Signature Beach Condos For Sale  in Destin, FL - MLS Search   Click the link below to search condos for Sale in Signature Beach in Destin, Florida. Signature Beach Condo Search - Click Here   Signature Beach is a luxury condominium project in Destin, FL.  The project is unique because it features only two condos per story and a roof top pool.  All of the condos are over 3200 square feet and the gulf front views from this beach front project are amazing. Feel free to call or email me with any questions about Signature Beach in Destin, FL. 08/01/2010

  Emerald Bay Homes For Sale   Click the link below to view Emerald Bay Real Estate For Sale - Destin, FL Emerald Bay Homes For Sale - Click Here Emerald Bay Lots For Sale - Click Here   The link above will show you the most accurate and up to date Emerald Bay home and lot search available.  Homes and lots are pulled directly from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors MLS system and they are updated in real time. Emerald Bay is a Bay Front - Golf Course community located in both Okaloosa County and Walton County.  The neighborhood is well established and features some of the finest homes in Destin, FL. Feel free to call or email me with any questions about Emerald Bay or Destin, FL Real Estate. 07/28/2010

Regatta Bay offers Golf and Bay living at it's finest.  Privately gated, yet located in the center of Destin's most popular amenities.  Beautiful homes border a very impressive 18 Hole Golf Course and Clubhouse.  Legendary Marina sits just a quick golf cart ride away to make life very easy for boaters.  Classic community for full time residents and second home users alike. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN REGATTA BAY 07/28/2010

While I was on a Florida vacation last week I met some friends who live in Destin at the Breakers East Condos. Bob and Pat travel extensively so their unit is for rent quite a bit. Their unit #504 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath that sleeps 8 comfortable. They are right on the water and have a hugh balcony. Amenities include private beach, 2 lighted tennis courts, bbq gas grills, heated pool and the list goes on and on. If you arre interested in more information including availability and rates please e-mail Bob at happicoon@yahoo.com or call him at 281-723-0584. If you are planning a Florida vacation and are looking for a spacious Destin beachfront condo then look no further, you have found it. Here is a link to a new outside Destin beachfront condo blogsite I helped Bob create. 07/27/2010

Beautiful stretch of sand now under contract in Destin, Florida's top gated community, Destiny By The Sea.  This 40ft of beach will accomodate up to 5,000 sq ft of home with incredible views. Offered @ $1.39M 07/26/2010

My family just returned from vacation in Destin, Florida. We purchased a condo at the Pelican Beach Resort last year and now have it on the rental program. However we do manage to sneak in our own vacations there and just wanted to share with you a video I shot off our balcony(faces the gulf). Just click this Destin Pelican Beach Resort Video link. 07/26/2010

  East Pass Towers Condos For Sale | Destin FL Harbor Real Estate   Click the link below to search East Pass Towers Condos For Sale. East Pass Towers Condos For Sale, Destin - Click Here CLICK HERE TO SEARCH ALL DESTIN AND SANTA ROSA BEACH GULF FRONT CONDOS FOR SALE CLICK HERE TO SEARCH DESTIN AND SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL FORECLOSURES   This is the most accurate and up to date East Pass Towers Condo Search available.  The search results above are pulled directly from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors MLS system and updated in real time.  East Pass Towers is located in Destin, FL on Holiday Isle.  The resort has a pool, private beach, and Marina.  Join Deal Alert:  Be one of the first to find out about aggressively priced foreclosures, short sales and distressed properties by joining... 07/24/2010

  Waterview Towers and Waterview Towers Yacht Club Codos For Sale | Destin   Click the link below to see current listings in Waterview Towers and Waterview Towers Yacht Club. Waterview Towers and Waterview Towers Yacht Club condos for sale - CLICK HERE Waterview Towers is located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida.  The resorts feature pools, private beach, and a marina.  Enjoy views of both the gulf and the Destin Harbor. Feel free to call me if you have any questions about Destin, FL Real Estate   07/24/2010

One Water Place is the first development you encounter when you arrive in Destin via the Mid-Bay Bridge. Sitting on a Fred Couples Signature golf course with Gulf and Bay views in the distance.  Really a rare opportunity to have a condo and country club atmosphere.  Boaters love the community because the Legendary Marina and Boat Club is just a golf cart ride away.  3 Beautiful towers offer a great selection of floorplans to fit your needs. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT ONE WATER PLACE OPPORTUNITIES 07/24/2010

Unique position with Harbor, Crab Island, and panoramic gulf views.  Emerald Grande is a very desired piece of property and truly offers and opportunity to never need your car.  Plenty of dining and amenities are just steps away. Below is the best possible search site for Emerald Grande Condos. CLICK HERE TO VIEW EMERALD GRANDE CONDOS FOR SALE 07/24/2010

