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Who Has Leverage On 30A

by John Moran | Jul 11, 2026 | 30A

Both sides having to negotiate. That almost never happens at the beach. I’ve been selling real estate here for more than 20 years, and I can count on one hand the number of times this market has actually been balanced. For most of my career, one side or the...

Emerald Coast Real Estate: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

by John Moran | Sep 25, 2024 | 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach

Recently, I attended my 40-year high school reunion, and it was a blast reconnecting with old friends and playing the ‘do you remember me’ game. But the real surprise? Everyone wanted to talk about one thing—investing in Florida real estate. From...

Is Florida’s Real Estate Party Over?

by John Moran | Aug 20, 2024 | 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach

Real Estate Market Update… Is The Party Over? I think the real estate market is a lot like frat parties in my college days. What do I mean by that? Remember back in your college days, were there frat parties? The Build Up I remember frats would throw these...

Which Way Are Florida’s Real Estate Winds Blowing?

by John Moran | Jun 27, 2024 | 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach

Real Estate Market Update Video: Don’t Buy Until You Watch This! (Click Here!) (HUGE Price Shift Coming) Real Estate Market Update Don't Buy Until You Watch This! by Smart Beach Investor | Emerald Coast Market Update...

Don’t Look Back Too Long, The Future Is Coming!

by John Moran | May 26, 2024 | 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach

To be able to see where you are going you have to give some attention to where you’ve been… but don’t spend too much time looking backward, the future comes pretty fast. With this in mind, I hear a lot of talk about how the real estate market in Florida is going to...

A Window of Opportunity Is Coming… Are You Ready?

by John Moran | May 6, 2024 | 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach

“In our business, the windows of opportunity open and close with dazzling rapidity… I constantly have to remind people to seize the moment.’” Mark McCormack I believe that toward the end of the year there is going to be a window of opportunity where...