Own the View—And the Income: A Performing Condo at Silver Dunes

In the height of 2020 and 2021, the second-home market experienced a surge unlike anything we had seen before. Along Florida’s Emerald Coast, vacation home sales accelerated rapidly, driven by historically low mortgage rates, a sudden shift toward remote work ,and the renewed importance of lifestyle. Properties moved swiftly, often above asking, and the demand for rental-ready homes was nearly insatiable.

Today, we are operating in a very different environment.

Gross rental figures reached their peak during the early post-pandemic years, but nightly rates and booking volume have since stabilized. Meanwhile, many properties remain priced with 2022 expectations, creating a disconnect…

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Off Market, On Point: How a $1.4M Home Sold Quietly and Strategically in Point Washington

In last week’s blog, we touched on a standout example of an off-market sale in Point Washington that never made it to the MLS, yet connected the right buyer to the right property through trusted relationships and deep local knowledge. Now that the sale is complete, we’re taking a moment to highlight this exceptional home and the quiet strategy behind how it came together.

Tucked into the quiet beauty of Bay Magnolia, 333 Amelia Lane offered something increasingly rare: privacy, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place just minutes from the energy of 30A. Set on a full wooded acre in one of Point Washington’s most loved communities, this thoughtfully…

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Off-Market on 30A: What You’re Missing If You’re Only Watching MLS

Everyone watches the MLS.
Savvy buyers know it’s only part of the story.

The most desirable properties on 30A—the legacy residences, once-in-a-lifetime builds, the investment gems—don’t always make it to public view. In many cases, they’re spoken for before a photo is ever uploaded. Welcome to the off market.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

409 Needlerush Dr:  A wonderful example for Blake Morar, owner and broker of Scenic Sotheby's, and his ability to connect a buyer before the home came to market through our brokerage's extensive networking and ability to leverage relationships and client needs.

Access Is Everything and It’s Not Equal

Most buyers think…

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