A stunning 26-mile stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, known as 30A, has been dubbed the 'Hamptons of the South' as it attracts an influx of homebuyers.

The quiet slice of paradise has turned into America's latest luxury hotspot, attracting wealthy buyers from as far as Chicago and Montana.

The once-hidden gem strip of beaches, including picture-perfect towns like Rosemary Beach and Seaside, features Caribbean-like waters, powdery white sand, and classic Southern charm.

Local real estate agent Beau Blankenship emphasized the dramatic shift that's taken place in recent years.

'Now you're seeing people from the Northeast, people from the West, Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado,' he told Business Insider.

 

 

In 2023, visitor spending

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The 2 top producers from Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida: Christie's International Real Estate Emerald Coast:

Two of the top broker-owners located on Florida’s Emerald Coast have shed their former affiliations to join Christie’s International Real Estate, the firm has informed Inman.

Beau Blankenship, formerly of Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches, and Jacob Watkins, formerly of Corcoran Reverie, are teaming up to found a new flagship location in northwest Florida called Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast.

“Their tech platform, their luxury brand and just [all] they do I feel is a level up and is going to help us in our market,” Blankenship told

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