John Paul Somers | An Emerald Coast Real Estate Broker

First Note Music Hall

SOLD IN 48 HOURS!!!!!!!! Redfish Village is one of Scenic 30-A's newest, mixed-use beach communities, offering prime commercial and residential space. The subject listing offers (3) demised spaces; one being a prime 2nd generation restaurant with a fabulous bar, as well as world-class sound & stage, together with a walk-up caf and drink bar! There

Destin Yacht Club

A wall of windows welcomes you with one of the best views in Destin in this incredible penthouse condominium with 270* views of the Gulf of Mexico, East Pass, Destin Harbor, and the Choctawhatchee Bay! This 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath, 4,000 SF condo is beautifully finished in contemporary European styling and conveys fully furnished. Unique angles and textures,

Bella Riva of Okaloosa Island...

Luxurious Bella Riva, Italian for "Beautiful Shoreline it Graces" is located in Okaloosa Island, with superb views of the Gulf of Mexico. This luxurious forty-five unit complex is gated with private beach walkover,beautiful beachfront terrace with heated pool and hot tub all surrounded with lush tropical landscaping that compliment the

Premier homesite at excellent pricepoint

Welcome to 3590 Preserve Lane, one of Burnt Pine's most stunning homes! Very few homes of this caliber exist at this pricepoint in the world-class resort of Sandestin! Starting with the lot, its nothing short of premier. Any fabulously finished home is not as good as it can be without a prime homesite. Many new homes are built on lots that are picked

Uncompromised elegance at Grand Dunes

Uncompromised elegance epitomizes this prestigious penthouse residence encompassing two floors at the exclusive, Gulf-front address of Grand Dunes in Destin, Florida. This 4100 sq. ft. masterpiece offers 180-degree views of the pristine, snow white beaches and Caribbean-like waters that characterize the Emerald Coast of Florida, a playground for the

Stunning Draper Lake Estate!

Stunning Draper Lake Estate! Breathtaking "compound" on a bluff overlooking Draper Lake that epitomizes the coveted, relaxed Emerald Coast lifestyle found along Highway 30-A in Santa Rosa Beach. Every inch of the approximately 3,063 SF main house, 550 SF cabana house, and extensive patio and pool area demonstrates careful attention to detail in

Impeccable craftsmanship throughout this West Indies style home...

Impeccable craftsmanship throughout this West Indies style home offers the right family a gracious upscale lifestyle in the exclusive Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort community of Burnt Pine. Designed by architect Howard Meacham, both interior and exterior living spaces reflect his gift for creating a sense of balance and emphasizing the beautiful views of

Welcome To Phalti Ranch...

Stunningly Detailed 6,500 SF Home with indoor pool & waterfall. Pristine Pasture, horse barn, bunk house, hay shed. Guest house. Entirely fenced & gated. Game room, workshop, pond, gazebo w/fire pit. Private fish camp on Alaqua Creek with deep-water boat slip.

Beachfront income machine!

Newly renovated, beachfront income machine! You and your guests will enjoy 400' on the pristine, private beach fronting your dream home and Shipwatch, affording the well deserved enjoyment of every facet beach life has to offer! Shipwatch is an exclusive, gated beach community located on Scenic 98 of Miramar Beach in Destin. Please call for details on

The Clary Estate

Proudly presenting one of Destin's most historic estates, the Clary Mansion...nestled on a bluff overlooking scenic Joe's Bayou in Destin. Never before offered for sale, this graceful residence encompasses 8,500 square feet, 5 private bedroom retreats with 5 baths. Its irreplaceable, tranquil setting boasts 300 feet of deep-water on a vast 3.38

The Destin and 30A Housing Market And Its Come Back

There is a clear signal of turnaround in the Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A Florida real estate housing markets. Some of this is due to the gradual improvement of the global economy, though it is slow. The domino effect of downturn in the U.S. economy set the chain of economic slump worldwide. After the standstill that started in 2007- 2008, the U.S. construction industry is now starting to get back to its feet with new construction.

Destin, Florida Commercial and Residential Real Estate

I have mentioned to numerous friends over the 27 years that I sell Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A, Florida commercial real estate, a few of them asked the question, "What actually is commercial real estate?" Most people know what residential real estate is, the buying and selling of homes, but there are those who have some misunderstanding about what is included in the buying and selling of commercial properties.

Some examples of commercial properties include: shopping centers, office buildings, retail buildings, multifamily properties (apartment buildings), vacant developable land, etc.

Selling Destin, Florida Luxury Real Estate

The Destin, Florida luxury home market had been relatively stagnant from 2008 to 2012 with only a little growth to peak of, but 2013 looks more promising. Many buyers have a renewed hope in the real estate market because home prices are beginning to experience an upward trend.

Luxury home buyers looking for Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A, Florida luxury real estate and properties tend to have very particular and exquisite tastes. They are looking for Gulf front, Beach front and Bay front luxurious homes that are a cut above the rest. When people decide to move to Destin Florida they are not only looking for a home but they are in search of a lifestyle that is distinct only to Destin and the Emerald Coast.

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John Paul Somers & Company
36164 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 8
Destin, Florida 32541
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