August 2013 Monthly Market Reports

Windward Condo Balcony View 

As the Real Estate market along the Florida Gulf Coast continues to change and flourish, our Team at Pointe South Real Estate Sales will keep you informed.

The metropolitan area has had an increase in listings while both Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach have decreased in listings and sales.

Visit our August 2013 Monthly Market Reports for additional information on Sold properties:

                Perdido Key Market Report

                Pensacola Beach Market Report

MLS Active Listing Count

    Perdido Key   Pensacola Beach   MLS
4/1/2013   153   228   3204
5/1/2013   160   238   3253
5/31/2013   158   241   3321
 7/1/2013    158    234    3336
8/1/2013   151   237   3404
9/3/2013   135   227   3507

 

Our door is always open to discuss property values, the current market and any questions you may have so stop by our office or contact us today.

July 2013 Monthly Market Report

Banana Bay

As the Real Estate market along the Florida Gulf Coast continues to change and flourish, our Team at Pointe South Real Estate Sales will keep you informed.

Visit our July 2013 Monthly Market Reports for additional information on Sold properties:

                Perdido Key Market Report

                Pensacola Beach Market Report

MLS Active Listing Count

    Perdido Key   Pensacola Beach   MLS
1/2/2013   160   228   3214
2/4/2013   161   231   3227
3/1/2013   164   228   3205
4/1/2013   153   238   3321
5/1/2013   160   238   3253
5/31/2013   158   241   3321
 7/1/2013    158    234    3336

 

Our door is always open to discuss property values, the current market and any questions you may have so stop by our office or contact us today.

Realtor Appreciation at Pointe South

Pointe South Beach Towels

At Pointe South, we absolutely cherish and appreciate our real estate agents so we are always coming up with fun ways to show them.  Throughout the year we have various competitions and events, and rewards and prizes are always new and in the making.

This August we are celebrating our Realtors and showing them our appreciation with luxurious Pointe South Beach Towels!   To each of our Pointe South Realtors, Thank you for helping make us a Great Team!

Meet Our Team or Contact Pointe South for real estate opportunities in Orange Beach, AL, Perdido Key, Pensacola, and Pensacola Beach, FL.

2013 2nd Quarter Market Report

Parasol, Perdido Key

Great things are always happening at Pointe South. We want to be your choice for locally-owned and operated vacation rental, residential leasing and real estate services in Perdido Key, Pensacola and Coastal Alabama. Offering a variety of vacation and long-term rentals, as well as real estate, we have something to suit every taste, budget and dream of playing, staying and living along the shores of the Gulf Coast.

In order to keep you up to date on the local market, Team Pointe South is now providing Quarterly Market Reports to give you an overview of not only Real Estate, but also vacation and long-term rentals.

Visit our 2013 2nd Quarter Marker Report.

Our door is always open to discuss property values, the current market and any questions you may have so stop by our office or contact us today.

Beach Colony Condominiums with the Most Sales in the 2nd Quarter

Beach Colony Condominiums

The Beach Colony Condominiums have always been a highlight in Perdido Key, FL.  Consisting of three gulf front towers providing direct beach access with two dune walkovers, beautiful landscaping and the most extensive amenities, Beach Colony is the complex with the most sales in Perdido Key, FL the second quarter of 2013.

These gulf front towers provide direct beach access to 214 units.

Floors Units Penthouses Summits
East 18 68 12 0
Tower 20 75 12 4
West 18 71 12 0

 

All owners and guests appreciate the gated entrance, covered parking, and coded elevators.  With two outdoor pools, one interior heated pool, the only clay tennis courts on Perdido Key, and over 700’ of white sandy beach, the Beach Colony Condominiums will exceed all expectations.  The lush landscaping is designed for your enjoyment with yard swings for relaxing or grilling areas for your gatherings.

As with all condominiums, the Beach Colony Condominiums have quarterly dues, both Association Dues and Master Association Dues.  The Master Association Dues are fixed and are the same regardless of unit size.  The Association Dues are also per quarter; however they vary by condo and are based on the square footage.  Since each of the 3 buildings are unique, your Pointe South Real Estate Agent will be able to provide you additional pricing information.

