Destin Real Estate News and Blog - Tim Shepard - Broker

DESTIN REAL ESTATE UPDATE - January 2016

This Destin real estate update gives you a snapshot of home, condo and land sales in Destin FL and the surrounding Emerald Coast areas for January, 2016.

Destin Homes

Destin home sales decreased slightly when compared to last year. However, much of the change can be attributed to new lending rules that delayed up to 20% of our closings. While the average sales price in Destin was $888,000, over half the homes sold, closed below $443,000.

Homes in 30A East, which includes the neighborhoods of WaterColor, Seaside, WaterSound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach; posted an impressive average sales price at $1,051,548.

Most Expensive Home Sold: $6,200,000 for a beautiful beachfront home in Destin

Least Expensive Home Sold: $100,000 for a log…

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Register for Emergency Alerts in Walton & Okaloosa Counties

Don't worry all is well in our beautiful community, but in the event of an emergency, homeowners in Destin and the surrounding Emerald Coast area should be prepared.

For those living in who haven't registered for "Code Red, this is the emergency alert program in Okaloosa County. You can find it by going to the emergency enrollment web page and fill out the form to be notified by an emergency response team in the event of a critical community alert.

Walton County - Nixle

Walton County Emergency Management has implemented a new emergency alert program that will advise you in the event of an alert of some sort. Whether it's a boil water advisory, missing child report or a full scale evacuation, at least you'll be in the know.

Simply register at …

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 3: Holiday Isle

Largest Beachfront Lots in Destin

For the largest beachfront lots in Destin, Holiday Isle is the place to be. Here, you'll find rare one acre beachfront homesites, or spacious 100 foot by 400 foot lots. Eighteen spectacular Gulf front properties span over 2,000 linear feet of soft white sand in Holiday Isle. A home with a larger property offers so many more choices. The yard can easily accommodate a beach house 10,000 square feet or larger, with swimming pool, and ample parking and storage for boats, or an RV. 

Architectural styles in Holiday Isle include Beach Mediterranean and Modern with two-story designs that maximize the incredible Gulf views.

Live the Beachfront Lifestyle

 Located close to the harbor, a home in Holiday Isle…

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New Flights to Destin Break Records for Advanced Sales

Allegiant Air has announced they will be adding more direct flights between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This increased service should be commencing on May 20 for Cincinnati and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport on June 2.

Advance Bookings Hit Record Levels

Apparently advanced bookings for these new flights broke records at Allegiant. It seems that the Destin / Fort Walton area is especially popular as a vacation destination with the St. Louis and Cincinnati markets.

Get ready folks, it's estimated that this new service will result in about 23,000 additional visitors to the Destin area each year.

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13th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Okaloosa Island

On Saturday, January 15, 2016, you don't want to miss the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Parade held on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach FL. This New Orleans-style event is a fun time for the whole family. Get ready to catch beads and other goodies tossed from the decorative floats in this incredible setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.  Sponsored by the Abita Brewing Company this popular Okaloosa Island festival was the first of its kind on the Gulf Coast.

The parade starts at the corner of Santa Rosa Blvd, and Tarpon Drive (on Okaloosa Island) and then winds its way eastward on Santa Rosa Blvd, ending at the Tom Thumb. After the parade join the fun at a block party held at Helen Back on Amberjack Drive.

It's not too late to register your float, just…

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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Destin FL

No plans for New Year's Eve? Here is a quick list of Destin New Year's celebrations that might inspire you.

Grande Gala at Emerald Grande:

Doors open at 7 pm, dinner at 8 pm. - live music and dancing, Fireworks at 8 pm and at midnight. Tickets $99 per person - call:  850-424-0622

Cocktails & Countdown at 10 on the Harbor

Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music by DJ Vladi while you watch the ball drop and fireworks at 8 pm and midnight.  Call 850-424-0622 for tickets - $30 per person

Blingin' in the New Year

Want to work off those holiday pounds? This celebration is for you! 5K Party Run or 1 Mile Fun Run with libation stations along the course. After Party at KC's Sandbar includes food, beer, champagne punch and soft drinks. Music by…

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Golfing at Kelly Plantation

Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Overlooking miles of waterfront along Choctawhatchee Bay, Kelly Plantation Golf Club boasts a spectacular setting for this championship course. This Fred Couples and Gene Bates environmentally sensitive design features 18-holes sculpted around native pines, 11 lakes and winding bayous, completely integrating the natural beauty of the Destin Bay area into a challenging and awe-inspiring course.

307 Kelly Plantation Drive, Destin, Florida 32541
For tee times phone: (850) 650-7600
KellyPlantationGolf.com

Quick Facts About Kelly Plantation Golf Club

• Type: Semi-Private
• Designers: Fred Couples & Gene Bates
• Size: 18 hole, Par 72, 7,099 yards
• Grass Type: Bermuda Greens
• Golf carts are equipped with GPS
• …

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No End in Site for Tourists in Okaloosa County

2015 has been an outstanding year for owning a rental property in Destin. We're still waiting to see the typical drop off in tourism that usually happens in September and October, because this year, it hasn't happened. In fact, Destin News recently reported that due to the amount of tourists still flocking to the beaches, lifeguard patrol will be extended until November 1. Usually, that service ends by October 15.

This is great news for anyone with a rental property, or local Destin business that depends on tourism. To put it in perspective, the permanent resident population of Okaloosa County is approximately 180,000. Just over 13 million people visit the Emerald Coast each year, and every dollar they spend gets pumped into our local economy 1.8…

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Destin FL Stats Release for July 2015

July 2015 Destin Real Estate Statistics

Are You Buying or Selling a Home in Destin?

Get an instant estimate of your home's worth. We can also provide you with any reports or stats directly related to your desired neighborhood; or send you listing updates as soon as new properties hit the market - giving you a jump on the…

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Sandestin FL Stats Release for July 2015

July 2015 Sandestin Real Estate Statistics

Are You Buying or Selling a Home in Sandestin?

Get an instant estimate of your home's worth. We can also provide you with any reports or stats directly related to your desired neighborhood; or send you listing updates as soon as new properties hit the market -…

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