August 2014 Monthly Market Reports

Team Pointe South Monthly Market UpdateRecent reports released by the National Association of Realtors indicate that August home sales have remained below the pace that was set in 2013. Even so, the market seems to be performing stronger than experts had predicted earlier in the year.

The same can be said for the Perdido Key and Pensacola real estate market. Below you will find a compilation of data taken from the Pensacola Association of Realtors. Included in this is, a variety of information to help you gauge where home sales stand in your local area.

In a nutshell, year-over-ear activity in the Pensacola Beach area has increased by two sales while Perdido Key has decreased by one. However, home values are on the rise which is a positive indicator that the recovery continues.

Are you interested in learning more about these trends and how this could affect your future real estate endeavors? Contact our agents at Pointe South, not only do they understand these trends, but they have the resources and commitment to help you whether you are interested in buying or selling.

The Pensacola Seafood Festival

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Have you recently purchased Pensacola real estate near downtown? If so, look out. Your neighborhood is about to welcome one of the year’s best events, the Pensacola Seafood Festival, and you will want to check it out!

The Pensacola Seafood Festival is now in its 37th year and will take place September 26-28. This fun three day event connects some of the best parts of downtown including Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park to act as its’ venue. They will need it to ensure there is plenty of space for all the events and great food, trust us!

Seafood is, of course, front and center at this festival. We recommend trying a little but of everything. Grab a bite and wander about the grounds as you explore the various vendors. You will love shopping the over 130 arts and crafts exhibitors, swaying to the live music, and watching the children enjoy the various activities provided for them.

Admission to this family-friendly festival is completely free so be sure to make it a part of your Gulf Coast vacation to Pensacola Beach this fall!

Pensacola Real Estate Agent: Stephanie Sharp

IMG_2354 (410x640)At Pointe South, we are fortunate to have an incredible group of Realtors that work hard to exceed their customer’s standards. As we continue to expand our reach along the Gulf Coast, we are excited to have the opportunity to offer new positions that allow us to provide the greatest service to our clients.

That said, we would like to welcome Stephanie Sharp as one of the newest additions to the Pointe South Real Estate team. Sharp has been a Realtor since 2005 and a Broker’s Associate since early 2014. As a consistent mult-million dollar producer in the field, Stephanie’s knowledge, experience and overall positive attitude will prove to be strong addition to the team.

Sharp prides herself in her ability to relate to clients and keep them informed with industry and market trends so that they can make the best decision at the right time. Her impressive resume is only heightened with her Accredited Buyer Representative certification and Short Sale/Foreclosure Resource Designation.

Stephanie will represent Pointe South out of the Garden Street office in Pensacola. We look forward to seeing all that she can do. If you are interested in residential home sales in Pensacola, contact Stephanie today to learn more about how she can help!

Fish the Navarre Rodeo!

 

RodeoIf you love to fish, get ready for a great event taking place just down the road from your home in Pensacola or Perdido Key. It’s time for the 2014 Navarre Fishing Rodeo!

The rodeo will kick off on September 27 and run for two full days. This event is fun for the entire family. In fact, kids under 13 fish free as long as they are accompanied by a parent or other paying adult.

If you prefer to cast a net instead of using a rod and reel, don’t worry. Even that is allowed during this great tournament, as long as your fishing for mullet. Other species up for judging in this rodeo include popular fish such as Cobia, King Mackerel and Pompano, as well as many other in-season fish.

Top weighing fish of the day takes homes a Yeti cooler packed with more than $5,000 in cash and prizes. Want to make a weekend out of it and stay along the beach? Reserve a Navarre Beach condo rental or a nearby Pensacola Beach vacation rental from our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals!

Vista del Mar in Perdido Key

Johnsons Beach5Have you heard the news? For the first time in 10 years, a new condominium project is scheduled to hit Perdido Key. Vista del Mar is a nine-story, Gulf-front project that is expected to be completed roughly 16 months after the groundbreaking.

The project will sit next to the Gulf Islands National Seashore and offer unrestricted views of the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. The rarity of this Perdido Key real estate opportunity is only heightened by the fact that it will sit on the original Vista del Mar site which was one of the first high-rise condominiums in the area.

Vista Del Mar in Perdido Key will consist of 64 units, 50 of which have been reserved by prospective buyers. Prices for these luxury condos start at $715,000 and include a variety of configurations to choose from. Sizes range from 1,958 to 3,317 square feet with options of three-, four- and five-bedrooms.

Interested in previewing the new condominium project? Visit vistadelmarperdido.com for specific details on the development which include renderings, floor plans and amenities.

