What Makes Destin Florida A Great Place To Call HomeSearching for a place to hang your hat for the next twenty years? Or perhaps you simply want to invest in real estate outside of your primary market. Let's take a look at what makes Destin Florida special. 1) That clear water-- It's not called the Emerald Coast as a marketing ploy. How clear is the water? As Yogi Berra might say you can see "all the way to the bottom." Frankly a tourist would need a passport to see prettier H2O. 2) A variety of housing styles--Like single family homes? Great. How about a high rise condo tower with 24 hour service? We have that too, and everything in-between. It's not uncommon for folks to buy one style, live in it for a few years then buy something else. 3) Year Around Activities-- Yes it snowed in Des... 01/27/2025

3 Bedroom Cottage For Sale In Destin FloridaSearching for a second home around Destin Florida? Ready for the beach life but not so sure about condo living? Let's see how 4497 Clipper Cove Destin Florida may be the perfect solution! Located in the Crystal Beach community, this 3 bedroom home has a lot going for it such as Great location near the beach  community pool means someone else does the cleaning!  Large front porch just begging for a glass of tea and a good book  Open floorpan great for entertaining. A space for everyone!  Large kitchen featuring updated appliances and granite countertops  Covered outdoor entertaining space makes watching fall football games a blast, even if you are not a fan.  Oversized bedrooms make long term guests happy (not sure if this is a good thing).  Du... 01/27/2025

3 Reasons Buyers Hesitate To Purchase In Destin Florida As a local real estate agent in Destin Florida (my office is a stone's throw from the harbor), I speak with people interested in buying or selling on a daily basis. Like most things in life, we hear the same handful of objections. My time as an Emerald Coast resident puts me in a position to answer these concerns. Let's look at the big three...1) It's too hot in Florida-- Believe it or not, two of our largest feeder markets are Wisconsin and Minnesota. Many will come during "snowbird season" to escape the northern winter. Some birds then decide not to fly north after. Does it get hot in Florida? You bet, July, August, and half of September can get toasty. But, everywhere is air-conditioned. Outdoor activities shift to 5am-9am and l... 01/24/2025

Selling My Home In Destin Florida Is 2025 the year to sell your home in Destin Florida? Need to get every dollar possible, yet don't want the home to linger on the market longer than the Wicked Movie? Let's take a closer look at the market and learn more about my professional approach to home sales. Will 2025 Be A Good Year To Sell Real Estate Around Destin Florida Given the economic and political environment predicting anything can be a fools errand. But, the recent past can provide an indication of the near future. Currently (January 2025) there are 692 homes for sale in Destin Florida. Within this range buyers can select from condos, townhouses, and single family homes. Got the urge to build? There are even some vacant lots. Did anything sell in 2024? Within the past year, 690 homes ... 01/23/2025

Destin Florida Snow Storm January 2025 Just before loading the wagon (Jeep) and moving to Destin Florida, I made one last stop at Goodwill. In the donation bin went a lifetime of coats, sweaters, and most of my long sleeve shirts. After all, I won't need this in a tropical paradise, right???Like any productive real estate agent, I worked until the very last minute. As in snow  started showing up on the local weather radar. Time to go home, but first a quick stop for gas and groceries! Inside the grocery store looked like a Jimmy Buffett tribute festival. This had to be the greatest concentration of folks in flip flops purchasing snow supplies. Apparently alcohol and fishing magazines were the trophies of the day. I managed to buy everything that needed cooking or some sort of electronic... 01/23/2025

Before You Give Up On Selling Your Destin HomeHas finding a buyer for your Destin Florida home been more of a challenge than anticipated? Perhaps you tried For Sale By Owner and got tired of the potential buyers ghosting you? Or maybe the agent you hired turned out to be less than an ideal fit. Either way you a have a choice to make 1) take the home of the market or 2) try something new. Here are questions to consider if you find yourself in that fork in the road. 1) Has your motivation to sell changed-- Sellers list their Destin Florida condos for sale for a host of reasons. Not all of these reasons stay the same. If whatever motivated you to stick the house on the market has evolved, by all means retain the home. 2) For sale by owners (FSBO) how did you determine your asking price-- P... 01/21/2025

Destin Florida Real Estate-The Bad Weather Won't Stop Your MarketingWorried about the once in a really long time weather causing your Destin Florida home to linger on the market. Will folks be too busy making snowballs on the beach to see your condo? Let's take a closer look...1) Showings will cease until the snow melts-- Honestly we are not equipped for this stuff. A hint of ice will close the Mid-Bay Bridge and the Fort Walton connection.  Plus we have the same amount of winter weather driving smarts as we do championship hockey teams. But this too shall pass. 2) The online marketing doesn't stop--  Unlike our area schools, there is no "snow day" for the internet. In fact we generally see viewership numbers increase during weather events. Yes, a large segment of our buyers live out of... 01/21/2025

