Monday, July 25, 2011

Looking to Buy in Mexico Beach?

The hottest property right now is the Summerhouse Condo Complex!

Twenty units, bank owned, have just been listed and within 11 days or less, 6 of them are already under contract!!!

Click here to see the units that are still available!

HOA fees are always a point of contention with buyers, so I just wanted to briefly explain HOA fees.

That monthly fee pays for your water/sewer/trash,  a $102/mth value.
It pays for basic cable, I'm giving that a $70/mth value, although that is just a guess.
It also includes insurance for the building, which could be a value of $100-$500/mth value.
It pays for all upkeep/maintenance of the pool, the exterior of the building  and landscaping.

Those fees allow you to have a maintenance free home with a pool and beautiful views right across the street from the beach!!!

If you are interested, give me a call!!!    850-896-5222
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Interestingly, the larger homes are finally going under contract.  Some of these homes have been on the market quite a while and have finally reduced their prices to where a buyer has decided its a great home for them!!!

Our inventory of nicer, newer homes, homes with fantastic view  are few and far between now!!!

How much longer they will last is anybody's guess!!

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And if you need ANOTHER reason to buy in Mexico Beach..........................

No, this isn't Panama City Beach............It's a beach in CHINA!!!

Hmmmmmmmmm  this beach or Mexico Beach????


If you are looking to buy or sell in Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka.....Give me a call!   850-896-5222

Have a great week.........more adult truths to make you chuckle!!!

1.  Was learning cursive really necessary?

2. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.


 3.  I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

4. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.


5. I disagree with Kay Jewelers.. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Budweiser than Kay.


6.  I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

7.   How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

8. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

9.   Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

And one of my favorites...................

10.   The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.




Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I love my job....I love everything about it.....so.....I live at the beach AND I love my job, and I'm saved by God's grace so ..............can things be any better....I THINK NOT!

Still, its ALWAYS nice to get kind words!   Thanks for the thanks, Sondra & Laura and Kim and Jack!   WELCOME TO THE  BEACH!!!!!
 
Mary,

We wanted to express our heartfelt THANK YOU!

From the moment you answered my e-mail inquiry within minutes, thru the process of purchase and closing and even after the sale it's been "Mary to the rescue!". Thank you so much for making the hurdles and hoops we had to jump through (as out of state buyers) understandable and easier to negotiate.

We had been looking for a property for two years and did not ever encounter the level of service and caring you provide your clients!

 After a visit to the Forgotten Coast and reading your blog we were able to narrow our search. You arranged property visits that met our "wish list" and didn't bog us down with properties that didn't fit or were outside our price guidelines. You go above and beyond as just part of the job!

It's a pleasure to do business with you.

Sondra
Billings, Missouri 65610

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Mexico Beach----Tropical Paradise

I love meeting people who have been to Mexico Beach for the first time!   They fall in love with this place!   I can count on one hand the number of people I have met in the last 11 years of selling real estate who have said "you know, this place just isn't for me!"

We definitely are a unique area.........small, low key, basically no commercialism, no red lights, no high rises, basically nothing to do but enjoy the surf, sun, sand!!!     Which is exactly the way we like it!!

I met about 4 couples this weekend who decided to check out Mexico Beach after hearing so much about it----guess what?-----they'll be vacationing and buying here from now on!!

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Fishing has been the best its been in years!!   Only one more week of Snapper fishing!   The kings are few and far between, which is unusual this time of year!!    Grouper fishing is only September through November this year, so be sure to book your charter trip now!!!

Scallop season is in full mode!   I know a lot of folks went around the 4th and easily got their limit.   However, since its a long season I'm not sure how long that will last!
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Real estate has been busy!!!
My company only has 4 agents  and we rank number one again for the top selling company in the Mexico Beach to St. Joe Beach area!     We've sold 40 properties so far in just in our little stretch of beach!   

We move down just a notch if we add Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and Wewahitchka!   Still pretty darn good!

If you have a property you'd like to buy or sell.........CALL ME!!
850-896-5222
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Our inventory has been declining all year, but we've had a few new and very interesting new listings this month.   Click here to see them--a few single family homes and a couple of condos.



Properties on the market at market value are definitely selling!   

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Have a great week!
Don't hesitate to call me anytime if you are interested in buying or selling anywhere in the Mexico Beach to Cape San Blas area!!!
And yes..........I WORK WEEKENDS!
Mary
850-896-5222
Sundance Realty

Below are some thoughts to make you smile!

Adult Truths ***
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
 





Monday, July 04, 2011

God Bless the USA this 4th of July from Mexico Beach

It's amazing how this little town of about 1200 registered voters turns into a hustling bustling bursting at the seams beach party every 4th of July!

It just makes me smile to see all the tents on the beach, the families swimming, playing together, the bike riders, joggers, walkers on the sidewalks in the morning, the golf carts everywhere back in the neighborhoods!!!    I love to see them all come and have a good time!!!

The fireworks are tonight, shot from the pier-----and as usual, I'm sure it will be a great show!
I'm just glad I live close enough to walk to the beach, because finding a parking spot is going to be difficult at best!!     

I'm proud to fly my American flag!   I'm proud to live in America!  I do believe we are a country blessed by God and I hope and pray that we stay true to God and the principles upon which we were founded on! 


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Fishing has been awesome!   Lots of snapper coming in!     One of Chip's charter trips caught a cobia trolling the other day!!!       I had to book a trip for myself and some girlfriends before the snapper season closed!     I'm going Thursday morning----will post pictures!!!

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Been pretty busy in the real estate world as well.     Eighteen properties sold in the month of June!!!

 Fifteen residential properties have been put under contract in June.  Click here.

 Six lots have been put under contract in June.   Click here.
At these lot prices, it just seems a great time to buy and build!   We have very few newer homes on the market to show--why not build your own???
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I'm keeping today's blog short and sweet-----I apologize for missing last week.  WAS ON VACATION!!   (and believe me that doesn't happen often).



Be safe, don't hesitate to call me anytime and ............let's do some business!

Mary
850-896-5222
sundance realty