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Ashley Ross, Realtor, Destin, FL (2026)

01/08/2026

Donald Trump is banning large institutional investors like BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street and Blackstone from buying up our single family homes and renting them back to us

Great News! 👏🏻👏🏻

10/22/2025

Here’s Why NOW Might Be Your Moment on the Emerald Coast!

1️⃣ Buyer demand is still strong — and listings are limited.
In Destin, Miramar Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach, pending sales are up 16.5% year-over-year, while new listings have barely increased. That means less competition and more serious buyers hunting for homes just like yours.

2️⃣ Luxury appreciation is skyrocketing along 30A.
From Grayton Beach to Rosemary Beach, luxury home sales (over $10M) have more than doubled in the past year. If your property sits in a premium coastal neighborhood, you could be sitting on serious equity potential.

3️⃣ The window of opportunity is open — for now.
Local experts predict inventory will tighten again as snowbird season approaches, giving sellers in Niceville, Bluewater Bay, and Regatta Bay a chance to get ahead of the curve before the next market shift.

📲 Let’s talk strategy! I’ll provide a free market analysis to show exactly what your home could sell for in today’s Emerald Coast market.

Ashley Ross, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty

10/05/2025

🏡 Just Listed in Regatta Bay’s Newest Neighborhood – Tradewinds!

Step into coastal luxury redefined with this 2024 custom-built executive home in the heart of Regatta Bay, one of Destin’s most desirable gated communities.

✨ Home Highlights:
4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 4,300 Sq. Ft.
Oversized 3-Car Garage
Chef’s Kitchen featuring Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances
Butler’s Pantry with 2nd Refrigerator
Primary Suite with his & her bathrooms, dual showers & custom vanities
Media Room + Executive Office
Impact-rated windows & doors (210 MPH)
Energy-efficient with 3 A/C units & tank-less water heaters
Resort-style backyard with heated saltwater pool, spa, outdoor kitchen & gas fireplace

📈 Neighborhood Spotlight: Regatta Bay
Regatta Bay continues to be one of Destin’s most sought-after luxury enclaves — and for good reason.

Property values in Regatta Bay have risen over 22% in the past 24 months, outpacing most other Destin neighborhoods.

Tradewinds, Regatta Bay’s newest phase, has seen record-breaking demand, with fewer than 5 active listings currently available.

💡 Location, Lifestyle & Leisure
From championship golf and pickleball to a private club, lakes, and quick golf-cart access to the Destin Commons, Legendary Marina, and Gulf beaches — this community offers the best of Destin living.

📍Regatta Bay | Destin, Florida
🗝️ Offered at: $2,799,000

DM me for a private tour or more details before this one is gone!
Ashley Ross, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty

10/02/2025

✨ Paradise Found at Paradise Point! ✨

Welcome to 1440 Paradise Point Dr, Unit 21 – a fully furnished, beautifully updated coastal retreat in the heart of Navarre! 🌊☀️ With stunning bay, pool, and beach views from multiple vantage points, every day feels like a vacation.

This move-in ready town home features a tastefully renovated interior with an open layout perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the water. Plus, furnishings are included – just bring yourself! 🛋️

Enjoy resort-style amenities including bay access, a sparkling pool, and a pristine beach just steps away. While short-term rentals aren’t permitted, this home is ideal as a primary/secondary residence or long-term rental.

VA approved and conveniently close to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, NAS Pensacola, and Whiting Field, making it a smart choice for military buyers too!

Whether it’s your permanent coastal escape or a long-term investment, this town home truly has it all. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise! 🏖️

Comment ‘beachlife’ below for full listing details.

📲 Schedule your showing today!

Ashley Ross, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realtyw

10/02/2025

✨ Top Events Along the Emerald Coast – October 2026

📍 Destin Fishing Rodeo – October 1–31 – AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Dock, Destin Harbor
🎣 A month-long tradition with daily weigh-ins, prizes, and excitement on the docks.

📍 Toast on the Coast – October 5 – Henderson Beach Resort, Destin
🍷 Culinary tasting event with food, wine, craft cocktails, music, and live art.

