Real Estate

COLUMN: History will repeat real estate resilience in Destin

Jack Simpson

The magazine ad pictured here was the beginning of my Destin experience. The year was 1974. The ad was in Southern Scene, the in-flight magazine for Southern Airways. New Sandpiper Cove condominiums were selling for $24,500. I bought one. It changed... Full story

Florida condo sales jump 21 percent in May

Florida's real estate market continued on a warming trend in May, according to statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors, with sales of existing condo units rising 21 percent and existing single family homes 16 percent, as compared... Full story

COLUMN: Don’t get caught in a “phishing” scam

William L. Martin III

Of the twelve scams highlighted in the IRS’s most recent “Dirty Dozen” scams that IRS auditors and criminal investigators have uncovered, “Phishing” is, in my opinion, one of the most egregious. Destin is the world’s... Full story

COLUMN: Condominium units in the New World

Mike Chesser

We have effectively killed the sale of condominium units. Deader than the Presidents' flying bug. But unlike the bug, condo units will come back. But they'll only come back if we know what we did, and how to avoid doing it again. Here's what happened,... Full story

COLUMN: Are we close to the end of our real estate woes?

Pat Rice

Our beautiful beaches, hotels and condos are filled with tourists.Restaurants are busy.Late in the afternoon traffic is backing up on U.S. Highway 98 through Destin and south Walton County, and of course on Brooks Bridge. It gives the illusion that... Full story

A touch of Destin feng shui comes to Pineapple Villas on Laguna Beach

Special to The Log

Destin interior decorator and feng shui consultant Peggy Adams has brought her touch of easygoing ambiance to the interior and exterior renovation of Pineapple Villas on Laguna Beach. By observing feng shui principles, Peggy Adams’ special touches... Full story

Avoid the summer POWER STRUGGLE

Beat the heat while saving money and energy

Gulf Power

As temperatures soar throughout Northwest Florida, Gulf Power’s customers can save on their electric bill by following these helpful tips: Set your thermostat and leave itDuring the summer, your air conditioner is the biggest user of electricity.... Full story

ECAR plunges into politics

Fraser Sherman

One of the best ways Florida’s Realtors can help the economy is by supporting political candidates who will help the economy, says Cliff Long, the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors’ government affairs director. “The best way to... Full story

Walton: No projects affected by height rule

Kimberly White, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANTA ROSA BEACH - None of the nearly 450 active development orders in Walton County will be affected if a countywide height ordinance goes into effect as expected later this summer, according to Gerry Demers, the county's director of development... Full story

ResortQuest offering military incentive program

Special to The Log

DESTIN - ResortQuest has developed an incentive program for the military including active duty, reserve, guard, retired and veterans. "Called ResortQuest Real Estate Military Privileges, this program is our way to thank our servicemen who sacrifice... Full story

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