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Common Reasons Why Homes Fail To SellFor both home owner and real estate agent there are few things more exciting than a new listing. With lockbox on the door and sign firmly in the ground. All that's left is schedule a few showings and go over offers! Then crickets, few/if any showings and weeks...

Real Estate Sales Advice- Listings Are An Agent's Best FriendI remember being in real estate school watching episodes of House Hunters (the early seasons where sometimes the couple wouldn't buy nothing) and thinking wow! I'm going to work with buyers. Forget about the expense and drama of listing...

Condos For Sale In Destin Florida-750k-1 MillionIs 2025 the year for you to purchase a condo in Destin Florida? Want luxury, a proven rental track record, AND great location? If so, there are plenty of options under one million dollars. Let's take a closer look...Destin Florida Condo Buildings Wi...

Townhomes For Sale In Destin Florida- 10 Court Searching for an affordable townhome around Destin Florida? Need space, a great rental history, but not the high HOA fees typically seen locally? If so, 10 Court Drive should be on your must tour list. Let's take a look at this rental ready Destin Fl...

Destin Florida Real Estate- 2024 Housing Market NumbersIs selling a property near Destin Florida on your must get done list? Or perhaps this is the year you take the plunge and purchase a slice of the Emerald Coast. Either way, local market knowledge is key. Let's take a look at the single family...

Destin Florida Real Estate- The Case For Listing In JanuaryIs selling your home in Destin Florida on the 2025 to-do list? Need to get it gone but worried about listing at just the right time? Let's take a closer look at the beauty of a January listing...Why list your Destin Florida Home In Januar...

Destin Florida Real Estate- How Much Downpayment is needed For A CondoIs 2025 the year for you to invest in a Destin Florida area condo? If so, one of the first questions buyers ask is "how much will we need to put down." Let's take a closer look! Condo financing options vary depending on the bui...

My 2025 ActiveRain Plan Of Action After a long hiatus (measured in years), I returned to the Rain in August. It didn't take long to reconnect with old favorites and meet some new folks. To get the most out of my experience, here is my plan of action for 2025...Blog Posts Per WeekThe goal for each...

2024 Is Almost Out The DoorThat week between Christmas and New Years just hits different. Hope all of my ActiveRain buddies had a wonderful Christmas this year. Are any of you working this week?I came into the office to catch up on paperwork and put out a few fires. Not doing any prospecting for ...

Destin Florida Real Estate--Where Are All The ForeclosuresSearching for a great deal on a Destin Florida area condo? One of the first places home buyers look for a bargain is with distressed properties. Let's take a look why there are so few on the coast. Reasons There is A Lack of Distressed Con...