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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
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...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
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...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
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...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
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...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Real Estate Advice-The Contingent OfferOne of the most thrilling messages a home seller can receive is "we have an offer coming". Thoughts of 30 day closings and smooth escrows come to mind. How will we spend all this money? Then our sellers notice the contingency addendum box is checked! What does this mean?? The details will vary from state to state, but here are the highlights.Common Contingent Terms1) Price, buyer needed concessions, closing date-- All the typical items you would normally find in a sales agreement. 2) Contingency Addendum--This form will spell out the terms of the home that must be sold prior to the new home closing. The address of the property, a "kickoff" time, and a final closing date are all on this paper. 3) Other Terms-- Back to the offer, in the "other terms ...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Places to Eat In Destin Florida- Papis Tacos People visiting Destin Florida will normally cross the Mid-Bay Bridge and proceed to one of the many seafood restaurants . And who can blame them, after all we are known as the luckiest fishing village for a reason. But what does a hungry group do when they hit the seafood wall 3-4 days in? Let's take a look at Papis Tacos! Located in the same shopping center as SuperTarget (817 Harbor Blvd Destin), Papis has the cure for your too much seafood consumed blues! Always a good test, this establishment is normally full of locals! The meal service starts with chips and an interesting take on salsa (won't spoil it for you). l learned from my youngest child that no visit to a Mexican restaurant is complete without guacamole AND queso. Both seemed to ...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Condos For Sale-750k- 1 MillionTired of renting a vacation home in Destin Florida? Is now the right time to own a spot along the Emerald Coast? If so, let's see what a buyer can expect for 750k-1 million price range. Destin Florida Condo Market Statistics As of Mid October 2024, there are 42 Destin condos for sale from 750k-1 Million dollars. Within this range, buyers can find beachfront, Harbor side, and even a few with deeded boat slips. Go just outside Destin proper and there are more options in SandDestin for the golf enthusiast! Common Questions Destin Florida Condo Buyers ask1) Does this building allow short term renters-- Buildings that allow short term rentals will be more crowded during peak season. Plus, there will be mass movement of folks on turnover day (norm...
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By Peter Mohylsky,, Call me at 850-517-7098
(PMI. Destin)
721 Legion Drive, Destin, FL Click here to Get Directions$510000 4 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.25 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print NEW ROOF Jan 2023 and NEW electrical panel. This open concept POOL home is an entertainer's dream in the heart of Destin - 4 bedroom/2 bath, and MOVE IN READY! Features include ALL new neutral paint, new flooring, renovated kitchen (2016), new ceiling fans, new window blinds and AMAZING fenced in QUIET backyard with large inground pool with NEW liner, spacious separate POOL HOUSE/bonus room, covered patio and additional side yard storage. Beautiful beaches, boating and fishing nearby Follow This Home
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Real Estate Market Report- Oct 2024Getting ready to purchase a home around Destin Florida? Or perhaps 2024 is the year you cash in your equity and move from the Emerald Coast. Either way, local market knowledge is key. Let's see how the Destin Florida real estate market is performing as we get closer to Halloween. Homes For Sale In Greater Destin Florida Note-- For data purposes, the numbers reflect a span from Fort Walton Beach to Inlet Beach. Prices will vary depending on actual location.Single Family Properties-- As of Mid October 2024, there were 1750 homes for sale. With an average sales price of 1,244,677 dollars Destin Florida home buyers have a wide range of housing options to consider. Not wanting to invest so much? The home pictured can be had for only 329k! Con...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Real Estate- Homes Under 500kSearching for your own slice of the Emerald Coast. Love the idea of having a second home around Destin Florida but DON"T care to invest a million bucks? Let's take a look at what area buyers can expect for around half of that! As of Mid October 2024, there are 262 home for sale in Destin Florida for 500,000 dollars or less. Some significantly under that ceiling! Within this figure there are single family homes, condos, and townhomes available just waiting for their next owner! Worried about owning something directly on the water? Most of these homes sit either next to or within a short drive away from the beach. Lower investment cost does not mean any less of a home. 150 Bent Arrow Drive Unit 24 is a prime example. For an investment of 329,000...