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10 Ways to Use the Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral

In 1963, when Pantone launched the Pantone Matching System, with 500 colors, they couldn’t have known that they would eventually become a globally-recognized expert in the use of colors. Throughout the 1980s they continued to grow their brand, establishing the Pantone Color Institute, increasing their color palette, and introducing new color standards for a variety of industries.

In 2008 the company jumped into the stratosphere with the launch of the myPantone app for iPhone, which has since become Pantone Studio. Throughout their entire history, including changes in parent companies, Pantone has seen unstoppable growth.

The new millennium was ushered in with Pantone’s first color of the year, Cerulean, announced in 1999. From that point forward…

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Destin 2017 Year-End Real Estate Report

Here are the 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 - it's all here.

2017 Condo Sales for Destin & 30A

The number of condos sold along the Emerald Coast increased by 12% compared to 2016. We saw huge increases in Niceville (+68%) and North Santa Rosa Beach (+50%). Average sale prices increased by 5%. Niceville condo owners will appreciate a 20% increase in average sale price and and 11% increase for Destin condos.

Top 10 Selling Condo Properties in 2017

Here are the top 10 selling condos by volume in 2017. Check out our blog post "2017 Hottest Selling Condos in Destin &…

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Destin & 30A 2017 Hottest Selling Neighborhoods

These are the hottest selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast for 2017. 

Watersound continues to lead the pack with ultra-luxury homes in Watersound Beach, and a variety of price points in Watersound Origins. Selling prices ranged from about $455,000 to 6,300,000.

The triplex townhomes in Prominence continue to attract buyers. With prices starting at about $350,000, you can't go wrong. The interiors have been beautifully finished, and they're situated close to beaches, shopping the "Hub", the community town center. Sales of the new beach houses are also gaining momentum in Prominence Phase 2 with prices upwards of $600,000.

In third place, luxury beach homes in Watercolor are always in demand with prices ranging from about…

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Destin & 30A Real Estate Report - 3rd Quarter 2017

Real Estate Sales in Destin and along the Emerald Coast remained strong during the third quarter. Inventory is at historically low levels leaving many buyers waiting for new properties to be listed. Destin and 30A home and condo prices have increased in almost all markets.

Destin & 30A Condo Sales

Condo sales in Destin & the 30A were up 7% in the 3rd quarter, compared to 2016. The average sale price increased by 9% overall. Notable areas included Miramar/Sandestin Resort (+10%), Destin (+14%), Niceville (+20%), and 30A East  (+31%).

There were 71% fewer active listings this quarter, whatever people were listing, was selling quickly.

Hot Selling Condo Properties

Destin

• 1900 Ninety Eight
• Harbor Landing
• Islander Condo
• One…

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Top Selling Destin & Emerald Coast Neighborhoods - YTD 2017

These are the top selling neigborhoods in Destin and the Emerald Coast from January to June this year. We've also included a few notables from Niceville and Freeport's Hammock Bay. That new development has taken off and is sure to stimulate new growth in Freeport.  Watercolor and Watersound are brimming with new construction and the Inlet Beach neighborhood of Prominence is still hot.

Links to Top Selling Areas

Click through to the top selling areas below to view current homes and townhomes for sale as well as sold stats.

Alys Beach

Destin

• Crystal Beach
• Destiny by the Sea
• Indian Bayou
• Kelly Plantation

Freeport

• Hammock Bay

Inlet Beach

• Prominence

Miramar Beach

• Frangista Beach

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Miramar Beach Townhome SOLD in 13 Days

This gem of a townhome in Bon Villa sold in just 13 days for 100% of the asking price.  Located at 126 S. Shore Drive, Unit 13, Miramar Beach, the selling price was $239,900. Located just minutes from Silver Sands Outlet Mall, and next to The Links golf course in Sandestin, the new owners will love the convenient location.  Congratulations, enjoy your new Miramar Beach home!

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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 - 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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Real Estate Nightmare

This real estate nightmare involves two sales of the SAME HOME on the SAME DAY, combined with some sloppy paperwork by the Title Company. Subsequently, the whole thing fell apart, just like a house of cards.  I'm not trying to scare anyone, but really felt that this story needed to be told. It's something that home buyers, sellers or other agents need to be aware of.

The First Deal

After looking at several Destin homes, enduring inspections, appraisals, and lender related delays, our buyers were excited about closing on their new home last Friday. Everything went smoothly as buyers and sellers both signed their respective paperwork, the lender authorized funding, and the title company began disbursement.

We picked up our check on the following…

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Deep Water Bayou Home in Kelly Plantation Sold

We just sold this gorgeous bayou front home in Kelly Plantation for $1,499,000.  This spectacular property features over 7000 sf under roof with 4800 sf heated and cooled. Located on Tom's Bayou, the deepwater dockage will accomodate several vessess ranging in size from  70 ft. yachts to pontoons, jet skis,  and fishing boars. The Grounds have been meticulously maintained with lush landscaping, containing a mix of native plants and tropical palms, surrounding the property . The buyers looked at many Destin Bayoufront Homes for Sale but ultimately decided on this one.

There are two bayous in Kelly Plantation, Tom's and Jone's, but Tom's is the only one with year around deepwater. Tom's is very protected and it is common to see other vessels take…

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