Chris Abbott's Blog

We listed this great home in Calusa Bay as a HAFA pre-approved short sale on Monday at 5 pm & were under contract the following day by noon.  The first buyer that looked at the house Tuesday morning knew they didn't want to miss out on this property.  They were prepared to move quickly when they ...

For the past several years it has been a buyers market.  But now because the market is starting to turn around buyers don't realize or can't accept the change.  Buyers are still making offers with the assumption that all sellers are desperate - This is no longer the case.  Buyers are missing out ...

When it comes to buying a home as your primary residence or even an investment property, basing the final decision on a specific lender doesn't make sense without all the facts.  Buyers should interview more than one lender & ask the right questions.  There is no one best mortgage.  The condition...

Come enjoy this unit in Summit At Tops'l with great gulf views! This unit has been upgraded with granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, tile throughout, decorative tile and attractive glass enclosure in the master bath shower. The Summit building sits atop a 34 ft bluff, giving this 3rd fl...

This incredible lot in Dunes of Destin is located two back from the Gulf of Mexico.  This is the only lot currently on the market. Great opportunity to own in an upscale, gated community, located in the heart of Destin.  Dunes of Destin offers a community lakeside pool, gazebo,& deeded beach acce...

St. Joe has introduced Gulfview, a new release of homes in WaterSound Beach.  These properties have never been on the market and are in the main section of Watersound Beach. WaterSound Beach boasts a variety of cottages, homes, and condominiums sitting among dramatic dunes, winding boardwalks, an...

This Oceania condo offers astonishing Gulf views with the 60 ft. floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. This unit features the most expansive east to west layouts of all Oceania condos available on the market. Located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Oceania is a gated community that offers 574 ft of be...

Located inside Tops'l, a 52 acre Gulf front resort, Captiva has only 22 units that share a private pool and are walking distance to the fitness club and beach. This newly available townhome has a screened front porch and balcony off the master bedroom that offer a great view of the lawn & commun...

Just reduced $10,000.  This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is well maintained, has an open living, kitchen, and dining area, and fantastic screened in porch to relax and enjoy the outdoors while overlooking the lake. The western boundary line is shaded and keeps the backyard cooler on those ...

For the 3rd year in a row, Destin Real Estate Company is proud to present the 2012 YOLO Board Race Series at WaterColor. This year, we are dedicating our sponsorship to our colleague and friend, Ridge Nye.  Ridge passed away on Saturday, April 21st from Advanced ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Di...