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Destin Real Estate Update - July 2016

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on August 22nd, 2016

This Destin real estate update for July 2016 gives you a snapshot of home, condo and land sales in Destin FL and the surrounding Emerald Coast.

When summer rolls around, rental season kicks into full gear and sellers are less willing and less negotiable to sell.  Buyers don't seem to notice too much though, as their attention turns to outdoor activities and our beautiful beaches. That being said, residential sales in the Destin area totaled $351,547,336. The average sale price was $372,008 and real estate averaged only 111 days on the market. The average seller received 95% of their asking price.

Strong July performing areas included:

• Navarre: 159 sales
• Fort Walton Beach: 149 sales
• Crestview: 112 sales
• Miramar/Sandestin: 95 sales

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Destin Waterfront, From Beach to Bay

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on July 11th, 2016

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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Destin Real Estate Update - May 2016

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on June 13th, 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 May, 2016.

Destin Home Sales

Destin home sales in May 2016 reflected an active market with almost $30,000,000 in sales volume. The average price was $596,972 and houses closed at an impressive 94% of selling price. Sales of luxury homes on 30A have been red hot with median prices approaching $2,000,000 in both Rosemary Beach and Seaside. WaterColor was extremely popular with 55 homes sold at a median price of $1,275,000. WaterSound came in at a close fourth with 37 sales averaging only 97 days on the market and closing at 98% of the asking price. 

North of 30A, Niceville sold 80 homes at 98% of the list price…

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Get in on Pre-Construction Condo Opportunities in Destin FL

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on April 6th, 2016

Occasionally a new Destin condo opportunity comes along that allows buyers to take advantage of pre-construction pricing. Getting in early also gives buyers the chance to pick their own colors and features, and personalize their new condominium. New construction also means condos are built according to the latest wind, structural and environmental codes. One final benefit, a new build can take anywhere from 1-3 years, which may give buyers a bit of leeway with their financial plan or budget.

Here are three such condos along the Scenic 30A.

Blu Condominiums, Fort Walton Beach

Location: Santa Rosa Boulevard & Scallop Court, Okaloosa Island

Just when you thought there was no room for another condo on Okaloosa Island, along comes Blu…

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Just Sold | 1515 Miracle Strip Pkwy #414

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on February 27th, 2014

Congratulations to our clients who just purchased 1515 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #414.

This beautiful condo has 1279 square feet, 2 bedrooms and a bunkroom. Located on Okaloosa Island, owners and guests at Destin West have access to the largest lagoon pool along the coast, a gulf side swimming pool, fitness room, hot tubs and more.  Unit 414 has fantastic views overlooking the pool and beach. There are a few more Destin West Condos for Sale if you want a property in a great complex with great access to local attractions.

Kids absolutely love the lagoon pool and the hot tubs are great for conversation under the evening skys.  There are 93 total units on the beachside of Destin West, including 1,2, and 3bedroom units.  The complex was built in 2000 and…

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Okaloosa Island Condos For Sale | Island Princess 705 | Just Listed!

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on September 1st, 2012

We just listed this beautiful beach front condominium Island Princess.  This penthouse has 2 bedrooms, tile throughout, and solid surface countertops.  The current owner has used the condo as her personal residence and does not have any rental data.  However, the one bedroom next door has grossed $27,000 this year with 4 months left.  Unit 705 also includes a coveted, covered parking place in the price and is sold fully furnished.

Condos on Okaloosa Island vary in size, location, and quality.  Island Princess is located at 520 Santa Rosa Blvd. and has been very popular with owners and guests since construction was completed in 1999. The building and grounds are impeccably maintained and lush tropical landscaping can be found through-out the…

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Okaloosa Island Condos For Sale - Q1 2010 Update

Posted by Tim Shepard - Broker on May 11th, 2010

Okaloosa Island is a stretch of white sand beaches that front the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  For those looking at Okaloosa Island Condos For Sale, a quick review of sales data for the first quarter of 2010 might be helpful.

Okaloosa Island Condos For Sale - Key Data

	Q1 '09	Q1 '10	% Change
Condos Sold	14	33	136%
Average Sold Price	$344,142	$273,278	-20.6%
Median Sold Price	$316,500	$270,000	-17.2%
Highest Sales Price	$600,000	$550,000
Lowest Sales Price	$175,000	$70,300
Listings Under Contract	51	78	52.3%

As can be seen, sales of Okaloosa Island Condos have more than doubled this year while the average selling…

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