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When vacationers first discovered Destin in the 1930s, the entire 30-mile stretch of white sand beaches that curve along Florida’s Gulf Coast was called “Destin.” Today, each of the beachfront communities that dot the Emerald Coast from Destin to Panama City enjoys its own identity; but Destin still retains the quaint charm and stunning natural beauty that first attracted vacationers.

The Panhandle’s fastest-growing vacation community

Destin  is also the most upscale. Everything in Destin is world class: the restaurants, golf courses, sport fishing, water sports, shopping, family attractions and beaches. USA Today readers voted Destin the Best Beach in America. For 9 years running, Destin has been chosen the No. 1 Beach in the South and one of the Top 5…

House hunting generates its share of horror stories. As soon as you announce your decision to buy a home in Destin, FL, friends will start regaling you with tales of long, arduous months spent tromping through home after home in their search for the perfect Destin vacation home. Don’t believe everything you hear. Finding a lovely residence or vacation home on Florida’s beautiful, beach-lined Gulf Coast needn’t be a nightmare. With the help of an experienced Destin Realtor , house hunting can be pleasant, quick and painless.

Use these tips to speed up the house hunting process:

·         Know what you want. Spend some time reviewing homes on Destin Realtor websites  and make a list of features you want in a home. Rank the features in order of how…