Just Sold | Majestic Beach Towers | 1010 | Panama City Beach, FL

2 Bed  |  2 Bath  |  958 Square Feet  |  Selling Price: $316,000

We just sold this fabulous unit at Majestic Beach Towers in Panama City Beach! Our client is from the Atlanta area and runs several successful businesses. Desiring to build his real estate portfolio and able to work remotely, he figured he might as well do business on the beach! After he gave us his criteria, we found him the perfect place in Panama City Beach!

This beautiful two bedroom two bath condo offers comfort, luxury, and fabulous resort living. Enjoy breathtaking views and let the sea breezes wash over you from ten floors up. Take in the views from the open kitchen and living area. Large glass sliders lead you to the spacious balcony where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf. Two master suites are situated at the north end of the unit, perfect for extra guests. This unit is a fantastic investment property or vacation getaway – a beautiful paradise!

Majestic Beach Towers is a prime vacation spot known for its fabulous amenities including three outdoor pools, two indoor heated pools, bar and grill, three hot tubs, fitness center, steam and sauna rooms, tennis court, stadium seating movie theater, private owners lounge, beachfront and more! A fabulous location, you're just minutes from dining, shopping, and fun at Pier Park! 

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Just Sold | Seascape Lakefront Villa | 218 | Miramar Beach, FL

3 Bed  |  3 Bath  |  1,334 Square Feet  |  Selling Price: $350,000

Another listing sold – purchased by our wonderful buyers! It's always exciting when we close both sides of the sale, but this was a really neat exchange. Our buyers have been visiting the Emerald Coast for years and always stayed in this unit. When they saw it was up for sale they jumped on the opportunity to make it their own! 

Enjoy this lovely lakefront unit within Seascape Lakefront Villas – a prime location just steps from the beach. This unit features two stories with a lakefront master suite, two guest suites, and two balconies overlooking Stewart Lake offering tranquil views and tropical landscaping. The main level is open, spacious, and features direct access to the large screened-in balcony. The upper-level master suite features a private screened-in balcony. Sip your coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake a perfect way to start the day. This is an ideal second home, investment property, or even full-time residence!

Seascape is a favorite vacation spot with amenities including an 18-hole golf course, tennis and basketball courts, pools, bike rentals, 2,000 feet of beach frontage, shopping restaurants, and entertainment at the Towne Centre, and more. A great little paradise! 

This was a great little unit to shoot and market. With fun coastal décor, lakefront views, and fabulous resort living, we knew this unit would appeal to buyers desiring to live the coastal lifestyle. 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 home and community to send to potential buyers and create interest in the property. 

We sent mobile-friendly email flyers to our database of investors and agents that linked to both the property website and video tour for ease of access in learning more about the unit and resort. The property was also featured on Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com, as well the internationally renowned Remax.com.

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Just Sold | Silver Dunes | 1300C | Destin, FL

2 Bed  |  2 Bath  |  1,080 Square Feet  |  Selling Price: $450,000

Our client has been visiting the Destin area and staying at Silver Dunes for many years. He desired to own a unit that would be used for time away with family but was waiting for the right time to make a purchase. We're happy to say he felt now was the time! It was a pleasure to assist him with the purchase of Unit 1300C – a great space to make new family memories! 

With two bedrooms and two baths, this unit is the perfect place to spend time with family. The kitchen comes fully equipped with plenty of chef workspace. The living area offers plenty of natural light with large windows and glass sliders leading to the balcony where you can enjoy the sea breeze and Gulf views. 

The quiet and gated community of Silver Dunes has much to offer including a stunning beachfront, pool, tennis court, grilling and picnic area, game room, laundry facility, shuffleboard, grass courtyard, lush landscaping, and more. You're just minutes from family-friendly activities and entertainment such as The Track, Big Kahunas, and Destin Harborwalk.

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Just Sold | 49 Talquin Road | 30A

4 Bed  |  4.5 Bath  |  2,439 Square Feet  |  Selling Price: $850,000

Our long-time client just purchased this beautiful home in Forest Lakes on 30A! Desiring to live the coastal lifestyle that comes with owning along 30A, she asked us to assist her in finding the perfect property. There is no doubt she'll enjoy this second home for years to come! 

