Real Estate in Mexico Beach Florida

Our water has been just so darn gorgeous the last few weeks.....I actually wish my commute to work was longer than 2 minutes!!!!

I did manage to take a few hours this weekend and go kayaking!!!    I haven't been able to do it for the last few months------been too busy!

I had a great time!   Of course, got a little too much sun.   I love to walk on the beach, take my dogs on the beach, but I don't typically just swim in the water.....but on this trip, I went west from the Mexico Beach canal, got past Tyndall Beach and decided to pull up on the beach, stretch my legs and take a dip to  cool off.   I was surprised by how cool it was at first dip.  It was so clear and refreshing.   I DID NOT WANT TO COME BACK!!!

Below is a picture of Mexico Beach as I was headed back to the canal!

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On the fishing front:   Gag grouper is now open, for a little while.   I've been hearing great reports...lots of them and good size!!!!

www.charterboat-missmary.com

Chip:  850-527-6272

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As for real estate.........It's been a great and busy year!!!!   It has slowed down a little just in the past week.   

Seven sales closed out in the last week.   Click here to see them.

Only a few properties put under contract in the last week.   Click here.

Our inventory is really low.   While I don't see values appreciating much....I do think sellers know the inventory is low and they can hold to their price a little more than in the past.    Of course, appraisals have ruined more than 1 deal recently!!      

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Don't forget the Art and Wine Festival is this month!

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If you've never used Google Earth---you have to check it out.   They just recently came through this area so we now have ............street view!!   You can see the houses from the ground perspective!!

It's  a free download.

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Below is an interesting link about home ownership.  

   http://insights.truliablog.com/2011/09/trulia-american-dream-survey-fall2011/

I'm not a fan of Trulia and Zillow....some of their values on their opinions of homes are not real accurate but if you take their information with a grain of salt it's okay!

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Have a great week!!!

Don't forget to count your blessings----in fact, don't forget to take some time everyday to think about how blessed you are!!!!

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Don't hesitate to call/email/text me anytime!!

Mary

850-896-5222

www.maryblackburn.com

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Feels Like Fall in Mexico Beach Fl

Wahoooooo!     Nothing like a little cool air to make you want to kick your heels up!!!    69 this morning, going to be mid 60's in the mornings all week, highs only in the low to mid 80's.  I LOVE THIS WEATHER!!

Our water has been just soooooooo clear and blue and gorgeous.     This is the perfect time of the year to show property------how can you NOT  buy here!!
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Speaking of buying.............The hot ticket item has been the Summerhouse condos on the corner of 22nd and Hwy 98.    The bank took over 21 units mid year and put them on the market at pretty much fire sale prices.    Half of them are already either sold or under contract....click here to see

There are still 10 available.    This complex is having some exterior repairs that should be starting today and it should take a few months to get this building completely up to speed!!   

The unfinished building gulf front....you know, that eye sore we've been driving by for years now.....
is now under contract with a company in Panama City!    Yahoooo, I'm sure the buyer is going to finish that building out and we'll have something pretty to drive by!!!    

Below is a picture of an alligator behind the Summerhouse Condos.  I think its pretty cool----I wouldn't be real worried....I don't think it will wander onto Summerhouse property and become a danger!!

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Mortgage rates are still low low low.      Our inventory is really low and honestly, sellers, since we have so many one of a kind properties here, can and are holding firm on some pricing!!

The old saying goes............God isn't making any more beach.........and he certainly isn't making any more Mexico Beach!!!
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I have a great house for a 1st time home buyer or perhaps someone looking to downsize!  It's in immaculate shape!
Check it out below.     Just to give you an idea of how affordable this property is.....Mortgaging the entire amount (which someone buying it as a primary home may be able to do) 125,000 for 30 years at 4.5%  your mortgage payment would only be $633.35.    Property tax and insurance would probably add another $150-$200/mth---bringing it up to still less than $900/mth!!! 

102 Angela Court Wewahitchka.

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The PoJo Festival was this past weekend.  The first Music Festival at Beacon Hill Park!   I believe they had a great turnout!!     I wish they had more festivals at this park...the location is perfect!
I forgot to take my camera with me so I only had my phone camera with me.

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Mexico Beach's next big event is the Art and Wine Festival October 15.  Always a good time, right on the beach, music, food, art.......can it get any better????

