Chris Russo Realtor

07/12/2026

🏡 JULY 2026 MARKET UPDATE 🌊

The Emerald Coast market continues to prove why it’s one of the most desirable places to live and invest.

📍 Destin
• Median Sales Price: $580,000
• 219 Homes Sold
• 93 Average Days on Market

📍 Santa Rosa Beach / 30A
• Median Sales Price: $1.08 Million
• 1,040 Active Listings
• 61 Average Days to Pending

Whether you’re buying your first home, searching for a vacation property, investing, or thinking about selling, understanding today’s market is the first step to making a smart move.

Every neighborhood tells a different story, and I’d be happy to provide a personalized market analysis for your home or help you find the right property along the Emerald Coast.

📲 Call or Text: 850-353-3806
📧 [email protected]

Christopher Russo, REALTOR®
McKenzie Claire Real Estate

Serving Destin • Miramar Beach • Santa Rosa Beach • 30A • Niceville • Fort Walton Beach • Crestview

05/03/2026

📊 Market Insight | Destin & 30A – May 2026

The market is shifting—but not slowing.

From Destin to Santa Rosa Beach, we’re seeing:
✔️ Prices holding strong
✔️ Buyers still active
✔️ Inventory tightening in key price points

🌊 Coastal lifestyle is still driving demand—and serious buyers are making moves before summer hits full swing.

If you’ve been thinking about selling… timing matters right now.
If you’re buying… strategy matters even more.

📩 DM me for a custom breakdown or your home’s value
📞 850-353-3806

— Christopher Russo
McKenzie Claire Real Estate

04/21/2026

🚨 The momentum is REAL on this one… and it’s not slowing down.

📍 422 Pristine Water Lane | Mary Esther, FL

This home is already getting serious attention 👀—and for good reason:
✨ Minutes to Hurlburt Field + white-sand beaches
✨ Backs to a peaceful walking path along the sound & Intracoastal
✨ Open-concept layout with high ceilings + cozy fireplace
✨ Beautiful kitchen with granite, farmhouse sink & island
✨ Fully fenced yard + extended driveway

💰 Seller offering up to $5,000 in buyer concessions

If you’ve been waiting for the right one… this is it.
📲 Message me before it’s under contract.

04/02/2026

🔥 JUST LISTED in Mary Esther! 🔥- Welcome to 422 Pristine Water Lane — where comfort meets coastal living 🌴
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 ~1,679 Sq Ft
💰 Offered at $376,900
This home checks ALL the boxes 👇
✨ Beautiful curb appeal with extended driveway & covered porch
✨ Open-concept layout with high ceilings & cozy living space
✨ Updated kitchen featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash & modern appliances
✨ Split floor plan for added privacy
✨ Fully fenced backyard — perfect for pets, entertaining, or relaxing
🌊 Just minutes from Hurlburt Field, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the sugar-white beaches of the Emerald Coast — this is the lifestyle everyone is looking for.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or looking for your next move-in ready home… this one is 🔥
📲 DM me for details or a private showing
📞 850-353-3806
Sold by Russo 🏡

03/26/2026

Big move… but the results don’t change. 💼🔥

I recently joined McKenzie Claire Real Estate Group — and I’m already helping clients get to the closing table.

2nd transaction this month ✅

More in the pipeline 👀

For those who don’t know me — I’m Chris Russo, a Realtor serving Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Crestview, Freeport & surrounding areas.

I grew up around custom home construction, which gives me an edge when it comes to evaluating homes, negotiating deals, and guiding my clients through the process with confidence.

Whether it’s your first home, an investment, or your next move — I’m here to make it happen.

Grateful for the momentum. We’re just getting started.

📲 850-353-3806

Let’s go.

03/18/2026

Another one CLOSED 🔑✨

Huge congratulations to my amazing client on their SECOND purchase with me 🙌 — that kind of trust means everything in this business.

From the first home to this next chapter… we made it happen AGAIN 💥

Now the fun continues 👀
➡️ Next up: getting their previous home listed and SOLD

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or making your next move…
I’ve got you covered every step of the way.

📲 Let’s make your next move your best move

— Chris Russo
C: 205-568-5427
O: 850-353-3806

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03/13/2026

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Discover Florida beachfront restaurants with stunning ocean views, unforgettable sunsets, and delicious coastal food that feels like a dream vacation.

02/22/2026

3.99%—absolutely out of this world! 🚀
Closed & Funded! Huge congratulations to my amazing buyers! 🏡 I hope this home is filled with years of unforgettable memories.

I’m grateful for a smooth closing, incredible incentives, and wonderful clients who made this transaction such a success. Moments like this are exactly why I love what I do.

While this was both my first and final transaction as a buyer’s agent with LPT Realty, I’m incredibly excited to share that I’m entering an exciting new chapter with a new brokerage. Big things are ahead—stay tuned for the announcement!

If you’re thinking about buying and want strong guidance, strategic negotiations, and an agent who truly has your best interests at heart, I’d love to help you make your next move.

02/03/2026

I love what I do. It is not about the money, it's more so about building my clients wealth by purchasing a house. Joining the trend! Chat GPT did a great job.