RE/MAX Beaches Blog: March 2020

Friday, March 13, 2020

February 2020 | Condo & Home Market Highlights

February was another successful month for the Emerald Coast real estate market!

Whether it's investors adding to their real estate portfolio to prepare for the busy rental season, snowbirds and retirees deciding to make living in paradise full time, or families making the big move to become Florida residents – we love assisting people in making the savvy move to own a piece of paradise!

Check out the area sales highlights for February:

The highest-priced condo sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:

WaterColor Beachside

WaterColor | 30A East

$2,500,000

3 Bed | 3.5 Bath

2,891 Square Feet

The highest-priced home sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:

South Compass Point Way

WaterSound | 30A East

$4,400,000

6 Bed | 6.5 Bath

4,836 Square Feet

The market activity has been exciting and we're continuing to stay prepared for the busy spring season coming this month. We love staying in touch to keep our clients prepared and on top of the emerald coast real estate market. This is a great time to perform some due diligence regarding purchasing property. Keeping on top of the market will ensure that you don't miss any deals. We are getting a new influx of inventory daily and there are some great opportunities to take advantage of. The daily hot sheet has new listings hitting the market every day, so contact us to sign up for updates and let us keep you informed!

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Just Sold | 48 Milestone Drive | Unit C | 30A, FL

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,182 Square Feet | Selling Price: $437,000

We got this unit under contract at just under asking price in just two days!

Our wonderful Tennessean clients asked us to put their unit at Prominence on the market. We've loved working with them to buy and sell over the years and this time was no exception – we're thrilled to have enabled a smooth transaction for our clients! The buyers previously purchased another unit within Prominence and knew they loved the vibe and couldn't pass up the chance to own another beautiful place here. Paradise times two!

Located in Prominence, an upscale resort nestled next to Watersound, this turnkey unit has a contemporary coastal vibe and sits on a prime corner lot abutting a greenspace. The unit includes over $30,000 in furnishings and upgrades. This elegant unit features ten-foot ceilings, wall-to-wall wood flooring, custom window coverings, tray ceilings, crown molding, and eight-foot doors. The kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, and a breakfast bar. The master suite has a walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, and large shower. This is a stunning paradise to spend your days in.

The Town of Prominence is located on 30A between Seagrove and Alys Beach. Residents will enjoy resort-style pools, fitness center, private shuttle service to the beaches of 30A, and easy access to a beautiful town center, The HUB, one of the hottest venues on 30A which features boutiques, restaurants, salons, Luke Bryan's cigar shop Shore Thing Cigars, a stage and outdoor screen for showing sports events, concerts, or movie nights under the stars – a great place for the whole family.

This was a great unit to shoot and market. With great amenities and a unique community, we made the most of these aspects and featured them in our marketing plan. Check out the various ways we marketed the property to reach potential buyers.

In addition to professional photography, we produced a video tour of the unit and community to send to potential buyers.

Always mobile-friendly and easily accessed on our webiste as well as featured on Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com, and the internationally renowned Remax.com.