Turn Around, Destin Florida Is Closed! When the pug protests her morning walk you know something is wrong. Getting the 13 year old pug and her Mini-Aussie sister to do the full course was a battle in these temps. Even Sunday, the temps were low enough that the pug refused ANY photography. River on the other hand said the cold people needed a picture of a pretty dog now more than ever. A old timer tells me Destin has experienced snow five times, over 63 years...We lack the snow/ice roadway equipment (in fact I don't know the proper term for that sort of stuff). Said ice would make driving with a cigarette in one hand and Red Bull in the other dangerous , so better to stay off the roads. Have real estate needs during the blizzard of 2025? Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994 with RE/MAX Coasta... 01/20/2025

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words (And A Bunch Of Money)Getting ready to sell your home around Destin Florida? Let's examine why high quality professional photos are a must in 2025. Well, even back in 2015 they were pretty darn important. But now more than ever. Attached is a condo photo I took for my benefit. When touring a Destin Florida area condo I will take photos to fresh my memory or help recall key features when writing the listing description. But would I use this in market? Let's examine why that would be a poor service to my seller...1) The likely buyer for your condo lives nowhere near Destin-- As a vacation/second home market, we get a ton of buyers from Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Houston, and believe it or not Minneapolis. Having a stack of professional photos and videos make... 01/20/2025

How To Buy A Vacation Condo In Destin Florida After visiting Destin Florida for many years are you starting to get the urge to own something along the Emerald Coast? Don't worry, it happens to a bunch of us! Let's take a closer look at the questions I ask potential buyers... 1) How will you use the property-- Will your Destin Florida home be a primary residence or a second home? Do you wish to rent it out? Will you cater to short term (vacationers) or long term tenants? 2) What area do you wish to focus on-- Each area has its own charm but there is Destin proper, Sandestin, Holiday Isle, Miramar Beach, and all sorts of cool stuff along 30A. 3) What is your budget--Knowing the desired budget can help refine our search area. Once we know this number I can help you understand what your dol... 01/17/2025

Real Estate Sales Advice- Communicating With SellersAs a real estate agent that works with a significant number of expired listings (when the home fails to sale during the listing contract period), one of my primary questions is "what could your prior agent have done differently/better?" Based on this feedback and my own experience, I have develop a system for communicating with sellers. Let's take a closer look! Key Steps For Communicating With Sellers1) Seek feedback after EVERY showing-- In speaking with sellers, this is an area of frustration. After a showing, tumbleweeds... When I reach out to the buyer's agent I get 2 bits of information A) Their client's view/interest/perspective and B) The agent's opinion. Not all agents will provide feedback or even pick up the phone, but I ALW... 01/16/2025

Real Estate Advice- Is It Better To Fix Or Offer An AllowanceGetting ready to sell your Destin Florida home in 2025? One of the first questions sellers have centers around home condition. Is it better to fix/repair a defect, or simply offer an allowance. Let's take a closer look...1)What is broken matters-- Is the air conditioning broken? The better course is typically to repair or replace as needed. Why? Because nobody wants to linger in a home that's hotter than a 2025 Inauguration ticket. Is the wall sconce in the upstairs hall flickering? Maybe we can overlook that. 2) Defective home systems can limit the buyer pool-- Home buyers who use popular low downpayment loan programs often need properties in good condition. Yes there are limited workarounds, most buyers will simply move on t... 01/14/2025

2 Bedroom Condo For Sale In Destin Florida 32541Searching for a vacation condo around Destin Florida? Desire a harbor location, yet not on the main road? If so, 30 Moreno Point Unit 403-A should be on you must see list. Let's examine what makes this Destin Florida waterfront condo special. 2 Bedroom Condo In Destin Florida 32541 OverviewMapsPhotos $475,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,193 sqftYear Built: 1976MLS #: 966106 Location 30 Moreno Point Road403-ADestin, FL 32541USA Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com   Listed by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties Our recent listings 2 Bedroom Condo In Destin Florida 32541 | $475,000 | Destin, FL3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Crystal Beach Destin Florida... 01/14/2025

