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Beachwood Estates - Santa Rosa Beach - New Homes!

12/4/2019

Beachwood Estates - NEW CONSTRUCTION
(photo credit to Truland Homes)
Described as "a luxurious lifestyle framed within a quiet southern town with private direct access to the popular 30A trail."
Prices start at $350k to $450k
At these prices you will want to purchase before they are all gone!
22 lots total
$650 annual HOA Fees
4 to 5 bedrooms
1,855 sq ft to 2,394 sq ft
·         covered back porch
·         9 ft ceiling height
·         gourmet kitchen with gas stove and granite countertops
The builder is Truland Homes (presents a very good product.)
We are glad to see them come to this area.
These will likely sell quickly due to square footage and price range in Santa Rosa Beach.
Call me to schedule your showing today!!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Beach

11/16/2019

BELOW ARE SOME GREAT THANKSGIVING BRUNCH FAMILY SPOTS
The Henderson: Beach Walk Cafe  Cuvee Destin . Watercolor Lakehouse
Vue on 30A Mezcal Cafe Thirty-A   The Perfect Pig The Bay
Grayton Brew Pub Harbor Docks   Havana Beach Bar and Grill

November 22nd | 7:30p | The Nutcracker | Destin
November 24th | 2p-4p | Rosemary Beach Unleashed | Rosemary Beach
November 27th | 6am | Thanksgiving Day 30A10K | Rosemary Beach
November 28th | 8a-9a | Turkey Trot 5K | Watercolor
November 30th | 6p-9p | Here comes Santa Claus | Baytowne Wharf

October 2018 Real Estate Snapshot

11/16/2019

Thank You to all of our Veterans

11/11/2019

Don't forget to set your clocks

11/2/2019

The Fairways Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

10/11/2019

The Fairways - Under Contract

In my opinion this is one of the prettiest homes in the Fairways (Sandestin) with lake views. I love what I do because of wonderful couples like the owners of this home. Thank You for the opportunity to be of service for your real estate needs :o)

Pending Cassine Village

10/2/2019

Cassine Village is a special community because of its owners. It has been my privilege to work with this terrific owner (seller) to accomplish her goals. People like this really make my job rewarding. I would value the opportunity to help you Turn Your Dream into Your Lifestyle~

GB

9/30/2019

Was too good to pass up - Gena Bolton

Fall Concerts Mattie Kelly

8/31/2019

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PPG Newsletter August

8/31/2019

August 21st | 6p-9p | Wednesday Night Bonfire & Music | The Bay
August 24th | 4p-8p | Wine & Tapas | Grayton Beach
August 26th | 6p | Beachcomber Music Awards | Ft Walton Beach
August 30th | 5p-10p | Baytowne Art Walk | Baytowne Wharf

Happy Labor Day 2019

8/31/2019

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

8/23/2019

Welcome to The Village of Baytowne Wharf where live music concerts take place every Wednesday night from 7-9pm. Come out for a great night and enjoy the concert in the Baytowne Events Plaza. Various local and regional artists perform every week throughout the year - see the lineup.

Free and open to the public.
Live music in the events plaza | September 2019
September 4th | Gold & Motion
September 11th | The Blenders
September 18th | Forrest Williams Band
September 25th | The Modern Eldorados

Coming to Baytowne September 2019:
Baytwone Art Walk | Aug. 30th - Sept. 1st
International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Sept. 17th
Bubble Baytowne | Sept. 19th
Throwback Thursday Cinema | Sept. 26th

Admission is FREE and open to the public. For additional details, visit www.baytownewharf.com

30A Old Florida Fish House and Coastal Dune Co.

8/22/2019

When you are on 30a and find yourself wanting to have a good time and good food... Try Coastal Dune Co for Happy Hour (wonderful wines by the glass) also terrific selections of wine by the bottle and Old Florida Fish House for dinner (as always - excellent food). We had a really nice and enjoyable time last night doing just that. They are in Seagrove at Eastern Lake, the sign behind me connects the two. Check out their facebook pages below.

Coastal Dune Co.

Old Florida Fish House

Waiting for a Sign

8/17/2019

PPG Newsletter July

7/20/2019

EXCITING LOCAL EVENTS
July 15th | 6:30p - 8:30p | Baytowne HydroFlight | Baytowne Wharf
July 17th | 7p | Summer Concert Series | Seaside
July 18th | 7p - 9p | Pier Park Summer Concert Series | Pier Park
July 19th | 9p | Sunset Stampede 5k | Niceville
July 19th | 4p - 8p | Wine and Tapas | Grayton Beach
July 23rd | 9a - 10a | Turtle Talk Tuesdays | The Market Shops
July 26th | 6p - 10p | Family Fun Fest | Seascape Towne Center
July 27th | 9a - 1p | Farmers Market | Grand Boulevard
July 31st | 3p - 6p | Olivia Winter | The Hub

Are you thinking about selling your home or condo

7/20/2019

How can you be sure that your home won’t be marketed by chance?

