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  • Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Named Among Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in U.S.

    Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Named Among Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in U.S.

    Latitude Margaritaville Pool PondLatitude Margaritaville Watersound development partners have announced that Latitude Margaritaville Watersound has again been named among the top 50 master-planned communities in the U.S. on the RCLCO Real Estate Consulting mid-2024 listing. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is being developed in a dynamic partnership between The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and master developer Minto Communities USA (“Minto”), under licensing from global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings.

    Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast near Panama City Beach and the Scenic Highway 30A corridor. It is the third of the award-winning Latitude Margaritaville communities and the first to be developed in partnership with The St. Joe Company. The first Latitude Margaritaville communities by Minto and Margaritaville are located in Daytona Beach, Florida and near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Additional Latitude Margaritaville communities are being planned for Texas and other popular destinations.

    With a full range of award-winning resort style amenities, Latitude Margaritaville communities offer a laid-back lifestyle of fun, food, music and escapism that has captured the imagination of today’s vibrant 55 and better home buyers. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Town Square amenities include a terraced amphitheater, thatched roof bandshell with full-size concert stage for the community’s robust program of live music, a jumbo screen for live streaming, and recessed dance floor that provides a little cushion and spring for dancers. A two-story Latitude Bar & Chill restaurant and rooftop Overlook Bar provide a menu of Margaritaville inspired food and beverage concoctions and stunning, panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. A massive lagoon-style Paradise Pool has a beach-like gradual entry and its own Tiki Island.

    Existing amenities also include a state-of-the-art Fins Up! Fitness Center with indoor lap pool and spa, workout equipment, spin room, fitness classes and wellness programming. There also is a Telegraph Business Center with individual work stations and a board room. In addition to a games lawn with bocce, cornhole, billiards tables, and a putting green, the tennis and pickleball courts have lighting for night play. Residents also can explore the Intracoastal Waterway by kayak from the Port of Indecision kayak launch, and canine residents can get their play on at the Barkaritaville Dog Park.

    Latitude Margaritaville Watersound offers four distinct home collections that include the Conch Cottage Collection, Caribbean Villas Collection, and Beach and Island Collections of single-family homes. Home designs capture the “no worries” tropical vibe that defines Latitude Margaritaville. Floor plans range from 1,210 to 2,568 square feet under air with pricing from the $300s. Thirteen colorful island-styled model homes are open daily for viewing.

    A new Vista Collection of just 24 exclusive two-story single-family homes along the Intracoastal Waterway is now available. These homes feature a casual-luxe island style with a spacious second level that takes full advantage of their spectacular location overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. All include an elevator, three bedrooms, covered balcony, two-car garage, golf cart garage and upgraded standard features. Homes range from 3,095 to 4,048 air-conditioned square feet with pricing starting at $1.1 million.

    RCLCO provides real estate economics, strategic planning, and management consulting to real estate investors, developers, home builders, financial institutions, public agencies and anchor institutions. Since 1994, RCLCO has conducted a national survey identifying the top-selling master-planned communities through a rigorous search of high-performing communities in each state.

    Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is located at 9201 Highway 79, Panama City Beach, Florida. Sales Center hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information on Latitude Margaritaville, visit www.latitudemargaritaville.com or Minto Communities at www.mintousa.com.

  • Farewell to the High-rise Condo Tower

    Farewell to the High-rise Condo Tower

    By Ed Offley

    The half-century era ended so quietly that hardly anyone noticed.

    Tower Iii At Calypso Beach Is The Last High Rise CondoWhen contractors broke ground on Tower III of the Calypso Beach Resort next to Pier Park in Panama City Beach in April 2018, the 22-story resort condominium seemed to be just the latest addition to the scores of high-rise rental projects that line the 22-mile Gulf beachfront from St. Andrews Park to Lake Powell.

    Nevertheless, Tower III holds a distinctive place in Beach tourism history: It was the first high-rise condo to go up in a decade after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2008 Great Recession upended the area real estate market. And six years later, it stands as the last project of its size to have made the transition from blueprints to completion.

    There are about 25 high-rise condominium properties and scores of smaller mid-rise projects along the Front Beach Road corridor, with new developments breaking ground on almost a daily basis. But city and county planners say they have not seen development order requests for a high-rise condominium in five years.

    “Those days have come to an end,” said Mel Leonard, PCB Planning Director. Factors creating “headwinds” against making such a project economically feasible range from interest rates and soaring insurance costs to changing public interest in vacation properties, he said.

