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We have good news and we have bad news. The bad news is that sustained demand for real estate has fueled tightening inventories, which are raising prices for real estate along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast. The good news is that there are still a few value deals available and interest rates remain near historic lows! Now is definitely the time to buy that beach “home away from home” at a good lending rate especially if you find a decent value. Value is ultimately determined by location. We’ve located three great condominiums available on sought after Holiday Isle in Destin offered at a good price. This prestigious peninsula has an awesome location that is “off shore” but near the heart of Destin. All the nightlife, restaurants, lively bars, seasonal…

Green upgrades are an effective way to increase your beach home’s value, while still being considerate of environmental impact. Here are a few of Modernize’s favorite improvement ideas, aimed to overhaul your home, while protecting your checkbook and Mother Nature.

Alternative Flooring Options
Replacing old flooring is a popular and effective way to instantly boost your home value. Hardwood flooring can be costly and not gentle on the environment, but alternative flooring options—like cork flooring—are a great substitute. Cork flooring costs are competitive to hardwood flooring, and with several stain and grain options available to choose from, this flooring option can be paired with your beach home’s current décor style.

Metal Roof Options
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The Palms of Destin is a popular resort located close to Henderson Beach State Park off the Emerald Coast Parkway about half way between the Destin Harbor and Destin Commons. Two luxurious high rise towers host privately owned condominiums that most often serve as vacation rentals. The Palms of Destin also has a conference center and has a formal lobby with a concierge that serves its guests.

The two buildings are interconnected by the lobby and soar above a massive swimming pool that creates a sparkling lagoon-like oasis adorned with palm trees and lush landscaping. This property has a claim to fame as being home to Destin’s largest swimming pool and encompasses 11,000 square feet of freshwater fun and frolic. The zero entry pool contains almost…

If you looked up the word “palatial” in the dictionary it could very well show a picture of this spectacular home for sale. Words that come to mind to describe this gorgeous villa go beyond palatial. They also include spectacular, awesome and magnificent! This pinnacle of Mediterranean design looks like a palace or majestic villa that you would expect to find in some pristine destination in Italy. However this one is located at 3225 Bay Estate Dr in Burnt Pine, a prestigious gated enclave, within the already exclusively gated community of the 2,400 acre Sandestin Resort.

“Casa de la Bahia” is on the beautiful bay where it graces the lushly landscaped grounds overlooking the westward waters, which makes it a perfect place to be at sunset. It was…

St. Maarten 506 is a luxurious three bedroom condominium in Destin that is located in the exclusively gated world of Silver Shells, overlooking 1,100 linear feet of a powder white crystalline beach and the jeweled waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Silver Shells adjoins the expansive Henderson Beach State Park with tons of sugary beach to roam. A massive 7,500 square foot lagoon swimming pool with an expansive patio for sunning sits beside islands of palm trees set upon a green lush lawn. A splashing waterfall provides visual refreshment while a bubbling hot tub sits nearby. Another indoor/outdoor heated pool adjoins a classically columned patio area. The Sandbar & Grill provides favorite frozen beverages with tasty snacks so you may enjoy dining poolside…

Destin has many "dream homes" for sale and some of them have a waterfront boat dock. However only a precious few have the “Wow” factor that this masterpiece provides, not only due to its awesome location and multiple docks but also the incredible interior design. Located at 623 Lagoon Drive, this “one of a kind” premier architectural creation combines brilliant design with the very highest form of talented craftsmanship. The coveted Holiday Isle location provides 100 feet of protected waterfront overlooking Destin’s Harbor with FOUR deepwater docks, two of which can berth large yachts.

This remarkable 7,500 square foot home has six bedrooms and seven baths with room to entertain plenty of guests. Walls of floor to ceiling windows on three floors…

Here at Ocean Reef Real Estate we receive many inquiries about fractional ownership opportunities located at the Emerald Grande in Destin and Inspiration at Sandestin. This is a relatively new kind of real estate that was introduced to the Emerald Coast in recent years and many may not be familiar with type of purchase. Here are some key notes that will help you decided if Fractional Ownership in Destin is right for you.  

Fractional Ownership allows parties who are usually unrelated to have a partial ownership and mitigated responsibility in a high-value tangible asset, which is most often resort real estate property. Fractional ownership endeavors include management administration, maintenance fees and certain rules documented in purchase…

For 33 years Ocean Reef Resorts has represented private vacation rental properties and many of these are luxurious beachfront condominiums located all along the Emerald Coast. A majority of visiting guests fall in love with Destin or any of the surrounding communities and come here every year on family vacations or romantic long weekend getaways. Eventually many decide to purchase property in this part of paradise and we have professional real estate agents who can help you.

Before you decide to buy a condominium you must zero in on a desirable location which is of paramount importance. You’ve heard about the importance of “location” before since it always applies to the purchase of a single family home, but it also applies to condominiums. Many…

Are you ready for a rendezvous with destiny? Then you should consider purchasing Rendezvous in Destiny Shores. This brand new Tuscan styled beachfront home of the same name is located in one of Destin’s most privileged neighborhoods with a gorgeous community pool, a fitness center and tennis courts available for your use. Rendezvous is a phenomenal luxurious three story estate with superb unsurpassed stature. It encompasses 8,799 square feet under roof that includes seven bedrooms and eight luxury bathrooms. This property can easily accommodate up to twenty-two fortunate guests and is currently on a rental program with rates ranging from $5,900 to $18,500 per week. Visitors become captivated as soon as they enter the three story foyer which features a…

Destin Pointe is a prestigious residential community located on the far western point of Holiday Isle in Destin. This peninsula is Destin’s version of island living and has three sides of jewel toned waters. The views at Destin Pointe are dazzling since the glorious gulf extends all the way to the southern horizon, Destin Harbor sits to the north and East Pass borders the neighborhood towards the west. The beach wraps all the way around the neighborhood itself which is centered on Lakes Caroline and Christina, which are natural coastal dune lakes These rare exotic lakes attract an abundance of wildlife including Great Blue Herons, snowy white Egrets, Seagulls and an assortment of ducks. East Pass is the only opening between the gulf and Choctawhatchee…