30A Real Estate Update | Jon Miller | April 2017Not to bore everyone right at the beginning, but REALTORS® are required to take continuing education classes to keep their license up-to-date. Required courses include Core Law and Ethics. We also choose electives. I just completed a course called “Know your Numbers.”  As I like to provide statistical analysis of Florida’s 30A real estate market (to learn more about 30A real estate click here), I will share some numbers with you that I found particularly interesting. Let's consider return on investment over the last 5 years: Dow Jones: 83.51% | SP 500:  98.18% | NASDAQ: 127.8% Florida real estate values were at a 57.58% return over the same period. When analyzing only properties along Hwy 30A, the average jumped to a 66% ROI, or an annuali... 04/18/2017

 Top Reasons to Buy or Vacation in WaterColor, Florida Encompassing the sugar sands beaches of the Emerald Coast and nestled between the popular beachside neighborhoods of Seaside and Grayton Beach, the vibrant 500-acre property of WaterColor, Florida is a rich blend of natural beauty and southern comfort. Idyllically located between the Gulf of Mexico and Western Lake - a rare 220-acre coastal dune lake - visitors and residents of WaterColor enjoy a unique combination of award-winning restaurants, amenities and events.  With so many exceptional offerings, our agents at Go To The Beach Real Estate have put together a list of their top reasons to buy or vacation in WaterColor, Florida below. Meticulously Designed Outdoor Community Spaces  A trademark of this community, WaterColor feature... 04/12/2017

 Listing Details-4248 W. Co. Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Price: $424,900MLS number: 771032Bedrooms: 3Baths: 2Square Footage: 1204 Call John Skinner (850) 543-5763 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. LOVELY BEACH COTTAGE! This clean, crisp beach cottage is located just 2 blocks East of Gulf Place directly on Hwy 30-A. This home sits high and dry on pilings and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an open living/dining/kitchen area. Fresh paint & hard surface flooring throughout. This large lot is big enough for a pool addition on the north side of the home. Zoned Village Mixed Use and no Homeowner Association fees. Closest public beach access is directly across 30-A, public access down Shell Seekers CV but Ed Walline is just to the west. Easy walking dista... 03/14/2017

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  Listing Details-82 Sugar Sand Lane C5, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Price: $195,000MLS number: 768921Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1Square Footage: 772Call Courtney Moher (614) 218-0137 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. This one won't last long!  HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF OWNING A PLACE AT THE BEACH FOR UNDER $200,000!? Here's your chance to own a great little getaway down on 30A where just walking across the street puts you on the beach and a short leisurely drive takes you to any of the fun beach-side communities in the area. This adorable 1 bedroom condo comes mostly furnished and boasts recent updates in the form of granite countertops, new faucets, fresh paint, and all new appliances in 2016! This condo is a coveted SECOND FLOOR END UNIT with extra side window... 02/13/2017

  Listing Details-3319 E Co Highway 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Price: $950,000MLS number: 762639Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 4Square Footage: 2,717Call Courtney Moher (614) 218-0137 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Beach Living At It's Finest- Seagrove Beach is home to this charming Florida cottage located on a prime lot directly on coveted Highway 30A, less than 200 feet to the beach access positioned right across the street. Utopian Village is being sold fully furnished and rental equipped plus an already successful rental with established rental history! This home features 6 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on a nice size lot featuring a sparkling private pool, large patio, and gorgeous gulf views from every balcony. Do not miss this chance to own on 3... 02/09/2017

759539  - Commercial for Sale  Office - Sold       $560,000   Property Name: Hall Holding Group Inc Office File #: 43669 Address: 220 N County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Sub Area: 1605 - Live Oak Pt and Old Town of Santa Rosa     Parcel ID: 26-2S-20-33650-000-0010 Property Type: Low Rise List Price Sqft:               Year Built:                2005                        Building SqFt:                  3,172      Lot Frontage: 135     Construction Status: Existing Directions: US Highway 98 to County Road 393 North. Property is the third commercial building on the right on the corner of Markon and 393.  Legal Description: LONG DESC AS REC IN OR 87-199 BEING LOT 1 SANTA ROSA PINES UNREC S/D OR 1382-127 OR 2418-634 OR 2769-188... 02/07/2017

