Pensacola Beach Named Best in Florida

Do you own real estate in Pensacola? Congratulations! According to USA Today readers, you live along the most beautiful beach in Florida.

In recent weeks, Pensacola Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore have been pitted against other Florida beaches, including neighboring Destin, to see who would be voted ‘Best Florida Beach’. Yesterday, it was announced that Pensacola Beach pulled ahead and won!

If you own a home in Pensacola, or even a live in a Gulf Coast long-term rental, you know there are many reasons why this is the best beach in the state. In addition to the terrific white sand beach and emerald waters, the scenic trails and available water sports make the area a blast to visit. The wonderful local shopping and dining don’t hurt either.

And, we want to wish congratulations to our neighboring beaches of Destin and Port St. Joe for taking top 10 spots on this list, as well. To shop real estate and long-term rentals in those communities, contact our friends at Pointe South!

Flora-Bama Run-Walk this Weekend!

If you own a home in Pensacola or Perdido Key and would like to spend a little time on the beach this weekend, head out to the Flora-Bama for their annual run-walk this Saturday!

Each year, the Flora-Bama presents the Beach Run-Walk for Amercia’s Warriors. This event offers a 5K, perfect for walkers and runners, as well as a half-marathon. The race begins and ends at the Flora-Bama with the 5Ker’s heading into Alabama and those running the half-marathon headed to Florida.

The best part about this event is that 100% of your registration fee benefits the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. This organization ensures full scholarships, as well as counseling, are available to surviving children of military special operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The half-marathon will kick off at 7:30am and the 5K will begin at 9am. Currently, the nonrefundable registration fee is $55 for the half-marathon and $35 for the 5K. Sign up today and we will see you at the finish line, not to mention the awesome after party at the Flora-Bama. Happy running!

McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run

If you own real estate in Pensacola or the surrounding areas and love to run, we have a great event taking place this weekend that we know you will want to check out – the McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run!

Even if you have just recently moved to the Gulf Coast, chances are you’ve already heard about the infamous McGuire’s restaurant. Known for their traditional Irish food and walls covered in dollar bills, this establishment is a Pensacola, as well as Destin, tradition.

This year marks this 38th annual McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Prediction Run and it will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 9am. What is a prediction run, you ask? Well, you take a guess when registering at how long it will take you to finish the course. Those closest earn prices!

In addition to being a great time this event also benefits the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, the Pensacola Police Department, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 104 and other local charities. We hope you’ll sign up and look forward to seeing everyone out on Saturday morning!

Check Out Our Long Term Rentals!

Some of you may already know that Pointe South offers a wide array of accommodations and rentals in Perdido Key, Pensacola and Orange Beach. You may also know that we offer unparalleled real estate services in the surrounding communities, but what may come as news to you is that we also have a full-service residential leasing team ready to help you find a long term rental in the area.

That’s right! Whether you are moving to the Gulf Coast for work, family or simply because you the love the area, we have the staff and the resources to help you make a smooth transition from tourist to resident.

Whether you find yourself shopping for a single family home in Pensacola, a cozy cottage in Perdido Key or even a luxurious Gulf front condo in Orange Beach, you’ll quickly find that we have just the place for you. We even have a handful of long term rentals in Mobile, Fairhope ans Spanish Fort to choose from!

What are you waiting for? Start searching today and when you’re ready to make a move, be sure to give our team at Pointe South a call. We’ll be happy to help you find that perfect place to call home.

Attend Springfest in Perdido Key

If you missed the state fair this fall, don’t worry. There is a wonderful carnival experience about to take place near your home in Perdido Key! If you own Gulf Coast real estate, don’t miss Springfest this March.

Springfest in Perdido Key has become an annual event and one many of us look forward to. Not only is it five days of family-friendly fun, but it also benefits an organization near to our hearts, the Manna Food Bank.

The event will feature everything you expect from a fair. Springfest offers a full size carnival and all the rides, concessions and games that come along with that. And, one of the best and most surprising aspects of this event is that admission and parking are FREE! All that is asked is that event goers donate a nonperishable food item at the gate in exchange. Last year this event was able to donate over 1000 pounds of food! So, grab a few cans from your pantry and come out to Springfest beginning March 10, 2015 in Perdido Key.

