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Miss Kitty

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Jun 10, 2005
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Re: Prominence

Well, I can tell ya one thing: they didn't leave any trees for any hangings.

:lolabove: ...if you build it, they will come hang out. They have a fake harbour*, so what's wrong with fake trees? :D

* why does that word look weird? is it harbor? :dunno: Oh screw it...just insert wharf
 
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Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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Re: Prominence

possible higher quality than WaterColor...very very doubtful higher quality than WaterSound Beach...that would be extremely difficult as they spared no expense in that development
Most of the homes in WaterSound and WaterColor are stick built, while the row houses in Prominence are ICF (insulated concrete form), so I could see how someone could pitch that the Prominence homes are "higher quality." I have not personally toured one to see the quality of craftsmanship, but by being ICF, they will probably withstand more storm damage.
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
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Re: Prominence

possible higher quality than WaterColor...very very doubtful higher quality than WaterSound Beach...that would be extremely difficult as they spared no expense in that development

They're not exactly poor quality, but they definitely "spared some expenses".
 

peapod1980

percy
Oct 3, 2005
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Re: Prominence

:lolabove: ...if you build it, they will come hang out. They have a fake harbour*, so what's wrong with fake trees? :D

* why does that word look weird? is it harbor? :dunno: Oh screw it...just insert wharf
It must be your time spent abroad, my well traveled friend. Our British friends most certainly would spell it -our, but back in Texas, plain ol' -or.
 

Miss Kitty

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Jun 10, 2005
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Re: Prominence

It must be your time spent abroad, my well traveled friend. Our British friends most certainly would spell it -our, but back in Texas, plain ol' -or.


:clap: ...thank you my little spelling pea! :wave:
 

Beaudroix

Beach Lover
Apr 15, 2007
57
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Re: Prominence

possible higher quality than WaterColor...very very doubtful higher quality than WaterSound Beach...that would be extremely difficult as they spared no expense in that development

All of Prominence and Alys Beach residential and commercial buildings are designed and built "Fully Enclosed" meaning the exterior building envelope includes impact windows and doors, etc. and will remain intact when a hurricane comes so all of the interior is left unharmed. Many Watercolor and a few Watersound Beach homes were designed as "Internal Pressure" meaning the windows and doors are meant to blow out while leaving the the structure intact so when you come home after the hurricane anything left inside will be destroyed. If I was buying a house in these high dollar price ranges I would make the sure the house was designed "Fully Enclosed"...
 

goofer

Beach Fanatic
Feb 21, 2005
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Re: Prominence

It would seem to me that an insurance company would not be willing to write a policy on an internal pressure house.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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Re: Prominence

It would seem to me that an insurance company would not be willing to write a policy on an internal pressure house.
When Walton County gets back with the State regarding the new wind zone maps for construction, I think you will see some shifts in sales to newly built homes, rather than existing homes for many areas in SoWal. I believe they have already ditched the internal pressure requirements, or they are in the process of it. As I understand it, with the new maps, all houses in Walton County, located south of the Bay, will have to be built to handle 140 mph winds, and will require engineer's stamp of approval on blueprints. I'm guessing homes built to the new requirements will be easier to sell and likely have cheaper insurances costs. I believe that the changes will also require homes north of the Bay up to midway between Defuniak Springs and Freeport, to handle 130 mph winds, but will not need an engineer's stamp of approval.
 

Miss Kitty

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Re: Prominence

When Walton County gets back with the State regarding the new wind zone maps for construction, I think you will see some shifts in sales to newly built homes, rather than existing homes for many areas in SoWal. I believe they have already ditched the internal pressure requirements, or they are in the process of it. As I understand it, with the new maps, all houses in Walton County, located south of the Bay, will have to be built to handle 140 mph winds, and will require engineer's stamp of approval on blueprints. I'm guessing homes built to the new requirements will be easier to sell and likely have cheaper insurances costs. I believe that the changes will also require homes north of the Bay up to midway between Defuniak Springs and Freeport, to handle 130 mph winds, but will not need an engineer's stamp of approval.

Will this be the start of teardowns in SoWal?
 

egrp

Beach Lover
Sep 22, 2005
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Re: Prominence

SJ you might know this...I'm just curious about Prominence sells and pricing any update? Also curious about Alys...have both of these developments ground to a halt? thx
 
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