    In addition, the city no longer grants waivers to its 15-story height limit that previously allowed high-rise developments to top out at 22 stories.

    Bay County Planning Director Wayne Porter agreed. He noted that the last application to the county for a Gulf beachfront high-rise was in early 2019, when developers applied for a development order for the proposed Palace Sands high-rise condo at 6100 Thomas Drive. The project was never begun, and the property is now a residential subdivision.

    A different vacation housing concept has proliferated along the Gulf beachfront in the past decade: The out-sized beachfront rental with anywhere from five to nine bedrooms, multiple kitchens and space to accommodate anywhere from ten to 30 people in a deluxe three- to four-story house.

    “If you go to rent a [high-rise] condo that sleeps eight, it will cost about $3,000 to $4,000 for a week, and you have to share the same strip of beach with 1,500 other people,” Beach realtor Bill Thomas said in a 2019 interview. “For practically the same per-person per-night price, you have your own amenities, and a breakout view of the Gulf.”

  • PCB Evades the Post-Surfside Condo Crisis

    PCB Evades the Post-Surfside Condo Crisis

    By Ed Offley

    For tens of thousands of condo owners in the greater Panama City Beach area, the greatest threat this year has not been another major hurricane, but instead, a new state law aimed at mandating structural inspections and cash reserve funds to safeguard older condominiums.

    Neighboring Condos Landmark And Emerald Isle Were Built A Quarter Century Apart
    Neighboring Condos Landmark And Emerald Isle Were Built A Quarter Century Apart

    Three years after the fatal collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, owners of older condo units statewide in January came under the provisions of Senate Bill 4-D, which requires owners of all buildings over 30 years old to conduct a structural inspection by December 24, 2024, and to amend their annual budget assessments to ensure each property has sufficient cash reserves to repair or replace key structural elements such as the roof, load-bearing walls and other fixtures by the end of their useful lives.

    The result has been a rash of news stories from south Florida of retirees living on fixed incomes suddenly confronted by special assessments on their condos that in some cases have surpassed $100,000.

    Janet Stone, an Ormond Beach retiree who purchased a $400,000 condo three years ago, told NBC news last month she has been forced to go back to work to pay off a $100,000 assessment that landed in her mailbox after inspectors found her 53-year-old building needed major structural renovations.

    However, several experts in the PCB area condo market say local properties– and their individual owners — have by and large escaped that trauma.

    When the new law went into effect in January, there was a brief “rush to sell” of individual condos, said veteran Realtor Garrett Aune of Beachy Beach Real Estate. “But in the last several months,” he added, “the run on units has slowed down, and condos are now holding their value very well.” One marker – the average cost per square foot of a unit – declined only 3 percent in July from the same period in 2023.

    Ben Alexander, a Counts Real Estate Group agent specializing in the PCB area condominium market, said it is still too early to know the overall impact of the new law on local properties, but added there appear to be no signs of panic sales as documented in Miami-Dade County and other south Florida cities.

    “It seems over half of the condos [in the PCB area] have gotten ahead of this and already raised their dues,” Alexander said.

    While current condo sales are somewhat lower than the spike that occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, sales levels compared with 2019 show a return to normal, he said.

    Still, like the rest of the real estate market, condo owners and developers are struggling with two other issues, higher interest rates and surging property insurance costs.

    “There are still buyers,” Alexander said. “They are mostly [purchasing with] cash, looking for second homes or retirement. These folks are not concerned with interest rates.”

    In Panama City Beach and unincorporated Bay County, about 25 major condominium projects with a total of over 4,000 units fall under the new state law provision mandating structural inspections for properties 30 years old or older. They range in size from the Ambassador, with 50 units, to Edgewater Beach, with 456 units in three towers.

    Those older units comprise about one-fifth of the 20,109 condo units in the city and county, according to the Bay County Property Appraiser’s office.

    “The reality is it’s not that bad,” Aune said of current market conditions.

    A review of recent condo sales at selected older properties by PCB Life confirmed their assertion that the local market remains calm. Of 50 recent condo sales at six older projects last month, eleven were at or even above the listing price, and all but a handful were sold for between 95 and 99 percent of the list price.

  • Realtor John Martin Announces New Partnership with eXp Realty

    Realtor John Martin Announces New Partnership with eXp Realty

    John Martin at Grand Blvd

    John Martin has been helping customers achieve their real estate goals here on the Emerald Coast for the past 13 years. John has an outstanding reputation for honesty, reliability and responsiveness and has consistently been one of the top selling agents locally and nationally.

