Destin Florida Real Estate Blog, Karrie Rose 
The Enduring Appeal of Destin Waterfront Homes
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 at 2:29pm. 7861 Views, 0 Comments.
Whether you're planning a much-needed beach vacation or are looking for a great new Florida home, there is one desirable feature that is sure to come near the top of anyone's list. How close is the property to water? Yes folks, the fact that waterfront homes and condos remain the pinnacle of Florida's real estate market will come as no surprise to anyone who has ever stepped foot on the Emerald Coast's immaculate sugar-white sands.
Be it sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico from an expansive deck, or a glimpse of a lagoon from a bedroom window, the very proximity of a property to water simply adds to its appeal for a significant majority of buyers. And there are few places in the world where so much real estate offers the chance to sit back and gaze at…
Emerald Coast Beaches The Best!
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at 3:26pm. 1831 Views, 1 Comments.
It seems everyone has a favorite beach destination. Some of us prefer quiet, secluded sands where we can relax in peace while others seek out lively locations where fun activities and a vibrant nightlife are the main attractions. But when we plan a vacation, how do we know what we will find when we arrive in an area that may be unfamiliar to us? A little research can do wonders, and these days there are countless online directories and forums providing us with an amazing amount of ideas and opinions.
The latest survey to catch our eye was the Top 5 Favorite Beaches poll conducted by The Weather Channel. For the purposes of the survey, the country was split into five regions: West Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes and Florida. Of course, the…
Spring Into New Home Sales Season
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 6:34pm. 3312 Views, 1 Comments.
Spring is traditionally a time when many prospective home buyers step up their searches and begin the process of finding a new home. Even in an uncertain economy, with an unpredictable real estate market, there will be considerable interest in homes for sale as we edge ever nearer to the summer months.
With all the negative media coverage regarding home sales around the country it is totally understandable that a great number of sellers and buyers are exercising extra caution. But, the fact remains that the majority of Americans still want to own a home and all the confusing rhetoric about buying versus renting, bargain foreclosures and declining values can only add to our general lack of confidence and discomfort.
The truth is, there are some…
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Returns!
Friday, March 18th, 2011 at 5:40pm. 1383 Views, 0 Comments.
Destin, Florida is world famous as a top class sport fishing resort, and is renowned as the home of the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Established back in the late 1940s the Destin Fishing Rodeo attracts tens of thousands of anglers of all ages every October. But for those who can't wait until Rodeo time rolls around, the Florida Gulf Coast also offers another major competitive fishing event, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.
Now in its ninth year, this growing tournament is attracting increasingly large crowds and this year the organizers are expecting more participants than ever. Kicking off in Sandestin on June 21, the 5-day competition is timed to coincide with the peak of the blue marlin season in the Gulf, and anglers will be competing for…
Florida Condo Market On The Rise
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 at 1:24pm. 1139 Views, 0 Comments.
With prices at an all-time low, the Florida condominium market is thriving. According to figures published by The National Association of Realtors, sales of condos in the state continue to rise, with 11% increase in November 2010. As one of the most hard-hit regions, due in part to large numbers of foreclosures and the negative impact of the Gulf oil spill, Florida has endured something of a bumpy ride during the recent economic crisis; but it seems that confidence in the market is returning.
While other depressed markets continue to struggle throughout the nation, Florida's future is looking increasingly sunnier - in more ways than one. Overseas buyers, particularly those from Britain and elsewhere in Europe, have been flocking back to the Florida…