This beautiful Fort Walton Beach Florida home, near Lowe’s and Sam’s, was sold in just over 60 days!  Part of the appeal of 728 Hart Dr. was the fantastic remodeling, especially in the kitchen.  Granite counters, tile backsplashes, new cabinets and new appliances were some of the upgrades.  The home, built in 1987, was over 1700 square feet, and was impeccably maintained.  The lot was about one-half acre, which is unusual for Fort Walton Beach, where most lots are smaller. Listed at $177,900, there were multiple offers.

728 Hart Dr., Fort Walton Beach sold for $170,000. The sellers contributed $5,500 toward buyer closing costs.  Why is that important to know?  When using this sale as a “comparable” sale to price other properties, the significant seller credit means, in essence, the home sold for $164,500.  For example, if a homeowner with an identical property asked me what their home would sell for, I would not tell them $170,000 – that would be too high. I would suggest they keep in mind that relocating military buyers coming into Eglin Air Force Base, typically ask for seller credits to help pay closing costs.  That must be kept in mind when anticipating net proceeds.  I hope that makes sense to you. If not, send me an email and I will explain further.

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Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc

326 Cullman Avenue in Grove by the Sea just sold as a short sale. The Santa Rosa Beach Florida property needed significant work, but was located in a prime subdivison near Seaside, Watercolor and the Gulf of Mexico. Grove by the Sea has two community pools and a tennis court. There is a lovely walking trail highlighted by nature, and children’s play area.  What I like most about Grove by the Sea is its respect for trees.  The neighborhood was not cleared out, and many natural elements were retained to give a feeling of privacy to the cottage style homes.

Five homes sold in Grove by the Sea in 2011.  Prices ranged from $315,000 to $429,900. Homes currently for sale are listed from $350,000 to $540,000.

326 Cullman Ave, Santa Rosa Beach FL sold for $315,000.  

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This spacious home just sold as a HAP sale in Emerald Village, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  HAP is the Homeowners Assistance Program for U.S. military members who have orders to relocate (PCS).  When the service member’s home cannot be sold at a price sufficient to cover an existing mortgage, HAP may pay some, if not all, of the deficit.  This saves our Air Force, Marines, Navy and Army members from foreclosure or short sale, preserving their credit.

Some of the qualifications for the HAP program are:

1. PCS orders at least 50 miles from the primary residence
2. The original contract to purchase the home had an effective date prior to July 1, 2006
3. The home was the primary residence at the time of orders

Many Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field service members have qualified for the program.  This HAP sale on Randall Roberts Rd. took about 60 days to approve.  At closing, HAP purchased the home from the sellers, paid off the mortgage shortfall, then simultaneously sold it to the new buyers. 

652 Randall Roberts Rd., Fort Walton Beach Florida – Just Sold for $200,000

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We just sold a fabulous home in popular Bungalows at Seagrove Beach. Located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, not far from Seaside and Watercolor, this well-thought out subdivision has a pool, and is just steps to the beach. The short sale home, set on a lake, was under contract in less than a week, and had multiple offers.  It was in great condition, other than necessary mold remediation that was estimated at $5000.

Bank of America was the short sale lender. The sale was approved with no deficiency to the seller, who provided a small lender required cash contribution.  

198 Somerset Bridge, Bungalows at Seagrove Beach, sold at full price for $159,000.

If you need to sell your Seagrove Beach property to avoid foreclosure, consult an experienced Santa Rosa Beach short sale agent.

This unique short sale home at 2932 Pine Valley, in the Burnt Pine subdvision of Sandestin just sold.  It was built for privacy, surrounded by woods and nature on all sides. The contemporary, stylish Burnt Pine home had tall ceilings, cherry floors and monumental windows showcasing the surrounding forest. The kitchen had granite counters and drop lights. The living room, dining room were impressive, with 14′ celings, surrounded by light. Outside find interesting walkways, decks, stone patios, planter boxes, pergola, pond and places to meditate. Two driveways, one for side-entry garage, the other for guests, and a standing seam metal roof were other features.

Burnt Pine in Sandestin is well-located and opens a Burnt Pine homeowner to a world of amenities.  Sandestin is home to shopping at Baytowne Wharf, the beach, pools, tennis, health club, walking trails, and of course, golf.

2132 Pine Valley Dr., Burnt Pine, Miramar Beach FL 32550 – just sold for $530,000, as a high dollar loss short sale.

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Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

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