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Happy New Year: 2012 Recap from Christina and Andy Meinen

January 17, 2013 by

WaterSound Beach, FL

Thank you for all of your continued business and referrals. 2012 has been an incredible year, and we are looking forward to an amazing 2013.

In 2012, Christina and I sold 59 properties worth a total of over $24.5 million. This is an increase from 50 properties the year before!

We are seeing many exciting things happening along 30A, Sandestin, and Destin, and the market is busier than ever. Inventory continues to dwindle, and buyers and sellers continue to move the good properties quickly. Properties that are priced right are placed under contract within days of being listed on the market.

We see fewer and fewer short sales and foreclosures and find that the great deals are sold from sellers who are motivated to do the next thing – whether they are looking for a different property within the area or life brought them to make a different change completely.

Currently, there are only six foreclosed homes and three foreclosed condos on the market on all of 30A!

The good news if you are a seller is that properties are moving! The key is to be priced right so your property does not get stale. Our average days on market is 5% less than the market average and sales-price to list-price ratio is better than the market average.

The good news if you are a buyer is there are some great deals out there. The key is to act soon, as inventory is dwindling and have a Realtor working with you to keep their eyes peeled on the properties that fit what you are looking for.

The rental market has also increased. January and February are busy months for rental properties being booked for Spring and Summer. Now is a good time to secure your new property so it can start to get booked.

If you have not visited the area lately, we encourage you to make a trip – you will not believe all of the construction!

We are here to help you and listen to your unique situation.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina are Realtors, who specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Grayton Beach, The Retreat, Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

 

 

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Under Contract in Seagrove Beach, FL

January 15, 2013 by

Property Description

Seagrove Beach, Florida real estate in the gated neighborhood of Summer’s Edge is popular for its location south of County Road 30A near the Gulf of Mexico.

This pristine home is only a few feet from one of two fabulous neighborhood pools, and steps from the beach! Beautifully furnished interiors give way to wonderful porches with privacy as well as Gulf views. This is the perfect property for a beach investment or second home. Immediately, your spirits are brightened upon entering the sunny living areas of this home, highlighted by two stories of windows.

The living room, kitchen and dining room are in the back of the home overlooking a private deck. The master bedroom is also conveniently located on the first floor.

All furnishings convey with a small list of exceptions.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

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Just Sold in the Retreat, FL

August 3, 2012 by

 

This corner lot just sold in The Retreat.

Inventory and real estate is dwindling along 30A. Please call us today if you are interested in listing your lot, home or condo!

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

Property Description

This highly visible lot is located at the first intersection inside the gated, Gulf-front neighborhood of The Retreat in Blue Mountain Beach. It is only steps from the Gulf-front Beach Club with infinity-edge pool, hot tub and access to 3,000 feet of private beach.

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Just Sold – Gulf Front, Best Priced 3 BR on 30A

April 2, 2012 by

This Gulf-front condo just sold in Seacrest, FL, along 30A.

Best priced 3 bedroom on the Gulf…don’t delay…the deals are moving quickly!

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!

Inventory is dwindling so if you are considering selling, please call us for a free Comparative Market Analysis.

Property Description

Each bedroom in this Gulf-front unit offers its own private bath. The living room features a vaulted ceiling as well as a spiral staircase to a sleeping loft with full bath. The balcony is a great spot for a cocktail and taking in the sunset. Capistrano is close to Camp Creek Golf Course, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.

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Find me on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

June 8, 2009 by
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Christina Meinen is a Realtor in South Walton County.

To increase Christina’s contact with potential clients and buyers, she is focusing on Social Media Networking. Christina is now up and running Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn, so request her as a friend!

Christina Meinen sells real estate and investment property in the Florida Panhandle in Destin, Sandestin and County Road 30A in South Walton County. Call her at 850.974.9704 or go to her new real estate Web site.

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Great new buy in Santa Rosa Beach

May 28, 2009 by

This new listing has Gulf and lake views from every floor. It's a perfect vacation retreat or second home complete with eight bedrooms and four full bathrooms.

