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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 Robert Monk, Florida Real Estate
(100% Realty, Inc.)
 The second annual Charity Car Show was held at Destin Commons, Saturday, October 13, 2007.  The Charity Event benefited the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.  The event was organized by the Porsche Club of America, North Florida Region, and featured cars by Porsche, Lamborghini, Lexus, Ferrari, and others.  Copy Systems, Destin Commons, and Smith Motorworks were also sponsors of the event.  A few photos of the participants follow.  Enjoy!     When Dominique isn't preparing a delicious menu at Fat Clemenza's in Destin, Florida, he's probably out touring around in this awesome Porsche.  Dominique drives this car and others in regular scheduled racing events.  Very interesting driver, extraordinary car.   Is this beautiful or what!  I would look great in this car!!      Isn't th...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
are some other reasons that buying a vacation home now to live in later may make sense for you:Roots. When you buy before you've retired, you start making the area part of your life right away. That helps youbuild a social network, which will ease the transition when you do make the move. "You get a chance to meetpeople and be part of the community," says Christine Hrib Karpinski, author of Profit from Your Vacation HomeDream. "It's truly a second home."Family connections. Kids grow up and change jobs and cities. One way to bring the entire family together moreoften is by living in a fun, familiar house in a great location. Buying while you still have children at home is abonus. The kids will feel invested in the place, make friends and want to visit more often when they're older. Sixye...
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By Jeanne Fillingame
(Fillingame & Associates)
We don't usually have BIG waves in the emerald green waters of Destin but today it's gorgeous and the real surfers are out to catch some waves. I'll post some pictures as soon as I figure out how to do it. Best to my new friends in the internet world, Jeanne 
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By Jeanne Fillingame
(Fillingame & Associates)
Now is the time to buy in and around Destin, Florida! Lots of inventory and sellers are getting real about pricing. Buyers that are not afraid of a "no" should make their offers now. Sellers that need to sell now are looking very seriously at offers. There is no relationship between asking price and sales/closed price. Some sellers are looking at auction for that quicker sale but if you can get to them before they book for auction, you can buy it right.
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
 http://destininvestments.blogspot.com/  my new blogspot blog Destin Investments Call Brandon Jordan Realtor 850-758-1236 or email Brandon.Jordan@NorthwestFloridaRealtor.com   American Realty is a full-service agency that happens to do great real estate. For over 25 years their company has been at the forefront of the real estate industry in their area. In 2007, American Realty, with only 3% of the agents in their market, held almost a 10% market share. American Realty knows their market. That is why they closed more transactions than any other company/office between Navarre to Bay County Florida! This tri-county area is a complex real estate market with a wide array of community lifestyles - from military bases to vacation/resort beach communities - and a variety of real estate in betw...
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By Art Williamson
(Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast)
I just updated my bi-weekly Destin price index at:http://www.exploredestinonline.com/DestinPriceIndexIt's amazing how the market has turned around from the euphoric price increases and selling/flipping over the past few years to what we have now... a dead market. Of course, we knew it wouldn't last forever but give me a break...see below:For instance, there are 2,364 condos for sale in Destin and S. Walton West, out of those for sale only 9 sold during the first two weeks of August! There are 1,131 homes for sale in the same area, also only 9 sold during the first two weeks of August.BUYERS... enjoy the pick of the litter!
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By Art Williamson
(Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast)
Visit my blog at: www.ExploreDestinOnline.com/MyBlogRegards,Art Williamson
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By Robert Monk, Florida Real Estate
(100% Realty, Inc.)
This beautiful rose was first grown in Houston, Texas, then moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  Happy in its new home, this beautiful variety produces beauty during several months of each year.  We have friends in Destin and Sandestin who grow beautiful roses effortlessly.  We find that roses grown on waterfront property, particularly bayfront property.  As with any rose any place, a minimum of attention is necessary.  They require food periodically and water is essential.Cette rose est pour vous!  Venez nous visitez en Floride car nous n'avons pas que les plages, une mer émeraude, et du sable blanc et fin, nous avons aussi des fleurs magnifiques! 
