Bill Grannan's (destinsales1) Blog

Did I mention that our Sales seems to be on the rebound?  I was able to get 2 great listings recently and both went under contract in 11 to 12 days!  The first one is in Emerald Shores, a vacation rental neighborhood along the beach in Walton county in Miramar Beach.  This home is in great shape ...

See Destin Vacation Rentals for more information! Fantastic 3BR/2BA cottage in the gated neighborhood of Emerald Shores just off Scenic Gulf Drive! Cute, cute, cute cottage close to the beach! Walk to the private beach Pavilion for Emerald Shores with lounge chairs, picnic tables, and restrooms ...

Now is the perfect time for buying Real Estate in Destin!  Prices on condos and homes in the surrounding areas have plummeted to prices we haven't seen since 2003 and 2001 in some cases!  I showed a 3BR/2.5BA Town Home within walking distance to the beach today listed at only $149k!  This Town Ho...

Paradise Retreat is a small neighborhood of 120 all brick homes located just off Scenic Gulf Drive in Walton County.  There is access from HWY 98 on the North side and Scenic Gulf Drive along the beach on the South side.  Walking to the beach is an short 5 minute walk!  There is a private beach a...

Destin Vacation Rentals by Crystal Waters Vacations has added some new rentals in Emerald Shores and Gulfview Condos!  "Ocean Dreams" is a 5BR/3BA home located directly across from 1 of 2 pools in Emerald Shores!  See Emerald Shores in Destin for more information!  This home sleeps up to 14!  We'...

Crystal Waters Realty is proud to introduce our latest Long Term Rental in Miramar Beach, FL!  Walk to the beach!  4BR/2BA all brick just a short walk to the community's private beach access!  New upgrades include 18" porcelain tile throughout!  No carpet!  Freshly painted and newly landscaped to...

Long term rentals were getting snatched up fast in the Destin/Miramar Beach area this summer.  There are few left and prices are going back up a bit!  If you are in the market for a long term rental, see Destin Real Estate for 3 single family homes in the Paradise Retreat neighborhood in Miramar ...

We are looking for more vacation rentals to take care of and manage for next season!  All of our rentals are on and just off Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach or Scenic 98 in Destin.  Would like to add a few more!  Do you have a vacation rental in this area?  If so, please contact us and let's t...

Oh my!  Have you counted the number of Short Sales in the Destin area lately?  Buyers with cash or easy access to cash have so many choices today.  Activity seems to be picking up and buyers are starting to miss opportunities!  I had 2 buyers miss opportunities just this week by getting their off...

Are vacationers coming back to Destin in droves as they have in summers for so many years?  Are owners and property management companies having to discount their rentals already in hopes of enticing vacationers to their rentals?  What is a fair price for vacation rentals in the Destin area?  Are ...