    John recently moved his Group to the brokerage firm of eXp Realty, a revolutionary real estate that has transformed the traditional industry model through its innovative approach and virtual platform. Founded in 2009 by Glenn Sanford, eXp Realty has rapidly grown to become one of the largest residential real estate firms in the United States and beyond, boasting a unique business model that leverages technology and virtual environments to empower its agents.

    “I thought long and hard about changing firms, and I’m convinced the eXp model represents the future in Real Estate,” John says.

    At the core of eXp Realty’s model is its cloud-based brokerage model, which allows agents to work remotely from anywhere in the world. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar brokerages, eXp Realty provides its agents with access to a virtual office environment called “eXp World,” a fully immersive 3D platform that simulates a physical office space. This virtual office not only fosters collaboration and community among agents but also eliminates the overhead costs associated with maintaining physical office spaces, allowing eXp Realty to invest more in its technology and reduce agent costs.

    Agents at eXp Realty benefit from a competitive commission structure and revenue-sharing opportunities, which align their success with the growth of the company. This model has attracted top-tier real estate professionals who are drawn to eXp Realty’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

    Prior to real estate, John was a business development executive with AT&T, BellSouth and Clearwire based in Atlanta, Georgia. John spent the first part of his career as an investment advisor with Smith Barney, and Merrill Lynch and he founded his own broker dealer and investment firm, Webridge Ventures.

    John’s first priority in life is God and his family, wife Kristina and children Christian, Andrew, Sam and Helene. John is passionate for everyone to know the love, peace and true freedom that comes from knowing Jesus Christ. He hosts a weekly podcast called Road to Redemption sharing testimonies of people’s lives that have been transformed by Jesus with the mission of providing Hope.

    John grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a sailing instructor at the Gulfport Yacht Club and played competitive tennis. He graduated from the University of Mississippi and is an avid Ole Miss fan.

    You can reach John at (850) 714-3731 or email john@johnmartin30a.com.

    Visit johnmartin30a.com on the web.

  • Thinking of Selling Your Home?

    Thinking of Selling Your Home?

    979 Sandgrass Exterior

    10 marketing strategies the John Martin Group does to achieve the highest price in the shortest time.

    John MartinBy John H. Martin of the John Martin Group

    1. Professional Home Staging: We invest in professional home staging to present the property in the best possible light. Staged homes tend to sell faster and for higher prices as they help buyers envision themselves living in the space.

    2. High-Quality Photography and Virtual Tours: We capture the essence of the home with high-quality, professional photographs and immersive virtual tours. This allows potential buyers to explore the property online and increases interest before they even visit in person.

    3. Targeted Online Advertising: Our team utilizes targeted online advertising on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads to reach potential buyers directly. We tailor your ads based on demographics, interests, and location to maximize exposure to the right audience.

    4. Host Exclusive Open Houses and Events: We organize exclusive open houses and events for potential buyers, real estate agents, and local influencers.

    5. Highlight Unique Features: We identify and highlight the unique features of the home, such as architectural details, stunning views, or eco-friendly upgrades. Emphasizing these aspects can set the property apart from others on the market and attract discerning buyers.

    6. Utilize Influencer Marketing: Our team partners with local influencers, bloggers and other experts to promote the property through their social media channels or blogs. Their endorsement can add credibility and reach a wider audience.

    7. Create Compelling Video Content: We produce engaging video content showcasing the property, neighborhood amenities, and lifestyle. Video tours, testimonials from happy residents, and neighborhood highlights can help potential buyers connect emotionally with the home.

    8. Network with Local Real Estate Agents: We are always building relationships with local real estate agents and are highly resourceful in getting agents to view your property.

    9. Utilize Drone Photography for Aerial Views: Our team incorporates drone photography to capture stunning aerial views of the property and surrounding area. This can showcase the home’s location, the proximity to amenities, and highlight unique selling points.

    10. Offer Flexible Viewing Options: We accommodate potential buyers with flexible viewing options such as virtual tours, 3D walkthroughs, and private showings outside of traditional hours. Making it convenient for buyers to view the property can lead to quicker sales and higher offers.

    We are also highly resourceful working with vacation renters and their agencies to get qualified buyers in your property. This is highly important to selling your property in peak rental months.

    By implementing these strategies, we can effectively market your home to attract qualified buyers, generate interest, and ultimately sell for the highest price possible in the least amount of time with minimal hassle.

