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Stunning Showcase At Silver Sands

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

STUNNING SHOWCASE AT SILVER SHELLS!! Feel like you are in a Gulf front castle amid the exquisite opulence at this St. Maarten condo!! Completely upgraded and decorated to the hilt, no expense was spared in the renovations to this luxurious 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit reminiscent of a grand European estate. As you enter from the semi-private elevator, your breath will be taken away by the elegant custom details and beautiful accents every discriminating taste appreciates. The owners meticulously hand selected the best fabric and furniture with professional decorators to make this condo truly one of a kind. The fabulous kitchen features hand painted trey ceiling, custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous tilework. Travertine throughout. The bathrooms must be seen to be appreciated with custom vanities, custom tilework, ornate accessories in addition to a hand painted trey ceiling. You will feel like a king or queen in any of the three sophisticated bedrooms staring at the dramatic views! This condo conveys with covered private parking and owner storage. Silver Shells is truly a world class resort and offers every amentity you could wish for – gated entry with 24/7 security, lagoon pool with hot tub and poolside cabanas, children’s pool, European Spa, Ruths Chris Steakhouse, beachside Tiki Bar and Grill, playground, basketball and tennis courts, fitness center. Make your appointment to see this jewel of the Emerald Coast today!!

 

Property Details

Listing Price: $1,225,000
Address: St. Maarten at Silver Shells #1105
City: Destin
State: FL
Zip Code: 32541
MLS#: 554778
Approximate Square Feet: 2,008
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3

 

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Filed Under: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, Condominium, Destin Beaches, Destin Real Estate, Featured, Gulf Front, Gulf View, Real Estate Tagged With:

Destin, FL New York Times

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

EASY GETAWAY FROM Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Houston; Miami; Niagara Falls, N.Y.

WHAT YOU GET Emerald-green surf, Southern charm, family-friendly everything, dolphins frolicking offshore.

WHY NOW Even though its sugar-white beaches were largely unspoiled by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill last year, tourism came to a standstill at this laid-back resort town on Florida’s upper northwest coast. While visitors are now on the upswing — thanks in part to aggressive marketing efforts — rates remain low with hotels offering discounts of as much as 20 percent, according to Mark Bellinger, chief executive of the Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. “There are a lot more package plans — stay two nights, get the third night free,” he said, and hotels are throwing in extras like golf or half a day of fishing to entice guests. Destin is also easier to get to thanks to Vision Airlines, a new low-fare carrier that will begin nonstop service March 25 to Northwest Florida Regional Airport from 13 markets including Little Rock, Ark., Louisville, Ky., and Asheville, N.C., with rates as low as $79 each way. It plans to add more routes by April 1.

WHERE TO STAY Jetty East Condominiums (jettyeast.net) is a beachfront condo-hotel with one-bedrooms from $137 a night on weekends in March and April. Sterling Shores condominiums (sterlingresorts.com) has a 4,300-square-foot lagoon-style pool, a 42-seat surround-sound theater and one-bedrooms from $169 a night. Looking for a more resort village feel? Eight miles east of Destin, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (sandestination.com), a 2,400-acre family resort, has two-bedroom villas from $139 a night if booked 21 days ahead.

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100 Yards from Beach

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Imagine taking in gulf views from the balcony of this home located within 100 yards from the beach! This 6 bedroom, 5 bath home is the perfect vacation destination for the whole family or several families! The kitchen features new cabinets, granite countertops and all new GE appliances (2009) on the same level with the dining room and large living room. Two bedrooms and a full bath are also on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, full sized laundry room and in addition to a private balcony. Smell what’s grilling on the patio from the Association pool directly next door. Public beach access and Pompano Joe’s restaurant are just steps away. Centrally located between Destin and Scenic Highway 30A – close to golfing, fishing, shopping, dining, entertainment and of course the beautiful sugar white sand beaches of South Walton!


Property Details

Listing Price: $549,000
Address: 67 Newman Drive
City: Miramar Beach
State: FL
Zip Code: 32550
MLS#: 553763
Approximate Square Feet: 2,962
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5


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Filed Under: $500,000 to $700,000, Destin Real Estate, Featured, Real Estate, Single Family Home Tagged With:

Local Market Sales Off To Strong Start

February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The local home market sales are off to a strong start in 2011. A recent report released by Metro Market Trends indicates that all three counties, Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa, have had huge increases in sales.

For more information on this article, go to:

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/local-37368-sales-last.html


For any of your real estate needs please don’t hesitate to call the Laurie Hollowell Team at 850-269-1369

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Estimated 1.76 Million Mortgages Modified in 2010

February 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It has been a tough year for home owners and foreclosures. It is estimated that 1 in 5 home owners who received modfications in 2009 are now 60 days or more past due!