This new listing has Gulf and lake views from every floor. It's a perfect vacation retreat or second home complete with eight bedrooms and four full bathrooms.

For sale – $1,275,000

42 Fort Panic Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459

Christina just listed a beautiful new listing in Dune Allen Beach last week. It’s called “Baby I Love You.” The home, which sits on Scenic Highway 30A, has eight bedrooms, four full bathrooms and a two-car garage, as well as a private pool.

 

Panoramic views of the Gulf and dune lake can be seen from every floor. This home is the perfect vacation investment property with great rental history or it would be wonderful as a second home. This house is as close to the Gulf as you can get without being gulf front. 

 

Built in 1998, this 3,200-square-foot home has a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances and custom wood cabinets. The views from the kitchen will inspire your beach cooking. But if you want to head out to dinner, Stinky’s Fish Camp and the Lake Place are right across the street. And the shops and restaurants at Gulf Place are several blocks down 30A. The coastal bike path follows the sugary sands and emerald waters and offers a picturesque stroll in the cool Florida evenings.

 

 Christina focuses on real estate investment in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. She would love to help you with your real estate needs. Christina’s last two listings were put under contract within 30 days. She is motivated and ready to assist buyers and sellers with whatever they need. 

 

Call Christina at 850.974.9704 to schedule a viewing of the property or any others along the Emerald Coast. Or check out her new real estate Web site.

 

Spectacular Gulf views.

Spectacular Gulf views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Views from every floor.

Views from every floor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The modern kitchen has granite countertops and stainless appliances.

The modern kitchen has granite countertops and stainless appliances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Master bedroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spacious living room flows into the kitchen for optimal entertaining.

The spacious living room flows into the kitchen for optimal entertaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The vistas are breathtaking.

The vistas are breathtaking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beach retreat sits across the street from Stinky's Fish Camp and the Lake Place for easy dining.

This beach retreat sits across the street from Stinky's Fish Camp and the Lake Place for easy dining.

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Buyer’s agents help cut through the clutter

May 27, 2009 by

Christina Meinen, Buyer's Agent and Realtor with Destin Real Estate Company.

Christina Meinen, Buyer's Agent and Realtor with Destin Real Estate Company.

Creating wealth through real estate investing is the name of the game and the buzzer is sounding NOW! Who do you have on your team?

The buyer’s agent is a no-cost tool that everyone should use. Whether you are looking to buy this week, next month, or next year, it is never too early to gain from the benefit of your own buyer’s agent.

 

Specializing as a buyer’s agent in Florida along Scenic Highway 30A, Sandestin, and Destin for the last five years, Christina Meinen knows how to navigate the rough waters of successful real estate investing. Christina’s passion gives a refreshing spin on real estate investing and her commitment to finding each buyer the best deal to fit their wants and needs.

 

Christina moved to the Emerald Coast to help buyers invest just two days after graduating from Mississippi State with a degree in Real Estate and Mortgage Appraisal Financing. Her zeal paid off as she quickly established herself as one of the area’s up and coming Realtors and her sales volume has steadily increased ever since. Last year Christina sold $8.9 million in real estate. By April 10 of this year, she has already sold $4.5 million – with an additional $5.6 million under contract as of May 1.

 

Recently married in July 2008, Christina changed her last name from McAllister to Meinen. Not only did she marry her bestfriend, but her husband Andy is now part of the team and his former journalism/Internet marketing background has been very beneficial in moving Christina’s career to the next level.

 

To ease your search and not waste your valuable time, Christina offers virtual window shopping right from the comfort of a private conference room along 30A. It is a great way to preview properties with Christina on a flat screen TV to grasp the feel for interiors of homes, areas to consider, and price ranges available before you head off on your tour of properties together. This will help leave time for you to hit the beach!

 

Keep a lookout for Christina’s new real estate Web site, which will be up and running by mid summer. Plus, find her via social networking on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These assets are crucial to keep Christina competitive and on the cutting edge of her industry.