    John Martin is a top-selling real estate agent and his team covers South Walton, 30A and the Emerald Coast. His mission is to listen to clients and help to achieve their goals. Contact John to schedule a home marketing consultation.

    Contact John Martin, Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Pen Fed Realty, at 850-714-3731 or email: john@johnmartin30a.com.

  • BHHS BP Wins Prestigious Awards

    BHHS BP Wins Prestigious Awards

    Anne Winicki Ranks No. 7 in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Global Network for 2023

    Bhhs Anne Winicki Bhhs Sales ConventionBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to announce sales executive Anne Winicki was honored as a 2023 Top 25 Award-winning individual agent at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention held March 10th to 12th in New Orleans, LA. Anne was ranked No. 7 in total gross commission income for the global network. This is Anne’s third time to achieve the prestigious designation as a Top 25 individual agent since 2020.

    The Top 25 Individual Sales Agent Award recognizes the top 25 sales professionals in the global network for total gross commissionable income (GCI) or residential units. In addition, Anne was honored with a Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award for her excellent sales performance in 2023, placing her in the top half of 1 percent of nearly 55,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network agents.

    “Hats off to Anne for her remarkable accomplishment. It’s hardly unexpected given her dedication as a customer-focused sales expert, consistently prioritizing her clients’ needs,” said Jimmy Burgess, CEO at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. “Anne has played a pivotal role in our team since 2008, embodying the pinnacle of service excellence that our company aims for in every transaction.”

    Winicki entered the real estate field in 1999 and worked for the St. Joe Company for nine years before joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida in 2008. She has consistently been a top-producing sales agent for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and a top-selling agent for the WaterSound Beach community, earning over one billion in career sales volume.

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, which is independently owned and operated, became a member the of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, in 2016. Since that time, it has earned a host of honors, including being recognized for eight consecutive years as members of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Ranks No. 26 in Global Network

    Bhhs Bpfla Elite CircleBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to be recognized with the Berkshire Elite Circle Award, a designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network. The company, which ranked No. 26, was honored during a special award ceremony held at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ annual Sales Convention, in New Orleans, LA.

    In addition, the brokerage’s 30A headquarters was also recognized as the No. 7 office within the global network for gross commission income, and sales executive Anne Winicki as the No. 7 individual agent for gross commission income, earning the prestigious Top 25 Individual Sales Agent Award. The Moats Group comprised of Tami Moats, Ray Moats, Alex Maddox and Will Walker and individual agent Bryon Dumas were recognized with 5 Year Legend Awards. As a Legend Award recipient, these agents join a select group of network agents who consistently rank in the top two percent of sales professionals in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ global network.

    The global real estate brokerage franchise is boldly focused on building a personally connected future through relationship-driven business, with best-in-class leadership, mentorships, business tools, and a worldwide network that’s committed to making a lasting impact through lifelong relationships.

    “We are delighted to receive recognition as one of the top companies within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. This esteemed award underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional service and ensuring unparalleled client satisfaction. It also acknowledges our commitment to earning our place as industry-leading producers,” said Jimmy Burgess, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida.

    Established in 2007 to be a premier real estate company dedicated to extraordinary customer service, Beach Properties of Florida became an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2016 and wholly owned by HomeServices of America in 2022.

    Since that time, it has earned a host of honors, including being recognized for eight consecutive years as members of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

  • Thinking of Remodeling your Home in 2024? Use Your Home Equity to Your Advantage!

    Thinking of Remodeling your Home in 2024? Use Your Home Equity to Your Advantage!

    Jack Libby of Glory Mortgage and Mark Bell of Carrot Top Designs sit down to discuss.

    Emerald Coast Real Estate has seen a surge in recent months, leaving smart homeowners with a large opportunity.

    According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve, homeowners are now sitting on nearly $30 trillion in home equity. Roughly $200,000 per home! This leaves owners with many options to improve their homes and lifestyle.

    Selling your home would mean immediately reaping the rewards, but for those who love where they are and want to improve their home, is there another option at their fingertips?

    What is a HELOC?

    A home equity line of credit, also known as a HELOC, lets you borrow money against a portion of your home’s equity without the need to refinance your first mortgage. Instead of taking out a home loan at a fixed amount, a HELOC is a revolving line of credit, but with better rates than a credit card, that you can use when you want to, or just have on hand. A home equity line of credit can be a good idea when you use it to fund improvements that increase the value of your home.

