Destin Real Estate News and Blog - Destin Condos for Sale

Bankowned Foreclosure Spotlight

There are many great choices for real estate in Destin and foreclosures are still very popular.  In 2010, most sales of condos were either Destin Foreclosures or a Short Sale.  Today, things have changed and distressed sales make up a much smaller portion of total activity. A foreclosure is a property owned by the bank and the negotiation process is fairly straight forward. 

Our spotlight this week focuses on a Silver Beach Condo, unit 1401.  This fantastic 4 bedroom condo has 2000 square foot, is sold unfurnished, and listed at $929,000. As you enter the condo, you will be immediately impressed with the high ceilings, creative lay-out, and crown moldings.  The living room floors hare hardwood and the kitchen has corian countertops. The inviting…

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Destin Spring Break- 5 Things to do

If you live up North, the winter has been LONG. Fortunately, the weather and water are warming in Destin and sunshine is the norm. Spring break, the 2014 edition is well under way.  Running from March 7 - April 18 this year, spring break in Destin is longer than normal.  If you haven't made reservations yet, there is still plenty of time.

If you find yourself in Destin, there are many great things to do. My favorite 5 are:

1. Go Snorkeling - Park down on Gulfshore drive across from the entrance to O'steen beach.  Walk down to the Jetty's and you are at Destin's foremost snorkeling destination. P.S. Don't forget to bring your gear.

2. Rent a Pontoon and spend the day cruising and checking out Destin harborfront condos or hanging out on Crab…

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Harbor Landing Condos - 2013 Update

There are eight Harbor Landing Condos for Sale right now, which is one less than the nine that sold in 2013. Located on Holiday Isle, condos in Harbor Landing are some of the most desirable on the harbor.  About 1/3 of the units have boat slips with lifts that accomodate center console fishing boats, cruisers, or deck boats. 

2013 year ending statistics for Harbor Landing as well as a comparison to the two previous years are found in the table below.

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Mediterranea Condo Destin - Sold!

The team at Destin Real Estate just sold this fantastic Mediterranea Condo in Destin, FL.  Located on the Southwest Corner of the building, unit A501 features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 1900 sf of heated and cooled space, and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and the tropically landscaped pool. The open layout has three bedrooms that all have direct balcony access and on-suites.  The closing price was $700,000.

The Mediterranea Condo is located in Miramar Beach and is one of the areas most luxurious condominiums.  The project is located along Scenic hwy 98 and is directly across the road from the Gulf of Mexico.  Owners and Guest have exclusive access to the beach through a secure gate.  There is also a fitness room and tennis courts on…

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Destin Luxury Condos - Dunes of Crystal Beach #304 | Just Sold

When someone asks us to see luxury Destin condos for sale, the Dunes of Crystal Beach always makes our short list of properties to show.. Destin Real Estate just sold unit 304 to some happy buyers from Colorado who will be using the property for approximately 1 month each year and renting it out for the remainder. Condos at the Dunes of Crystal Beach, when priced right, normally contract quickly when listed. In fact, there are no condos at the Dunes of Crystal Beach for sale at this time. 

This spectacular condo was built in 2005, has 2215 square feet, and 3 bedrooms. There is also a bonus room that is sometimes used as a media,office, or bunk room. Buyers immediately get a feel for the quality of the property when they first approach the gated…

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Just Sold! Grand Harbor - Destin Harbor Front Condo | Unit 450 (60 ft. Boatslip)

There are many fine Destin Harbor Front Condos for sale, but this may be the most grand of all. The iGroup has been busy with home and condo sales lately and this 4 bedroom, 3000 square foot condo at Grand Harbor is our latest closing.

Located on Deep Water, in the Destin Harbor, this unit included a 60 ft. boat slip.  The large balconies found on this west end unit provide panoramic views of the harbor, awesome sunsets, and distant views of the gulf.

Recent interior rennovations include: granite countertops, fireplace, travertine flooring, stainless appliances, gas cooktop,breakfest bar and wood cabinetry in the kitchen.  The ceilings are 9-10 ft tall and crown molding is found throughout.  The master suite has direct balcony access and spa…

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Waterview Towers Condo - Just Sold Unit 221

Congratulations to the new buyers of this beautiful Waterview Towers Condo. The view in the photo above is now theirs.

Every square inch was recently renovated and no detail was overlooked. Travertine floors were meticulously laid in the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms; modern, glass electrical fixtures and ceiling fans were installed throughout; while the kitchen features new granite countertops and cabinets. The buyers looked at several condos in Destin before making their decision to purchase this one.

Not only did the buyers get a fantastic condo but they also bought a lifestyle. Owners at Waterview Towers enjoy panoramic views of the pass, harbor, and gulf. The complex is primarily rental restricted enjoying privacy and consistency with…

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Harbor Lights Condos Sold | 211 Durango Rd, Unit 611

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Congratulations to the new buyers of unit 611 at Harbor Lights in Destin, FL.  This fabulous corner unit has stunning views of the harbor, pass, and gulf.  The condo has over 2100 sf of nicely finished space and came with a 80 ft boat slip.  That's right...80 ft! 

Harbor Lights Destin is a great property for buyers interested in living a boaters lifestyle.  These buyers evaluated condos at Grand Harbor, Marbella, and Harbor Landing before settling on this one.

The great news is that there are 27 of these condos availble right now (8/2012) from the primary investor at Harbor Lights.  These units feature:

• Granite Countertops
• Garages
• Boat Slips on the Destin Harbor
• Upgraded…

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Destin Condos For Sale - Top 3 sales June '09

I get a lot of calls from people looking for a "deal".  I ask those folks to tell me what they mean but most people can't answer the question.

So if you want a deal, but can't exactly define one, I analyzed Junes sales of condos in Destin, FL on the gulf and this is what I came up with as the top 3 buys for Jun '09:

1. Grand Dunes, South Tower, Unit 550.  The specs for this unit are as follows:
2870 sf; 4br/4ba, direct gulf front, built in 2006 and sold for $975,000.  That works out to $339 per sf for a luxury gulf front condo. This was a normal sale and not a foreclosure or short sale.

2. Pelican Beach, Unit 310. The specs for this unit are as follows: 873 sf, 1br/2ba, direct gulf front, built in 1997 and sold for $237,500.  That works out to…

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Condo Financing is Non-Existant

Demand for condos in Destin and along the Emerald Coast has picked up dramatically in the past 4 months.  This was to be expected with the precipitous decline in prices experienced in the past few years.

As a realtor, you would think I would be ecstatic. However, there's one major problem.  Fannie Mae, who provides financing for the bulk of residential properties in the country is now  refusing to finance condos.  Ok, that's not entirely true.  They will still finance condos that fit a very specific criteria.  The problem is that very few, if any, condos along the Emerald Coast of Florida, meet the criteria.  These are the same folks that Fannie Mae was literally throwing money at back in 2004 and 2005 to fund their condo purchases.  This is further…

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