Andy and Christina Meinen, Realtors
850.974.9704 – Christina Cell
850.419.4777 – Andy Cell
This amazing vacation rental is guaranteed $60,000 in rental income a year by the rental company, and as of March 19, the home has booked $51,632 in gross rental income for 2012.
The home was just reduced to $649,000.
For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777. Please feel welcome to search all properties in the area on our website.
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Sandestin, FL – There are some major events on the horizon for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Sandestin owner Tom Becnel said recently in a Northwest Florida Daily News article that he has two major new developments in the design phase, as well as several new additions to the resort this year.
Becnel is in the planning stages of a 96-unit condominium and a 36-home subdivision.
The condo project is slated for the Osprey Point property between the Heron Walk and Baypine Cottages communities in the Lakeside area of Sandestin. Becnel plans to market the units in the spring and if sales are strong, he will start construction this fall.
The new subdivision will be built across from the Burnt Pine Golf Club on a parcel of undeveloped land. Becnel couldn’t say when construction on that project would begin. But he did say that the is focusing on buyers, who are looking to stay in Sandestin for the long haul and not speculators.
Another project Becnel has been been working on is the $2-million renovation of the Bayside Inn that should wrap up at the end of March. The Inn will be rebranded with a new logo, furniture in all condos and a new pool deck, Becnel said.
The marina at Baytowne is also looking to get upgraded. Becnel applied for permits from the Army Corps of Engineers for a new pier and boat dock for 50 to 70 boats 100 feet or longer. The marina will also get a floating water park and will continue to rent YOLO boards this summer.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf will get two new tenants, Becnel said. The Hofbrau Beer Garden is scheduled to open by Spring Break. And a new Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop will open in the next few months.
Sandestin is booming and will continue to grow. Call Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777 or Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 today for more information about real estate and property in Sandestin.
WASHINGTON – March 13, 2012 – Pricing a home realistically gets potential buyers through the door, but how do you get them to fall in love with a home? An article at U.S. News & World Report offers the following tips for sellers.
• Add curb appeal: “Make sure the house is cleared of winter clutter, that windows are washed, that the front door is painted or clean,” says Brad Knapp, regional vice president for the National Association of Realtors® for Ohio and Michigan. “You have to give the house good curb appeal.”
• Declutter: Remove clutter from the home so that buyers can actually see everything the home has to offer. Any excess belongings of the sellers should be stored in the garage or in a storage unit.
• Be careful not to offend: “Hunters and fisherman often have game hanging on the walls,” Knapp notes. “Some people are offended, so get that off the walls and into the garage.”
• Consider staging: “It might behoove (sellers) to hire a professional stager to help them,” says Robert Simon, a professor at Cleveland State University. “You have to get it right so it looks lived in – but definitely not cluttered.”
• Complete routine maintenance: Make sure sellers complete obvious maintenance projects before the home is listed. Also, sellers need to realize that “people don’t care if you spent $15,000 fixing the roof. It’s worth nothing,” Simon says. “The market expects the roof to be in tip-top shape. You have to go above and beyond.”
Source: “Steps you can take to boost your home’s value,” U.S. News & World Report (March 5, 2012)
Information below from Golfweek:
DESTIN, Fla. — Burnt Pine Golf Club — the acclaimed Rees Jones-design at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast — is featured in Golfweek’s “State-by-State” rankings, which highlight premier daily-fee layouts and courses accessible via resorts.
Burnt Pine is in elite company alongside several hosts to professional TOUR events and world famous resorts. Burnt Pine’s rating puts it in the upper echelon of Florida’s golf properties.
“We are honored to be recognized by Golfweek, one of the game’s foremost authorities,” says Jared Morton, director of Burnt Pine Golf Club. “This accolade is a testament to Burnt Pine’s incredible layout, as well as our staff’s dedication to providing pristine conditions and unparalleled service.”
Leading golfers through pine forests, wetlands and beautiful water views along the Choctawhatchee Bay, Burnt Pine is consistently cited as one of Florida’s most challenging, scenic and stunning golf experiences. The course is private, but resort guests have access and privileges by taking advantage of designated morning and afternoon tee times.
Burnt Pine is one of four championship courses at Sandestin. Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, has hosted PGA Champions Tour events. Baytowne Golf Club has five sets of tees, including a junior tee box, and is an ideal family or day of arrival course. The Links Course is the original Sandestin layout, and a longtime favorite of guests and locals. Sandestin offers a variety of packages and golf options for every level of player, from novice to professional.
For more information about real estate in Sandestin, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.
