I was reviewing the June '26 statistics from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors. This  includes Destin, Miramar Beach and Santa Rosa Beach (30A). We've seen a 16.43% increase, year over year, in unit sales, meaning each house, townhome, or condo; an increase in volume of sales of 29.67%, meaning the total dollar amount, and an 18.23% increase in contracts written. Listings taken are pretty flat. As there are less listings, and more sales, prices increase, and it's harder to negotiate better terms, such as a loan buy down, and sellers paying more of the closing costs. Eventually, as gas prices drop and wages increase, it should become a seller's market, with less choices. That's when we see multiple offers and higher prices. Rates aren't great, however, history shows they're not extreme. Obviously, we all would like to see them drop. The good news is, if you make sure you don't have an early payoff penalty, you can refinance within the next few years. At this time some selle5 ...

Representation, or “Agency” 
 
In the state of Florida, by default the relationship between the agent and buyer, or seller, is referred to as a Transaction Agency. This means the agent doesn’t truly represent you. They represent the transaction. I and other Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast agents work as a Single Agency. This means I represent my clients 100%. When I talk with buyers and seller, they all say they assumed the past agent they worked with represented them. Crazy enough, they most likely did not, unless they were given a form acknowledging so. Working as a Single Agency representation, for instance, if I learn the other party is desperate to buy, or sell, I can tell you what I know, because it is my fiduciary responsibility to protect your best interests. Ethically, Transaction Agency agents cannot, unless given permission to. They still must deal honestly and fairly; however, they can’t give you the “inside scoop.” Thi ...

Without luck, it's impossible to time the market perfectly to purchase your next real estate investment. You can get within the bottom curve though, if you look at statistics and talk with local experts who have gone through these trends before. In February, and in our whole MLS, we saw closed volume increase approximately 23% month over month, and 21% year over year. Contracts written increased about 22% month over month, and 20% year over year, with 6% less listings taken. That's huge. Sure, spring break and the season is starting to kick in, however, these are strong increases. 
 
March Stats are headed the same way, Closed volume was up 28.3% month over month, contracts written were down 12.5% month over month, however, contracts written volume was up 12.5%. Listings taken were down about 21%. That tells me that higher end properties are selling. Between agent to agent, we're all seeing more active. Reach out if you'd like to know about a particular community or pr5 ...

Seacrest Beach is a "New Urban Development" community nestled between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, on 30A, in Santa Rosa Beach Florida. Walk the many trails and paths, swim and sun in the 12,000 SF lagoon pool, or take a bike, tram, or walk and enjoy the snow white beaches and turquoise waters of the gulf, just moments away! Relax and unwind! The two lane beach road, known as 30A, is approximately 25 miles long, lined with many different communities, and short term rentals. It's also know for it's variety of shops, restaurants and music venues. 
Seacrest Beach is not only a warm coastal community, it's a great place to invest. Not only can you enjoy rental income and appreciation, you can create new memories and decompress from the day to day issues. At slightly lower real estate prices than Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, you're positioned in between and can also enjoy the lifestyle of these communities. Check out the video when you click Seacrest Beach at the beginning of thist ...