decorating for the holidaysWell, ‘tis the season for giving, but many people who have their homes on the market wonder if it’s the best season for selling. Fear not that the real estate market tends to experience a lull during the holiday season, there are still plenty of reasons to list your home.

Consider that buyers over the holidays are more serious, or they wouldn’t be house shopping at this time of year. Also, there are less homes for sale in the Destin area right now, so there is less competition from other sellers.

How do you enjoy the holidays, decorate your home and still list your house? It can be a bit of a balancing act, but definitely do-able. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selling your Destin home over the Christmas holidays:

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2018 top kitchen trends

Don't rush out to revamp your newly decorated kitchen; you won't be noticing any drastic changes in kitchen trends for 2018. What you will see is more of an extension of existing styles. Popular open floor plans are here to stay, along with the accompanying minimalist decor solutions. You'll also see more integration of new technology and sensible low maintenance solutions that don't sacrifice style.

Here are some of the top kitchen trends predicted for 2018:

Cabinets
Fewer upper cabinets make kitchens appear less cluttered, and contribute to the trending minimalist look. But, where do we store all that stuff? Creative storage solutions will become more commonplace such as roll-out drawers, pantry pullouts and islands that make use of every inch…

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Destin & 30A construction report

New Construction in Destin & 30A

This is a summary of some of the hottest new construction for single-family homes and condos in Destin and along the 30A. For anyone seeking a brand new house, or looking for pre-construction opportunities, this is a good place to start your search. As always, just contact Tim for more information, or View all New Construction Listings here.

Alys Beach
4 new homes slated to be built in 2018, ranging from 2,000 to 3,705 square feet. Prices start at $1,950,000.

Blu Condos, Fort Walton Beach
Pre-construction prices are still available for 8 designer condos. Gulf front in Okaloosa Island, the views and amenities are outstanding. Prices start at $753,000.

Destin Oaks, Destin
Eight homes, just over 2,000 square…

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Here it is, at a glance, a summary of the top selling Destin and 30A homes and condos for the last 90 days. There are several reasons why these areas might come up on top: price, available inventory, location, amenities, the list goes on. For this particular time period, these were the most sought after condos and single-family home communities.

Listing Stats for the Top Selling Destin & 30A Neighborhoods

August - October 2017

  • Highest Price Listing: 8,560,000
  • Average Days on Market: 87
  • Average Selling Price: $566,909
  • Average Size: 2,179 square feet

top selling Destin neighborhoods Nov 2017

Listing Stats for the Top Selling Destin & 30A Condos

August - October 2017

  • Highest Price Listing: 2,925,000
  • Average Days on Market: 121
  • Average Selling Price:…

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