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St. Joe has introduced Gulfview, a new release of homes in WaterSound Beach.  These properties have never been on the market and are in the main section of Watersound Beach. WaterSound Beach boasts a variety of cottages, homes, and condominiums sitting among dramatic dunes, winding boardwalks, and natural spaces on the south side of County Hwy 30A.  Amenities of WaterSound Beach include 18-hole Puttering Park, fitness center, the Yacht Pond, the season WaterSound Beach Cafe, and numerous trails and pedestrian bridges that link the various neighborhoods and provide access to the beautiful beaches.

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This Oceania condo offers astonishing Gulf views with the 60 ft. floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. This unit features the most expansive east to west layouts of all Oceania condos available on the market. Located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Oceania is a gated community that offers 574 ft of beach frontage, a large heated gulf front pool, exercise room, and BBQ area. At this price this one won't last long...

Located inside Tops'l, a 52 acre Gulf front resort, Captiva has only 22 units that share a private pool and are walking distance to the fitness club and beach. This newly available townhome has a screened front porch and balcony off the master bedroom that offer a great view of the lawn & community pool.  The large coffered skylight in the center of the townhome allows for an abundance of natural light.  Enjoy the gated private patio that offers a place to relax.  Tops'l Resort offers 600 ft of beach frontage, fitness club with 14 tennis courts, raquetball, on-site massage therapy, swimming pools, on-site tennis pros, gate security entry to the resort, on-site bar and restaurant.  Tops'l is the perfect place for families to enjoy the beach!

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Just reduced $10,000.  This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is well maintained, has an open living, kitchen, and dining area, and fantastic screened in porch to relax and enjoy the outdoors while overlooking the lake. The western boundary line is shaded and keeps the backyard cooler on those warm summer afternoons. Recent interior updates include: Cambria counter tops in the kitchen, Jenn-Air gas cook top with built in exhaust, and bamboo flooring in the master bedroom. This home features tile throughout the living, dining, & kitchen areas. Emerald Lakes is a beautifully kept family community which offers a community pool and tennis court, lakes for fishing, a gated entrance and is only a short distance from shopping, dining & the beautiful beaches of Destin.

For the 3rd year in a row, Destin Real Estate Company is proud to present the 2012 YOLO Board Race Series at WaterColor.

This year, we are dedicating our sponsorship to our colleague and friend, Ridge Nye.  Ridge passed away on Saturday, April 21st from Advanced ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Ridge was not only a Realtor, but a comedian, a sailboat captain, and an avid music lover.  In the final months of his life, Ridge required 24-hour in-home care, the cost for which is still a burden for his family.  As a tribute to him, and in gratitude for the health of our clients and all those participating in the race series, Destin Real Estate Company is selling raffle tickets for a beautiful, 12-foot Classic YOLO Board and donating all raffle ticket money to Ridge's family to help defray the cost of the care Ridge so sincerely needed.  Tickets are only $5 each and can be purchased at each race.  The raffle will take place after the final race is complete on August 9th.  No requirement for the winner to be present at the last race to claim the prize, but you must have someone able to pick it up for you.

All races are held at the WaterColor Boat House on Western Lake at 5pm.  May 24, June 14, July 19, & August 9.  I hope to see you there.

If you're thinking of buying a second home in the next five years, this might be your best opportunity.  Near-record-low mortgage rates, bargain prices and dwindling home inventories are bringing some once untouchable markets within reach for the first time in a decade. Those factors are creating a sense of urgency and people feel like they might miss this window. Sales of vacation properties fell 56% between 2006 and 2010, but climbed 7% in 2011.  From a long term investment horizon, vacation homes will do very well. 

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether or not to buy a vacation home.  The first: momentum. Prices have been dropping in many markets for five years already, and most experts believe the steepest drops already have taken place.  The second point to consider: financing.  Buyers who can offer cash have a leg up over those who make offers contingent upon financing.  Buyers who don't want to tie up that cash forever might consider purchasing a the property with cash then taking out a mortgage later.  All cash sales dominate in some of the most beaten down markets.

*Information courtesy of Wall Street Journal

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Prime location on the lake in the sought after community of Emerald Lakes. This beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is well maintained, has an open living, kitchen, and dining area, and fantastic screened in porch to relax and enjoy the outdoors while overlooking the lake. The western boundary line is shaded and keeps the backyard cooler on those warm summer afternoons. Recent interior updates include: Cambria counter tops in the kitchen, Jenn-Air gas cook top with built in exhaust, and bamboo flooring in the master bedroom. This home features tile throughout the living, dining, & kitchen areas. Emerald Lakes is a beautifully kept family community which offers a community pool and tennis court, lakes for fishing, a gated entrance and is only a short distance from shopping, dining & the beautiful beaches of Destin. Small list of items are excluded from the sale. All dimensions to be verifies by the buyer. Come be part of the Emerald Lakes Community!

Incredibly priced short sale! Caribe is one of the first architecturally designed, gated Gulf-front neighborhoods in South Walton. The deep front porch with functioning louvered shutters facing shady, tree-lined Rue Caribe is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon. Caribe features two paver-lined streets, two neighborhood pools, tennis courts and beautifully maintained, lush tropical landscaping. Owners also enjoy private neighborhood beach access.

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Reduced $30,000 - Come enjoy the convenient location of The Abacos along 30A, just steps from Ed Walline and Gulf Place shops & restaurants. This end unit features spectacular Gulf views from the living area & master bedroom with access to your large private balcony. This incredible residence features fine finishes such as tile throughout the kitchen & living area, granite counter tops in the kitchen & baths, stainless steel appliances, and a wine refrigerator. Take pleasure in the beautifully landscaped pool area with unique dolphin fountain or take a short stroll to the beach and enjoy the beautiful white sand and emerald waters.

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Short Sale - Come enjoy the great community of Cypress Dunes located on 30A. This is a gated community with a single access road to maintain privacy. The Beach Club amenity center overlooks Topsail Hill State Preserve and the Gulf of Mexico. The Beach Club features a 4,000 sq. ft. resort style pool, fitness center, jetted spa, and an outdoor fireplace. Additional features throughout Cypress Dunes include tennis courts, & a park.  Click here for more info