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We've had a great year in real estate so far!!!      There have been 155 sales thus far just in the Mexico Beach to Windmark Beach area (we are talking a very small area).   Click here to see our 2011 sales so far.      I'm sure there will be 10-15 more just by the end of this month!!!!!

We had a total of 120 sales in the same time frame in 2010......so YES WE ARE SELLING!!

Properties price right are under contract in 30-60 days!

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Have a great week!

If you have any questions/concerns about real estate ......give me a call!!!

Mary

850-896-5222

www.maryblackburn.com

sundance realty

maryblackburn@mchsi.com

"Life without GOD is like an unsharpened pencil.....It has no point!!!!!!!!

Remembering 9-11

The memorial service for the 9-11 victims was very touching.  I just pray that we continue to be protected.

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Our weather has been................AWESOME!   There's just no other word to describe it.
Our water has been....................STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL.

No wonder we are busy--------if I didn't already live here...........I'D BE BUYING HERE!!!

We have had a super year in real estate!    We are up 15 residential sales over last year by the end of August.   We took 32 properties off the market either by putting them under contract or closing on them just in the month of August!!!      I'm only talking the Mexico Beach to Windmark Beach area!!!

Interest rates are still amazingly low---still under 5% for a 30 year note, under 4% for a 15 year note. and right around 5% for a jumbo note.     Sheesh, can it get any better for a buyer????
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I just sent out my newsletter.   If you are not already working with an agent, please feel free to send me an email and I'll put you on my database.      If you give me some parameters as to what you are looking for I'll do my best to send you links to properties as they come on the market!
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Grouper opens this month for a couple of months.   Hope we can get past all the snapper to get to them!!!     Chip still has some openings..........www.charterboat-missmary.com
mexicobeach.bz@mchsi.com
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Lots of events coming up............the big music festival at the Beacon Hill park this weekend!!!
http://pojolivemusicfest.com/

Art and Wine Festival in Mexico Beach in November

And several things in between!
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I know everybody has tried the tacos at Playa Tacos in my little shopping center.
THEY ARE DELICIOUS! 

A new Seafood Restaurant has opened up in St. Joe Beach too.   I haven't tried it yet, but they did a nice job on the exterior of the building.    I'm hoping to get there soon!!!
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As always.........have a great week.    Don't hesitate to call or email me anytime and yes.........I work evenings, weekends.......pretty much 24/7 !   

God Bless!!!
Mary
850-896-5222
www.maryblackburn.com
maryblackburn@mchsi.com

Happy Labor Day From Mexico Beach Fl

Wow!    We finally got some rain..........and rain........and rain...........and rain!!!!

I'm not complaining......we needed it!

Had some great surf this weekend as well which I know made all the surfers happy!

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Lots of great events coming up so don't forget to check my local events link on my website!!

Every Thursday this month you can catch a live concert at Sunset Park next to the El Governor----no better way to wind down at the end of a day ---music, friends, beach!!!

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The fall triathlon is coming up this weekend---always a big event here on the beach as we get participants from all over the country!     It starts at the Beacon Hill park with the swim---really a cool thing to see them all take off!      Please be aware as your driving at the beach as there will be bikers and runners on the road as well!!

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Real estate has continued to be BUSY!  A couple of links of whats been going on in just the last couple of weeks here at  Mexico Beach!

Residential properties put under contract in the last couple of weeks

Residential closings/sales the last couple of weeks..

There have been quite a few vacant lot sales this year!   At super duper great prices...and the good thing is....many people are already starting construction on those lots!!!

Vacant lots under contract/ sold in the last couple of weeks.

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I'll go more in depth into the market statistics in my newsletter---will try to get that out in a few days!

But in a nutshell.......its been a great year for buyers.  The only good news I have for sellers is that.....property is selling!!!    If you want to sell.........and you list at market value.....its going to sell.   Market value is determined by 3 things......Price, location, condition!!! 

If you are considering selling.....I'll be glad to show you what market value is by looking at comparable properties that have sold in the last 6 months!!

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Have a GREAT week.

Don't forget to keep the hero's and families of 9/11 in your prayers this week.

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Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about real estate in this area!

Mary Blackburn

850-896-5222

maryblackburn@mchsi.com

www.maryblackburn.com