During the second quarter, Beach Colony Condominiums had the most sales with 9 units of which 8 units were 3 bedrooms and 1 unit was a 2 bedroom.

Average Days on the Market:                       234

Average Sold Price:                                    $422,444

Average Price per Square Foot:                 $244

*Excluding the 2 bedroom unit, the average sold price for the 3 bedroom units’ increase 2%.

Visit Beach Colony for current listings or see our Developments for some of our most popular developments and complex’s in Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Perdido Key, FL and Orange Beach, AL.

June 2013 Monthly Market Report

 Balcony at Beach Colony Resort

As the Real Estate market along the Florida Gulf Coast continues to change and flourish, our Team at Pointe South Real Estate Sales will keep you informed.

Of the 151 brokerages in the Pensacola MLS, Pointe South Real Estate was 10th for the month of June with over $6.5 million in sales!

Visit our June 2013 Monthly Market Reports for additional information on Sold properties:

                Perdido Key Market Report

                Pensacola Beach Market Report

MLS Active Listing Count

    Perdido Key   Pensacola Beach   MLS
1/2/2013   160   228   3214
2/4/2013   161   231   3227
3/1/2013   164   228   3205
4/1/2013   153   238   3321
5/1/2013   160   238   3253
5/31/2013   158   241   3336

 

Our door is always open to discuss property values, the current market and any questions you may have so stop by our office or contact us today.

Pointe South Real Estate Sales Set New Record in May 2013

The team at Pointe South Real Estate Sales is dedicated to serving the real estate needs of the communities along the gulf coast.  With over 30 Realtors, and being led by Broker, Susan Carleton, the satisfaction of their clients is showing through the sales.

May 2013 was a record-breaking month as sales for Pointe South Real Estate reached over $5 Million.  Their commitment to their clients, along with keeping current on the local markets and financing options, have kept Pointe South growing and they are looking forward to the upcoming months!

Please see our Pointe South Real Estate Sales Press Release.

Sinking of the LuLu

Sinking of LuLu 

Traveling through the Intracoastal Waterway as the sun ascents over the horizon is only the beginning of the end to this journey.  Reaching its coordinates, 17 nautical miles south of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, AL, the countdown has begun for the sinking of the 271-foot freighter, LuLu.

Built in the Netherlands in 1972, LuLu, formally called Yokamu, had been retired in Miami, FL and was up for sale.  LuLu caught the attention of David Walter of Reef Makers in Orange Beach ,AL and was shortly after purchased and towed to his business, resting in the Intracoastal Waterway.  

Knowing the estimated cost of $500,000 to sink the ship as an artificial reef, the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce then formed a committee, the Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration Foundation, to raise the money.  The committee raised $650,000 of which $250,000 was donated by Mac McAleer of LuLu’s, granting him the honor of renaming the ship.

After months of raising donations, sponsorships and planning, the time had arrived.  The event kicked off with a Friday afternoon celebration at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Orange Beach and carried through the weekend.  On Sunday, May 26th the ship was towed out into the Gulf of Mexico, by a barge hosting a live band, and at last LuLu had reached her destination.  With only a few last minute finalizations, the LuLu began taking on water and was set to rest on the ocean floor.

As time passes, LuLu will become home to various types of fish and marine species providing growth to all marine life and habitats.  This ship will also prove as a new recreational scuba diving destination attracting more visitors to our spectacular gulf coast.  The diving opportunities for Northwest Florida and Alabama are continuously growing and catching the attention of many.  The LuLu was the first large, fully intact ship to be intentionally sunk in the Alabama gulf coast however, we are sure that LuLu won’t be the last!

 Lu Lu [loo-loo]

noun

Slang. any remarkable or outstanding person or thing

(+29° 59′ 50″ / -87° 33′ 00″)

LuLu Sponsors

Pointe South is a proud sponsor of the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef & Restoration Foundation’s “Sinking of the LuLu.”

New Site Launches

Great things are happening with Pointe South Real Estate Sales as they launch their new website at TeamPointeSouth.com.

With a brand new look and feel, this site offers users an impressive experience. Whether you are looking to sell your property, buy something along the Gulf Coast or simply wanting to learn more about the area, you will find the site user-friendly, comprehensive and just darn pretty.

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