Just Sold in Seagrove Beach, FL

This home designed by Dungan Nequette in the Summer’s Edge community in Seagrove, FL,  is newly painted both inside and out and features both a new air conditioning condenser unit and new stainless steel dishwasher. Hardwood floors carry throughout while board and batten walls can be found on the ground floor. The kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances. A screened porch is joined by a third-floor tower with attached deck with great views of the Gulf. The beach is just steps away as are two neighborhood pools, one of which is heated. Its features and proximity to neighborhood amenities and the beach make it a successful vacation rental.

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.

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.

 

 

Under Contract in Seagrove Beach, FL

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.

Just Reduced in WaterSound Beach, FL

Just reduced in WaterSound, FL, this amazing vacation home is estimated to bring in nearly $115,000 in gross rental income a year but has never been rented so it is in pristine condition!

Don’t miss the opportunity to buy this wonderful beach retreat in one of Scenic 30A’s most sought after communities.

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

Property Description

This amazing beach vacation home is located in the exclusive hamlet of WaterSound Beach on County Road 30A. 360 Blue Properties estimates this vacation home can do about $115,000 a year in gross rentals.

The back of the house sits next to Deer Lake State Park. The spacious floor plan is ideal for entertaining and family getaways. On the first floor, you’ll find a small library/sitting room off the foyer. There are two guest rooms with attached full bathrooms facing the front of the house. A convenient wet bar is located next to the master suite’s entrance.

The master suite has a private deck facing Deer Lake State Park. Up the stairs to the second floor you will find two more guest bedrooms and an open kitchen, dining and living area. This space is ideal for getting together with family and friends. The modern kitchen has a Swarovski crystal chandelier, marble countertops, dual gas ranges and separate freezer and refrigerator.

A cozy screened porch off the kitchen has a fireplace and separate area with gas grill hookup. The living and dining area has vaulted ceilings with a large porch off the living room facing secluded Deer Lake State Park. Two bedrooms with full bathrooms round out the second floor on this home.

On the third level there is an huge bonus room perfect for watching the game, playing cards and working out plus an additional room perfect for hanging out. Continue up the stairs to the fourth floor and you will find views of the Gulf of Mexico and pristine Deer Lake State Park. This is a great spot to watch those Florida sunsets.

House is being sold fully furnished minus a small exclusion list of items which is attached. All room dimensions and square footage are approximate and should be verified by the buyer. There is a $250 transfer fee, a 0.5% St. Joe Foundation fee, and a 0.25% New Buyer Fee.

 

Just listed in WaterSound Beach, FL

Abundant Gulf views are available at this premier WaterSound Beach, FL, home.

Abundant Gulf views are available at this premier WaterSound Beach, FL, home.

184 Yacht Pond Lane

WaterSound, FL 32413

$1,499,000 — 5 bedrooms — 4.5 bathrooms — 3,897 square feet — Built in 2009

Seller will take a vacant residential lot in WaterColor, WaterSound Beach, WaterSound West Beach and Seagrove Beach as part of purchase price. Constant warm Gulf breezes welcome you to this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in WaterSound Beach. The highlight of this house is the amazing dual Gulf views from all floors. But the vistas from the top floor of the three-story tower are truly spectacular. The WaterSound Yacht Pond and main green unfold before you. The green stretches toward sugary dunes and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico fill in beyond. The home has seven porches, including one off the third-floor tower room. Plus, there’s a patio in front of the Yacht Pond for barbecuing and lounging. The home is currently under construction, but the builder can finish quickly. A large kitchen flows into the dining and living rooms for easy entertaining and gathering. The first floor has two bedrooms and one and a half baths. The first floor of the tower will be screened to allow the gentle near constant Gulf breezes through. The second floor has the master bedroom with generous Gulf views and master bath. Two other bedrooms and a bunk room round out the second floor. There are three porches on this floor also. Take the stairs in the tower, which the second and third floors of will be heated and cooled, to the top and gaze upon the white sand dunes and smooth waters of the Gulf of Mexico. WaterSound is a St. Joe community. All room dimensions and square footage are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Under contract in WaterSound, Florida

This five-bedroom home just went under contract in WaterSound, Florida.

This five-bedroom home just went under contract in WaterSound, Florida.

WaterSound, Fla.

Pending $1,975,000 — 5 bedrooms — 5.5 bathrooms — 4,061 square feet

Another Velvet Sun Builders mastepiece designed by Geoff Chick and Associates, this short sale is located within the exclusive, gated community of WaterSound Beach, FL. It offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico and casual beach living at its pinnacle.

Gorgeous reclaimed, antique Pine floors and Bohlert Massey design light fixtures throughout are among its appointments. A truly amazing kitchen features commercial grade appliances and a glorious living area is ideal for entertainment. An outdoor space with a hot Morrocan plunge pool surrounded by a cozy outdoor terrace unites the main house with its carriage house.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Buyer’s agents help cut through the clutter

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.

The Beautiful Beaches of South Walton Beckon

 

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.