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Why Focus on 30A East?The east end of Scenic Hwy 30A is a precious 9 mile stretch of road, much of which is protected from development by state parks & forests.

FEATURES

High Demand, Low Supply!
Highest Occupancy Rates
Highest Search Engine Results
Safest Asset Values
Rarest Asset Class (This small & famous stretch of road is almost completely developed!)

Ground Floor InvestingGet in at the beginning! Alys Beach was established in 2004!

To put that into perspective:

West Palm Beach – 1894
The Hamptons – 1610
Naples – 1886

To invest

Entry Level Investment

Significant Appreciation

Maximum Appreciation

North of 98: $700k-$1.5M South of 98: $2M+

Inlet Beach

pros:

Lower price per Sq. Ft.
Value add connector to 30A
Newer Construction

cons:

Not “on” 30A
May have to drive to the beach
Lower occupancy rates

Pro Tip:

Secret direct access to WaterSound Beach Club!

House/Condos: $1M-$3M Gulf View Homes: $5M+

Seacrest West

pros:

Several uncrowded public beach accesses
Little or no HOA fees
Lower price per Sq. Ft.

cons:

Minimal neighborhood dining/activities
Less neighborhood uniformity
Many STR excluded zones

Condos: $800k-$1.2M House: $1.5M-$3.5M

Prominence

pros:

Best ROI on 30A
Two luxury heated community pool areas
Features The Big Chill family entertainment area

cons:

No direct beach access
Lower appreciation play
Must provide golf carts and bikes

Pro Tip:

Secret direct access to WaterSound Beach Club!

House/Condos: $1M-$3M Gulf View Homes:$5M+

Seagrove Beach

pros:

Great price per Sq. Ft.
Variety of food and shopping options
Little or no HOA fees
10 public beach access points

cons:

Less uniformity in neighborhoods
Many older assets needing updates
Sprawling, less walkable community

Fun Fact:

Seagrove was the first community developed along 30A!

Condos: $400k-$2M Houses: $1.5M-$3.5M

Seacrest Beach

pros:

High occupancy rates
Great community pool
Peddler’s Pavilion

cons:

Crowded beach access
No golf carts allowed
Mostly older assets, needing updates

Hot Tip:

Perfectly sandwiched between Alys Beach & Rosemary Beach!

House/Condos: $2M-$10M

Watersound

pros:

Adjacent to the Watersound Beach Club
Premier private beach access
Strong appreciation play
Gated serene vacation experience

cons:

Lower cashflow
Strict HOA
Little neighborhood dining/activites

Fun Fact:

Designed to reflect coastal New England architecture.

House/Condos: $2M-$10M

Watercolor

pros:

Adjacent to the Watersound Beach Club
Premier private beach access
Strong appreciation play
Gated serene vacation experience

cons:

Lower cashflow
Strict HOA
Little neighborhood dining/activites

Fun Fact:

Designed to reflect coastal New England architecture.

Rosemary Beach

pros:

BIG appreciation play
High demand & low supply
Luxury vacation experience

cons:

Lower cashflow
Many assets need updating
No golf carts allowed

Fun Fact:

This picturesque town was designed to reflect New Orleans’ French Quarter, the West Indies & Bermuda.

Alys Beach

pros:

Maximum appreciation & tax deductions
Exclusive amenities
Lowest supply vs. demand

cons:

No golf carts allowed
Highest price per Sq. Ft.
High property management fees (Alys Beach PM)

Fun Fact:

You can have any color you want, as long as it is white!

House: $2M-$12M

Seaside

pros:

Excellent occupancy rates
Best (and famous!) town center
Great appreciation, safe asset value

cons:

Lower cashflow
High traffic area
High capital expenditures

Hot Tip:

Seaside is famous-The Truman Show was filmed here!

Now That Your

Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete financial disaster or a smart long-term investment.

The person standing between it being a huge financial mistake or a valuable asset is you, the agent. Still, the agent can only help as much as the buyer allows. As vital as having an experienced agent by their side is, there are things that first-time homebuyers have to do.