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Living- Fall Is THE BEST time to visitAs someone who spend YEARS loading a minivan and heading to Destin Florida each summer I would like to pass on a powerful life lesson. The BEST time to visit the Emerald Coast is actually AFTER the summer peak season. Here's why...1) The water remains warm deep into the calendar--After Labor Day the crowds disappear. But the water remains warm (downright hot in September) deep into the year. Case in point last Thanksgiving we went snorkeling. 2) Many vendors will have off season specials-- Prices never collapse, but bargains start to appear with the first cool front. Louisiana Lagniappe has a "two can dine" special that is a locals' favorite. Those jet ski and pontoon boat rentals come down as well. 3) You can do more in a day this ti...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Another Pineville La Home SOLD-651 Ates RoadA home can fail to find a buyer for a number of reasons. 651 Ates Road lingered  on the market and the listing contract eventually expired. Let's see how Doug Rogers and Candace Selman were able to change that seller's story from "expired" to "Closed and Funded"  6 Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville Louisiana OverviewMapsPhotos $270,000 Single Family Home Main Features 6 Bedrooms3 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 3,134 sqftLot: 4.00 acre(s)MLS #: 2466496 Location 651 Ates RoadPineville, LA 71360USA     Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com    Listed by: Bayou Properties  Realty   Our recent listings 3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Destin Florida | $399,900 | Destin, FLCondominium | $44...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Living-Tips For Hurricane EvacuationLiving in paradise comes with a price. Those who reside around Destin Florida know to keep a close eye on the tropics from June-November. Living most of my life along Hurricane Alley (Texas, Louisiana, now Florida) evacuation can be an art. Here are some tips I picked up over the years...1) Keep a close eye on the weather-- Thanks to social media, there are a bunch of quality (and some not some much) tropical forecasting pages. If a storm forms off the coast of Africa you may have ten days to prep. Late season storms that build in the gulf may only allow 3-4 days so stay informed. 2) Decide what level of risk you are comfortable with-- How big does a storm need to get before you pick up and flee? That's a personal decision, your home's ...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Places To Eat In Destin Florida- Thai DelightsSearching for something other than seafood while visiting Destin Florida? If you enjoy something spicy, Thai Delight should be on your must visit list. For a modest price, Destin Florida Area guests can select from a wide assortment of Thai dishes. Sometimes the best food comes from a modest space. Located in a shopping center near SuperTarget, this is an easy restaurant to drive right by. Let's take a look at why that would be a culinary mistake...Cruising the appetizer section finds a host of options. I normally go for the dumplings and they are served with this dark sauce. Locals will often select one of the soups as an appetizer. Speaking of which, go during the workweek and Thai Delights is FULL of regulars. In my experience that's gene...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Destin Florida Real Estate Advice- Listing In The FallIs 2024 the year you elect to cash in equity and sell your Destin Florida area home? Perhaps your home real estate market is seasonal and you worry a Destin condo will linger on the market. Let's examine why autumn is a smart time to list on the Emerald Coast. Reasons Fall Is a Great Time To Sell Your Destin Florida Condo 1) Serious buyers will often skip the summer peak season-- Folks that have purchased along the Emerald Coast know how difficult peak season can be. Thanks to all the extra people enjoying summer in paradise, the commute from condo to condo can be extreme. Then if a vacation rental Saturday turnover (usually 11pm-1pmish) may be the only time. 2) Fall Lighting makes EXCELLENT marketing photos/video-- Yes, Destin is be...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Places To Eat In Destin Florida-Moe's BBQAs a tourist who morphed into a local, I can attest to what I call "seafood fatigue". After several meals of WORLD CLASS FRESH SEAFOOD, visitors to Destin Florida start looking for some red meat. Take it from a now local, Moe's bbq has you covered! Upon arrival, guests quickly understand Moe's knows bbq. Everything from the decoration to how orders are processed centers around delivering a high quality product. During peak season expect a line even before the doors open. Rest assured, the fresh bbq is worth the wait. As a native Texan, I grew up with high quality bbq. Moe's product is as good as any meat I have purchased in Central Texas. Just look at those ribs! What separates "good" bbq from "great" are the sides. Many restaurants will have sid...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Destin Fl- Price reduced!Searching for a 3 bedroom home around Destin Florida? Need space, great location, but want to dodge those high HOA fees? If so, this 3 bedroom in a cul de sac should be on your must tour list!  3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Destin Florida OverviewMapsPhotos $399,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,565 sqftLot: 0.17 acre(s)Year Built: 1996MLS #: 958370 Location 219 Misty CourtDestin, 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 Destin Florida | $399,900 | Destin, FLCondominium | $449,000 | Destin, FL3 Bedroom Condo In Destin Florida | $749,...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
