Buckle Up Buttercup

Buckle Up Buttercup

After years of unprecedented frenzy, our real estate market here along the Emerald Coast has finally shifted. The pandemic-fueled boom is behind us, and 2025 is bringing a much-needed dose of reality.

The average sold price across Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, and Inlet Beach has adjusted to about $1.3 million—a clear sign that the market correction has arrived.

By Richard Eimers, November 16, 2025

Gone are the days of multiple bidding wars, waived inspections, and buyers paying far above list price. Today, we’re seeing the largest inventory in five years, giving buyers more choices—and

more leverage—than we’ve seen in a long time.

While sellers are becoming more flexible and realistic, this shift is setting the stage for a balanced market ahead.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy—when prices have leveled, options have opened up, and negotiations actually make sense again—this may be your moment. Watch The Video