Inviting Fort Walton Beach Florida home in Elliotts Point with water view across the street from Choctawhatchee Bay. Elegant hardwood floors draw you in, with enormous living and family rooms. More space for entertaining with the heated and cooled Florida room, and large screened porch. The kitchen is long with many cupboards, and has a breakfast bar open to the family room with gas fireplace. The back yard is deep and has an huge workshop that mimics the house. There is a greenhouse finished with a rock bottom is behind the workshop. The home needs substantial plumbing work and other repairs.  This location is serene with many charming older homes.  Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field are easy commutes. Okaloosa Island beaches are nearby.

18 Bay Dr., NE, Fort Walton Beach FL – Offered for $127,900 is a Bank of America cooperative short sale.

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This is a fun home at 1215 Thomason Dr., with eclectic and enticing touches in Pine Meadows, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Some of the interesting elements are the arched pass-through from kitchen, repeating arch accent above kitchen entrance. Vibrant pendant lights above breakfast bar. Popping red tray ceiling, dining room with lively and inviting wall decor. Mostly tile and wood laminate floors. Big, fenced back yard with brick barbecue. New fence 2005. Air conditioner replaced within past 5 years.  Seller repairing French door and installing new pedestal sink.  Located in the Wright, Willow Bend area of Fort Walton Beach, this home is perfect for Eglin Air Force Base commuters. It is a Bank of America cooperative short sale.

1215 Thomason Dr., Fort Walton Beach FL – offered at $98,700.

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Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

This sharp HAP home in Marion Manor, Navarre Florida, is just what you need to welcome the New Year. It sparkles! The living room, kitchen and breakfast area all have cathedral ceilings for an open feeling.  The kitchen has breakfast bar, pantry, and plenty of cabinet and counter space, and is adjacent to tiled eat-in area. Master bedroom is oversized. Master bath features his and her vanities, separate garden tub and shower and two walk-in closets. Architectural touches include plant ledges and transom windows. Marion Manor is “West of Hurlburt” for good commuting to Hurlburt Field. It is also convenient to Santa Rosa Sound, with gorgeous sugary beaches, fishing and restaurants.

This Marion Manor home at 1987 Alfred Blvd, is listed for $177,900.

What is HAP? It’s the Homeowner Assistance Program for military members who transfer (PCS) to new bases, to help them avoid short sale or foreclosure.  In a nutshell, when the market value of an Eglin or Hurlburt Field area property is less than the mortgage balance, HAP will pay the shortfall for the servicemember.

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This exquisitely remodeled Fort Walton Beach Florida home at 728 Hart Street has a masterpiece kitchen and almost half acre lot. The entire house is sumptuously decorated and inviting. In 2006, the living space was expanded with a new room off the kitchen and new laundry room, as well as new roof and air conditioner, carpet, doors and hardware. The kitchen is the epitomy of elegance, where you will love the bistro alcove, solid maple Thomasville cabinets, Black Absolute granite counters and tumbled marble backsplash. The cabinets shelves are slide-out and pull-out for maximizing storage space, and they are plentiful. Top chefs will like the gas burners plus electric convection oven, and the upgraded appliances. The living room is ample and features a corner fireplace and access to a large covered deck. The home exterior was painted in August 2010. It’s hard to find such a gorgeous home in central Fort Walton Beach with such a large lot, beautiful upkeep,located near shopping and a short drive to Eglin Air Force Beach.

728 Hart Street, Fort Walton Beach Florida – $177,900

Notice this sharp Mary Esther Florida home at 172 Miramar Street? It’s got style with cool windows, faux paint, cathedral ceiling and step down living room! The main living areas are tile and the bedrooms have wood laminate flooring. The corridor kitchen is bright with recessed lighting and tiled floor and has access to the outside, where you’ll find a covered patio. Another wow factor? The back yard is huge! My favorite feature? The “edgy” exterior look – a classic. Very convenient location near Santa Rosa Mall, the beach, parks, Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field.

172 Miramar Street, Mary Esther Florida – short sale offered for $127,900