Is it too silly to think that no building at Naturewalk might mean no Hammock on 30A?
That would be great if the beach club/condo development is delayed for a few years.
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That would be great if the beach club/condo development is delayed for a few years.
On the quality comparison from Prominence to Alys Beach
Alys Beach uses single glazed (one pc of laminated glass) impact windows that are more apt to condensation.
Prominence uses higher cost insulated (one pc of laminated glass / 1/2" airspace / additional pane of glass) impact windows that eliminates condensation and provides much more insulated values.
Alys Beach uses single glazed (one pc of laminated glass) impact windows that are more apt to condensation.
Prominence uses higher cost insulated (one pc of laminated glass / 1/2" airspace / additional pane of glass) impact windows that eliminates condensation and provides much more insulated values.
Since I have worked in the construction industry, I can tell you that geothermal has become quite popular in many areas, not just the ones advertising it. The company I worked for has been installing GT in Watercolor, The Retreat and Seaside among others for years. I totally agree that this is nothing but spin designed to attract people that want to become environmentally friendly, but dont want to make any sacrifices in order to do it. They can brag about how they are doing their part but in all actuality are only going that way because it lowers the light bill while still keeping that 4000sq.ft second home at a comfy 70 degrees year round.
In my opinion, Fisher has it right. There is a great house in Watersound West, down the end, closest to the beach access. 2400 ft and 4BR for 815k- but who would want to endure what may be years while it gets built out? There are less than 10 houses up and god knows how many lots. This is I think the main reason we see all of the activity in the more complete communities. There is a 4BR 2400 sq ft house in watercolor for 950K- which would be the better investment? Unfortunatley I think the truth is that neither is a good investment for anyone not able and willing to hold for a long time. In a market that is littered with empty million dollar homes that can be easily rented long term for 2500-3k per month, for the first time since I got in this business 12 years ago, I say now is not the time to buy. Next summer may be, but the prudent shopper sits on the sidelines for now.
Wild Heron has the added benefit of not being in the flight path of a certain new airport.
I smell lawsuit!...just kidding, the new sell can mention easy ingress/egress from the airport.
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It's funny seeing Alys Beach compared to Prominence, since Prominence doesn't even have beach access. Their closest Public Beach Access is Deer Lake State Park, and they will have to pay daily fees and depart before sunset.
This was very apparent at this weekend's Caliza Pool open house! Definite WOW factor there!
IMO, Alys Beach will fair this storm very well. EBSCO has almost nothing in the land, and the cost of land is what is pinching most developers right now. Alys Beach has the ability to draw only the top money from around the country. They are not looking at the same buyers as the rest of 30A. I doubt you will see EBSCO lowering their prices because Alys Beach really doesn't have any competition in our area, and my guess is that they can hang on through our down market. You must also consider the fact that for the buyers whom they are targeting, a couple hundred grand isn't worth negotiating. If their buyer's want the product, they simply write the check. Our current real estate market conditions will not greatly influence the purchasing decisions of those high-end buyers.