Five Reasons Rosemary Beach is Unique and Special

Rosemary Beach Florida is the kind of place where you simply can't be anything but easygoing and relaxed. There are no cars need, simply park, unpack, change into beach clothes and head to the beach - walk with the kids or ride a bike, it really doesn't matter because you will get there in a few minutes either way from almost anywhere in town. So what makes Rosemary Beach so specical?

The Architecture

The incredible architecture employed for both homes and businesses demands that you slow down and look around. The details of the design are proudly on display in the odd shapes, sloping angles and unexpected curves found on virtually every structure in town. You certainly do not have to be a student of architecture to understand that Rosemary Beach Florida is a very special place.

The Green Spaces

I challenge anyone walking past one of the green spaces not to stop and roll a game of Bocce Ball on the lawn, toss a football around with friends or simply watch time stand still as you wrestle with your kids in the soft grass.

The Dining

On the way back from the beach you may want to stop and get a quick snack at one of a number of great little eateries and food shops that fill out Main Street. Of course, don't eat too much because there are also some great fine dining places as well.

The Shopping

Stroll down Main Street and take in great shopping for yourself, the kids and even your home. There is something for everyone in Rosemary Beach Florida.

The Beach

Splash in the waves and build sand castles in the snow white sand with your kids at one the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Should I Sell My Place At The Beach?

Recently I was talking with a good client who wanted to sell a property At The Beach and was wondering if I thought it was a good idea to sell in this market or wait until prices come back.

This is a very good question and one that sellers At The Beach in South Walton County Florida are wrestling with right now. As a top selling real estatat agent that studies the market prices and trends virtually every day I would offer this advise to him and those owners of vacation beach homes, investment condos or even vacant land At The Beach who are considering selling with the same concern:

I still believe real estate values in South Walton County and the surrounding areas will continue to drop because the real estate market fundamentals have not changed in favor of sellers. There are still:

1. too many properties for sale relative to the number of buyers in the marketplace.


2. there are still too many bank owned and short sale properties on (and coming on) the market further driving real estate prices down.


3. and banks are still closely holding their money rather than making loans to the real estate investment community which is such a big part of the South Walton County Florida real estate market – credit is very hard to get right now.

Until one if not all of these factors change to favor sellers then price deprecation is going to occur making it unrealistic for sellers to expect more favorable selling prices for their properties over the next 3- 5 years than if they sell at today’s prices.

So for sellers of vacation beach homes, investment condos or even vacant land At The Beach in South Walton County Florida who plan to sell anytime in the the next 3-5 years I would tell you to sell now - right now because the sound fundamental law of supply and demand tells us to.

For a FREE Evaluation of what your vacation beach home, investment condo or even vacant land At The Beach in South Walton County Florida is worth in today's marketplace simply call John Moran at 850-654-3325 or send me an email at john@themoranteam.com

Beach Real Estate Then and Now

Real Estate In Grove By The Sea Florida

The old saying that nothing goes up forever is certainly true and by the same logic you can argue that nothing will stay down forever either. This point has been hammered home in South Walton County's Grove By The Sea neighborhood located in Seagrove Beach, Fl. Take a look at real estate sales for two sets of homes:

• A 1,914 sq.ft. home on Cullman Ave. with 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths and sold in 2005 for $910,000! As of December 16, 2008 a very similar home on Cullman Ave. with 1,976 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths is currently listed for only $499,000! A significant drop from $910,000.
• To show that this isn't a one time fluke take a look at the home on Andalusia that sold in 2005 for $750,000 - it had 1,560 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Now there is a home just down the street with 1,576 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 baths listed for sale at $475,000. Also a significant drop from the $750,000 sales price in 2005.

These examples tell me that there are tremendous deals for real estate at the beach right now. That combined with very low interest rates makes for a dream come true for buyers looking for second homes at the beach, vacation condos or even land to build a place down the road. The trick for buyers is not to get too greedy like many sellers did when it was their time because before you know it the tide will change and sellers will rule the day.

For more information about great deals for real estate at the beach or to see all the foreclosures and short sales in South Walton County go to the At The Beach website.

$16,000,000 House For Sale

Ever wonder what the most expensive house is At The Beach in South Walton County Florida? Well, I can tell you that as of December 11, 2008 it is the estate located at 422 Harstvedt Rd. in Santa Rosa Plantation and it is listed for sale at a cool $16,000,000! The waterfront house built in 1997 is 5,000 sq.ft. and has 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is located on a private 30 acre setting. Click here to read more about this property.

How About Prices In Specific Communities?

For those of you who are curious about the most expensive condos, houses and land sites for sale in South Walton County simply click Most and Least Expensive Property For Sale At The Beach FL. Click on each community At The Beach to see the most and least expensive homes in the community: Sandestin Florida , Grayton Beach Florida, Santa Rosa Beach Florida, Watercolor Beach Florida, Seaside Florida, Watersound Beach Florida, Seacrest Beach Florida, and Rosemary Beach Florida.

Half Price Sale On Beach Real Estate

It's amazing what has happened to the value of property At The Beach here in South Walton County, Florida. Prices are off across the board and on some condos they have dropped more than 50% from their peak in 2005.

For example, the average sell price of a one bedroom condo at Majestic Sun in 2005 was $523,356. Fast forward to 2008 and the recent sales prices for one bedroom condos in the building have dropped to $200,000!





This is definately bad news for people looking to sell, but it is great news for those who were priced out of the market a couple of years ago. To see the many great deals to be had on real estate at the beach including short sales and foreclosures, go to the At The Beach Florida web site.


The Moran Team
Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast
http://www.atthebeachfl.com/

New Aiport Will Have An Economic Advantage

The new Bay County airport will have an economic advantage over other airports when it is built, according to economists.

The article at the Northwest Florida Daily news provides some great insights to questions currently being asked about the Bay County Aiport.

View the article at: http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/jenkins_11999___article.html/airport_international.html

For more information on South Walton County Beaches, and area information, go to the At The Beach Florida South Walton County website.

Seeing Red Wine Festival At The Beach

There are more things to do At The Beach then play in the surf and get a tan at any one of the great beaches in South Walton County Florida. There are also great festivals that are fun for the whole family and festivals intended for the grown up kids as well. The recent Seeing Red Wine festival is a great example. It was a great event, showcasing hundreds of wines from around the country.

The event was part of the branding of The Beach, an effort to build awareness of Northwest Florida, both nationally and internationally.

Check out the video:



For more South Walton County Beach events and festivals, go to At The Beach Florida.