Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thought of the Day

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

“The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” Albert Einstein If you are having difficulty in finding the right home, condo, or lot, please contact me. Kelly … Continue reading →

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Walton County Florida

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Walton County, Florida Walton County is located in the Northwest quad section of the Panhandle of Florida.  It reaches from the Alabama State line to the Gulf of Mexico and to the county line to the West in Okaloosa County … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates are Way LOW

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

30 Year Mortgage Rates are the Lowest Since 1971. Feds to keep rates low to help spur the economy.  Never a better time to buy.  In 2000, rates hit 8%. I remember buying my first home at 14.5%.  Home buyers … Continue reading →

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July 2011 Sales Report — Panhandle of NW Florida

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Total Units Sold   2010 2011 # Difference % Change Crestview 47 63 +16 35 Destin 32 62 +30 90 Fort Walton Beach 66 67 +1 2 Navarre* 62 45 <17> <28> Niceville 31 45 +14 45 North Walton County … Continue reading →

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Foreclosures are Declining

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Foreclosure Activity Continues to Decline Foreclosure filings, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, were reported on 212,764 U.S. properties in July, a 4 percent decline from June and 35 percent from a year ago, according to the latest … Continue reading →

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Accept Credit Card Payments on your Mobile Phone

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

https://squareup.com/ Has technology gone too far or would you feel comfortable?  There is a scanner that plugs into your mobile phone and mobile application that allows you to accept credit card payments for merchandise using your mobile phone.  Do you … Continue reading →

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Killing Facebook is So Liberating!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

How I got my Life Back !  I killed Facebook. I feel so liberated. I got my life back. I found I was spending as much as 2 hours a day of precious business time doing really silly stuff. Not … Continue reading →

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ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker Great Article !  Rely on a Realtor! Kelly Klein, Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc. 850-420-2480

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Economy is affecting my business!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

I work primarily as a buyer’s representative. In just the past two days I have gotten emails from buyers I have been working with pulling the plug on their purchases. I have copied and pasted their comments below. Week of … Continue reading →

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July Sales Report Okaloosa County, Florida

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

This report covers all of Okaloosa County.  Okaloosa County is home to cities like Destin, Ft. Walton Beach, Crestview, and Niceville and surrounding areas.  It is a market filled with military men and women stationed at either Eglin or Hurlburt … Continue reading →

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