What Makes A House Have Value??Getting ready to sell your home in greater Destin Florida? One of the first things we do is determine to find the proper asking price. Let's examine some factors that contributes to a home's value...Factors that influence a home's value1) Location-- This is the granddaddy of them all. One thing you cannot change (without heavy equipment) is where the home sits. There can be a MASSIVE price distinction between a home on the beach verses one 1/2 mile away. 2) Features/amenities--A condo with deeded garage space or a boat slip will command more than a building missing those items. It's critical the agent's marketing puts these features  front and center. The buyers in this price range certainly know. Be cautious adding features though. Not everything (in fact...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Places To Eat In Destin Florida- Dewey DestinsOne of the benefits to being the World's Luckiest Fishing Village is access to fresh seafood. Locals and visitors to Destin Florida keep returning to Dewey Destins for a reason. Let's have a look! Located on Destin Harbor, Deweys surprises guest with a neat outdoor waiting space. The crowds are real during peak season, but with these MASSIVE oak trees providing shade, the time passes in a hurry. Before long the host is escorting your party to the table and passing out menus. There a multitude of menu choices, I recommend sticking with one of their market fresh fish options. Usually there are snapper, tuna, redfish, and grouper selections. The above is a grouper filet with parmigiana crust. Served baked, the best term to describe this plate i...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Real Estate Sales Advice-Preview Property!!I'm a slow learner (took algebra one twice in college at the invitation of the dean). Real estate lessons can come at a cost. We mess up a deal or miss an opportunity and then the lesson is implanted. Won't do that again! Early on I noticed an odd trend. I would show a home to a buyer (and goodness it was mostly buyers back then), they would pass and go in a different direction. But on a regular basis I would end up selling the first property to a different buyer. But why? It wasn't my company's listing (would be a while before I had my own inventory) so why was the home on my radar? Simple, because I had spent 15-25 minutes touring it. That made me the expert. When a new buyer reached out, I could reference that home in great detail. Come to f...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Things To Do In Destin Florida-Seablaster SpeedboatSearching for something fun to do around Destin Florida? Tired of shopping and want something on the water instead? If so, the Seablaster should be on your must be on your Emerald Coast experience list. Let's take a closer look!Located along Destin Harbor, the Seablast is in the thick of the action. A ticket on the Seablaster allows the guest to explore the harbor, Jetties, then offshore weather permitting. The day we toured the gulf was in a mood. No worries, the captain took us under the bridge, around crab island and into Choctawhatchee Bay. The first segment featured a laid back tour of the harbor. When passing a popular establishment, the captain would offer a courtesy honk. This resulted in waves and shouts from the crowd onshore....
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
2025 Shall Be The Year Of ActiveRain!When I joined Activerain, the Covid Crisis was still a decade away (do the math on that). In those early Years Activerain was a terrific resource. At the time the big box broker training was way behind the times (sound familiar). Like many members, I drifted away over the years. Why? Because I knew everything of course! When I started working my new market I came back. Boy I'm happy I did! Here are some ways I see Activerain helping in 2025. 1) We can learn from others-- How did I learn about short sales back in the day? By using the search feature on AR. Presto! a multitude of free training on the subject. By doing so I was MiLES ahead of the local agent learning curve. 2) ActiveRain allows a better understanding of the national real estate market--...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
2 Bedroom Destin Florida Condo Under Contract-Sandpiper CoveEven in the face of high interest rates, plenty of local competition, and an uncertain political landscape, this two bedroom Destin Florida condo found a buyer in less than five days. Let's take a look at what made this Sandpiper Cove Canal unit so popular.  2 Bedroom Condo In Destin Florida OverviewMapsPhotos $495,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,108 sqftYear Built: 1998MLS #: 958929 Location 775 Gulf Shore Drive4111Destin, 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 Condominium | $449,000 | Destin, FL3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Destin Florida | $430,000 | Destin,...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Real Estate Updates That Typically Don't Bring ValueWhen prepping their Destin Florida area home for market, sellers are often surprised that not all improvements add value. Although every property is unique, here are somethings I've notice that didn't return value at sale. 1) Above Ground Swimming pools- Heck, even nice in ground pools struggle to bring a positive cash return. For every buyer that wants a pool, another says no thanks. Above ground pools guarantee nothing but a dead grass circle once the plastic shell is finally removed. 2) Solar Panels-- This is especially true for units that are financed. Guess what, the new buyer will need to be approved to take over the payments. And most contracts limit the number of times said loan can be transferred. 3) Permanent Paint-- This was...
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