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Destin & 30A Top Selling Neighborhoods YTD in 2018

These are the top selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast from January to June 2018. Watersound, Prominence and Watercolor remain in the lead, but we're also seeing strong results from Niceville communities. Some of these include, Parkwood at Bluewater Bay, Caribbean Village, Swift Creek, and Rocky Bayou.  Click to view  more Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - YTD 2018.

1. Watersound

Popular areas of Watersound include Origins, West Beach and now the emerging Watersound Beach neighborhoods. Situated closest to the Gulf and Watersound Beach Resort, homes here have incredible Gulf of Mexico views and are just a short walk to the sand. View all listings in Watersound

2. Prominence

Prominence real estate is still booming with…

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Top Selling Condos in Destin & 30A - YTD June 2018

Here are the stats for the top selling condos in the Destin, 30A area from January to June, 2018. Compared to the same period in 2017, condo sales in Destin and the 30A have increased by 9% in the Number Sold, and 12% in Average Sale Price. The biggest price increases were prevalent in 30A West (12%), 30A East (19%) and Miramar/Sandestin Resort (20%). View all Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - YTD 2018.

Featured Condos 

The following Destin and 30A condos receive our personal recommendation for high quality properties with long term investment value.

1. Henderson Lofts

Buyers are anxious to take advantage of the pre-construction prices at Henderson Lofts. These types of condos in Destin don't come around often. Located close to the beach…

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Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - YTD 2018

Here are the Destin and 30A real estate stats for the period covering January to June 2018. You'll find a comparison to the same period last year.

2018 YTD Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

Destin condo sales increased by 24% with a 5% increase in Average Sales. The new Henderson Lofts has really taken off with 34 sales during this time period. Holiday Surf & Racquet, Silver Shells and Sterling Shores.

Condos in Miramar / Sandestin Resort showed a 21% increase in Number Sold and a substantial 20% Price Increase. Popular properties included Alerio, Amalfi Coast Resort, Ariel Dunes, Grand Dunes, Luau I & II, Tides at Tops'l and Tops'l Beach Manor.

Condos in 30A East were slightly lower in number, -3% from last period, but prices have…

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2018 Year to Date Market Snapshot for Destin & the 30A

It's been a busy spring for real estate in Destin, the 30A and surrounding Miramar Beach, Sandestin Resort, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. We've got a good supply of inventory, but could always use more. Prices in most areas have increased since the same time in 2017 as well as the number of sales.

Here is a quick snapshot of 2018 year to date condo and single-family home sales and price increases in Destin and the 30A, along with the areas with top results. Whether you're buying or selling, this will give you an idea of where real estate is hot right now.

Year to Date Condo Stats for Destin & the 30A

Top Condo Sales

Condo sales were up 32% overall, with huge increases in most areas. Some of the top producers were:

• 30A East: 49%
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Below the Surface: Quartz vs. Granite Countertops

Quartz vs. Granite - Both Make Stunning Countertops

Every homeowner deserves the kitchen of their dreams and it’s your turn to design yours. Perhaps you've planned the layout and style, and ordered the state-of-the-art appliances. Now you have an important decision, will it be quartz or granite for the countertops. A number of key factors will go into choosing the best choice for you. Let’s peek below the surface to get the full picture.

Often decisions like this begin with cost and both options can be pricey, with Quartz being slightly more expensive. Both have a great return on investment when it comes to durability, easy maintenance, longevity and visual appeal. And this is your dream kitchen after all, so let’s explore some other…

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Destin & 30A Real Estate Stats - 1st Quarter 2018

Thinking of buying or listing a home or condo in Destin or along the 30A? The following stats show you the top selling markets, overall sales stats comparing the 1st quarter in 2017 vs 2017, and where we've seen the highest price increases.

2018 1st Quarter Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

Condos in the Destin and 30A area saw more substantial increases with a 21% gain overall in average condo prices. Several areas saw huge price increases including: 30A East (+71%), 30A West (+35%), Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+31%), and Niceville (+13%). There were 500 condos sold in the first quarter 2018 for an average 96% of list price.

The highest price condo sold was $2,200,000 in Sanctuary by the Sea.

Check out our blog post "2018 Top Selling…

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Selling Your Home Over the Holidays

Well, ‘tis the season for giving, but many people who have their homes on the market wonder if it’s the best season for selling. Fear not that the real estate market tends to experience a lull during the holiday season, there are still plenty of reasons to list your home.

Consider that buyers over the holidays are more serious, or they wouldn’t be house shopping at this time of year. Also, there are less homes for sale in the Destin area right now, so there is less competition from other sellers.

How do you enjoy the holidays, decorate your home and still list your house? It can be a bit of a balancing act, but definitely do-able. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selling your Destin home over the Christmas holidays:

Give Potential…

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Top Selling Luxury Neighborhoods in Destin & 30A

Over 825 single-family luxury homes and townhomes were sold in the Destin area and along the 30A Highway in the last 6 months. We've put together a list of the top selling neighborhoods for these luxury home sales. This is great information for potential buyers, and to give sellers an idea of which areas are the hottest.

The median selling price for luxury homes was $815,000.  These luxury Destin and Gulf coast homes averaged 148 days on the market, and sold for 95% of the asking price. The average size was 3,020 square feet.

Top Selling Destin & 30A Communities for the Past 6 Months

Search homes in these popular Gulf Coast communities:

• Watercolor - 67 home sales
• WaterSound - 64 home sales
• Naturewalk at Seagrove - 34 home sales
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Emerald Coast Real Estate Stats - January - May 2017 vs 2016

Real estate sales along the Emerald Coast, including Destin and 30A Highway has been especially active this year. From January until the end of May 2017 we've seen steady increases resulting in higher sales, compared to the same period in 2016.

Here are the stats for Single-Family Homes, Condos and Townhomes:

Emerald Coast Single-Family Homes

The Emerald Coast single-family home market saw an increase of just 7% overall. Homeowners seemed content to remain where they were, as there was far less inventory then in 2016. Whatever went on the market has been selling quickly for an average of 97% of the asking price.

The Freeport single-family home market saw a huge 52% increase this year. Other top selling areas include 30A East (23%) and Destin…

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Refinancing Options for That Home Renovation

Make Your Home Renovation Dreams Come True

There's nothing like a renovation to make your home feel new again. Small jobs like painting, adding new trim, or flooring, are usually pretty manageable, but bigger jobs like a new roof, dream kitchen, swimming pool or other large scale projects, might require a bit of creative financing.

When researching current options for financing a home improvements in the Destin area, we went straight to the expert and spoke to Jason Hebert, Vice President Mortgage Loan Originator at Trustmark National Bank, Destin FL. He outlined the following two solutions as the most common choices for refinancing a home renovation. 

1. "Cash-Out" Refinance

A "cash-out" refinance enables a borrower to take out the…

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