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Standing the Test of Time: Antiques in Coastal Design
Standing the Test of Time: Antiques in Coastal Design Interior design trends in coastal homes have always had minds of their own. They run parallel, yet slightly off kilter, to the rest of the design world, with a laid-back style that emphasizes ease and comfort. Recently, the phrase “collected over time” has been so omnipresent in... Read More
The Ultimate in Outdoor Living in Inlet Beach
By Erin Oden Steve and Bridget Neidhart enjoyed a long history of coastal property ownership before embarking on building their dream home in Inlet Beach, Florida. Aptly named, their beach house Emotional Rescue exudes elements of the coastal lifestyle we all depend on for a reprieve at the beach. The Neidharts’ intimate involvement in the... Read More
Beyond the Build – Establishing Relationships for a Successful Build
By Matt Ellington Congratulations on making the decision to build your dream home! Your journey has begun, and you start with finding the perfect property and designing a home based on your dreams and desires. Throughout the building process, you make many decisions based on what is best for your family, you, and your current season... Read More
Coastal Luxury Welcomes Four Seasoned Professionals To Their Elite Agent Team!
Coastal Luxury Principal Broker Erin Oden recognizes that 30A is a niche market filled with exceptional properties. She recently added four members to her team. The agents’ varying, successful backgrounds — a local veteran realtor, a former psychologist, a medical business owner, and a tourism pro — bring new energy and unique perspectives to the... Read More
Coastal Luxury Agents: Certified Experts in the 30A Niche Market
Certified Experts in the 30A Niche Market By Sallie Paris Good realtors know their markets. 30A neighborhoods are filled withdesirable second homes and profitable investment opportunities. To meet the needs of our clients in this exceptional area, my Coastal Luxury colleague Smith Burke and I sought expertise through Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification. ... Read More
30A Home Price Trends
A FOURTEEN-YEAR REVIEW OF HOME PRICE TRENDS In 2015, the 30A corridor home and condo real estate market became a billion dollar industry. Since then, the industry has grown 30% with dollar sales volume reaching almost $1.5 billion in 2017; this was 21% over the 2016 year. Factors that propelled the 2017 increase include: • Number of... Read More
Sippin’ The Day Away on 30A
SIPPIN’ THE DAY AWAY ON 30A The idyllic coastal communities of Scenic Highway 30A along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast have quickly become home to an energetic wine scene! The 24-mile corridor that hugs the coastline is a catch for wine drinkers from all over and hosts some of the region’s finest festivals throughout the year.... Read More
When To List Your Beach Home for Maximum Selling Opportunity
Capture the Selling Season! List NOW to Sell This Summer! Strategically Position Your Beach Property to SELL During the Strongest SELLING SEASON! The Summer Months provide the highest concentration of prospective real estate Buyers and, in turn, we typically see peak sales volumes during this busy time. Home sales along 30A for second quarter... Read More
Meet the Beast!
Meet the Beast! A Children’s Book about a Favorite Local Dog Just in time for the New Year, this new book is a sweet, adorable story of a little dog trying to discover her perfect name as she travels to a faraway land. In this beautiful, hard-bound children’s book, the outcomes of her adventures result... Read More
The Basics of Like-Kind (1031) Exchanges
The Basics of Like-Kind (1031) Exchanges By Sallie Paris After graduating from Louisiana State University, I returned home to Alabama and began a career in banking. I quickly discovered that my bank clients considered their real estate holdings to be integral to healthy financial portfolios. As a Coastal Luxury agent, my goal is to offer... Read More