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Destin Jetties for Fishing, Snorkeling & Relaxation

White sand and turquoise waters provide stunningly beautiful views for beach goers, fishermen, and snorkelers alike. Bring a couple of rods, catch some fish, or at the least, you’ll have the inspiration for a story about the “one that got away.” Ready for a little extra adventure, try your hand at scuba diving, snorkeling or boating. “What is this wonderful hidden gem of a destination,” you say. It's the Destin Jetties, of course.

Located in the Florida Panhandle in the city of Destin, the jetties protect the East Pass Channel from the encroaching sands of the Gulf of Mexico. Constructed in 1969 by the US Corp of Engineers using car-sized boulders, the twin jetties also form an artificial reef that attracts an amazing variety of wildlife species.

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 2: Destiny-by-the-Sea

Beachfront Living in Destiny by the Sea

This week our quest for the ideal beachfront home in Destin takes us to the most prestigious community in the city, Destiny by the Sea. Over 2,000 feet of  crystalline white sand beach and turquoise Gulf waters serve as the canvas for just 36 exclusive beachfront homes.

The Homes

The Mediterranean inspired architecture, complete with stucco tiled roof creates a Tuscan theme in this gated community. Homes in Destiny by the Sea range from 2,500 square feet to over 12,000 square feet of palatial luxury. Generous sized lots are 90, 50, 34 or 64 feet in width, providing ample space.

True beachfront residences can be found in the distinguished addresses from 4700 to 4772 Ocean Boulevard.

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Living on the Beach in Destin-Part 1: Destin Pointe

The quest for a true Destin beachfront home is not as easy as you would think. There are beach view, harborfront, waterfront properties, but this blog series, 'Living on the Beach in Destin' addresses only the true beachfront homes. Those magnificent properties you might view from the water that border the Gulf of Mexico. As an owner, you literally walk out of your back door onto white, sandy beach.

In the Destin area, the most common areas to find a Gulf beachfront property include Destin Pointe, Holiday Isle, Dunes of Destin, Crystal Beach, and Destiny by the Sea.

This week we're covering Destin Pointe real estate, but be sure to bookmark this series as we feature a new area each week. If you've ever had doubts about purchasing one of these…

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8 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Destin Beachfront Home

Most people don't need to be talked into buying a Destin beachfront home, but in case you're having doubts, here are a few reminders why this is probably the smartest real estate decision you'll ever make.

1. Great Investment

The investment can't be beat, even after a down market, beachfront real estate is the first to recover. Upscale gated communities such as Dunes of Destin with prices well into the millions, still have a strong market.

2. Lucrative Rental Properties

Rental properties closest to the beach are typically the first to be rented and for higher leasing fees than listings further from the water. Areas such as Crystal Beach, Destiny by the Sea, or Holiday Isle offer extremely lucrative and high demand beachfront vacation…

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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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