Current Market Report
More homes changed hands across the Emerald Coast in the first half of 2026, but prices rose only modestly. More buyers, not higher prices, drove the market. See how Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach compare, community by community.
Second home, investment property, or legacy estate: each calls for a different strategy. Follow the coastal buying journey, from off-market opportunities and offer strategy to inspections that account for salt air and flood zones.
Ten reasons sellers choose Scenic Sotheby's International Realty. They range from the legacy of the Sotheby's name and a worldwide referral network to in-house buyer matching and marketing that reaches far beyond the MLS.
Planning to rent when you're away? Learn how the right rental strategy can offset ownership costs and protect your home. It also covers Florida's tax advantages and what to confirm before you buy a home to rent out.
The owner's guide to Florida's Emerald and Forgotten Coasts, from Destin and 30A to Panama City Beach. Written for anyone weighing a second home at the beach or a permanent move to the coast.
Published twice a year since 2005, Niche is Northwest Florida's longest-running luxury real estate and lifestyle magazine. Each issue features the region's finest homes and the coastal life around them.
The practical side of coastal living: local schools, utility providers, parks and beaches, golf, and hurricane preparation. It also includes relocation guides for Destin and Santa Rosa Beach.
Cooler days, quieter beaches, and a calendar full of festivals across Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach. Highlights include the month-long Destin Fishing Rodeo and the 10th Harvest Wine & Food Festival in WaterColor.