    This month I would like to introduce folks who can help you maximize that property value and provide the quality of life and peace of mind that we all desire, Carrot Top Designs. I sat down with Mark Bell, Carrot Top’s Sales Director, to discuss this in further detail.

    Carrot Top Designs BuildingHi Mark, what can you tell us about Carrot Top Design and your team?

    Carrot Top Designs, located in Miramar Beach, has been leading a quiet revolution in the Interior Design Space. Instead of going to four different places to get four different renovation products, you can come to Carrot Top Designs and talk to one team that can do it all. Our brand-new 30,000-square-foot showroom features not only furniture but entire areas dedicated to cabinets, countertops, flooring, windows, doors, etc. with experts to help along the way.

    What kind of remodeling are your customers mostly using HELOCs for?

    Carrot Top DesignsKitchens and bathroom remodels provide the biggest bang for the buck in increased home value. Additionally, those are also the areas where families can really transform their house into a home. Investment property owners too can get a return on their investment with remodels. The great thing about these types of remodels is that they are typically smaller in scale (LVP flooring, tiling bathrooms, new countertops, etc) which means they don’t require a long time to complete, and the investment is smaller.  Another thing to keep in mind is that the type of improvements mentioned above also increases durability/resiliency to those rental conditions.  Right now is the time when the vast majority of these remodels occur so that rental income during the peak seasons can be maximized.

    What are some other factors people need to consider when thinking of renovating their home?

    Carrot Top DesignsAs we all know, homeowner insurance rates are spiraling out of control.  We are also seeing more people taking advantage of Gov. DeSantis’ tax-free holiday on impact-rated windows, exterior doors, and garage doors before it goes away on July 1, 2024.  This not only helps mitigate those increases but the right updates in these areas can really impact home values by curb appeal and wow factor, not to mention lower utility bills and better warranty coverage for storm damages.

    How would you suggest that a potential customer gets started with a Carrot Top remodel and learn more about using a HELOC?

    Stop by our showroom,  meet our people, and be on the lookout for our ‘official’ Grand Opening event in early 2024.  Or better yet, schedule an appointment to meet with our teams once you have an idea of your budget, the scope of work, and your desired timing.

    Also, know that we also have another differentiator when you get to this point in that we really have an EASY button for our clients with our sister business, Carrot Top Beach Development, that can seamlessly take you from idea to paper to walls.

    Our #1 goal here at Carrot Top is to deliver an elevated experience around the transformation of your home.  We look forward to welcoming you to the TOP. Call us at (850) 389-8500. Visit our website at carrottopdesigns.com.

    If you have any additional questions about HELOCs or other mortgage related questions, please call Jack Libby at Glory Mortgage (859) 714-3539 or jlibby@glorymortgage.com. (NMLS 2113139)

  • New Beach Homes Have Unique Design

    New Beach Homes Have Unique Design

    By Ed Offley

    Villas at Laguna Beach RenderingWhen Wesley DeFoor prepared to develop a new vacation housing project on Front Beach Road last year, he opted to try something radically different.

    With nearly a quarter-century of real estate experience in Florida and Georgia, DeFoor could easily have erected a four-story condominium cube on the empty 3/4-acre tract on the north side of the 17000 block of Front Beach Road just east of the Splash Beach Resort. Under its Commercial High-Density zoning, the property could accommodate up to 33 condo units.

    Instead, DeFoor told PCB Life, he turned to architect Wade R. Squires and said, “Design me ten single-family dwellings on this [property] that make sense.” Currently practicing in his hometown of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Squires is no stranger to the Florida Panhandle. He spent seven years in Walton County designing resort homes and condominiums in high-end communities including Seaside, Watercolor and Rosemary Beach.

    Nine months after the project broke ground last January, the Villas at Laguna Beach development is presenting a stark new silhouette compared with the typical cubic beach houses and condos along the Gulf beachfront.

    Laguna Beach HousesEach of the ten houses consists of a four-story structure measuring only 25 feet wide and 37 feet deep, but rising forty-five feet up. The ground, second and third floors contain five full bedrooms and baths, with a full kitchen, dining room and living room on the fourth floor. In addition, the flat roof features a 25 by 25-square foot deck with a covered bar and wide-screen TV. A large media room is on the ground floor.

    Other features include a dumbwaiter elevator (for lifting luggage and food supplies) in nine of the ten units, with a full elevator in the tenth to accommodate visitors with limited mobility. Each house will have a 10 x 10-foot “plunge pool,” plus two parking spaces.
    Each house will accommodate up to ten people at a time, DeFoor added.

