Friday, April 24, 2026 / by Jonathan Hill
Being a team working in a second home market, we work with people all over the country. One thing this leads to is referrals. When we work with licensed agents that buy in our market, we happily pay a 25% referral fee. This is also true for referring agents that send us referrals we work with and close. Just this week, we had a referral go the other direction also. If you, a friend, or family member is a licensed agent or broker, we would love to work with you. As always, if you have any questions while searching properties online, feel free to text, call, or email any time, and simply remember J30A.com to search properties in Destin, 30A and surrounding areas.
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Monday, April 13, 2026 / by Jonathan Hill
The first quarter 2026 was active with $7,090,000 volume closed and two other contract right after with The Jonathan Hill Team on 30a. Those 2 contracts that closed in the start of Q2 would have taken it up over $8,000,000. On the listing side The team had $9,000,000 in volume. For a small team over $16,000,000 in listing and closed deals combined this is a solid volume for the first quarter of 2026. The Jonathan Hill Team also in the last few months has shown properties to another 8-10 buyers who are on timelines that are a little slower, as our market typically is. We look forward to every buyer we get to meet and work with. As you search properties reach out to us for anything we can do for you. Even if it is just to talk about the vibes of the area or where to grab lunch while on vacation. As always, simply remember J30A.com to search properties in Destin, 30A, and surrounding areas.
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 / by Jonathan Hill
The 30A real estate market and surrounding areas are showing some interesting trends right now. While published housing data often focuses on averages, those numbers do not always tell the full story of what is actually happening on the ground in neighborhoods along Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, and nearby coastal communities.
Currently, we are seeing two different market patterns depending on the neighborhood and type of property.
Areas With Higher Inventory
In some segments of the 30A real estate market, inventory levels are higher. This is especially noticeable in certain condo buildings or specific neighborhoods where multiple comparable properties are available at the same time.
When buyers have more options within a single development or area, sellers often adjust their strategy. In these situations we are seeing:
Some sellers pricing aggressively to become the next deal
Properties listed near the average market price becoming more negotiab ...
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Friday, February 20, 2026 / by Jonathan Hill
Spring Break on 30A: How Rental Season Impacts Luxury Property Showings
Along Florida’s Scenic 30A, Spring Break does more than signal the start of vacation season. It officially launches our rental market into full motion. For buyers pursuing investment property, second homes, or legacy beach estates, this seasonal shift directly impacts property availability and showing strategy.
Understanding how rental season works can be the difference between a seamless acquisition and a missed opportunity.
Why Spring Break Changes the Buying Process on 30A
Unlike a traditional primary home market, many properties along 30A operate as income-producing assets. Once Spring Break begins, weekly rentals dominate the calendar, which limits showing windows.
In luxury beach markets, logistics matter. Access is everything.
From now through the end of rental season, availability tightens considerably — especially midweek.
The Four Property Scenarios Buyers Must Understand
When purc ...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 / by Jonathan Hill
Can You Short Term Rent in Any 30A Neighborhood?
No. I'll put a list lower down with many of the areas you can not.
Some neighborhoods have Homeowners' Association rules that do not allow for short term rentals. The neighborhood may say 30 days, six months, or 12 months is the shortest lease terms allowed.
Why Some 30A Neighborhoods Restrict Short-Term Rentals
Not everyone wants to rent their beach home. Many people use them as second homes, or their primary residence. In that case it's often preferable to not have a new group of renters next door turning over every week.
Resort-Heavy Rental Neighborhoods
I call some neighborhoods "resort heavy" like Seacrest. This neighborhood is great for a rental property. Its a wonderful neighborhood to enjoy a week at a time or for vacations with a tram, huge pool, beach access, and a town center with shops and restaurants. Also you can walk to other neighborhoods and town centers like Alys and Rosemary.&nbs. ...
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