 

Honesty, communication and professionalism are the hallmarks that Christina stands by. She’ll guide you through the inventory of condos, homes and properties now available along the Emerald Coast. Knowledge is key. What is the rental history of a home? How does a particular property compare to what’s around it? What area should you buy in? How can you trade properties and get a break on taxes?

 

Christina’s knowledge and expertise will ease your search and help you pinpoint your ideal piece of property along the worlds’ most beautiful beaches. From looking through beach homes, to making an offer, to cutting through the red tape, Christina will be there for you. She’ll push for the very best deal and make sure you know exactly what is what with your choice of vacation real estate.

 

The shimmering sugar sands and the calm emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico have lured many from the hustle and bustle of urban areas. The area’s beachfront communities are as unique as each buyer. Why get lost in the haze of inventory in Rosemary, Alys Beach, WaterSound, Seaside or WaterColor when you can have a professional Realtor by your side protecting your interests and assuring that you’re getting the best deal possible and getting shown all that is available.

 

Call Christina Meinen today for an appointment – (850) 974-9704.

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Seaside, Florida

May 27, 2009 by

 

Seaside is a walkable neighborhood along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton that is perfect for second home buyers or investment property.

Seaside is a walkable neighborhood along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton that is perfect for second home buyers or investment property.

 

Idyllic Seaside with its white picket fences and walkable streets is the birthplace of New Urbanism. A wide sugary stretch of white sand runs along Seaside. The town is anchored by a vast central square that is filled with quaint shops and tasty eateries.

 

Seaside is so perfect that the Jim Carry movie The Truman Show was filmed in the town. The architecture brings narrow streets and tall house together and is perfect for an evening stroll or an afternoon bike ride. Gravel paths crisscross the town in a patchwork of hidden scrub brush lined lanes. The homes were designed with deep roof overhangs to help block the afternoon sun, long porches to capture the salty gulf breezes and open living areas to bring families and friends together.


Several community pools and tennis courts, along with bike rentals make this one of the complete townships along the Emerald Coast.


Christina Meinen is a Realtor, who specializes in real estate and investment property in Seaside and along Scenic Highway 30A in  South Walton County. Call her today at 850.974.9704 or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

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The Beautiful Beaches of South Walton Beckon

May 14, 2009 by

 

It’s 80 degrees and the flawless blue sky allows the Florida sun to cast it’s warm glow upon lovely South Walton. The sugary white sands are soft underfoot and the lapping emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico call you to submerge yourself and let the soft waves carry your worries away.

 

Sound nice? Well, Christina Meinen is a Realtor with Destin Real Estate Company, and she can find you that that perfect piece of paradise. Christina specializes in finding investment and dream property along Scenic Highway 30A

 

Christina has worked as a Realtor for five years and focuses on Destin, Sandestin and South Walton. Christina moved to the Emerald Coast two days after graduating from Mississippi State with a degree in Real Estate Mortgage Appraisal and Financing.

 

Christina focuses as a buyer’s agent. Since prices have dropped and inventory has increased, a buyer’s agent is a no-cost tool that every buyer needs to help cut through the clutter. Christina will oversee every aspect of successful real estate investing from looking at property to closing. Her keen eye and experience will assure that you’re getting the best deal and everything with your new vacation home is up to code. Christina is a motivated and tenacious Realtor, who will be at your side every step of the way.

 

Since prices have fallen, many new listings have come onto the market. And if a home or condo is priced right, that piece of real estate will move and move fast. Christina is always looking for motivated sellers who understand current market trends. She has the full resources of Destin Real Estate Company’s marketing machine behind her. Your property will be in the very best hands and will get in front of quality and qualified buyers.

 

Let Christina show you the unique communities along 30A. The beachfront stretch of roadway is filled with first-class examples of new ubranism. And idyllic Seaside started it all. Quaint and charming beachside towns like WaterColor, WaterSound, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach hug 30A on it’s 17-mile jog along the clear emerald waters of the Gulf. Christina’s experience gives her an edge at searching through these beautiful communities to find you a piece of real estate that fits your budget and needs.

 

So call Christina today at 850.974.9704 and let her show you paradise or log onto her new Real Estate Web site.

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