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Destin Harborfront Condos

  The sun glistens over the tranquil waters of the Destin harbor as the fishing fleet returns from a full day on the water.  The docks are crowded with onlookers trying to catch a glimpse of the days catch but the smiles of the anglers leave little to the imagination. As the deckhands display the snapper, amberjack, and grouper, on the weathered wood benches; a few lucky people are thinking “I’m glad we own a Destin Harborfront Condo”.   The Destin Harbor Boardwalk, finished in 2012, is approximately a quarter of mile long and runs alongside many fine restaurants and retail stores. If you are looking to have the fish of your choice grilled, fried, or blackened, the Destin Harbor is the place to be.    Destin Harborfront Condos are most…

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Destin Spring Break- 5 Things to do

If you live up North, the winter has been LONG. Fortunately, the weather and water are warming in Destin and sunshine is the norm. Spring break, the 2014 edition is well under way.  Running from March 7 - April 18 this year, spring break in Destin is longer than normal.  If you haven't made reservations yet, there is still plenty of time.

If you find yourself in Destin, there are many great things to do. My favorite 5 are:

1. Go Snorkeling - Park down on Gulfshore drive across from the entrance to O'steen beach.  Walk down to the Jetty's and you are at Destin's foremost snorkeling destination. P.S. Don't forget to bring your gear.

2. Rent a Pontoon and spend the day cruising and checking out Destin harborfront condos or hanging out on Crab…

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Harbor Landing Condos - 2013 Update

There are eight Harbor Landing Condos for Sale right now, which is one less than the nine that sold in 2013. Located on Holiday Isle, condos in Harbor Landing are some of the most desirable on the harbor.  About 1/3 of the units have boat slips with lifts that accomodate center console fishing boats, cruisers, or deck boats. 

2013 year ending statistics for Harbor Landing as well as a comparison to the two previous years are found in the table below.

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Waterview Towers Condo - Just Sold Unit 221

Congratulations to the new buyers of this beautiful Waterview Towers Condo. The view in the photo above is now theirs.

Every square inch was recently renovated and no detail was overlooked. Travertine floors were meticulously laid in the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms; modern, glass electrical fixtures and ceiling fans were installed throughout; while the kitchen features new granite countertops and cabinets. The buyers looked at several condos in Destin before making their decision to purchase this one.

Not only did the buyers get a fantastic condo but they also bought a lifestyle. Owners at Waterview Towers enjoy panoramic views of the pass, harbor, and gulf. The complex is primarily rental restricted enjoying privacy and consistency with…

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Harbor Lights Condos Sold | 211 Durango Rd, Unit 611

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Congratulations to the new buyers of unit 611 at Harbor Lights in Destin, FL.  This fabulous corner unit has stunning views of the harbor, pass, and gulf.  The condo has over 2100 sf of nicely finished space and came with a 80 ft boat slip.  That's right...80 ft! 

Harbor Lights Destin is a great property for buyers interested in living a boaters lifestyle.  These buyers evaluated condos at Grand Harbor, Marbella, and Harbor Landing before settling on this one.

The great news is that there are 27 of these condos availble right now (8/2012) from the primary investor at Harbor Lights.  These units feature:

• Granite Countertops
• Garages
• Boat Slips on the Destin Harbor
• Upgraded…

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Destin Condos For Sale - Top 3 sales June '09

I get a lot of calls from people looking for a "deal".  I ask those folks to tell me what they mean but most people can't answer the question.

So if you want a deal, but can't exactly define one, I analyzed Junes sales of condos in Destin, FL on the gulf and this is what I came up with as the top 3 buys for Jun '09:

1. Grand Dunes, South Tower, Unit 550.  The specs for this unit are as follows:
2870 sf; 4br/4ba, direct gulf front, built in 2006 and sold for $975,000.  That works out to $339 per sf for a luxury gulf front condo. This was a normal sale and not a foreclosure or short sale.

2. Pelican Beach, Unit 310. The specs for this unit are as follows: 873 sf, 1br/2ba, direct gulf front, built in 1997 and sold for $237,500.  That works out to…

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Condo Financing is Non-Existant

Demand for condos in Destin and along the Emerald Coast has picked up dramatically in the past 4 months.  This was to be expected with the precipitous decline in prices experienced in the past few years.

As a realtor, you would think I would be ecstatic. However, there's one major problem.  Fannie Mae, who provides financing for the bulk of residential properties in the country is now  refusing to finance condos.  Ok, that's not entirely true.  They will still finance condos that fit a very specific criteria.  The problem is that very few, if any, condos along the Emerald Coast of Florida, meet the criteria.  These are the same folks that Fannie Mae was literally throwing money at back in 2004 and 2005 to fund their condo purchases.  This is further…

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Financing Your Destin Condo or House

Time to Get Quotes from Prospective Lenders

Ok, we’ve spent countless hours discussing your needs and wants for your dream home or condo.  You have looked at dozens of listings that fit your criteria.  We have spent several days together looking at those properties.  We have researched prices, written offers, and negotiated “The Best Deal” for you. 

Now what happens?

Unfortunately, in too many instances, I see buyer’s that have worked so hard to get the best deal only to give it all up with their financing.  This is a shame considering that mortgages are the easiest component to negotiate.  How do you keep this from happening to you?  Follow a few simple rules:

1.      Get at least 3 quotes.  Every person has a “financial” profile.  This…

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