 Listing DetailsBayou Pine LotLot 14 Las Roblas Grande, Santa Rosa Beach, FLPrice: $54,000MLS number: 766368Lot Dimensions: 105 X 135Acreage: 0.33Call Gil Erikson at 850-714-2122 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.   A Plot of Your Own! This great plot is on the corner and is bigger than most in the subdivision. Great location , neighborhood boat ramp, no HOA. The Bay is close by and the famous Beaches of 30A are a short drive away. Plenty of shopping near by as well.1/57 interest in access to Mack Bayou and lake on plot 8&9. Buyer to confirm all information and to determine the lands suitability for buyers needs.   Click here to see additional pictures and details of this Bayou Pines Lot! 12/29/2016

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30A Florida Real Estate Update  This year was one of the busiest vacation rental years on Scenic 30A, if not the busiest on record. Last month, I read in The Walton Sun Newspaper that tourism brought 3 billion dollars to Walton County in 2016. Yes—Billion! You can only imagine what this means for real estate along 30A and adjoining communities.  The look of 30A is changing (click here to learn more about Scenic 30A). I find a lot of product arising in new large-scale developments, but much more limited product available closer to the beach. 30A's average Single Family sold price is now at $1,130,000, which keeps us right on track with my 33 year up-trend line (see below).  I'm providing this link to Single Family and Condo statistics for different price-points, to help you get a better ... 11/27/2016

 Best Neighborhoods in Seagrove Beach While Seaside, Florida may have put Scenic 30A on the map, locals and visitors will agree, Seagrove Beach is the heart and soul of the Emerald Coast.  Established in the 1940s, Seagrove Beach was one of the first beach communities on the Panhandle and boasts as the largest beach town on 30A.  From laid-back cafes to luxurious boutiques, this vintage beach community has a little bit for everyone, including coastal dune lakes, a state park and 30A’s trademark sugar white sand beaches.  Lush with groves of oak trees, magnolias, and pines, Seagrove Beach has deep roots that keep long time visitors and residents loyal year after year. With so many unique neighborhoods to choose from, GO TO THE BEACH highlights our 5 favorite Seagrove Beach communities be... 11/16/2016

 Favorite Views on Florida’s Scenic 30A & Santa Rosa Beach  #1—Bud & Alley’s Rooftop Bar What 30A view aficionado can resist a second-story view over the Gulf of Mexico in Seaside, FL? And with a drink in hand? Wow—nothing beats it, as far as views go. Bud & Alley’s not only offers a friendly open bar atmosphere for locals and visitors alike, it is one of the most popular places for watching sunsets on 30A. Great for the whole family, guess the time the sun sets and celebrate when the bell rings it in. Learn more about Bud and Alley’s rooftop bar and Seaside, FL at http://www.seasidefl.com/. #2—Eden Gardens State ParkOn 30A you have the beauty of the Gulf, no doubt about that. But you also have the beauty of the Choctawatchee Bay; completely different —but equally lovely. Visitors arriv... 10/31/2016

759539  - Commercial for Sale  Office - Active       $649,900   Property Name: Hall Holding Group Inc Office File #: 43669 Address: 220 N County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Sub Area: 1605 - Live Oak Pt and Old Town of Santa Rosa     Parcel ID: 26-2S-20-33650-000-0010 Property Type: Low Rise List Price Sqft:               Year Built:                2005                        Building SqFt:                  3,172      Lot Frontage: 135     Construction Status: Existing Directions: US Highway 98 to County Road 393 North. Property is the third commercial building on the right on the corner of Markon and 393.  Legal Description: LONG DESC AS REC IN OR 87-199 BEING LOT 1 SANTA ROSA PINES UNREC S/D OR 1382-127 OR 2418-634 OR 2769-1... 09/01/2016

