I have been vacationing in the 30A area my entire life. When I was young, I wondered why nothing was here given the pristine white beaches and beautiful water. Only a few people had discovered it.
I spent a considerable amount of time in the area while in the Army stationed in LA (Lower Alabama). We always wanted to get a little piece of land on 30A and finally did in the late 90's when we watched prices double in one year. We bought because we liked the area and figured if we didn't do it then, we may never be able to afford it.
As prices took off, we wondered how many people could really be in the market for $1 million + properties. In my opinion, things went crazy - prices went too far - too fast. We are now in an adjustment phase and I feel for those that bought at the height of the frenzy who could really not afford it.
I love vacationing in the area, waking up for sunrise, enjoying a cup of coffee on a balcony with the gulf breeze while kids are asleep, reading, taking a walk or bike ride to any number of shops and restaurants, relaxing by the pool or on the beach, fishing, golfing....I could go on and on.
We may retire here and will always keep at least one property. There are no more beautiful beaches in this country. We love the area and are in for the long run. Look around- when you compare real estate here with other areas, it is still a great value. If you want in, it is now or may soon be a great opportunity to buy. We love the area... no worries.
I spent a considerable amount of time in the area while in the Army stationed in LA (Lower Alabama). We always wanted to get a little piece of land on 30A and finally did in the late 90's when we watched prices double in one year. We bought because we liked the area and figured if we didn't do it then, we may never be able to afford it.
As prices took off, we wondered how many people could really be in the market for $1 million + properties. In my opinion, things went crazy - prices went too far - too fast. We are now in an adjustment phase and I feel for those that bought at the height of the frenzy who could really not afford it.
I love vacationing in the area, waking up for sunrise, enjoying a cup of coffee on a balcony with the gulf breeze while kids are asleep, reading, taking a walk or bike ride to any number of shops and restaurants, relaxing by the pool or on the beach, fishing, golfing....I could go on and on.
We may retire here and will always keep at least one property. There are no more beautiful beaches in this country. We love the area and are in for the long run. Look around- when you compare real estate here with other areas, it is still a great value. If you want in, it is now or may soon be a great opportunity to buy. We love the area... no worries.
on THAT SANDWICH!! The posts on this thread have lifted my spirits a bit....THANKS!! Can't wait to get back down there SOON!! 