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    Can You Make Money Renting on 30A? The Honest STR Investment Guide (2026)

    By Jon Lyons | July 23, 2026

    An honest look at what you can expect to make on a short-term rental property on 30A. Read More

    Rosemary Beach Real Estate: Complete Buyer’s Guide (2026)

    By Jon Lyons | July 15, 2026

    It's one of the few places on 30A where the offseason feels like a feature of the community. Learn more about Rosemary Beach. Read More

    30A Real Estate Market Report: Mid-Year 2026 Luxury Insights & Trends

    By Jon Lyons | July 3, 2026

    The conversation surrounding Scenic Highway 30A real estate has officially shifted. We have transitioned past the emotional, frantic pace of the post-pandemic boom and entered a highly sophisticated era of intentional luxury. Today’s high-net-worth (HNW) buyers are no longer purchasing out of simple urgency; they are buying with clear intent, deep discernment, and a focus... Read More

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    By Jon Lyons | July 3, 2026

    Looking for the best way to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on 30A? You’ve found it. Independence Day here on 30A isn’t just another beach holiday — this year marks USA’s historic 250th!—two and a half centuries of enduring Freedom and incredible history. Here at the beach in South Walton, there will be local parades, fireworks shows over... Read More

    3 Questions Affluent Families are Asking Me about 30A Right Now: 

    By Jon Lyons | June 9, 2026

    Q & A With a Live 30A Broker: Jon Lyons #1. What’s the outlook for 30A’s equity growth over the next 3-5 years?  When looking at the future, it’s important to take a look at the past. We’ve complied data since 2000 (26 years) for the market, and it’s incredible to see the growth from a... Read More

    30A Market Report: May 2026

    By Jon Lyons | June 3, 2026

    30A Real Estate Market Snapshot: May 2026 At Live 30A, we understand that you want and need a trusted Realtor to guide you and your family through the 30A home purchasing process — someone who can help make sure you don’t miss anything, make sure you don’t overpay — and can knowledgeably provide relevant market... Read More

    April 2026 | 30A Market Update

    By Jon Lyons | May 1, 2026

    30A Market Update — April 2026 The 30A Real Estate market has entered a new phase = Re-Acceleration After a period of normalization through late 2025, April data confirms a shift toward tightening conditions, rising prices, and improving demand—particularly in the luxury segment. Key Metrics — April 2026 – Active Listings: 967 – New Listings: 184 –... Read More

    What’s Actually Selling on 30A (Q1 2026 Market Breakdown)

    By Jon Lyons | April 1, 2026

    What’s Actually Selling on 30A (Q1 2026 Market Breakdown) Q1 2026 reveals a market fundamentally strong & operating with more discipline than we’ve seen in years: (but you’ll miss the most important points with only the high-level data.) Inventory is down, closings are up, prices remain strong and positive. Keep reading to see where opportunity... Read More

    30A Real Estate Market Snapshot | 2026: February in Review

    By Jon Lyons | March 16, 2026

    30A Real Estate Market Snapshot | 2026: February in Review At Live 30A, we understand that you need a trusted guide so you and your family can confidently and smoothly navigate from “just looking” to “I own on 30A” =- someone who can help make sure you don’t miss any amazing deals, and to make... Read More

    You came for spring break.. now you want to move here!

    By Kensley Zieba | March 5, 2026

    You Came for Spring Break… Now You Want to Move Here There’s something about 30A in the spring. Maybe it’s the salty breeze drifting off the Gulf.Maybe it’s the sugar-white sand between your toes.Or maybe it’s that first sunset you watched from a beach chair, thinking, “Why don’t I live here?” If you came to 30A... Read More