A marketing plan should provide a course of action for how to attract buyers and generate buzz about your home or condo. Think of it as a map that shows the road to the final destination—in this case, selling your property. Don’t fall for just a slick document that confuses the simple facts.

All agents should be putting your home on the MLS, which then syndicates your property details to top real estate sites like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com and providing a yard sign (where allowed). But there is more to do in marketing your property.

It’s not your job to know about SEO and SEM but it is mine.

Search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) are two key terms when it comes to marketing your property, according to the experts. SEO drives free traffic to a web page (such as your real estate listing) from search engines like Google. SEM directs search engine traffic, such as pay-per-click ads, to places like our website to boost your home’s listing exposure with keywords, such as your home’s location in the desirable “Destin” neighborhood.

When it comes to promoting your home on social media, Facebook reigns as king. “Facebook’s large user base makes it the go-to social network”. It should be part of marketing and advertising your home or condo - not the only thing. This platform is also useful for buzz like “just listed” “coming soon” or ads promoting a open house.However, harnessing other digital platforms to raise your home’s exposure is also important. Platforms such as Instagram and YouTube work and have a place in our plan of marketing.Posting a digital tour across these platforms allows us to highlight and tell the story of your property.Our marketing plan also have methods for cultivating interest in your home among other real estate agents, such as those who’ve brought buyers to the table elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Ads in print publications as well as fliers should feature some key components:

An eye-catching, professional design
Simple, easy-to-read fonts
The home’s full address
Basic property details such as number of beds and baths

How to market my home visually!If a picture is worth a thousand words, then great pictures could be worth thousands of dollars when you’re selling your home.
89% of homebuyers browsing online find online photos and video very helpful, according to the National Association of Realtors. According to 2017 data from the National Association of Realtors, 51% of buyers found the home they purchased on the internet--more than any other source.

Ask your agent point blank if they plan to hire a professional photographer to snap pictures that will put your home in its best light. WE DO! A professional photographer will take photos of your home with the right lighting, mechanics, and details.
Attractive photos of the interior and exterior of the home—the spacious living room, the updated bathrooms, the freshly painted walls—force a buyer who’s shopping online “to slow down and notice” your home. Many real estate agents cited professional photography as the second most effective form of advertising a home, behind MLS listings. Backing up that belief, a study of homes sold in 2013 showed that properties that were professionally photographed sold 32% faster than properties that weren’t.
“If an agent pulls out a smartphone to take marketing pictures of your house, run!” “Quality, professional pictures are critical to catch the eye in this age of online searching.”

A marketing plan shouldn’t be set in stone; rather, it should be fluid like sand, able to shift and react to changing circumstances as needed.
You want an agent who won’t panic at the first sign of trouble but can identify the issue, adjust fast, and tweak your plan accordingly.

How will I know if the price is right?

“Price is one of the important parts of any marketing plan.”
We will provide you comparative market analysis to price your home accurately from the start.
We will continue to provide feedback to you about price and buyer comments and possible adjustments. Never settle for “posting to the MLS” as your marketing plan.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on marketing plans to promote their products and services. But great marketing doesn’t come out of thin air; it requires knowledge of your target audience and careful planning. If you are looking for a Realtor® you can trust, who works hard to find you a buyer, keeps you informed, and understands and can harness the power of the Internet and social media call me today for my pledge to you is to provide quality service, ethical standards, and customer service you can rely on.

I love being a Realtor®...let me show you how much!

Seascape Resort Villa SOLD

7/10/2019

Seascape Resort in the heart of Miramar Beach Florida. I had the pleasure to work with phenomenal people on the sale of this Villa. I want to thank everyone for their help!

30A Blue Mountain Beach Home for Sale

7/1/2019

1465 W County Hwy 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (Blue Mountain Beach)

Click here to see full listing and Pictures

·         $5,400,000 list price,  Built 2011
·         5 bed - 3 full+3 half baths - 3 car garage
·         6,933 sq ft - 1.58 acres (private)
·         NO HOA fees
· Coastal Dune Lake and Gulf views

Private 1.58 acre Oasis with 211 feet of waterfront and unobstructed panoramic gulf views on Red Fish Lake, one of Florida's rare Coastal Dune Lakes. This stunning modern home was designed by architect Dan Mueller and built by Kyle Bengston in 2011 and has 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3 half baths. Enter the impressive foyer that flows seamlessly to the expansive living room, bar and entertaining area, and into the award winning gourmet kitchen with Neff custom cabinets and a full caterer's pantry and grilling porch. This exceptional home is an entertainer's dream.The first floor master wing features his and her full bathroom areas, coffee and beverage bar, gas fireplace, authentic Japanese soaking tub, private dressing areas and oversized walk-in closets with separate entry for staff. There is a private guest wing on the first floor in addition to an acoustically designed media room. A private elevator or beautiful custom built staircase brings you to the second level of the home with three bedrooms and adjoining balconies. Equally as impressive as the home itself, the outdoor space and natural surroundings are breathtaking. The outdoor area offers a gorgeous four-sided private infinity pool, top of the line hot tub, recently upgraded private lakefront dock, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and covered alfresco dining area. The home offers a 3-car garage, two driveway entrances and parking for up to 30 vehicles on the expansive circular driveway. This waterfront sanctuary has countless upgrades; Chad Horton Landscaping, water filtration system, circular driveway, tankless hot water heater, whole house generator, 2 refrigerators, 3 dishwashers, 3 freezers, 4 ice makers, and air conditioned storage rooms to name a few. Enjoy Red Fish Lake, the Gulf, 30-A's 19-mile bike path, shopping and dining right outside your door. Information contained within this listing such as square footage, is deemed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

