Happy New Year: 2012 Recap from Christina and Andy Meinen

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.

 

 

Great new buy in Santa Rosa Beach

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dune Allen listing, real estate

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.