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Is Destin Florida A Good Place To Live Year Round

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Is Destin Florida A Good Place To Live Year Round

Are you considering making Destin Florida your forever home? As in pull up roots and leave your current town in the rear view mirror? If so, here are some reasons THIS person became a local. 

1) It's beautiful here-- There's a reason folk save their pennies all year long just to visit for 5-7 nights. Literally turn either direction out of your neighborhood and see postcard worthy scenes. And it never gets old. When I travel I miss home. 

2) The Weather-- Yes, I'm wearing a sweater this morning. But yesterday afternoon it was warm enough to wade in the Gulf (Mid-February). Try doing that in Wisconsin. Yes peak summer can be hot, but frankly I found Texas and Louisiana to be hotter (And for longer stretches). 

3) Travel-- We are close enough to the interstate to use for travel, but far enough away that the interstate noise doesn't reach us. Our airport is one of the fastest growing in the country. During season we have DIRECT flights to most major markets. Leave Destin at lunch, be in New York City in time for an evening show! 

4) Outdoor Activities-- World class fishing, multiple golf courses, and some of the best shopping this side of Miami. 

5) Everything is close-- The office is less than a mile from my condo. Grocery stores, and other retail are just down the road. My 2022 Jeep has 18,000 Miles as point of reference. 

5 Things Anyone Moving To Destin Florida Must Have 

Ready to take the next step? Call Doug Rogers (318-613-1994) with RE/MAX Coastal Properties. I will schedule an in person or phone/zoom buyer consultation. 

During this twenty minute meeting we will go over desired area(s), budget, wants/needs, and answer any questions you have. 

Want to see houses for sale right now? Go to Destin Florida Real Estate to explore properties posted on the MLS. 

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Doug Rogers

Real Estate Agent 

RE/MAX Coastal Properties 

Destin Florida 32541

 

 

(318) 613-1994

 Equal opportunity housing. Doug Rogers is a licensed real estate professional in Florida. Each office independently owned and operated

 

 

 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

My family and I used to go to Destin every year. (I lived in Melbourne and they lived in Houston so it was kind of a halfway point). Always loved the beaches there.

Feb 17, 2025 06:50 AM
Doug Rogers

Hi Jeffrey, My family visited for 20 years. Then just stayed :)

Feb 17, 2025 06:53 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Doug - your perspective is important for those considering a move or relocation to the Destin Florida area.  Such inside knowledge adds significant insight.  

Feb 17, 2025 07:02 AM
Doug Rogers

Thanks Michael!

Feb 17, 2025 07:47 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

It's been years since I have been there but reading about the snows that fell there makes one wonder.

Feb 17, 2025 07:31 AM
Doug Rogers

Ed-- our 5th snow, in 63 years :)

Feb 17, 2025 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Doug- our friends in KS vacation in Destin every summer. If it weren't for my family, I could live in FL all year...but my heart will always be in Texas. 

Feb 17, 2025 08:26 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

From what I have read in your blog posts, it seems to me that Destin is a wonderful place to live year round!

Feb 18, 2025 05:05 AM