About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is home to 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,300 condos, villas, town homes, and a wide-variety of hotel accommodations. The resort has more than seven miles of sugar white beaches and pristine bay front; four championship golf courses; 15 world-class tennis courts; 19 swimming pools; a 113-slip marina; children’s programs; fitness center and spa; 65,000 square feet of meeting space; and the Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants, nightlife and events.
Sandestin is a member of Visit South Walton, an unparalleled strand of 15 distinct beach neighborhoods. Sandestin is also the host of the ANNIKA & Friends Event and ProAm this May.
Getting There: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) offers direct flights from Houston, Baltimore/Washington DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, and Memphis. Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) offers direct flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Charlotte. Service from Washington, DC begins in March.
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf from the open living and dining room areas of this professionally decorated condo at Gulf Place Caribbean in Santa Rosa Beach. Step onto the balcony from the French doors from both the living and dining room areas. The kitchen offers granite counters, pendant and track lighting, as well as a full-size pantry and plenty of cabinet storage space. In the hall is an alcove with built-in bunks, perfect for kids. The master and guest bedrooms are both spacious and private. This end-unit features a great floor plan and more square footage than interior units.
This unit has produced between $25K and $26K in gross rental income. Gulf Place offers many amenities that include three pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, three deeded beach access points, as well as an on-site pharmacy, walking trails, bicycle rentals, an amphitheater with seasonal concerts and special events, as well as bars, restaurants and retail shops, all within walking distance!
For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777. Call us today to buy or sell your piece of Paradise!
This lot just sold on the edge of Eastern Lake – one of County Road 30A’s rare and pristine Coastal Dune Lakes.
Only on the market for 2 days, the good buys are moving quickly.
Call us today to buy or sell your Piece of Paradise.
For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.
Andy and Christina Meinen passed their state Broker’s Exam and are now licensed Broker Associates at Destin Real Estate Company. The pair took a pre-license class February and went to Pensacola for the official state exam on March 2 and passed on their first attempt.
Please call Andy or Christina today if you’re interested in buying or selling real estate along County Road 30A, Destin or Sandestin. Andy and Christina specialize in listing and selling property in South Walton.
Christina cell – 850.974.9704
Andy cell – 850.419.4777
Lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius Rocker, will perform in May at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, FL.
The country singer is heading up a two-day charity concert/golf tourney benefiting LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam’s ANNIKA Foundation. Festivities include a celebrity golf tournament and then the concert.
This event is the inaugural ANNIKA and Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The event will take place May 12-13, 2012, with the concert on Sunday night. Sorenstam, along with 25 of her celebrity friends and athletes, will take part in a weekend filled with golf, fine dining and music. The proceeds from the event will go to the ANNIKA Foundation to fund the start of SPARK – a physical education program for children – in elementary schools in the area and across the state, according to an ANNIKA Foundation news release.
Other celebrities scheduled to partake are music legend Alice Cooper, former Sienfeld actor John O’Hurley, actor Craig T. Nelson, Fox News host Gerri Willis, Olympic skier Bode Miller, former NFL running back Ricky Watters, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, and current and former LPGA players Yani Tseng, Nancy Lopez, Laura Diaz and Suzann Pettersen,
In addition to the Sunday night concert, the weekend’s events will include a cocktail reception featuring ANNIKA wines and a dinner party with Annika, celebrities and sports personalities on Saturday, May 12. Annika will host a Mother’s Day breakfast, golf clinic, celebrity golf tournament and VIP reception catered by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar prior to the concert on Sunday, the new release stated.
For more info click here.
This two day, intimate event is March 3 and 4, 2012 in the elegant surroundings of Alys Beach.
Tickets are $300 per person, $600 per couple and include entrance to all festival activities including a seminar, grand tasting, dance party and Sunday champagne brunch. Each of the activities will be indoors or tented so all can occur rain or shine!
Check out the event’s website here.
26th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
Don’t miss this very popular event on April 26-29, 2012. The Sandestin Wine Festival at The Village of Baytowne Wharf brings an opportunity for discovery at this Florida vacation resort. Take part in Sandestin wine tastings showcasing more than 800 domestic and international wines. Wine novices are able to learn more about wines and sample from a comprehensive selection including the finest appellations from all major producing countries in all varieties, styles and price ranges. Wine aficionados enjoy meeting winemakers, asking detailed questions and acquiring hard-to-get selections. An added bonus is the culinary pavilion and the opportunity to immediately purchase your favorite wine selections. All wines are available at special event pricing at the Retail Wine Tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check here for full event details.