Read more about the number of mortgages that were modified in 2010 at http://rismedia.com/2011-02-05/estimated-1-76-million-mortgages-modified-last-year/

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Inn At Gulf Place!

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You must see this third floor corner unit at the Inn at Gulf Place! This is one of only three one bedroom, one bath units in the building facing the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy Gulf views from the living/dining area, master bedroom or from one of two balconies. Tastefully decorated and furnished and also equipped with a large kitchen/dining area. Gulf Place is a great beach community on 30A that includes a Town Center with various restaurants, cafes, and eclectic shopping as well as life’s necessities you can’t live without. Gulf Place is a pedestrian orientated community with a two acre amphitheater, 3 pools (2 heated), jacuzzi, tennis courts, fountains, park benches, lush landscaping and year round community events. You have your choice of using one of three dedicated beach accesses or going to Ed Walline Park a block away. Close to Destin, Sandestin and all of 30A for dining, shopping, golfing, or just relaxing.




Property Details

Listing Price: $168,000
Address: Inn at Gulf Place #314
City: Santa Rosa Beach
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
MLS#: 547863
Approximate Square Feet: 593
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

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Filed Under: $100,000 to $300,000, Condominium, Destin Beaches, Destin Real Estate, Featured, Gulf View, Price, Property Type, Real Estate, Water Front or View Tagged With:

Stunning St. Croix With Gulf Views

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Absolutely stunning St. Croix condo with breathtaking views. This three bedroom, two bath unit would make a wonderful primary or secondary residence. Enjoy gulf views from the living room, dining area, kitchen & master bedroom – step out onto the balcony from the living room and master bedroom. Second & third bedrooms have a balcony as well. This condo conveys with covered private parking & owner storage & is rental ready. Silver Shells is truly a world class resort & offers every amentity you could wish for – gated entry with 24/7 security, lagoon pool with hot tub & poolside cabanas, children’s pool, European Spa, Ruths Chris Steakhouse, beachside Tiki Bar & Grill, playground, basketball and tennis courts, fitness center.

Property Details

Listing Price: $695,000
Address: St. Croix at Silver Shells #603
City: Destin
State: FL
Zip Code: 32541
MLS#: 549629
Approximate Square Feet: 1674
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

 

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Filed Under: $500,000 to $700,000, Condominium, Destin Beaches, Destin Real Estate, Featured, Gulf Front, Gulf View, Real Estate Tagged With:

Gulf View – Renovated & Upgraded

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Unlike the rest of the condos at Emerald Isle, this unit has been totally renovated and upgraded!! The Gulf views and decor are truly divine! The completely remodeled kitchen boasts new cabinets, countertops, appliances and a raised ceiling. The Hollywood style bathroom also has new shower/tub and commode. There are new blinds, carpet and AC (2009) as well! The large (10′ x 11′) tiled balcony overlooks a public beach access and is accessible from both the living room and bedroom. Emerald Isle condominiums feature 100 feet of Gulf frontage, Gulf front pool, deck with BBQ grills facing the beach, tennis court, climate controlled storage room, club house with kitchen, laundry facilities on each floor, elevators and a reserved parking spot. Make an appointment to see this unique turn key condo before it is gone – you will not be disappointed!

 

Property Details

Listing Price: $159,000
Address: Emerald Isle #206
City: Fort Walton Beach
State: FL
Zip Code: 32548
MLS#: 549072
Approximate Square Feet: 740
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

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Vision Airlines Creates A New HUB at Destin & Ft. Walton Beach

January 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On January 18, 2011 Vision Airlines formally announced the expansion of its service to 17 new destinations from Northwest Florida Regional Airport.  The new destinations were selected in hopes to help stretch the tourist season in the Destin &  Beaches of South Walton local area.


“This is our hub.  We’re putting our roots in the ground here and growing here,” said Clay Meek, marketing and business director for Vision Airlines. “This is just the beginning of what we could do.”




Meek said only about 3 percent of Northwest Florida’s current tourists get here by flying.  Vision Airlines has targeted cities whose residents already are driving here for vacations.

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Real Estate Outlook 2011

January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Real Estate Trends in 2010 have followed a pattern that was expected: as mortgage rates and homes sales have dropped, inventories of unsold properties have risen. The inventory currently on the market is only a portion of a larger inventory of REO (Real Estate Owned) by banks, which is held back and released slowly over a period of time, in order not to cause an even greater decline in housing values. [Read more...]

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