Beach Living with Jen & Steph

Beach Living with Jen & Steph

Beach Living with Jen & Steph is made up of a team of REALTORS® in Destin, FL at Taylor Allen Properties. Our channel is for people interested in ALL things along the Emerald Coast including Destin Florida real estate, homes for sale in Destin Florida and the surrounding towns, and learning tips to make buying or selling a house easier and more profitable. Working at the beach selling Destin real estate has provided a true coastal lifestyle for us to enjoy. Our goal is to help all of our customers reach their coastal lifestyle dreams living in Destin Florida!

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To reach Jennifer Knaepple please visit www.TaylorAllenLLC.com, email [email protected], or call (850) 259-2894
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  • @randomthings2301
    @randomthings230121 күн бұрын

    I live there but I miss Texas

  • @donaldanderson3366
    @donaldanderson3366Ай бұрын

    Stay away from 30a in summer very expensive crazy hot very crowded

  • @KHtally
    @KHtally2 ай бұрын

    The Sand Dollar Cafe. Best breakfast around and great people. Love PSJ. Our family has a house at Indian Pass.

  • @billmoyer3254
    @billmoyer32542 ай бұрын

    the panhandle used to be uncrowded....

  • @taylorallenproperties4759
    @taylorallenproperties47592 ай бұрын

    It is a little more crowded than it used to be, but I still love it here:)

  • @willbygosh4887
    @willbygosh48873 ай бұрын

    If you can't afford the high beach prices then Wewahitchka could be an alternative being near the beach.

  • @AdventuresWithDaniel
    @AdventuresWithDaniel3 ай бұрын

    Can the 37 miles of beach be cycled? Is it contiguous?

  • @yfonta
    @yfonta3 ай бұрын

    Hi!! Very nice video, can i ask u what program do you use to make the video to look your background like that . Txs

  • @taylorallenproperties4759
    @taylorallenproperties47593 ай бұрын

    We use a video editor:)

  • @Detached_AZ
    @Detached_AZ3 ай бұрын

    "does your property border to retail space" caught my attention. From your VAST experience, I'd like to get your opinion on something please. I'm selling my house. To the East of my home is nothing but industrial, commercial properties. With that said, looking ahead to an appraiser coming in. They should evaluate all homes for comps fairly and equally. To do that, imagine they draw a radius around your home 1/2 mile either direction, in all 4 directions, creating 4 quandrants. All four have properties to use as comps. Because my property only has the left 2 quadrants with properties, is it okay to bring that to the appraisers attention. I was suggesting to move my property "point" to the left 1/2 mile so that i get the same benefit as everyone else, with all 4 quadrants occupied with properties. Otherwise I am only benefiting from 50% of avail homes for comps. I feel like I'm disenfranchised. I know this was long, hope I explained it. Wish I could send a pic

  • @trusfr4t3d
    @trusfr4t3d3 ай бұрын

    I lived in maravilla before and there are some 3 and 2 story houses

  • @eliseocarrillojr
    @eliseocarrillojr3 ай бұрын

    I was interested in buying there or cape San Blas (to use ourselves and also rent short term) but was told by a realtor that the taxes were going to be the highest in the area soon and that there is a huge bug problem because of the bay. Wondering if that’s the case or if they just wanted to show homes in Mexico beach.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen3 ай бұрын

    Hi! Property taxes in Mexico Beach and Port Saint Joe are pretty much the same, and both counties have lower property taxes than the state average. We live on the Bay in Destin and stay on the Bay in Port Saint Joe. Bugs are the same and not that bad. There are fewer bugs because of the Bay breeze.

  • @rondafun1
    @rondafun13 ай бұрын

    I bought on the cape in December after going there for years. It’s the best place ever,I find the breeze keeps the bugs away mostly…..not always.

  • @taylorallenproperties4759
    @taylorallenproperties47593 ай бұрын

    @@rondafun1 Cape San Blas?

  • @Matt.Jernigan
    @Matt.Jernigan4 ай бұрын

    Quick question. Is there more of a positive living on Bayou Drive vs Regatta Bay or would you say it’s about the same?

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen4 ай бұрын

    It is really just preference and needs. Bayou Drive is not in a gated community and does not have an association. Regatta Bay is gated with an association. Bayou Drive is all deep and protected waters. Regatta is some deep and protected and some shallow and open bay. All gated communities will cost more than nongated communities.