This beautiful home is located along 30A in desirable Forest Lakes. The stunning home features two master suites and a wonderful chef's kitchen. Beautiful finishings and features include wood look tile throughout, ten-foot ceilings, covered porches, shiplap walls, fireplace, and plentiful windows that wash the home in natural light. This is the perfect home to spend time with family and make incredible memories!

Forest Lakes has a great blend of full time families, second home owners, and vacation rental properties. The neighborhood has some of the best amenities on 30A which include a large two-tier pool, outdoor kitchen, green space, walking trails, stocked lake, playground, and state park access. Beach accesses are close by along with popular destinations including Seaside and Rosemary Beach.

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August 2020 | Condo & Home Market Highlights

Real estate continues to be a hot commodity along the Emerald Coast! 

August showed us more increases in comparison to the same time last year. Overall we saw the number of properties sold increase by 59%. The sold volume also increased by 100%. More and more people are realizing the growing value of owning along the Emerald Coast. Check out the highlights below for more details! 

We can hardly believe how fast summer has come and gone. As we head into fall we're expecting to stay busy working with our buyers and sellers. Now is a great time to look into the real estate market. If you'd like more detailed information on a particular area or community feel free to reach out to us. We love sharing valuable info!

Check out the area sales highlights for August:

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

The Providence

Rosemary Beach | 30A East

$4,500,000

5 Bed | 5.5 Bath

5,863 Square Feet  

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

8580 East County Highway 30A

Seacrest Beach | 30A East

$8,600,000

8 Bed | 7 Bath | 2 Half Bath

7,300 Square Feet 

We're keeping a close eye on the market activity to stay prepared through the fall season. 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. 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! If you feel unsure about your current real estate holdings, we're here to help guide you to make the best decision for you. 

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July 2020 | Condo & Home Market Highlights

The Emerald Coast real estate market was booming in the month of July! 

We thought June was a busy month, but July showed us more incredible increases compared to the same time last year. Summer is a fabulous time to peruse the market and find your ideal property. There's something for everybody and we're here to help you find the right property for you. If you feel it would be a better move to list and sell your property – we're here to help with that too. 

Let's dig into some of the numbers! As we stated before, we saw great increases – especially so in the 30A area. 30A East saw an increase in condo sales by 425%, with 30A West not far behind with an increase of 400%. The Miramar Beach/Sandestin area saw an increase of 147%, and Destin came up with an increase of 58%. North Santa Rosa Beach saw a 33% decrease and Okaloosa Island saw a decrease of 17% in condo sales as well.

If you're thinking the reason we saw such an increase in sales is due to price decreases – think again! Take a look at the percentages of increase/decrease in median condo sale price by area (more details are in the infographic below):

30A East: +116% 

30A West: +19%   

Destin: +21%

Miramar Beach/Sandestin: +14%

North Santa Rosa Beach: +14%

Okaloosa Island: -80%

Days on the market were also down across the board with an average of 48% less time spent on the market for condos. 

Wondering about the home market? We've got the numbers on that too!

30A East saw an increase in home sales by 165%, with 30A West showing an increase of 119%. The Miramar Beach/Sandestin area saw an increase of 109%, Destin came out with an increase of 13%, and North Santa Rosa Beach showed an increase of 104% in home sales.

Here are the percentages of increase/decrease in median home sale prices by area:

30A East: +43% 

30A West: -5%   

Destin: +25%

Miramar Beach/Sandestin: +11%

North Santa Rosa Beach: +7%

Okaloosa Island: N/A

Days on the market were also down for homes showing the same average as condos with 48% less time spent on the market.

More and more people are realizing the increasing value of owning along the Emerald Coast! If you'd like more detailed information on a particular area or community feel free to reach out to us. We love sharing valuable info! 

Here's the sum-up of July condo and home sales here along the Emerald Coast:  

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

Grand Dunes

Miramar Beach

$2,500,000

4 Bed | 4 Bath

3,150 Square Feet  

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

158 Geoff Wilder Lane

Seacrest Beach | 30A East

$6,500,000

6 Bed | 5.5 Bath

4,032 Square Feet 

We're keeping a close eye on the market activity this year and we're continuing to stay prepared through the busy summer and closely approaching fall season. We love staying in touch to keep our clients prepared and on top of the emerald coast real estate market, especially with the ever-changing world situation. 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! If you feel unsure about your current real estate holdings, we're here to help guide you to make the best decision for you. 

Interested in buying or selling?

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