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2009
Blue Dolphin Condo - Okaloosa Island466 Abalone Court, #402, Fort Walton Beach FL Fantastic Gulf views from both levels of rare penthouse unit in Blue Dolphin condo complex on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, Florida! Balconies on two levels for viewing all the sunrises and sunsets and beach...
05/31/2009
Destiny East - Across from Beach Reminiscent of an Italian Villa, this luxurious Destin Florida home has expansive porches on three levels, high ceilings and travertine tile. Exterior find ivy-draped walls and pavered drive that greet with a refined air. Private yard with gas grill, outdoor showe...
05/30/2009
I was shocked and suprised to find one of my short sale posts cited in the June 2009 edition of Florida Realtor magazine! The article references my blog on "22 Questions to Ask the Short Sale Lender". I was casually reading the legal Q&A about Florida short sales and contracts, was about to t...
05/28/2009
371 Maravilla Dr., Destin Florida - Walk to Beach Elegant appeal makes this beach home, called "Banana Wind" stand out! Convenient to pool, tennis and a short stroll to Gulf of Mexico waters. This Destin home has a very open floorplan, kitchen opens to living room, tile floors, high ceilings. F...
05/28/2009
Competing for a top spot in my yearly Top 10 Worst Short Sale Lender Awards-- USAA will surely make the list for 2009. Here are the details that should bring pause for all those attempting a USAA short sale. Seller: retired widow, almost 80 years old Seller's income: $1,100 per month Seller's A...
05/26/2009
Remember the "old" days of selling real estate? When competitors didn't talk? When agents put themselves on pedestals? When they bragged about listings and sales? Or thought they had a "niche" no one could touch? Those days are over. The market has changed. Many real estate agents have ...
05/23/2009
Yesterday I received a phone call from an elderly seller who wanted to do a short sale. She had bought a waterfront condo in Destin four years ago, and paid over $800,000. Today, the unit is worth around $350,000. Mrs. Seller told me she had three "friend" investors convince her to buy, who...
05/22/2009
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Is there a trend starting for the Destin Florida condo market? 1. There were 34 condo sales in Destin for April 2009. This figure is down from March, but there is no definite trend. Monthly sales volume decreaseed, as well. 2. The average Destin condo list price is $420,397. This is down...
05/21/2009
399 Marshall Court #6, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Well done Spanish Villas unit in central Fort Walton Beach, Florida near the Santa Rosa mall. Large open spaces, kitchen with breakfast bar and pass-through to living room. Master bedroom has private full bath. Balcony overlooking tennis games....
05/19/2009
The Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) for the military has just received the Department of Defense directive that will affect military PCS sellers who are upside down on their mortgages. I have published a series of updates on HAP, and this just-released update is summarized from the HAP websit...
05/16/2009
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Author Bio: Wendy Rulnick, Rulnick Realty, Real Estate Broker in Destin Florida and all surrounding towns
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