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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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Design the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams

When the weather gets hot, the hot get going! Now it's time to spend lazy afternoons and evenings on the deck or patio in your new outdoor kitchen. Soak up that sunshine, ocean views and glorious sunsets. A functional patio with an outdoor kitchen takes outdoor entertaining to another level. There's no more running back and forth to refill drinks, or grab the dishes for the barbeque. Everything you need is right at your fingertips.

Once your guests leave, clean up is a snap. In fact, most spills can be taken care of with the garden hose. If you have a pool, there are no wet bodies running in and out of the kitchen for drinks and snacks if you've included a fridge in your outdoor kitchen design.

Where to Begin?

Start with a budget of about…

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Okaloosa County Homes Sell in 6 Days!

Both of these beautiful Okaloosa County homes sold in just 6 days, making for two very happy sellers. 

SOLD $422,000 - 1012 Napa Way, Niceville, FL

This Niceville home was a lovely 1-story in Chardonnay Estates, in the Bluewater Bay area. Sold in just 6 days, this 2,500 square foot house was immaculate and featured an inground pool landscaped with brick pavers, spacious, and bright floor plan, large eat-in kitchen, transoms above windows, walk-through shower and much more.

SOLD $225,000 - 724 Vintage Circle, Destin, FL

This West Destin home sold quickly in 6 days for 100% of list price! In perfect condition, right in the heart of Destin, this affordable bungalow was a seller's dream.

If you've been considering a sale of your home,…

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Destin's Best Kept Secret - Indian Bayou Golf Homes

Indian Bayou Golf Club is favored by many residents, both seasonal and permanent. Three 9-hole courses, each well planned and challenging in their own right. Play one, play all 27, or choose based on your desired level of technical play.

The neighborhoods surrounding this popular west Destin course are also  extremely desirable. We don't always get the inventory we'd like here. Once people discover the Indian Bayou golf communities, they tend to stick around. Here neighborhoods are close to all the beaches, popular sites and restaurants, but a bit further removed from the hustle and bustle. Bordering Choctawhatchee Bay, it's never more than a walk or short drive to your favorite boat launch. Fishing and boating, picnics at quiet parks and some great…

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2016 Top Selling Townhomes in Destin & 30A

There is no doubt that townhomes are one of the most sought after property types in Destin and 30A. In 2016, there were 363 townhomes sold in these areas with a total sales value of $136,828,304. The average sale price was $376,937, a whopping 12% increase from 2015. Townhomes averaged 98% of their asking price upon sale, and remained on the market about 93 days. The most expensive townhome in Santa Rosa Beach sold for $2,500,000, and the lowest price sold was $56,000 (which listed at $40k).

Why so popular now? We've seen a lot of new construction townhomes in desirable areas, and with a variety of price points. The mid-priced residences sold in Prominence at Inlet Beach and 125 Crystal Beach were flying off the shelves. Yet, the need for luxury…

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The Best of the Best - 2016 Top Selling Condos in Destin & 30A

In 2016, there were 1,304 condominiums sold in Destin, Sandestin and 30A with a total sales value of $549,631,020. The average sale price was $421,496, about 4% higher than 2015.Destin and 30A Condos sold for 95% of their asking price in an average of 172 days. The highest price was $2,900,000 for a luxury 2-story condo in Andante in Seacrest; the lowest condo sold for $64,000 in Gulf Terrace.

Here are the best of the best - the top selling condos in Destin and the 30A in 2016:

Is there a particular condo that you're interested, but isn't on this list? We're happy to get you a complete market report on any Destin or 30A property you desire. Just , or email Tim for more information.

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2016 Real Estate Summary for Destin & 30A

2016 Was a Good Year for Destin Real Estate

Overall the Destin and Scenic 30A real estate market saw a 5% increase in the number of properties sold. Average sale prices also increased by 5% overall with the biggest gains in townhomes at 14%.

Destin & 30A Single-Family Homes 2016

Single-family home numbers increased by 6% with a 5% increase in average sale price. Homes remained on the market only an average of 101 days in 2016, compared to 110 in 2015.

Destin & 30A Condos 2016

The average sale price of Destin and 30A condos went up 4% from 2015, but the number of sales decreased by 1%. There were less people selling which meant fewer active listings.

Destin & 30A Townhomes 2016

Townhomes demonstrated the most gains in…

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Destin Market Summary - November 2016

We had a busier than average November for the Destin and Scenic 30A real estate market. There were 24% more homes and condos sold vs the same time last year. Properties took a little longer to sell, but real estate prices also increased substantially.

Condo prices increased 28% from November 2015, and single family home prices were 19% higher in November 2016.

Destin townhomes continue to be a huge draw for both mid-price and luxury buyers. Where else can you get a virtually maintenance-free home in a prime setting close to or directly on the beach. All About Townhomes in Destin & the Scenic 30A gives you a quick snapshot for the local townhome market along with a list of top selling properties.

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Destin Market Summary - October 2016

Sales in Destin and along Scenic 30A remain brisk as we enter fall. While units sold declined slightly, total dollar volume of sales increased. Inventories are near an all time low and we are seeing upward pressure on prices.

The next 8 weeks represent the seasonally best buying opportunity of the year. Most are focused on the holidays allowing savvy buyers an opportunity to negotiate with more anxious sellers.

For those taking advantage of this prime time of year for buying, we've included some tools to assist with your search. Secrets to Buying a Profitable Condo Rental, is worth a read, especially for anyone considering a possible rental investment. Spotlight on Seagrove Beach highlights a less commercial area of the Emerald Coast, perfect for a…

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Destin Market Summary - September 2016

Here is the latest summary of the Destin real estate scene for September 2016. This gives you a snapshot of home, condo and land sales in Destin FL and the surrounding Emerald Coast.

Total residential sales for Destin and the surrounding towns were $267,488,702 with an average sale price of $432,830. Properties averaged only 123 days on the market with a closing price of 96% of the asking price. This was a robust September market, that sold more single-family homes and townhomes then the same time in 2015. Condo sales were down slightly, but prices increased 11%.

Strong September performing areas included:

• Fort Walton Beach: 141 sales
• Navarre: 122 sales
• Destin: 85 sales
• Niceville: 79 sales

Destin Home Sales

72 single-family…

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