Market expert Al Muller said last week that only time can correct the nation’s housing market (see related story, page 4A), but Navarre real estate specialists already are seeing signs of recovery.

“We are very optimistic,”  said Angela Campbell, Navarre Area Board of Realtors’ executive director.  “We live in one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, affordable areas of the country. The recent decision by Santa Rosa County to suspend impact fees will surely introduce a wealth of new businesses to our area. With the ripple effect from the (2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act) and the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes long behind us, we look forward to increased prosperity in Navarre.”

 

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