Biggest home value increases
December 8, 2011
Home prices are down 4.4% nationwide this year, while some areas are still searching for a bottom, others are starting to bounce back, like Destin and Fort Myers.
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Destin in running for ‘Good Morning America’s’ Most Beautiful Place in America
August 8, 2011
It's a good day for Destin on Good Morning America — but it could be even better with your vote.
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TripAdvisor Names Destin in Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.
May 10, 2011
It's no wonder that Destin's "beautiful, clear green water" and "extremely fine, soft sand" landed the World's Luckiest Fishing Village on TripAdvisor's Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.
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Harsh winter may have triggered vacation home market rebound
March 18, 2011
After several years of negative trends in the real estate industry, a recent market study shows signs of increasing consumer confidence.
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Destin ranks #5 in TripAdvisor National Survey
March 11, 2011
TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest travel sites, announced America's top vacation rental hot spots for 2011.
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Market for Vacation Homes Is on the Rise
January 20, 2011
Sales in many vacation communities across the U.S. soared last year to levels not seen since boom times, driven by deep discounts, cash purchases and buyers' rising stock portfolios.
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Vision Airlines creates new HUB at Destin/Ft. Walton Beach Airport
January 18, 2011
On January 18, 2011 Vision Airlines formally announced the expansion of its service to 17 new destinations from Northwest Florida Regional Airport
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Survey: Tourists who stayed away last year plan to return
January 8, 2011
A survey conducted for Walton County tourism officials suggests that most tourists who stayed away last year because of the BP oil spill plan to return this year.
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Home sales up in Okaloosa and Walton in February
March 24, 2010
Real estate markets in Okaloosa and Walton counties are off to a good start this year, and a local economist believes the worst of the housing slump is over.
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Southwest Airlines to Serve Northwest Florida’s New International Airport
October 21, 2009
The St. Joe Company Leads Regional Effort to
Facilitate Service at the Newest International Airport in the U.S.
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Sticking Pointe
July 28, 2009
Norriego Point condo project down, not out?
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Local market jumps 51 units in June
July 24, 2009
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Priceline Releases Top Destinations for July 4th
June 30, 2009
Destin makes Top 50 in Top Destinations for July 4th
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Destin Developers vs. Time
May 26, 2009
City considers extending development orders for stalled projects
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Southern Living 2008 Readers' Choice Award
January 16, 2009
Southern Living magazine has announced their 2008 Readers' Choice Award Winners. Destin placed in three out of fifteen categories.
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The Sweet Life on Stretches of 'Sugar Sand'
January 16, 2009
Attracted by some of the best values in Florida (not to mention some of the state's most acclaimed beaches), buyers from all over the USA and Canada are heading to south Walton Country.
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Real Estate: Up or Down in 2009?
January 6, 2009
Up or Down in 2009? Abundant inventory, great pricing, low interest rates, first-time homebuyer programs… opportunities abound.
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A Storm Respite: 2008 Hurricane Season
October 31, 2008
The busy 2008 hurricane season brought several close calls. But Florida hasn't been hit by a major hurricane for three years. There were 16 named storms, but only one, Tropical Storm Fay, touched Florida.
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"There are deals out there": ECAR releases September stats
October 31, 2008
According to stats recently released by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR), sales of existing residential homes increased 17 percent in September as compared to the same time last year.
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Alys in Wonderland: Development joins Beaches of South Walton
October 2008
Alys Beach joins as the 15th community of Beaches of South Walton, a premier collection of beach communities located along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast.
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A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
October 2008
The key to turning around local real estate slump may be in the international markets.
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PROGRESS WEBSITE FOR A NEW AIRPORT
September 29, 2008
A new web site has been launched to help educate the public on the progress of the $318.5 million Panama City/Bay County International Airport.
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REAL ESTATE MARKET ON THE RISE
September 25, 2008
According to the latest Florida Association of Realtors’ stats, when it comes to real estate, the sunshine state and local areas is looking bright.
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