7 Lichen Lane Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 7 Lichen LaneSanta Rosa Beach, FL 32459 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 1792 Sq. Ft. For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following: John Moran, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Navarre BeachE-Mail: JohnMoran@AtTheBeachTeam.com Website: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comJohn MoranOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-217-7618Fax: 800-654-2959Click here to see All Seagrove Homes For Sale! 08/02/2016

Search Inventory of All River Bend Homes For Sale   Listing Details-River Bend Home- 259 River Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Price: $259,900.00MLS number: 756580Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Square Footage: 2082Call Courtney Moher (614) 218-0137 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Florida Cottage- Spacious GroundsCome take a look at this quaint Florida Cottage that sits on over a half an acre of land offering spacious grounds and privacy for you to enjoy the outdoors from the expansive front and back decks! River Bend, a private road and community nestled in Santa Rosa Beach with only thirteen other houses,feels so far away from the bustling highway, yet only a few miles to the spectacular Gulf of Mexico beaches. This home offers a 2 car garage plus pergola fo... 07/20/2016

WOW! Rare opportunity to own in the preferred building B at The Dunes of Seagrove. This 2nd floor unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate bunk room. It also features a very large balcony overlooking the pools and gulf. It offers an open floor plan, generous kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances adjoining a very comfortable living and dining area that opens on to the large balcony. A very spacious master with separate sitting area is located on the opposite end of the unit from the guest bedroom to ensure privacy. It also has an assigned parking spot. The complex has two pools (one heated), hot tub, tennis courts, gym with separate his & hers wet areas that include both steam and sauna and direct beach access. Gross rental income for 2015 is on target for $40,000. Dunes of ... 06/18/2016

Search Inventory of All Blue Mountain Beach Homes For Sale   Listing Details-Blue Gulf Resort- 53 Kingfish Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Price: $550,000.00MLS number: 754561Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4Square Footage: 2436Call Courtney Moher to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Blue Mountain Beach Home- Beach Living At It's Finest- Blue Mountain Beach is home to this charming Florida cottage located on a prime corner lot off coveted Highway 30A, less than a half of a mile to one of the two closest beach accesses. Beautifully landscaped, this home is being sold mostly furnished and rental equipped! This residence features 5 spacious bedrooms, two of which are master suites, and 4 bathrooms on a large lot with a nice patio and room for a small pool! Spotless gra... 06/18/2016

30A Real Estate Search - 30A Homes For Sale - No Obligation Mainsail Realty Company offers one of the best Real Estate search websites on the Emerald Coast.  You can search by area, property type, neighborhood, price range, etc.  Below is a link to our Hwy 30A Real Estate Search page.  Please give it a try and I will never force you to give your personal information to search. 30A Real Estate Search 04/04/2016

Why I Do Not Attend InspectionsIt has been a while since I have posted a blog on Active Rain.  I have been extremely busy and our brokerage is doing great.  I owe a big part of this to Active Rain.  I learned so much from AR when I started my brokerage.  OK, on to the blog. I do not attend inspections.  I am not a contractor and I feel I have no business hanging out at an inspection.  I had someone question me today and tell me this  "I cannot beleive you were not at the inspection".  My response was this, "I am very sorry, but I do not attend inspections, and it is intentional."  I have no desire to be a part of the inspection process.  The thing I want most is an accurate inspection.  If a deal goes south because it is a bad house, I am good with that... We will find another house, I ... 06/09/2015

Come enjoy the 30A Farmers Market Sundays year round and Thursdays Stroll cobblestone walkways lined with shade trees in a beautiful park like setting while sampling delicious vendor products. Pick up fresh from the farm and Aquaponic veggies, fruit, eggs, milk, cream butter, cheese, grass fed beef, chicken, and homemade European and pork sausages. Sip on cold pressed organic juices while you shop!     05/30/2015