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
    ParksHenderson Beach State Park17000 Emerald Coast ParkwayDestin, FL 32541Dolphin Cruises and BoatingIsland Sport Shop 1688 Highway 98 E Destin, FL(850) 650-9126Boogies Water Sports 2 Highway 98 EastDestin, FL(850) 654-4497 Olin Marler's ChartersDestin HarborDestin, FL (850) 837-7095 AJ's Sea Blaster & Silent Lady116 Highway 98 EDestin, FL(850) 837-1166 Adventure Pontoon Destin, FL(850) 837-3041 Bayside WaterSports 1310 Hwy 98Okaloosa Island, FL (850) 302-0021 Destin Watertoys 288 Highway 98 E Destin, FL (850) 837-7755 (888) 357-2608 Gilligan?s Watersports 530 Highway 98 EDestin, FL(850) 650-9000 Harbor Cove Charters 116 Highway 98 EDestin, FL(850) 837-2222 Kayak Experience 600 Highway 98 EDestin, FL(850) 837-1577 Mango Maddie's Pontoons, Inc. 314 Highway 98 EastDestin, FL (850) 650...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
Address:4603 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 580 Dry Slips - accommodating boats up to 47 feet in length  Deemed as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin is the home of five saltwater world recordtitles and known to hold some of the largest fishing tournaments around. Sporting the closestdeep-water access on the Gulf of Mexico - up to 600-foot depths within 10 miles - Destin provideseager deep-sea anglers the speediest route to the richest of fishing waters. Truly a one of a kind boaterdestination, Destin's white sand beaches and emerald green waters hold the acclaim of the #1 Beachin America by USA Today Readers and one of the Top 10 harbors from Coastal Living. With 5-startreatment, YCOA can get you on your way in luxury and style.         Florida Real Estate wit...
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By Angie Vandenbergh, A Crye-Leike Blogger
(Crye-Leike, Realtors)
I just got back from a trip to the beach! It was a wonderful, spur of the moment 500 mile drive down to Destin, Florida. Yep, that's right. We packed up the car, grabbed our two year old, and a stack full of diapers and started driving. (The picture is the view from the Destin condo we stayed at.)Destin Florida is one of my favorite vacation spots.I started thinking since I've been there so many times I may be able to offer some advice to people looking to vacation in Destin Florida.Where to stay in Destin?  Places I have stayed, really enjoyed and would recommend are Silver Beach Towers, Jade East, and Sandestin. There are a lot of other wonderful places as well. These locations have one big thing in common though. They are gulf front locations where you don't even have to put your sho...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
Golfing Emerald Bay Golf ClubHoles: 18 Par: 72Semi-private, 18-hole championship course with driving range, putting greens, satellite yardage system, club rentals and snack bar.4781 Clubhouse DrPhone: (850) 837-5197Official WebsiteFort Walton Beach Golf Club(2 courses) Holes: 18, 18 Par: 72, 72. The Pines course offers a challenging layout of over 6,800 yards through an upland pine forest, and The Oaks course offers over 6,400 yards of narrow, oak-lined fairways and challenging water hazards. Spacious lighted driving range, club rentals, Edwin Watts Golf Shop and a full service restaurant.1955 Lewis Turner BlvdPhone: (850)833-9664 for administrationOfficial WebsiteRegatta Bay Golf and Country ClubHoles: 18 Par: 72Public course featuring 18 holes of championship greens designed by golf c...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
Boogies Water Sports#2 Stahlman Avenue Phone: (850) 654-4497Official WebsiteLuther's Pontoon & Jet Ski Rentals · Kayaks • Pontoons • Yamaha Waverunners • Sunset Cruises • Catered Food Service •202 B Highway 98 EPhone: (850) 650-8733Official WebsiteOlin Marler's Charters102 Harbor BlvdPhone: (850) 837-7095 Official WebsiteSea BlasterLooking for something to do while in Destin? Climb aboard the adventure of a lifetime. Tour Destin Harbor, blast into the pass, down the pristine beaches and watch the dolphins! Each trip includes free beer, wine and sodas. Daily departures at 9 a.m. (includes snorkeling), 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. (sunset cruise).116 Highway 98Phone: (850) 837-1166Official WebsiteSouthern Star100 Highway 98Phone: (850) 837-7741Official Website Florida Real Estate with Br...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
I helped find this great home for a great family. I could help you do the same.Detached Single FamilyClick photo to enlarge or view multi-photos.MLS#:419049m OfficeFile#: ListPrice:$649,900Status:Sold Last Change: 6/6/2007ApproxSF:3,389 BG:Address:310 TEQUESTA DR $/Sqft:$140.16DESTIN, FLBedrooms:3Zip:32541Baths Full/Half:3/0County:OKALOOSAStories:2MainArea:14 DestinYearBuilt:2004SubArea:02 E DESTIN NO OF 98OccStat:VacantSubdiv:EMERALD LAKES PH 3ImmOcc?ParcelID:00-2S-22-0981-0000-0250ConstrStat:ConstrCmpltElemSch: DESTIN Middle: DESTIN High: FORT WALTON BEACHDir:Take Hwy 98 to Emerald Lakes Legal:EMERALD LAKES PHIII LOT 25From the moment you enter into the driveway, the details will take your breath away! The antique fountain invites you through the mahogany entry doors of this true stuc...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
