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New Homes Coming to Watersound Origins FL

New homes are coming to the upscale development of Watersound Origins. This sought after South Walton community in Watersound FL will be adding 107 new lots that are expected to be available next summer. Situated next to the activity center and close to parks and the Village Commons.

Part of this new development means re-routing the Watersound Trail so that it passes through the new phase. Unfortunately, the trail will be closed until 2017 when construction is complete. The five-mile trail begins at Watersound Origins Village Commons, and connects to Gayle's Trails in Panama City Beach.

Currently homes can be purchased in Watersound Origins starting in the mid $400,000s.

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Destin Waterfront, From Beach to Bay

From beach to bay, Destin serves up waterfront living in many different forms. These four featured properties all offer beachside or bayside living, but in a slightly different way. From a sought after Gulf front home in Destin Pointe, a fully furnished luxury Okaloosa Island beachfront condominium, a resort-style, Miramar Beach low rise beachfront condo, to a Miramar Beach bayside house with private dock and boat slips; choose the Destin waterfront property that suits your style.

3583 Rosalie Dr., Destin - $1,450,000

This gorgeous beachside home in sought after Destin Pointe features an open design with over 4,500 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms and 3 suites. There's plenty of space here with an oversized, enclosed garage and two driveways. The community…

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Sold Gallery for May 2016 at Destin Real Estate, LLC

Congratulations to 7 new home owners in Destin and Panama City Beach. It was a pleasure working with you all.

Sold: 05/10/2016 $425,000 | MLS #751262
1008 Highway 98 UNIT 21, Destin, FL 32541
Destin Towers, Gulf front, completely updated and amazing with huge potential for rental income.
DOM: 4!

Sold: 5/20/16 $240,000| MLS #747346
502 Gulf Shore Drive 501, Destin FL 32541
Beautiful Gulf views at Islander Condo with excellent rental potential. Fully furnished and rental ready.
DOM: 48

Sold: 5/20/16 $172,000 | MLS #744328
4207 Indian Bayou Trail #2913, Destin, FL 32541
This covered 9th floor unit in the Palms of Destin overlooks the swimming pool and has awesome gulf views.
DOM: 94

Sold: 05/24/2016 $259,000 | MLS #739617
16819 Front Beach Road UNIT…

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How to Get Accepted for a Mortgage

You Could be Rewarded for Good Behavior

If you're planning on a real estate purchase in the near or distant future, it might be worth taking a look at your bill-paying habits. You might be rewarded for your good behavior. When it comes to credit, are you a "transactor" or a "revolver?"

With upcoming changes to the mortgage credit report by Fannie Mae, these terms could mean the difference between getting accepted for a mortgage, or not.

A transactor is someone who pays their credit card bills in full each month, or pays on time and exceeds the minimum requirement.

A revolver is the person who only makes the minimum payment, allowing balances to constantly roll over to the next month. They may also have several accounts on the go.

This…

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Buyer's Tip: Realtors Make Great Matchmakers

Part of our service as realtors is to play matchmaker for our clients. Once we have a good idea of the type of home or condo a buyer is looking for, then we use our knowledge of the area and the local market to find the perfect match.

In the example below, a client has sent us a request with very specific parameters for a Destin harbor condo, and we've responded with some equally specific listing ideas.

Tim,

My husband and I are interested in a condo as a second home (and then primary after we retire) and preferably in the Destin Harbor area. We have vacationed to the Emerald Coast many times and so, fairly familiar with the area. Ideally, the property would fit within the following parameters:

1. $600K - $750K
2. Bedrooms: 3-4
3. …

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Seller's Tip: Does Your Realtor Do Half the Job?

During peak seasons, including spring break and April, experienced Destin Realtors understand that vacation homes and condos must be shown to buyers between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. This time frame, called the "turnover", is when the property is vacant as last weeks guest leave and next week's new renters arrive.

Last week, I had a serious buyer in town that was interested in looking at seven condos in the Destin area. We were able to schedule five viewings without any difficulty. However, two agents were unwilling to work Saturday, so their clients missed an opportunity to sell. 

One agent sent me a text that said "Can not do it this weekend, or Monday morning. Plan on an open house on Wednesday. Maybe that will work."

While the other agent said "I…

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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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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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Just Sold 458-A Bayshore Drive, Destin, Florida!

Destin Bayfront Luxury

Join us in congratulating the lucky family who has just purchased the home at 458-A Bayshore Drive in Destin. Read on to find out why a bayfront home may just be the lifestyle you're looking for.

What a perfect way to enjoy the Destin boating lifestyle. With 60 ft of waterfront on the Choctawhatchee, this beautiful home includes a dock with TWO Boat Slips, one is covered for extra protection from mother nature. Both have lifts and you’ll find a brand new Everglades 243 on one of the racks. There aren’t many quality Destin Bayfront homes that come close to this awesome property.

This Mediterranean inspired home has four bedrooms, a living room, den, and modern kitchen. The heated swimming pool has amazing bay views, a…

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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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