Donna Gentle

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Welcome to the Beautiful Emerald Coast.  Clean, clear air, beaches and Emerald waters. Yolo, Sailing, Boating, Fishing, Waveboarding, Waverunning, Night life, Restaurants and Shopping abound. Or enjoy hanging out at one of our fabulous beaches - having a Great time!  How Lucky are We??

Pelican Beach Resort.  Our Resort is one of the most ACTIVE Resorts year after year,  I've had the pleasure of meeting guests who have been coming for 10 - 15 years!   Rental income is great. This season most broke all previous records.  Low HOA. Sales are amazing.  Just since Labor Day 2012 - there were 15 closings in the Pelican Building.  Huge improvement.  Inventory is low, which means prices are going up.  Most of the recent deals have been cash, although mortgage money is more easily available now.  Please review the site to see available listings and information.  

Our Real Estate market is very busy these days.  More and more people are learning about our wonderful place in the sun.  Our sellers are finally able to move their properties.  Buyers say its 'time to buy' .  Appraisals are no longer a destructive element to sales.  And then there's the Mortgage rates.  And to top that, Our area had another  record setting season.  Investors take note, Vacation Investment properties are moving fast and prices are NOT going down.  Contact me anytime with any Real Estate questions.

My site is very user friendlyI've included a simple way to search for that special place to call your own; current mortgage information, Real Estate and Mortgage Blogs, Mortgage Calculator, Local News and Events, and more to come...  

       See ya at the Beach!   Cool Toes in the Water

Existing Home Prices Rise

Existing Home Sales Drop in December while Prices Continue Upward

Special Report: Real estate provisions in 'fiscal cliff' bill

WASHINGTON - Jan.2,2013 - Yesterday, the House and Senate passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff." Following are...

Yearly Price Gains Continue into Offseason for Homebuying

Compared to 2011, home prices continued to show strong gains in October and posted their biggest yearly increase since June 2006, according.

9 Steps for Showcasing a Listing During the Holidays

Whether it’s wreaths or menorahs,sellers shouldn’t overdo it around the holidays. Here’s how to stage a listing properly during “the most...

Home Prices Up for Eighth Consecutive Month on Growing Demand, Limited Inventory

Housing Market Turning The Corner After 5-Year Slump

U.S. 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.75%

Average U.S. rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages dropped to record lows again this week

Mortgage Rates Lower Following Employment Report

Mortgage rates are at their best levels since early February following today's weaker-than-expected Employment Situation report.

Fannie and Freddie Set Timeline Requirements for Short Sales

Nationwide List Prices Rise Nearly 7%

Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit

HOUSING TRENDS UPDATE

Low Prices, Strong Rental Demand Attract More Investors, Latest HousingPulse Finds

ECON: US Home Builder Sentiment at 1.5 Year High in Nov

U.S. home-builder sentiment scaled a 1-1/2-year high in November, a survey showed on Wednesday,

Is the new-home market finally leveling off?

The nation’s largest home builders say that buyer traffic has picked up, sales increased and prices are stabilizing, according to The Wall .

Mortgage applications increase 4.9%

Destin Named to Good Morning America List of 10 Most beautiful Places in America

Destin Named to Good Morning America List of 10 Most Beautiful Places in America

Smart Tips For Emerald Coast Homebuyers

When buying a Destin, FL home , it’s important to keep your eyes open and shop smart.

There is no Right of Redemption In Florida!

THERE IS NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER FORECLOSURE SALE IN FLORIDA - CONTRARY TO FLORIDA REALTORS ARTICLE