Florida property management

Do You Really Need a Property Manager?

Now that you’ve bought your first, or additional Destin investment rental you have some questions to ask yourself and decisions to make. One of the biggest decisions is whether to manage the property yourself, or to hire a property management company. This all depends on what stage you are at in life and how involved you want to be.

A large part of the decision begins by asking yourself:

  • How experienced am I with the variety of skills necessary to manage the property?
  • How much time do I have available, or want, to devote to the management of the property?
  • Would I enjoy being on call 24/7/365 days of the year to deal with any issues that may arise?

If you answered “very little” to any of…

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Living the Dream on the Emerald Coast

Are dreams of luxury coastal living dancing in your head? Have you always wanted to live near some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S.? Some of the most luxurious, and opulent, homes on the Emerald Coast are in the Destin area. Here are the three most expensive homes sold in Destin and surrounding 30A, this year. Each residence epitomizes the elegance and beauty to be found in our luxury, coastal home communities.

Most Expensive Homes Sold This Year in Destin & 30A

1. Selling Price: $10,750,000 - Seagrove Beach, FL

A glorious beachfront home in Seagrove Beach, measures 6,462 sq. ft., 3 stories, and has 7 bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms on a quarter-acre lot. This beauty is conveniently located to area…

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Destin Condos are Flying off the Shelves!

There's nothing like a quick sale to take the tension out of selling a home or condo. You can be sure the owners of these three Destin condos are relaxed and happy to get on with their lives after selling in under a week!

Destin condo sales

Tides of Destin
830 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 5032, Destin, FL 32541

Both condos in Tides of Destin, listed in the $700,000 range, were 3-bedrooms with incredible views of the Gulf. The Tides of Destin pretty much sells itself as a desirable beachfront property with almost 400 feet of private beach access and a huge array of amenities. They sold in 3 and 6 days, respectively.

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Waterview Towers
240 Gulf Shore Drive UNIT 631, Destin, FL 32541

The…

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beachfront condos in Destin, Florida

Top Beachfront Investment Rentals in Destin & the 30A - January - September 2018

Probably one of the first questions a prospective renter asks is "how close is it to the beach?" There is no doubt that beachfront rentals are among the most lucrative choices for investment real estate in Destin and the Emerald Coast.  Homes, condos and townhomes sitting directly on the beach with the Gulf of Mexico laid out before them, are often rental machines. The following blog post will explain:

  • What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Condos in Destin & the 30A
  • Links to Top Selling Investment Condos
  • What Are the Top Beachfront Investment Areas for Single-Family Homes
  • Links to Top Selling Areas for Beachfront Investment Homes
  • How to Find…

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The past few months have been steady for real estate in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Miramar Beach, Sandestin Resort, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. We haven't seen the usual slow-downs that normally accompany the summer season. New listings for homes, condos and townhomes are all up, including the sales stats. Properties in Destin and the 30A have been selling for about 97% of their list price in a reasonable amount of time. Recently, we had a condo go under contract after only 6 days on the market.

See below for:

  • Top Destin & 30A Condo Sales by Volume
  • Top Destin & 30A Condo Price Increases by Area
  • Top Destin & 30A Home Sales by Volume
  • Top Destin & 30A Home Price Increases by Area

The numbers below reflect single-family home…

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