What Makes Destin Florida A GREAT Place To RetireIs 2025 the year you select a setting for life's next chapter? If so, Destin Florida should be on your radar. Let's take a look at what makes this Emerald Coast town a GREAT place to retire. 1) Mild Winters-- Okay for full disclosure I am wearing a sweater as I type this. But it's also mid-January. As the locals say it only gets cold enough, "to kill the mosquitoes. Summers can get hot, but most days there is a nice gulf breeze. 2) Access to military services-- Thanks to Eglin Afb, Hurlburt Field, and Tyndall afb (Panama City) there are a lot of services for former/retired service men and women. 3) Plenty of housing options-- We have beach front, harbor view homes, and Bayfront homes. Within this range there are single family, condos, and... 01/13/2025

Destin Florida Condos- The Terrace At Pelican BeachSearching for an investment condo around Destin Florida? Looking for something with GREAT rental potential that you can use as well? If so, The Terrace (building at The Resorts of Pelican Beach) should be on your home shopping radar. Let's take a look at this popular building.Located at 970 Highway 98 East Destin, Fl 32541, this 16 story building features 2 and 3 bedroom units. Prior to moving to Destin, my family would vacation at The Resorts of Pelican Beach several times each year. And to be honest, I would avoid booking the Terrace since it is not directly on the beach. Boy was I mistaken! Guests will notice less foot traffic than at the main building. The Terrace also has its own swimming pool and workout facility. This is nice dur... 01/10/2025

Is January A Good Time To Visit Destin FloridaIs life bringing you to Destin Florida this January? Got thoughts of closed shops and snow covered tumbleweeds and a bunch of TV? Let's take a look at why an early in the year trip to the Emerald Coast can be a great idea. 1) Accommodations are cheaper this time of year-- Condo rentals are a fraction of what a guest would pay in peak season. Most of the larger resorts will have hot tubs and at least one heated swimming pool. 2) Many restaurants have off season specials-- For example, Louisiana Lagniappe has a "two can dine for 59 with wine" special. During summer that same feast would approach 200 bucks! 3) Less crowds/traffic--guests visiting the Emerald Coast will have plenty of elbow room. The city is build to handle a MASSIVE influx of v... 01/09/2025

Homes For Sale In Destin Florida--Price ReducedSearching for a terrific deal on a home in Destin Florida? Need great location, plenty of square footage and a great price? If so, 4497 Clipper Cove, Destin Florida should be on your must see list. Let's take a closer look!  3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Crystal Beach Destin Florida OverviewMapsPhotos $1,050,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,805 sqftLot: 4,800 sqftYear Built: 1996MLS #: 962676 Location 4497 Clipper CoveDestin, FL 32541USA Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com   Listed by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties Our recent listings 3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Crystal Beach Destin Florida | $1,050,000 | Destin, FL2 Bedroom Townhome... 01/09/2025

Condos For Sale In Destin Florida-750k-1 MillionIs 2025 the year for you to purchase a condo in Destin Florida? Want luxury, a proven rental track record, AND great location? If so, there are plenty of options under one million dollars. Let's take a closer look...Destin Florida Condo Buildings With Units For Sale 750k- One Million Shoreline Towers  Silver Shells  Sterling Shores  Emerald Towers  Jade East  Destin Towers  Aegean  Breakers East Condos For Sale In Destin Florida 750k- One Million As of early January 2025 there were 40 condos active for sale. Within this range there are 1,2,and 3 bedroom units. Most have either a gulf front or harbor view. Want to skip the hustle of tourist season? A couple are owner/long term renter only buildings! Condos That Have Recently Sold In Destin ... 01/07/2025

Townhomes For Sale In Destin Florida- 10 Court Searching for an affordable townhome around Destin Florida? Need space, a great rental history, but not the high HOA fees typically seen locally? If so, 10 Court Drive should be on your must tour list. Let's take a look at this rental ready Destin Florida townhouse.  2 Bedroom Townhomes For Sale In Destin Fl OverviewMapsPhotos $225,000 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 1,216 sqftYear Built: 1985MLS #: 965088 Location 10 Court Drive10Destin, FL 32541USA Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com   Listed by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties Our recent listings 2 Bedroom Townhomes For Sale In Destin Fl | $225,000 | Destin, FLCondominium | $435,000 ... 01/06/2025

Destin Florida Real Estate- 2024 Housing Market NumbersIs selling a property near Destin Florida on your must get done list? Or perhaps this is the year you take the plunge and purchase a slice of the Emerald Coast. Either way, local market knowledge is key. Let's take a look at the single family and condo market numbers from 2024. Market Statistics For Single Family Homes in Destin Florida As of Early January 2025, there were 191 homes for sale in Destin Florida. With a  prices range of 20 million all the way do to the low 300's there is a little something for everyone. In the past year, 275 single family homes sold in Destin Florida. How long will it take a Destin Florida home to sell? Every property is unique, but homes were averaging 109 days on market with an average SOLD price jus... 01/06/2025