    Panama City Beach planning director Mel Leonard said DeFoor’s approach to a relatively small tract is “kind of unique … going as high as they can to make sure they have enough space for parking” required under the zoning law. ”They are well below the [maximum allowed] density for that site,” he said.

    “This is a really unique design,” DeFoor agreed. “He [Squires] utilized every square foot.”
    DeFoor said the homes will be utilized as short-term vacation rentals, with a local property management firm supervising the complex. Rental rates will be commensurate with similar-sized properties in the area, he said.

    The Villas at Laguna Beach is scheduled for opening next March.

  • It Takes a Village: Agents Support CPAR’s Second Sponsored Habitat for Humanity Bay County Home in Honor of Eileen Shaw

    It Takes a Village: Agents Support CPAR’s Second Sponsored Habitat for Humanity Bay County Home in Honor of Eileen Shaw

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida agents were thrilled to participate both in fundraising and in volunteer hours to the second Habitat for Humanity of Bay County home sponsored by the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors (CPAR).

    CPAR raised over $118,000 in funds to help build the home and is proud to continue their partnership with the organization to provide affordable housing for a local family in need.

    Making this project even more special, the CPAR home donations were made in honor of REALTOR® Eileen Shaw. A longtime Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of Beach Properties of Florida sales agent, Eileen passed away in 2022 and was instrumental in bringing the first CPAR home to fruition.

    BHHS Habitat Group“We are honored to support Habitat for Humanity of Bay County in their mission to build homes and communities,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Vice President of Broker Operations and 2023 CPAR President, Jennifer Ledesma. “Our members are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our neighbors, and we are thrilled to be a part of this project. It makes it even more special to do it in remembrance of our dear Eileen Shaw.”

    In addition to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, top-level sponsors of the build included Remsco Inc., Econo Carpet Sales, Inc., Think Real Estate, New American Funding, Peoples First Insurance, Clear Title & Escrow, and Simply Granite.
    Habitat for Humanity of Bay County Florida, Inc. is an ecumenical Christian organization that welcomes volunteers from all faiths who are committed to helping Habitat in its mission of eliminating poverty housing. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, Habitat builds decent and affordable houses for people in need. Homes are sold with no profit made. Homeowners contribute “sweat equity” and their no-interest mortgage payments are recycled into the ‘Fund for Humanity’ to build additional homes.

  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Expands with New Commercial Division

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Expands with New Commercial Division

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to announce the opening of a new Commercial Real Estate Division, further enhancing the brokerage’s comprehensive range of real estate services. Headquartered in WaterColor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has eight offices across the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast serving communities from St. George Island to Destin.

    Bhhs Bpfla Exec Team“This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in both residential and commercial sectors,” said Jimmy Burgess, Chief Executive Officer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. “With our new Commercial Real Estate Division, our agents will have a complete suite of tools and marketing support to better assist customers buying, selling, leasing, and managing commercial properties, such as office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and more.”

    By adding the commercial division, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida agents representing commercial properties will now have the opportunity to market listings within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network of over 344 brokerages nationwide. This opportunity along with other tools offered exclusively to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices commercial brokerages will provide expansive reach for commercial properties represented by the brokerage.

    “As a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida agent already focused on commercial real estate, I am thrilled for this new expansion and the additional opportunities it will offer my commercial clients,” said Chris Wooten, Sales Associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, and the current Commercial Board of Director at the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors. “Our agency continues to establish itself as an innovative and resourceful leader of the market in residential real estate sales, and we look forward to doing the same in the commercial market.”

    Established in 2007 to be a premier real estate company dedicated to extraordinary customer service, Beach Properties of Florida became an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2016 and will be wholly owned by HomeServices of America in 2022. Since that time, it has earned a host of honors, including being recognized for seven consecutive years as members of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

    About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida
    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is home to more than 260 agents in ten offices across Northwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast from St. George Island to Destin. Consistently recognized for its market-leading sales volume, Beach Properties of Florida is a proud member of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

    Founded in 2007 and joining as an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in 2016, the brokerage supports an impressive New Homes Division, exclusively offering new construction opportunities in KAIYA Beach Resort, Watersound Origins, Cottage Grove, RiverCamps at Crooked Creek, Breakfast Point, and more.

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida transitioned from an independently owned and operated member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network to a wholly owned company by HomeServices of America in 2022. Visit www.BeachPropertiesFLA.com for additional information.

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