Patrick Wilborn - All American Realty and Investment Group

08/11/2026

🏡 New Listing – 234 NW Holmes Blvd, Fort Walton Beach | $350,000

Solid brick ranch in West Fort Walton Beach featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,232 heated/cooled sq ft on a 0.2-acre lot. Recent updates include a 2018 re-roof, 2021 garage door, and 2013 windows. Central electric AC, gas heat, and a gas water heater keep energy costs manageable, while double-pane windows add efficiency.

Inside: tile and wood flooring, a first-floor master, separate dining area, and a functional layout throughout. Outside: a fully fenced backyard, open patio, hurricane shutters, and a one-car garage with driveway parking for two additional vehicles.

No HOA. Home is vacant and ready for a quick close.

Zoned for Edwins Elementary, Bruner Middle, and Fort Walton Beach High. Conveniently located near Beal Pkwy.

📲 For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Patrick Wilborn (850-305-4041).

06/25/2026

The Florida Panhandle real estate market isn't what most people think it is.

Most assume it's seasonal. That it slows in winter, spikes in summer, and the only buyers are retirees and vacation-home shoppers.

That's not what I see on the ground every week.

What's actually happening right now:

Families are relocating here from higher-cost states — and they're moving fast when they find the right home.

Move-up buyers are using equity from their starter homes to get into properties they didn't think were possible a few years ago.

Sellers who price strategically aren't sitting long.

The buyers and sellers who win in this market aren't the ones who waited for "the perfect time."

They're the ones who understood the market before they needed it.

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just want to know what your Panhandle home is worth right now — I'm happy to talk. No pitch, just real answers.

What's the one question you wish you'd asked before your last real estate decision? Drop it below.

06/09/2026

05/23/2026

One thing I’ve learned from working with people across the Emerald Coast:

Nobody is just buying a house.

They’re buying: ☀️ A slower morning routine
🌴 More weekends outside
🚤 Easier access to the water
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Space for family to gather
📍A different pace of life

Real estate is rarely just about square footage or price per foot.

It’s usually about what someone wants life to look like next.

That’s my favorite part of the process — helping people connect the property to the lifestyle they actually want.

Fort Walton Beach property management at its best. Let All American Realty and Investment Group's experienced Fort Walton Beach property managers care for your Fort Walton Beach rental home.

03/21/2026

Condo Ownership in Florida Is Changing

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a shift in how buyers evaluate condominium properties.
It used to be that people focused mostly on the obvious things — view, amenities, price per square foot.

Those things still matter, of course. But today, serious buyers are asking a different set of questions.

They want to understand:

• How well reserves are funded
• Whether the association has completed structural inspections
• What insurance costs look like going forward
• Whether large capital projects are already planned

In other words, the conversation has shifted from “How nice is the property?” to “How healthy is the association?”

That’s not a bad thing. In many ways it’s making condominium ownership stronger and more transparent.

But it does mean that financial literacy around associations is becoming more important for both buyers and sellers.

Anyone considering a condo purchase today would be wise to spend as much time reviewing the association documents as they do touring the unit.

03/03/2026

3 Things That Actually Impact Condo Value (Beyond Price Per Square Foot)

When people look at condos, the conversation usually starts with view, layout, and amenities.

That’s fine — but that’s not what sophisticated buyers are studying.

What I consistently see impacting negotiations and final sale price are these three items:

1. Reserve Funding
Is the association funding reserves appropriately, or is future catch-up likely? Buyers (and lenders) are much more aware of this than they were a few years ago.

2. Insurance Structure
Premium increases and deductibles have changed the landscape. Understanding how insurance affects operating costs matters more now than ever.

3. Special Assessments (Past or Pending)
Even if one has already been paid, it influences buyer perception and negotiation leverage.

Condo valuation today is tied directly to association financial health. Ignoring that reality is a mistake.

If you’re ever curious how your association’s financial position could influence resale value, I’m happy to have that conversation.