Location, Location, Location.  Majestic Sun sits with views of Destin's most popular and largest public access beach.  Great dining and shopping just steps away.  There is not a bad view in the house. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT MAJESTIC SUN OPPORTUNITIES 07/24/2010

  Distressed Property 101 - Destin, FL Foreclosures and Short Sales - For Buyers   Click Here to Search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Foreclosures and Short Sales Distressed properties are complicated, fast moving, and EXTREMELY REWARDING.  In the past year, I have helped buyers acquire 4 REO (Bank Owned) properties and 6 short sales.  Short sales and REOs are two totally different animals.  The short sale is pre-foreclosure and it takes time.  The REO is bank owned and can close in weeks.  I have offered on many REOs and short sales and can give you some tips that will help you achieve success when shopping these properties. 1.  REOs almost always go to the cash buyer.  It is very difficult to purchase a REO with a financing contingency.  I am not saying it cannot be done, but if you are... 07/16/2010

You can easily track the effect of the BP Oil Spill on the Destin Florida condo market.  The chart above shows number of condos sold in Destin, Miramar Beach and Sandestin Florida for the past six months.  Notice sales increased from January, with only 44 units, to its high - 80 closed condominium sales in April.  The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil explosion was on April 20.Destin condo sales dropped to 55 units in May, then only 42 sales in June.  That's almost half.The market had been recovering, and the disaster had obvious implications in buyers' decisions to purchase.Today, July 15, BP announced that no oil is flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.  Let's hope their pressure test works, and the solution to this tragedy is at hand.  Destin condo sales may see a rebound with this news.  Time wi... 07/15/2010

Probably one of my favorite developments on the Emerald Coast.  Boutique with only 31 residences and rare 4 bedroom condos.  Private theatre for owners and a fully equipped Precor workout facility.  Incredible rental income for the investment buyer. CLICK HERE TO VIEW VILLA COYABA ACTIVE LISTINGS 07/08/2010

This HUD FHA short sale at 800 Wild Oak, Destin Florida, was approved by Bank of America in 13 days!  Why? How? What? Why?  The seller was proactive!  He contacted Bank of America early when he was unable to pay his mortgage.  When a modification did not work, he applied for the HUD Pre Foreclosure Sale Program.How?  When my Destin seller contacted me,  he provided me with the HUD Approval to Participate form, indicating a starting list price.  What? I obtained a full price offer for the seller in one day.  I ensured the contract was written without closing costs HUD won't pay.  They will only pay reasonable seller's costs, (with the exception that if the buyer's loan is FHA, they will credit 1% towards buyer costs). In fact, the Bank of America short sale negotiator emailed me:"I want... 07/06/2010

Click the link below for the most up to date and user friendly site for Destiny By The Sea Real Estate. CLICK HERE TO SEARCH DESTINY BY THE SEA 07/05/2010

  Just Sold! Crystal Beach - Destin, Florida Short Sale Click here to search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Foreclosures and Short Sales. I just sold a home in Crystal Beach.  I represented the seller on the transaction.  The home was very close to the beach and in good condition (it did need new carpet).  The home was a short sale and the lender was Wells Fargo.  Below are the details of the transaction. Sale Price - $279,000 Number of Bedrooms - 3 Square Footage - 1360 Date Sold - June 30, 2010 Sale Type - Short Sale         07/03/2010

All clear weather and oil forecast for July 5 2010.  This map from NOAA gives the expected trajectory for the Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico.  Plans are continuing for normal July 4 celebration in Destin, Florida, with fireworks and boat rides leaving from Harborwalk Village.  For more live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com 07/03/2010

Good Afternoon. I wanted to publish the most recent rates from my preferred lender Jean Jackson Crews with Bank of America Jumbo Loan ($650,000 with 25% down) 30 YR Fixed - 5.875%  Primary Home and Second Home 30 YR Fixed - 5.625%  Primary Home and  Second Home   5/1 ARM - 4.875% Primary Home and Second Home 5/1 ARM - 4.75%  Primary Home and  Second Home with 1% origination   **All rates quoted are 0 Origination points & 0 Discount points** Unless stated      For more information, please contact    Jean Jackson Crews @ (850) 865-5326 06/28/2010

I wanted to share this link because it is very important news for struggling communities.  Homeowners not paying their HOA fees have been allowed to rent their properties and still gain positive income.  No more.  This bill now give's the HOA the right to garish the rental to pay the amount owed from the Homeowner. Read below. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE 06/28/2010