📍 Baytowne Beer Festival – October 10–11 – Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
🍺 200+ craft beers, live music, and food vendors.

📍 Best of the Emerald Coast – October 9 – Grand Boulevard, Sandestin
🌟 Celebrate the best local businesses with food, drinks, music, and art.

📍 Destin Songwriter Festival – October 10–11 – Destin Harbor
🎶 Two-day songwriter showcase with live performances on multiple stages.

📍 Bloody Mary Festival – October 11 – The Market Shops, Miramar Beach
🍹 Creative Bloody Marys, brunch bites, and live jazz—benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

📍 Rocktober Concert & Fireworks – Select weekends in October – HarborWalk Village, Destin
🎆 Live concerts capped with fireworks over the harbor.

📍 Halloween Spooktacular & Carnival – October 25 – Downtown Destin
🎃 Trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, and family fun.

📍 Fall Festival & Pumpkin Palooza – October 27 – Destin Community Center
🍂 Crafts, games, seasonal vendors, and live entertainment.

📍 Ladies Apple & Pumpkin Festival – October 23–25 – Local festival grounds
🍎 Arts, crafts, contests, music, and pumpkin fun.

📍 Sandestin Harvest Wine & Food Festival – October 17–19 – Sandestin
🍇 Multi-day wine tastings, gourmet dinners, and entertainment.

📍 Greek Festival – October 17–19 – Greek Orthodox Church, Destin
🇬🇷 Traditional Greek food, music, dancing, and cultural fun.

09/25/2025

NORRIEGO POINT IN DESTIN: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet will consider a proposal on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to purchase approximately 4 acres of waterfront property in Okaloosa County for $84.5 million, converting land zoned for luxury condos into public parkland with significant local government support.

The state would acquire the property from Pointe Mezzanine, LLC and Pointe Resort, LLC under an option agreement that values the land at about $20.8 million per acre, to include the added marina, sea wall and other improvements. The purchase price matches an appraisal completed in March by a state-approved appraiser.

Okaloosa County has pledged more than $5 million in direct investment and support for the project, according to an August letter signed by County Commission Chairman Paul Mixon to state environmental officials on behalf of the board. The letter was sent after Commissioner Drew Palmer sought unanimous consensus from the board to commit to managing the property and to work with the state.

“If the State buys this property, it means that the public will always have access to it, and I think that’s a beautiful thing,” said Palmer. “The public – our residents and visitors – will get to participate and experience our beautiful coastline and our natural resources here in Okaloosa County.”

The property sits near the Gulf Islands National Seashore and shares its western boundary with the City of Destin’s Norriego Point Beach Access and Park. State officials say the acquisition would expand the park area to nearly 16 acres and provide enhanced public access by connecting it to Gulf Shore Drive.

According to the Board of Trustees agenda, the property is currently zoned for high-density residential use. The sellers originally planned to develop 80 luxury condos on the site, which they purchased in 2016 and 2017 for $7.9 million.

“We’re not making beachfront property anymore, especially parcels that are as well positioned as this one,” said Sen. Jay Trumbull, who helped craft the legislation. “I think it’s incredibly important to give people access to one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world.”

The funding came from existing Florida Forever conservation funds that had been appropriated but not spent on other projects, according to Trumbull.

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09/08/2025

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom ranch in the highly sought-after golf course community of Indian Bayou! Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home blends comfort, style, and unbeatable value.

🏡 Features you’ll love:
✔️ VA Assumable Loan at 2.25%
✔️ Brand New Roof – Sept 2025
✔️ Expansive living room with vaulted ceilings & brick fireplace
✔️ Open-concept layout filled with natural light
✔️ Versatile flex space (office, playroom, or formal dining)
✔️ Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & central island
✔️ Built-in wet bar for entertaining

Indian Bayou offers the best of coastal living with golf, proximity to beaches, and a welcoming community feel.

📍Don’t miss your chance to own this incredible Destin home!

Ashley Ross | Coldwell Banker Realty
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