The City Council is reviewing the updates to the City's Impact Fees applied to new development applications. Included in the review process is consideration of Linkage Fees to help fund attainable workforce housing. These fees would apply principally to new commercial and lodging construction with funds applied to offset the cost of housing for Destin wokers who desire to live in this community. You can go to the below link and click on Daft Ordinance: pg 30 will give you an overview of the drastic changes on the proposed Impacts.  http://www.cityofdestin.com/index.php?src=news&refno=130&category=News Florida Real Estate with Brandon Jordan, your Northwest Florida Realtor and ActiveRain featured Realtor for Okaloosa County since 2007. We provide this information and much more on our sit...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
 7(2) By such other appropriate method as the City Council may haveaccepted prior to the effective date of this article for particular park capitalimprovements, or(3) By fair market value established by private appraisers acceptable to thecity.Credit for the dedication of park land shall be provided when the property has beenconveyed at no charge to, and accepted by, the city in a manner satisfactory to theCity Council.(b) Applicants for credit for construction of park capital improvements shall submitacceptable engineering drawings and specifications, and construction cost estimatesto the city manager. The city manager shall determine credit for construction basedupon either these cost estimates or upon alternative engineering criteria andconstruction cost estimates if the city manager...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
  6Monies, including any accrued interest, not assigned in any fiscal period shall be retained in the samepark impact fee trust fund until the next fiscal period, except as provided by section 19.01.10.E. Funds may be used to provide refunds as described in section 19.01.10.19.01.10. Refund of fees paid.A. Any funds not expended or encumbered by the end of the calendar quarter immediatelyfollowing six years from the date the park impact fees was paid shall, upon application of the thencurrent landowner, be returned to such landowner with interest at the rate of four percent perannum, provided that the landowner submits an application for a refund to the city manager within180 days of the expiration of the six-year period.19.01.11. Exemptions and credits.A. Any claim of exemption must be...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
   may adjust the fee to that appropriate to the particular development. The adjustment may include acredit against the fee otherwise payable up to 50 percent for private recreational facilities constructedor deed restricted or otherwise set aside for recreational purposes by the feepayer which serve thesame purposes and functions as set forth for public parks in the City of Destin Comprehensive Plan.Determinations made by the city manager pursuant to this paragraph may be appealed to the CityCouncil by filing a written request with the city manager within ten days of the city manager'sdetermination. Failure to file an appeal shall constitute a waiver of the feepayer's right to challengethe city manager's determination regarding a feepayer's independent impact fee calculation study.19.0...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
  "OLD" FEE SCHEDULELAND USE TYPE (PER/UNIT) FEEResidential unit type:Single-family detached $159.99Multi-family 113.03Resort residential unit 113.03Hotel/motel 50.46All other 159.99"NEW" FEE SCHEDULELAND USE TYPE (PER/UNIT) FEEResidential, less than 500 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $908Residential, 500 - 749 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $1,144Residential, 750 - 999 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $1,359Residential, 1,000 - 1,499 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $1,634Residential, 1,500 - 1,999 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $1,944Residential, 2,000 - 2,999 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $2,338Residential, 3,000 - 3,999 sq. ft., per dwelling unit $2,780Residential, 4,000 sq. ft or more, per dwelling unit $3,165Mobile Home/RV Park, per pad $2,182Hotel/Motel, per room $1,1831. If a certificate of occupancy is r...
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By Brandon Jordan
(ERA American Real Estate)
   Destin's City Council has called a special meeting this evening to review a proposal to significantly increase Impact Fees.  Members are encouraged to attend the meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Destin City Hall Annex, 4100 Two Trees Road.  Information on a proposed ordinance and its financial impact are available on the City of Destin web site.  This message was sent to okaloosamls@aol.com on behalf of   Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS(r)  7. The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific example but is intended toextend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.8. "City manager" means the city manager or the municipal officials he/she may designateto carry out the administration of this article.19.01.03. Definitions.A. A...
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