'Tis the Season 
 
It's December and time to carve out some time to work on our 2018 business plan and to focus on our family goals for the new year. Professionally, it has been a good year in the real estate industry, and the Sold in Paradise Team has accomplished our business goals. Personally, we love having family close by, and this year the family has grown by one - Jax, grandchild #4.

For us our professional life is intrinsically connected with our personal life. Many clients become our friends, and my friends become our clients. We like it that way. Ultimately, our success in real estate is because of these relationships. In 2018 we will continue to build our referral business via these associations.

Our first goal is to always provide personalized and timely service. Our clients can expect periodic updates on the market trends, financing options, and sales information. For sellers, it is providing data that is relative to their properties in order to ascertain current market value. For buyers, it is providing the resources relevant to their buying decision and matching their needs with market opportunity. 
 
The Emerald Coast continues to grow, and our economy is solid. The desire to live here crosses many demographic lines: retirees looking for a relaxed coastal lifestyle, families looking for wholesome communities, and investors looking to create wealth through real estate. We are truly blessed to live and work here.
 
For Jay, Melissa, and me, real estate is a business as well as a personal commitment to make and maintain strong lifetime relationships. The foundation of our business is our dedication to provide individualized advice, to be experts in the local markets, and to excel in communication. We would love to work with you in 2018. Let us know if we can assist you.

Wishing you an amazing holiday season! 
 
Love selling paradise,

Debbie Neale
BA, MA, CRS, CLHMS, GRI, e-PRO, RRS, CDPE, RSPS
RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Broker Associate
RE/MAX Beaches
P: 850.803.8633
Explore Our Featured Listings

 
This wonderful home located in the desirable Lake Lorraine Estates is a must see. In need of some updating, but the potential is palpable. Upon entering you're welcomed by a spacious living space featuring tile floors, vaulted ceiling, and a stone fireplace. A large formal dining room and the kitchen are just off the living area with touches including pillar accents, granite countertops, and plentiful cabinet space. Head down the hall to find 3 guest bedrooms, a hall bath, and the master suite with attached bath and large walk-in closet. Cozy hardwood floors are found in each bedroom. A lovely sunroom can be accessed from both the living area and master suite. The large fenced-in backyard oasis includes a pergola, pool, deck, sprawling trees, and even fruit trees. Paradise!   Click here for more info!


Nestled on the edge of paradise you'll find Calypso - a Gulf front beach resort featuring panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. This penthouse unit boasts an open floor plan with views of the beach from the living, dining and kitchen areas. Glass sliders lead you to the spacious balcony accessed from both the living area and master suite. The generous master suite includes a walk in closet and private bath. With a guest suite and bunk room this unit comfortably sleeps eight. Resort amenities include: Two Gulf front pools, tiki-bar, fitness room, parking garage, and within walking distance of Pier Park and all the activities of Panama City Beach. Calypso has everything needed for the perfect beach experience, making this a fantastic investment opportunity. Paradise!   Click here for more info!
What Does Jay Say?

For those of you who closely follow the local real estate market, I just wanted to keep you up to date on the Real Estate Market for Gulf Front, Gulf View, and other foreclosures in our area that you can always find on our website. Click the links below to view our updated list of foreclosures. Not looking for a foreclosure? Feel free to create a customized search, or browse our site to view all properties that are currently on the market.


Here we are at the end of another year. We can hardly believe how quickly the time has gone by. It's been a busy year, and we were happy to celebrate our one year anniversary with RE/MAX Beaches back in June. We concentrated much of our effort into making sure you, our clients, had the best experience possible in dealing with our team. Thinking of all the wonderful people we've had the opportunity to work with this past year solidifies our passion for the work we do.  The kind and honest words each of you left about your experience working with our team were more than we could have hoped for.  Aiding people in one of the most exciting milestones in life is truly rewarding, and the  trust you place in us means the most.  We value the relationships we build with each one of you, and we love staying in touch with you all. Hearing about your wonderful memories made in your homes and lives gives us great joy and keeps us going. We wouldn't be where we are without all of you, and for that we  thank you !  

Best Wishes

Jay P. Agnew 
Team Leader
RE/MAX Beaches 
P: 850.865.3711 
Real Estate Literally Going to the Dogs 

A third of millennial-aged Americans (ages 18 to 36) who purchased their first home (33 percent) say the desire to have a better space or yard for a dog influenced their decision to purchase, according to a survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of SunTrust Mortgage.

Dogs ranked as one of the top three motivators for first-time home purchasers, and more millennials cited canine companions as a motivator than those who bought a home due to marriage (25 percent) or the birth of a child (19 percent). Historically, the latter two - both major life changes - tended to push young adults into homeownership.

Only the desire for more living space (66 percent) and the opportunity to build equity (36 percent) were identified by more millennials as reasons for purchasing their first home.

Since we got Kätzchen 4 years ago, she has become a special part of our family, and she brings so much joy to our lives. She even has her own Facebook page! Follow her for updates: Kätzchen: A Dog Named Kitty
Do you have any pups? 
Send us a photo of yours and we'll post it on our Facebook page!
Email your photos to: melissa@destin30abeaches.com 
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