Monday, June 25, 2012

Tropical Storm Debby at Mexico Beach, FL

Well, let me first assure you........its not as bad as the weather channels says!!!!  

We've had pretty much steady rainfall starting yesterday morning, some pretty good squalls and wind gusts for sure.  The normal is happening....some small tree limbs all over the place, accumulating water in ditches and low lying spots.....surfers are trying to surf but we really don't have any waves!!!!     The surf is up but no real big deal.

I think we've had about 3 inches of rain.....probably more now because its been raining pretty hard non-stop since this morning!!!!    I think we are predicted to have quite a few more inches so I'll keep everyone in the loop!!!

I shot some footage but have misplaced my SD disk----so when I find it I'll post it!!!!

My house, however, has no electricity, haven't had since 2:00 yesterday!!!!   I'm afraid to open my fridge!!!!     It seems there are about 114 houses in Mexico Beach that don't have power...and according to Progress Energy...they don't know why.       I'm not sure they have dispatched anybody to really figure it out though!!!!


Indian Pass had some major flooding though.    The Cape closed the road at Stump hole for a little bit yesterday.....all pretty typical with a tropical storm!!!!!


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As for real estate.........not a lot of new stuff going on....six properties put under contract since my last blog.   Click here to see what people are buying!


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What is unbelievable is the interest rate!!!!!      I have a buyer who is getting a rate of 2.5% for 15 years!     (Primary home loan and they did have to buy some points but....2.5%!!!!!!!)

No wonder our inventory is so low......buyers are coming out of the woodwork knowing this is the ultimate opportunity to buy something at the beach!!!

On a side note...........I talked to a friend of my husbands yesterday who thought he had to call the agent on the real estate sign in the yard!    Nope, you don't.    You call the agent you have a relationship with , you call the agent who you know!      I am licensed to sell ANY PROPERTY in Florida!!!!     Of course, you don't want me to sell you a property in Miami because I don't know anything about Miami but.....at least start with me!!!!

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JULY 4TH is right around the corner!    Our weather will be back to beautiful by that time so I hope you've made your reservations early.     We'll have fireworks on the beach in Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe has activities and fireworks in town as well.       

It will be packed and happy and patriotic!!!!!

Have a great week and don't hesitate to call me!
850-896-5222
www.maryblackburn.com
sundance realty

Monday, June 11, 2012

Beach Real Estate Going Swimmingly Well!

We finally got a little rain this weekend!     I had quite a few emails from concerned family members and customers about the "flooding"  in the area.......While the national weather maps/reports sort of link all of the panhandle area together....Mexico Beach DID NOT get the amount of rain that Pensacola did!    We got quite a bit of rain last Friday and Saturday but only a few minutes of good rain Sunday.   We certainly needed it!     So...no flooding here!!! 
As one of my customers responded when I told her....."You DO live in Paradise!!!!"
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Update on Snapper fishing!!    The season is only 40 days and unfortunately the weather has taken about 5-7 of those days!!!!     Chip only has a few days left so if you are interested in catching some HUGE snapper in the next few weeks.....give him a call.    www.charterboat-missmary.com    850-527-6272.

I've got a girl's fishing trip planned for the 20th!!!   Will post pictures!!!
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As for real estate!       Fourteen residential properties have been put under contract since my last blog on Memorial Day.   Seven in Mexico Beach, 2 in Port St. Joe and 5 on the Cape/Indian Pass.
Click here to see what people are buying!!!!


Click here to see the closings for the last few weeks!    Out of 11 closings...8 were in Mexico Beach, 1 in Wewahitchka, and 2 out on the Cape!!!

The big real estate news was the developer release of an entire subdivision of lots out on the cape!
THIRTY VACANT LOTS out on the Cape sold in the last couple of weeks!!!!
Click here to see!!!         I've got to assume some of these were bought by investors who will hang on to them.....several sold to builder/investors who will build homes just to sell, and a few to people who have taken advantage of the market to buy a cheap lot and will build their dream vacation home!!!

No matter who bought what......its obvious A LOT of people think this is a great opportunity to buy!!!!
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With interest rates still below 4%, low inventory, lots of buyers.....and this...............right outside your door...........
IT IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!


If you or a friend/family member are interested in buying....please go ahead and contact me now so I can start sending you properties!!!!       If you require financing....might be a good idea to talk to a  banker now just to get a good idea of what you can afford.    If you are requiring financing....condos are probably not going to work for you....lenders just don't want to lend on a condo.   Townhouses, single family homes are no problem!

If you have cash.....cash is king.....but be ready to act quickly because properties put on the market at good prices are going fast!
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If you know anyone who is considering selling a property around here.......PLEASE have them contact me ASAP as we really need more properties to sell!!!      Just have to price it right!!!!

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Don't forget the biggest holiday for our area is coming up the 4TH OF JULY!!!   If you plan on coming that week/weekend...........You better make arrangements now as the beach will fill up quickly!!!     
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Have a great week!

And what does the Lord require of you?   To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God!             Micah 6:8

Mary
850-896-5222
sundance realty