Call me to see this BEAUTIFUL home!
Gena 850-650-6985 cell 251-366-0423

Happy 4th

7/1/2019

What is Title Insurance

6/29/2019

Ever wanted to know why you need title insurance in a real estate transaction?

Dewey Destin Harbor Side

6/24/2019

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Dewey Destinâ€™s Harborside Seafood Restaurant - a tasty part of history. Youâ€™ll want to try it for a relaxed waterfront memory - best served with friends â–¡. #destin #deweydestin #emeraldcoast #fishing #watersiderestaurant #sowal30a #genabolton #local #familytrip #seafood

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Summer Beach Reading

6/21/2019

Summer is here now. You have your bathing suit and beach towel ready, but no beach bag is really complete without some good beach reads. For many of us, the best beach reads are light and breezy. I have chosen releases that will keep your attention even while seagulls are cawing and kids are splashing in the background. Even though these books this year aren’t set at the beach, they’re definitely smart reads that will keep you glued to your lounge chair. Life can be really wonderful this time of the year here on the Emerald Coast. Take the time to embrace the beauty of each day slow down and enjoy a good book. Here is a little encouragement from an excerpt of one of the books.

“I choose to believe that there is nothing more sacred or profound than this day. I choose to believe that there may be a thousand big moments embedded in this day, waiting to be discovered like tiny shards of gold. The big moments are the daily, tiny moments of courage and forgiveness and hope that we grab on to and extend to one another. That’s the drama of life, swirling all around us, and generally I don’t even see it, because I’m too busy waiting to become whatever it is I think I am about to become. The big moments are in every hour, every conversation, every meal, every meeting… Today is your big moment. Moments, really. The life you’ve been waiting for is happening all around you. The scene unfolding right outside your window is worth more than the most beautiful painting, and the crackers and peanut butter that you’re having for lunch on the coffee table are as profound, in their own way, as the Last Supper. This is it. This is life in all its glory, swirling and unfolding around us, disguised as pedantic, pedestrian non-events. But pull off the mask and you will find your life, waiting to be made, chosen, woven, and crafted.

Your life, right now, today, is exploding with energy and power and detail and dimension, better than the best movie you have ever seen. You and your family and your friends and your house and your dinner table and your garage have all the makings of a life of epic proportions, a story for the ages. Because they all are. Every life is. You have stories worth telling, memories worth remembering, dreams worth working toward, a body worth feeding, a soul worth tending, and beyond that, the God of the universe dwells within you, the true culmination of super and natural.

You are more than dust and bones. You are spirit and power and image of God. And you have been given today.”
Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines:
Cold Tangerines Love Does Lost Choice

Luau Condo - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

6/15/2019

Luau II located beachside-Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort . Just a short stroll to the beach and enjoy all the resort offers like LUAU'S heated pool featuring a waterfall and walk under grotto passageway connecting the pool decks and the heated spa..There is also a fitness room located in the building. AWESOME - AWESOME couple bought this unit - LOVE YOU GUYS!

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PPG Newsletter June 2019 Gena Bolton

6/15/2019

EXCITING LOCAL EVENTS

June 15 | 10a-2p | Kids Fishing Workshop | Topsail Preserve State Park
June 16 | 10:30a-5p | Pescado Brunch & Live Music | Rosemary Beach
June 18 | 7p-9:30p | Boomin Tuesday | Baytowne Wharf
June 20 | 7p-9p | Summer Concert Series | Pier Park
June 22 | 9a-1p | Farmers Market | Grand Boulevard
June 27 | 7p | Concerts in The Village | Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
June 29 | 2p-5p | Craft Beer Fest | Props Ale House Niceville

For More Information Please Contact
Gena Bolton
The Premier Property Group
251.366.0423 | Gena@SoWal30a.com
www.ThePremierPropertyGroup.com/agents/GenaBolton

Sold Inn at Gulf Place

6/8/2019

Inn At Gulf Place just across 30A to the beach access at Ed Walline. Enjoy shops of Gulf place, coffee shop, ice cream, and restaurants. Gulf place is in the center of all the action on 30A west....own your piece of the beach

I am so excited and blessed to be able to work with many wonderful customers. And I really enjoy selling real estate but when you get to work with couples like David and Linda - its family. Love you guys and thank you! Enjoy your new condo!