastal Properties, the real esate agent company. Not sure from what angle you are looking for experience with them, but when I was looking for a property management company I had interviewed them to see what they offered. I wasn't...
  45. Philip_Atlanta

    St Joe's new development

    From the WMBB site on Feb 10th.... PANAMA CITY - Last Tuesday night, the St. Joe Company made their presentation to the Mexico Beach Planning & Zoning Board to request the re-zoning of 550 acres they currently own between Mexico Beach and Tyndall Air Force Base. The property is zoned...
  46. Philip_Atlanta

    Real Estate (Lot) Values in Seacrest Beach

    We bought house #1 for us. From then on, mainly for return (investment potential & income from renters).
  47. Philip_Atlanta

    Sandestin 4br gulf view, golf front avail weekly

    Awesome views. Yes, I'm a golfer :) By the way, for those that may not know the Baytowne course was recently redone and looks fantastic.
  48. Philip_Atlanta

    Real Estate (Lot) Values in Seacrest Beach

    In my experience - In a beach area, proximity to the beach typically seems to be the #1 issue on the mind of most buyers and renters. Consequentially, you'll find higher rental rates and higher values. Personally, I'd go for the view of the gulf (even though, as pointed out it is temporary)...
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