Golf community homes are a major part of the luxury real estate market in Destin, FL. The warm weather and prevalent golf communities make it the perfect spot to buy your dream vacation, retirement or family house. Vicki Matthews - Coldwell Banker Real Estate works with many buyers in the area to secure these sought-after properties.

She shares a few insider secrets she’s learned over the years with her experience in golf community homes:

• Determine Bundle Preferences: Bundled communities are common in Florida and refer to the gold memberships that come with the house purchases. They are a great option if you only want to golf on occasion since getting a tee time can be difficult when everyone else there is playing. If you prefer to secure tee time multiple times a week, you’ll likely be happier with a non-bundled option.
• Consider Your Passions: Golf communities offer more than just this pastime. For example, if you or someone in your family loves tennis, you can find a community that has that sport as well. If a social community is important to you, then choose one with a good clubhouse or which holds social events for its members.
• Be Smart About Location: Location is always important when purchasing property, but it can be particularly useful to buy a course-side home. Consider where the house is situated and predict where people will be hitting their shots. A slice off the fairway could send a lot of hits ricocheting off your walls or going through the windows. Positioning along the course is preferable if you want to reduce your likelihood of stray balls.

If you’re thinking about buying a golf community home, hire a Realtor® who is experienced in the market. Vicki Matthews - Coldwell Banker Real Estate has many more insider secrets she’s happy to share with her clients. Reach out to her online or call (850) 502-9571 to discuss a smart real estate purchase and begin your search for the right community and house.