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Celebrate These February 2019 Sales in Destin

Break out the Champagne for These February Buyers & Sellers

We're so happy to have worked with the clients who have either bought or sold these homes this past February. Enjoy your new houses as you move onto a new chapter in your life.

Avalon Dunes Condo
599 Scenic Gulf Drive UNIT 103, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Unparalleled views and privacy from this upgraded condo in Avalon Dunes. This is a non-rental residence that has been lovingly cared for by the previous owners. Sold in 24 days, both buyer and seller came out ahead in this one.

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Azure Condo
1150 Santa Rosa Boulevard, 518, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The panoramic Gulf views from this south-facing Azure condo are worth their weight…

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Niceville Home Sells in 1 Day!

Congratulations to these February Home Sellers

The new year started with a bang for these Destin area home sellers. From a custom Niceville home that sold in 1 day, to a luxury beachfront penthouse in Ariel Dunes, congratulations and enjoy your new homes.

Ariel Dunes II
122 Seascape Drive 2402, Miramar Beach, FL

Who could resist this luxury 4-bedroom penthouse, featuring panoramic Gulf of Mexico views from each and every window. Situated in Ariel Dunes II in the desirable Seascape Resort, this condo is a real prize for the new owners.

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Bluewater Bay, Niceville
511 Spring Acres Cove Cove, Niceville, FL

Almost brand new, this custom home in Niceville sold in just 1 day! This home was lovingly…

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Top Selling Condos in 2018 - Destin & 30A, Florida

In 2018, What Were the Top Selling Condos in Destin and the 30A Area?

Looking back to 2018, here are the condo market highlights for Destin, the 30A and surrounding Emerald Coast. See below for last year's hottest selling Destin condos and average sale prices. This is a handy little tool for anyone considering a condo sale or purchase in the Destin area.

Quick Condo Facts From January 1 to December 31, 2018

# of Condos Sold: 2,004

Average sale price was $462,436

Average Sqft: 1,285

Average Days on Market: 129

Highest Sold Price: The highest price for a condo sold in the Destin area was $5,500,000. The list price was $4,250,000! This was a brand new, 5 bedroom, 5 bath penthouse at Costa Blanca on 3oA west.

Top Selling…

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Top Selling Destin & 30A Communities in 2018

What Were the Most Popular Destin & 30A Communities in 2018?

The info below spotlights the 2018 real estate market for single-family homes in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Emerald Coast. See hottest selling subdivisions and average sale prices.

Quick Facts From January 1 to December 31, 2018

4,153 single family homes sold

Average sale price was $600,227

Average Sqft: 2,241

Average Days on Market: 82

Highest Sold Price: $10,750,000 for a Seagrove beach house, 6,462 square feet  with 7 bedrooms and 10 baths. The home sat Gulf front with an elegant outdoor entertainment area with pool and private walkover to the beach. The 3 story, with elevator, was sold completely furnished.

Top Selling Subdivisions by Price

These are…

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2018 Real Estate Stats for Destin & the 30A, Florida

How Did the Destin & 30A Market Perform in 2018?

Here are the 2018 year-end real estate stats for homes and condos in Destin and the surrounding Emerald Coast. Find out which areas were hot sellers for condos, homes and townhomes and, where did prices go up, or down.

2018 Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

The number of overall condo sales in the Destin and 30A area increased by 7% in 2018. Average sale prices went up 15% and homes sold about 96% of their asking price. Some of the biggest gains in overall number of homes sold were in Destin (+19%), Navarre (+15%) and Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+10%).

Average sale prices for condos in 30A West jumped by 77%, 37% in 30A East and 16% in Miramar/Sandestin Resort.

Top 10 Selling Condo…

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Make a Statement With These 2019 Home Decor Design Trends

Does your home need an updated look and feel? Do you feel like the modern era has left your home décor behind? Maybe you've decided this is the year to list your house for sale. Whether you’re looking to love your home again, or to list it, here are some of the emerging home design ideas for 2019 that will give your house a refreshed appeal while keeping up with modern decor trends.

Kitchen

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it can also make the entire house look old if it’s not kept updated. Lucky for you a lot of the top 2019 home project trends center around the kitchen and making it look open and inviting. Turn your kitchen into an example of modern luxury living with the following trends.

Make a Wall Statement

Make a…

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2018 Guide to Hot Selling Subdivisions on the Emerald Coast

Single-Family Stats in the Destin, 30A and Surrounding Area

Here's a spotlight of the real estate market for single-family homes in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Emerald Coast. See below for a list of the hottest selling subdivisions and average sale prices.

Quick Facts From January 1 to October 31, 2018

3,473 single family homes sold

Average sale price was $626,691

Average Sqft: 2,265

Average Days on Market: 82

Highest Sold Price: $10,750,000 for a Seagrove beach house, 6,462 square feet  with 7 bedrooms and 10 baths. The home sat Gulf front with an elegant outdoor entertainment area with pool and private walkover to the beach. The 3 story, with elevator, was sold completely furnished.

Top Selling Subdivisions by Price

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Why Hire a Property Management Company?

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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3 Destin Condos Sold in Under a Week

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!

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

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YTD Market Stats for Destin & the 30A - August 2018

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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