  • @Matt.Jernigan
    @Matt.Jernigan4 ай бұрын

    @@BeachLivingwithJen Thank you so much

  • @chevyiceraw
    @chevyiceraw5 ай бұрын

    You have the best explanation of the home stead exemption. Thank you

  • @jenniferknaepple9477
    @jenniferknaepple94775 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps.

  • @KylieDawson-iz3ex
    @KylieDawson-iz3ex5 ай бұрын

    Destin commons

  • @panamacitybeachbum
    @panamacitybeachbum5 ай бұрын

    Apalachicola is our faveorite small beach town.

  • @jenniferknaepple9477
    @jenniferknaepple94775 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites as well!

  • @sorifsem
    @sorifsem5 ай бұрын

    Hello dear You need a professional youtube thumbnail designer and KZread video SEO expert?

  • @timemachineeddie1146
    @timemachineeddie11465 ай бұрын

    With most home owners paying 10k deductible these days. The insurance company is paying nothing.

  • @timemachineeddie1146
    @timemachineeddie11465 ай бұрын

    Insurance companies are giving the home ownerin Florida the real Big one.

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson85246 ай бұрын

    Hottest place I've ever been in my life. You know it's hot when you get out of the truck and look over at your friend from the Philippines and he starts laughing knowing what you are thinking It was the middle of August.

  • @jenniferknaepple9477
    @jenniferknaepple94776 ай бұрын

    It gets hot in the Panhandle! This August was one of the hottest yet:))

  • @jarodnoel5481
    @jarodnoel54816 ай бұрын

    You DO NOT have to live in the home if assumed without VA Entitlement substitution. The buyer is not required to occupy the property of the assumed mortgage if the buyer surrenders their Entitlement to the seller.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen6 ай бұрын

    Wow! Jarod @jarodnoel5481 that is great information. I did not know that. Personally, I think it would be a last resort to surrender that entitlement, but I imagine there are circumstances where it is the best option. This would be a huge benefit for buyers looking for investment properties.

  • @msway836
    @msway8363 ай бұрын

    Also, most ask for a down pmt of 10k on up im assuming its to cover any back cost, plus ive heard you can convert it to an FHA loan, to get out from under the VA loan Identifier....any thoughts on that???

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen6 ай бұрын

    What was a surprise for you in a real estate closing?

  • @sarahlapeer2855
    @sarahlapeer28556 ай бұрын

    Great info!! Thank you!

  • @ronaharon996
    @ronaharon9966 ай бұрын

    You can seller carry the remaining balance!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig6 ай бұрын

    Nice to hear! We are looking for a winter home to base from in our small travel trailer and the area around Port Saint Joe is looking really nice! We are in another area in FL right now that we really had high hopes for, but it's just not right for us.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen6 ай бұрын

    Good for you guys! We love the area. There are lots of state parks in all of the surrounding areas.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen7 ай бұрын

    What Christmas song are you listening to this year?

  • @hd4100
    @hd41007 ай бұрын

    In the Denver area in the middle of winter, it’s common to see people wearing flip-flops and shorts. It’s a Colorado thing.

  • @SamanthaSmith-xo9ft
    @SamanthaSmith-xo9ft7 ай бұрын

    Good choice👍 love mariah😘

  • @iceandflames
    @iceandflames7 ай бұрын

    I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.🇺🇸❤

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen7 ай бұрын

    I spent some time down there in the Intracoastal water ways in February. It is very cool! I still prefer to come home to the small-town feeling of Destin FL.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen8 ай бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @mariebee3146
    @mariebee31468 ай бұрын

    You have to live in the home for a year before you can apply. Straight from the county appraiser.

  • @DavidSilva-qt9xl
    @DavidSilva-qt9xl8 ай бұрын

    My daughter is militar and she is relocated to Texas she needs to sell her house, she own the house for a year and I want to buy it but Im a civilian, she doesn’t want any equity since is selling to me what are the chances to asume her loan?

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen8 ай бұрын

    Hi and great question! The lending institution that holds your daughter's loan (aka: where she pays her monthly mortgage) is going to be your best resource. Call up her institution and ask to speak to the authority on assuming her loan. Each institution has a different set of rules/qualifications for assumption. Generally speaking (not as the expert in your situation), you would need to be able to qualify for a VA loan in order to assume one. However, there are exceptions so call and see what they say! Your daughter will actually have to be the one to call since it is her loan.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen8 ай бұрын

    Has an As Is contract worked in your benefit? Tell me what your goal was and how this contract helped you achieve it.

