Real Estate

Informational presentation on wind mitigation for homes

A free informational meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 at the Okaloosa Co. 911 Emergency Operations Center.  Learn more about roofs, windows and doors to protect homes and save money by lowering insurance rates and reducing home... Full story

Local real estate market ends 2011 on high note, says ECAR

Special to The Log

Short sales, foreclosures, distressed properties, investment properties, condos, detached single-family homes, townhomes —what do they have in common? They were all a part of the local residential real estate market in 2011.  In an... Full story

Increased lending, more loan modifications, short sales key to recovery

Special to The Log

Stabilizing and restoring the health of the housing market is critical to a broader economic recovery, according to a white paper released by the Federal Reserve Board. Many of the issues and recommendations outlined in the paper support key princi... Full story

Five Star Beach Properties ribbon cutting

Special to The Log

Destin Area Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors gathered Jan. 26 to celebrate the opening of Five Star Beach Properties’ new office, 3754 W. County Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, with a ribbon cutting. “Our boutique management fir... Full story

Realtors to make voices heard in Tallahassee

Special to The Log

Florida Realtors announced its annual Great American Realtor Days will be held Feb. 14-15 at the state’s capital in Tallahassee during the current Florida Legislative Session. During Great American Realtor Days, more than 1,000 Realtors from ac... Full story

Destin’s Gulf Coast Electric garners awards for outstanding service

Special to The Log

With more than 30 years in business, Gulf Coast Electric has earned numerous awards and accolades. In the past month alone, however, the Destin-based company has been recognized twice by consumers for outstanding customer service. Gulf Coast Elect... Full story

Real estate briefs 2-4

RE/MAX Southern Realty welcomes new agent RE/MAX Southern Realty recently announced the arrival of Kevin Granberry into their real estate family. Granberry has more than 30 years of real estate experience and knowledge, with a vast understanding o... Full story

‘SALES ARE STRONG’: Local Realtors have promising outlook for 2012

Matt Algarin

With 2012 in full swing, local Realtors say the New Year is off to a great start, but there will still be challenges in parts of the market. “Residential real estate sales are stronger than they’ve been in the past five years,” s... Full story

Ethan Allen to open its doors in Destin

Matt Algarin

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is expanding its offerings of fine interior furnishings and design services into the Destin market. “I feel this is a wonderful fit for both the residents of Destin as well as Ethan Allen,” said Ryan Disher, ... Full story

Luxury homes sales up for the first time since 2007

Cindy Cole, Realtor, CDPE

Things looked up in 2011 for Okaloosa County and Walton County home sellers in the $1 million-plus range. One hundred and fifty six single-family homeowners sold their properties last year, matching the number of $1 million-plus homes sold in 2006... Full story

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