All Blog Entries by Destin Real Estate Sales

Welcome to your opportunity to own a spacious spectacular three bedroom luxury condominium in one of the towers of Harbor Landing on Holiday Isle in Destin! Harbor Landing is one of the newest high-rise towers constructed on this awesome property that is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods along the gulf. The regal complex itself has its own boat docks, a full state of the art fitness center and views of the gulf, the bustling Destin Marina as well as East Pass. The spectacular architecture of the buildings gives Harbor Landing a decidedly upscale presentation. A tropical oasis beside the towers is centered by a long sparkling swimming pool that is flanked on each side by big bubbling hot tubs to help sooth your cares away. Trickling…

According to a recent article published in The Wall Street Journal the trend toward bigger and bigger homes seems to have leveled off, although home sizes are still near an all-time peak at 2,491 square feet. In 2003 the average size of a home built in the United States was a little over 2,000 square feet in size. The national trend is expected to decrease in size as a large amount of first time home buyers enter the market for the first time in years. Many factors have limited buyers of this type of real estate from the market but now that things are turning around and there is quite a bit of pent up demand. House size is expected to decrease in the amount of square footage offered since affordability is a concern and a reality for most first time home…

According to the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors there are more than 2,400 real estate agents in Okaloosa and Walton County.  These qualified individuals are eager to serve both buyers and sellers.  After spending just a few minutes searching online for a skilled sales agent in Destin, it’s clear to see the choices for representation are nearly endless.  Add in the selection of nationally operated listing websites and the task of finding the ideal Destin real estate agent can become a daunting chore.

 Everyone knows why you need a real estate agent in Destin (and elsewhere).  Buying and selling a home is a massive deal that’s loaded with serious emotional and financial ramifications. A real estate agent helps you understand the changing…

The beautiful beaches of dazzling Destin, magnificent Miramar Beach and sensational South Walton are known not only for the luminescent emerald hued gulf waters but also for having a wide variety of gorgeous homes and luxurious condominiums. If you are planning on selling your residence the competition can be formidable. Here at our Ocean Reef Real Estate we know that use of a professional realtor is essential for helping complete the myriad of tasks, paperwork, legal requirements, contract negotiations and essential deadlines. In addition it is vitally important to market your home in a way that will appeal to the most potential buyers. Here are 5 tips that will give you a sales advantage compared to the competing properties in your market and enable you…

Located at 178 Open Gulf Street is a three story six bedroom home with six full bathrooms offering over 3,000 square feet of gracious living and is just steps away from the luminescent emerald green waters of the gulf in magnificent Miramar Beach. It comes completely furnished with upscale professional décor and is comfortably appointed. Although this beach home has the look and feel of a private residence, it is also an excellent rental investment property. In fact in recent years it has become a popular family destination and grossed over $111,000 for 2013.

You may consider buying it as your Dream Home for retirement or use it as a vacation home and rent it out for lucrative passive income. Its award winning Old Florida design comes with breezy…

The word is out! People are flocking to the sugar white sand beach and vibrant emerald hued gulf water of Destin, Florida. Once a sleepy fishing village, this intimate coastal town has exploded in popularity as a top tourist destination. Unlike many beach destinations in the United States, accommodations here in Destin are unique, big box run-of-the-mill hotel rooms are scarce. In fact, there’s not even one hotel on the beach in Destin’s city limits. Serious investors are drawn to buying vacation homes and condos in Destin for this very reason. In addition to professional real estate investors, many visitors are getting in on the action – acquiring a dream home along our shores. Are you considering buying a vacation rental home in Destin? If so, consider…

Hidden nestled away along secluded Shore Drive in Miramar Beach you will find this regal Bay Front Home for Sale. This single story residence has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and over 3,300 square feet of spacious living. It sits back from the entry next to the bay on well over half an acre of meticulously cared for grounds and landscaping. A long handsomely paved driveway leads up to this gracious bay home which is completed in a rich Mediterranean style that includes a mission tiled roof. The interiors can be described as tasteful, elegant, chic and decidedly upscale since this professionally decorated property also comes furnished. A glistening beveled glass double door leads into an open foyer and the main living area.

Each of the four…

Magnificent Miramar Beach is a popular choice among buyers due to its remarkable location, upscale prestigious neighborhoods and spectacular scenery. It is home to the exclusive gated Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort which comprises over 2,400 acres from the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico to the usually placid waters of Choctawhatchee Bay. Grand Boulevard and the New Orleans French Quarter inspired Village of Baytowne Wharf are located here with a huge abundance of excellent restaurants, lively bars, unique galleries, fashion boutiques and a state of the art movie theater with comfortable stadium seating. Miramar Beach is also home to the nation’s largest Designer Outlet stores known as Silver Sands Premium Outlets which is a popular destination throughout the…

This unique custom built home located at 3478 Scenic Gulf Drive is a truly spectacular beachfront beauty that sits on the shimmering white shore overlooking the jewel toned gulf waters in Destiny Shores, among Destin’s most premier prestigious communities.

You may be destined for a destination with destiny in this five bedroom two story beach home that comprises almost 4,300 square feet of spacious living area. The handsome Mediterranean styled exterior ushers you into a gracious grand entry foyer with an elegant Powder Room. This foyer leads to an expansive living area that has a full wall of windows providing panoramic vivid beachfront views. The large open Great Room that looks out onto this scenery has gleaming honey toned hardwood flooring and is…

Destin and South Walton commercial real estate has literally “boomed” over the past thirty years. Longtime visitors and local residents are amazed at the transformation of this part of the Emerald Coast over the years. Back in 1980 nothing was built along Emerald Coast Parkway from Sandestin all the way to Destin itself because it did not even exist until 1987! Up until this time all of Highway 98 from Destin to Panama City Beach was a two lane road except for about a two mile stretch of four lane highway near a new development called Sandestin.  Sandestin started in the mid 1970s but even as of 1980 there were no high rise condominium towers on the beach and the Hilton Hotel was just starting construction. The original Highway 98 which is now called…