Concerts Coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach

If you own real estate in Orange Beach or a home in Gulf Shores, you are lucky to live near two amazing concert venues, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Hangout. While we have told you about the upcoming Hangout Fest, there are also some pretty awesome shows coming to The Wharf this spring.

This spring, you can catch some of your favorite performers, such as Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, as well as newer artists such as Florida-Georgia Line, who will be the first spring concert on March 21, 2015. Performing with the country duo will be special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform on April 21, 2015 before Boston and Kansas come to the stage on May 1, 2015. This Memorial Day, hit the beach and then head to The Wharf in Orange Beach for The Beach Boys and America as they take their turn on stage. And, kicking off the summer, will be Dave Matthews Band on June 2, 2015.

JUST SOLD in Pensacola!

Located in the prestigious “Chandelle” subdivision in Pensacola, Florida the residence at 1127 Naples Drive hadn’t been on the market long before Pointe South real estate agent, Ouida Jones helped the sellers find a bite.

Originally intended to become the seller’s forever home, a recent transfer forced the couple to list this magnificent piece of Pensacola, Florida real estate. From granite countertops and Travertine floors to the functional floor plan and covered lanai, no detail had been left untouched and no thought unfinished when it came to status this immaculate property.

And while the couple may be sad to leave, the new homeowners are anxiously awaiting the move-in day, and we can’t blame them! After all, the home is spectacular! But that doesn’t mean it sold itself… Ouida Jones, a seasoned Pointe South agent, worked closely with her clients throughout the process, helping to guide the couple from contract to closing.

Needless to say, if you want it sold – list with Pointe South! For more information on Ouida, and our other Gulf Coast real estate agents give us a call today at 850.492.1148.

Pensacon 2015 in Pensacola

Pensacon has been a break out success here in Pensacola and you will notice an influx of crazy creatures to our area late this month. If you already own Gulf Coast real estate, we invite you to come out and enjoy the festivities!

If you are unfamiliar with Pensacola, allow us to briefly explain. This is a three day festival beginning February 27 that celebrates all things sci-fi and comic based. There will be many events, both during the exhibit at the Pensacola Bay Center and in downtown Pensacola. These events will take place at some of your favorite local hangouts and hot spots, and celebrate some of your favorite movies and shows including Game of Thrones, Star Trek and Harry Potter, among many others.

There will also be many special guests at the events. These include authors, artists and event actors from some of your favorite shows and movies such as The Hunger Games, Doctor Who, and Sons of Anarchy. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, do so now and don’t miss this unique, fun festival in Pensacola, Florida!

Orange Beach Seafood Festival

If you recently purchased Orange Beach real estate, we have good news. You don’t have to wait until this summer to experience some of the best seafood along the beach! It’s time for the annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival.

While you can enjoy terrific, fresh seafood all year long, we tend to partake of it more often during the summer months when we can walk right up off the beach to our favorite local restaurant. But, this great winter festival is a great way to indulge in all your favorites or discover new seafood treats!

In addition to a variety of seafood to sample, there will also be great entertainment during this festival, which will take place on February 28, 2015 from 10am-4pm. Walk around the event center grounds at The Wharf to take in arts and crafts from local and regional artists, as well as the annual car show. The Kids Fun Zone will delight your little ones with activities, a climbing wall and more. All proceeds benefit the Orange Beach Sports Association. We hope to see you out!

How to Avoid Fraudulent Listings

If you have started your search for a new apartment, home or condo rental in Perdido Key, or even found yourself in the market to buy, it is important to educate yourself on listing scams and online fraud.

Perhaps the best way to start the process is to understand how they work. The truth is, scammers use a variety of tools and methods to post fraudulent listings on a range of sites. Some just copy and paste, others can take properties that are listed for sale and post for rent, and some do it across multiple, “reliable” sites.

It’s hard to know if its a scam, but you can definitely pinpoint the signs – for instance, have they asked for private information with a sense of urgency? Better yet, have the requested you wire money through Western Union or Moneygram? That’s when you stop.

If something seems off, beware and look to trusted sites where it’s impossible to be scammed, like Pointe South. From our site you can search long term rentals and real estate in Pensacola, Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fairhope and Mobile. What are you waiting for, start shopping smart today!