Niceville Homes for Sale

Bluewater Bay, 2009 was better than you might think. The statistics are AVERAGES covering an area from the Mid-Bay Bridge to the Rocky Bayou Bridge. 

12.8% more homes sold in 2009 than in 2008, and there are 20.5% fewer homes for sale today than at the end of 2008. 

The average sales price increased 1.5%. However, the average price per square foot declined 9.2%.

Now is still a really good time for Real Estate in Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida areas. Buyers can, and do, get serious during this busy time of year. Lots of sellers take their homes off the market during the holidays, assuming no one will be buying at this time. But with serious buyers still out there and a lower inventory of homes, your home has a good chance of standing out. With fewer homes for sale, competition is decreased. There are good reasons to sell your home during the holidays.

Homeownership may be the most important asset-building strategy for individuals. The value of homeownership gives homeowners a feeling of control, a greater sense of security and stability.

Homeownership is typically given a lot of importance and homeowners are generally allowed to do whatever they wish in their homes. Homeowners have the right to make choices and decisions regarding changes to their homes that renters may not be able to make.

Homeownership is a financial goal most families share. There are significant community benefits to homeownership as well. Owning a home gives residents a stake in the community and a sense of “rootedness” in their neighborhoods. Enjoying the privacy that a home brings, making long lasting friendships with neighbors and best of all taking pride in your home. The pride you’ll feel in owning and improving your home is an emotional value that cannot be expressed in dollars and cents. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.

Homeownership is thought to be an important element in achieving personal fulfillment. When asked to define the good life, polls have shown that many Americans value owning a home over such factors as an automobile, a happy marriage, an interesting or high-paying job, and good health. The value of homeownership is credited with increasing self-esteem, life satisfaction, and an overall feeling of worth. Owning a home embodies the promise of individual independence but there are also many responsibilities that come with owning a home. The value of homeownership has been thought to pro-mote thrift, stability, and neighborliness.

If you are looking to buy your own home in Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida areas, these are some points to consider when seeing the value of homeownership. Allow me, your Real Estate agent, Sandy DiTirro to help you see the value of homeownership.

Have you heard the news! Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida is happening as we know it.

Not only are we worried about our cleaning supplies being green, but now we want our homes to be green also. Homes with amenities like Gammpar floors, LEED-certified building materials, double-paned windows and even docking stations for electric cars! Also, homes that boast features like rainwater harvesting, passive air ventilation, reclaimed fixtures and recycled content tile and flooring.

This may all seem very over-whelming, but there are a lot of sites on the web that will help you fully understand just what finding a “green” home entails. It will be worth the research and will make your life more comfortable in the long run. Just “Google” the words “green real estate”, for starters. Enjoy the search and learn what makes a “green” home; a home that you want to be a part of. We all want to do our part and so let’s enjoy all of the eco-luxury that we can.

Just a side note – there’s no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around. You’ll see there’s very positive activity in many vibrant markets throughout the US especially in Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida areas. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery. Don’t panic, let’s all do our part!

Check out the web site www.TheSeaShores.com for updated real estate in Bluewater Bay, Niceville and Destin.

During the last four months there were 13 homes sold in Bluewater Bay in the $200,000-$299,999 price range. The average sale was $241,664 with average price per square foot of $131.47. The average days on the market was 68.

In the $300,000 to $399,999 the average sales price was $341,260 with an average price per square foot of $141.05. The average days on the market was 217 days.

During the last four months there were 7 homes sold in Bluewater Bay in the $400,000-$499,999 price range. The average sale was $446,129 with average price per square foot of $140.39. The average days on the market was 176.

Your water turn off is in your front yard in the rectangular in-ground box. Turn the lever to run perpendicular to the line to turn it off. Parallel is open.

This web site is a good reference for information about this area: Okaloosa County Information- website: www.co.okaloosa.fl.us

Flood Insurance: We recommend all home owners purchase flood insurance in this area.

Air Conditioning: Annually clean the coils. When you change the filter (s), pour bleach in the condensation tube that drains from the furnace.

The oldest use of the term “Real Estate” that has been preserved in historical records was in 1666. In other words, real estate has been around for a very long time. However, it is not going away! It will be around until the end of time. What a comfort that is. With the slump that is happening, it is a reassurance to know that even if the economy gets bad, real estate is here to stay.

Real Estate is a legal term, according to Wikipedia, that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. The word “fixed” is the keyword here, meaning unmovable. Real Estate is here to stay!

Wikipedia also states that it has been argued that the word Real is derived from “royal”. For hundreds of years the Royal family and/or King owned the land, and the peasants paid rent or property taxes to be on the Royal’s land. Today, just like hundreds of years in the past, we pay property taxes, or rent to be on the government’s land or the Royal Estate. Isn’t it great to know that even though we do have to pay property taxes our homes are owned by us and not a king or government or royal family!

This article has been a little bit about the history of Real Estate, but thankfully there is a great future for real estate. Make your own future and invest in “Real” estate.

If you are looking for a home or selling real estate in the Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida areas then we can help!

Is your dream home etched in your mind? Are you just waiting for the perfect time to bring it to reality? Now is the time! The market is slow at this time, which makes it a buyer’s market. With the interest rates low and many homes available, there is no better time than the present especially if you are looking for a home in the Niceville, Eglin Airforce Base, Destin Florida areas.

WASHINGTON – July 29, 2009 – The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s chair, Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Senators Bill Nelson, D-Fla., Mark Warner, D-Va., and Jim Webb, D-Va., have asked the Small Business Administration (SBA) to review its existing authority under the Stafford Act to assist homeowners and businesses in the wake of growing complaints over homes tainted with Chinese drywall.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that it has received 608 complaints from 21 states and the District of Columbia against imported Chinese drywall. Among the most serious of the complaints are metal corrosion, noxious fumes and health concerns, such as bloody noses, skin irritation, headaches and insomnia.