With so few properties remaining, contact our Gulf Coast real estate agents at Pointe South for more information on how to reserve one of these magnificent units.

Don’t miss Bayfest in Mobile!

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If you own Eastern Shore real estate in Alabama, or were considering a fall vacation to Alabama’s Gulf Coast this fall, don’t miss Bayfest! Now in it’s 20th year, this event is going to be huge!

Bayfest is ‘Alabama’s Largest Music Festival’ and they do not disappoint. This year the festival will take place October 3-5 and offer a little something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you enjoy soul, rock, R&B or anything in between, you will find an artist to get excited about during this festival.

So, who is in the lineup? Some of our favorites include country stars Thompson Square, as well as rockers Stone Temple Pilots, Jane’s Addiction and Kid Rock. Also appearing are Ludacris, Blackberry Smoke and Brantley Gilbert. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets, make your reservations in a nearby Fairhope home or Gulf Shores vacation rental so you can make a weekend of it and we will see you there!

September Vacation Savings

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Fall is a spectacular time to take a vacation to the Gulf Coast, even if you happen to already own area real estate in Perdido Key, Pensacola or Coastal Alabama. And, thanks to our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals, you have a great excuse to start planning!

Reserve your September vacation to the beaches of Northwest Florida or Alabama’s Gulf Coast now and save 15% on your stay. Choose from our range of vacation rentals and areas, which include homes in Pensacola Beach, condos in Perdido Key and many options for your Orange Beach or Gulf Shores vacation. You can even choose a lovely Fairhope rental home on Mobile Bay!

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the balmy temps, miles of sugar white sand and fun seasonal festivals taking place this month as the Gulf Coast kicks off fall. Call the Pointe South Vacation Planners now and make your plans. And, if you love it here and can’t bear to leave, schedule some time to check out Gulf Coast real estate with Pointe South, too!

Recent Gulf Coast Real Estate Sales

10521572_786604768058942_2921354419008619005_oThe phrase, “Going, Going, Gone…” does not just apply to baseball anymore, at least not when it comes to our Pensacola, Perdido Key and Orange Beach real estate professionals.

As always, our agents are diligently working away to help buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs, but August in particular proves to be an impressive month amongst the Pointe South Real Estate group. A few of our team’s most recent sales include everything from single-family homes in Pensacola to high-rise condominiums in Perdido Key. Prices ranged from as low as $115,000 to $407,000.

Listing agents on these properties include, La Gay Fenters, Ouida Jones, Rhonda Landrum and Owner/Broker, Susan Carleton. Real estate professionals, JD Hallam and Danny Head, also assisted in August sales as both listing and selling agents.

While this is just a snapshot at a few of the team’s real estate sales, more information can be seen daily on the Team Pointe South homepage. This includes new listings and area developments.

Are you interested in selling your home? Contact our real estate agents today to learn more about our comprehensive marketing plans and unique solutions that will help your property find the right buyer within the right time frame.

Bulls on the Beach

FloraBama-300x224We must say, living in Gulf Coast real estate near Perdido Key is never boring! Don’t miss one of the most exciting events to come to our shores, Bulls on the Beach, coming later this month to the Flora-Bama!

Bulls on the Beach will feature, well, bulls on the beach. It’s exactly what it sounds like, bull riding. Come out and watch two nights of bull riding action beginning September 11. The Flora-Bama has become rather well known for their interesting and exciting events, including the annual mullet toss, as well as great concerts.

This upcoming event is definitely one you don’t want to miss, whether you are on vacation in Perdido Key or live in the area. Want to make a weekend out of it and stay along the beach? Call our friends and ask about Perdido Key condos or even our latest special on Orange Beach condo rentals. See you on the sand – or maybe even the mechanical bull!

Real Estate Going Green

Front PorchWhen it comes to real estate in Pensacola, “going green” is not just a fad. For buyers, it is an investment in the future and for sellers it could be the difference between a home that sells and a home that sits.

According to a National Association of Home Builders study, roughly 90 percent of homebuyers take energy efficiency into account as they shop. When you think about it, the reason is simple: energy efficient homes have the potential to save buyers money on utility costs and offer additional health benefits among a variety of other factors.

From a seller’s standpoint, thinking green in renovations can have its advantages as well. The NAHB study indicates a strong tendency for buyers to take efficiency into account when searching for a home; combine this with the facts that most single family homes in the United States, Pensacola, Perdido Key and Orange Beach included, were built before energy-saving regulations were enacted and you have two very compelling reasons to go green before you list your home.

Are you interested in buying or selling a green home on the Gulf Coast? Our real estate agents in Pensacola will be happy to help you through the process.