  • @user-rz9py3of4m
    @user-rz9py3of4m8 ай бұрын

    You can't cherry pick appraisers nor discuss crime rates in an appraisal.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen8 ай бұрын

    Oh good ones! Yes, appraisers and realtors are limited in what they can disclose due to fair housing laws. Everyone at the table needs to do their own research.

  • @JohnnyUrkle
    @JohnnyUrkle8 ай бұрын

    Just curious what makes Western Lake infamous. I can’t find anything tragic or negative about it on the interwebs. Great video! Going today because of your video.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen8 ай бұрын

    I hope you had a great ride! Just thinking about it makes me want to do it again. I guess I need to apologize, I did say infamous but apparently, I used the word incorrectly. My husband had a good laugh at me when we realized the wrong word came out. I hope you didn't spend too much time looking for Western Lake's bad qualities as it is really quite the opposite. We recently took paddle boards out there and played on the lake all day.

  • @StarEssences
    @StarEssences8 ай бұрын

    A little summary of the type of materials used to build a home; Cement Steel, Wood, Glass and Stone. I favor the Modern and Contemporary combo style of homes.

  • @harryhoesch3793
    @harryhoesch37938 ай бұрын

    I thought you were giving me a reason, not to remove Zillow as a home search site. Actually quite the opposite.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    What is a home design or trend that you just don't get or agree with?

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    Tell me some of your home buying regrets! Help us all avoid the same mistake.

  • @leegalbreath500
    @leegalbreath5009 ай бұрын

    Just what I was looking for. I’m a PCB native but am want to explore more of our local areas.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    Go! It's so much fun!

  • @joerampley1562
    @joerampley15629 ай бұрын

    First time your channel. Awesome job.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @kreese316
    @kreese3169 ай бұрын

    Question about the shoreline on Panhandle beaches. We just got done with two fantastic weeks in NW Florida, covering Pensacola Beach to Panama City Beach. We loved our trip, which was both for pleasure and our screening process for retirement locations in 2025. One challenge was that we didn't find any beaches that are basically flat or gently slopped into the water. Is this a seasonal thing or is it always like that in the panhandle? With 50 years of beach travel, we are very used to common variables at beaches i.e. tides, winds, water clarity, and topography etc. (Florida/GA/SC/CA). However, during our visit to the Panhandle, no matter which beach we were at, the shoreline was was like walking on a hill or an uneven ledge. We had no indication about these coastal ledges anywhere in our research. Comfortable walks on the shoreline are a huge part of our decision making. In our senior years, we want to walk on the beach in an area that most often is safe and comfortable, and keeps us active for as long as possible. We have worked hard for and dreamt of having the beachcomber experience as part of daily lives. Thanks ahead of time for any info on this that you can provide.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    Hi! I am glad that you enjoyed your time along the Emerald Coast! I know what you are talking about, but it might be best explained in a phone call. There has always been a slight angle by the edge of the water, but it does vary between flat and angled. I've never thought about it, as all the beaches I have been to worldwide vary along the shore.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen9 ай бұрын

    Has anyone be blindsided by a special assessment?

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen10 ай бұрын

    Which resort is your favorite in Destin? I am on a mission to see as many as I can.

  • @Matt_09
    @Matt_0910 ай бұрын

    This song has been memed so many times

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen10 ай бұрын

    It is obviously a good one!

  • @Matt_09
    @Matt_0910 ай бұрын

    Ohio song

  • @glocksNgrippers
    @glocksNgrippers10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @Moneypower572
    @Moneypower57210 ай бұрын

    I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen10 ай бұрын

    We'll have to check it out!

  • @carolynknaepple3622
    @carolynknaepple362210 ай бұрын

    Sooooo Brave💕

  • @shannisworld1380
    @shannisworld138010 ай бұрын

    I got to check them out

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen10 ай бұрын

    Let us know when you want to go by!

  • @Bella_and_kilo
    @Bella_and_kilo10 ай бұрын

    So cute

  • @BeachLivingwithJen
    @BeachLivingwithJen10 ай бұрын

    What is your favorite resort in Destin? and why? Maybe you can persuade me.