The Emerald Coast is located in North Florida and runs along the tropical beaches of the west gulf coast from Pensacola to Panama City with numerous communities contributing to the flavor. It's proximity to neighboring states has made the north Florida gulf coast the second most driven-to location in the state of Florida.

Whether you're a boater, a golfing enthusiast or just someone seeking solitude at the beach, you'll find your inspiration on the Emerald Coast of Florida. An abundance of luxury real estate as well as acclaimed golf course real estate on challenging golf courses engineered by Mother Nature.  If you're a young family, you'll also find a variety of options from the idyllic beach community of Seaside Florida to the growing communities of the Emeral Coast such as Crestview and Freeport which offer some of the best schools in the state.

Interested in real estate investing?  Emerald Coast real estate is one of the most rapidly appreciating investments in the country.  Experts predict unprecidented, long term inward migration due to the high number of baby boomers reaching retirment age seeking resort condominiums in the warm Florida climate.   

North Florida is one of the few remaining gulf coast areas with an abundance of undeveloped land . In fact, the Emerald coast has the lowest population density in the state for a developed coastal area. It also has one of the highest growth projections over the next 50 years with some areas projected to grow over 3.5% per year.

Similar to many areas in the United States, the real estate market has had a significant downward adjustment in real estate prices. Prices are currently about the same as they were in July 2004 for single family homes. Land is actually priced at about the same as early 2003 in some areas. It does appear that the bottom has hit on single family homes however since 6 months ago, homes were priced about the same as May 2004. There are still some good buys but inventory is decreasing slightly. Many desperate sellers have been forclosed or are close to forclosure and prices on single family homes and condos are expected to begin accellerating again in 2009 which will be fueled by the new International Airport in Panama City Beach.

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A noticible increase in real estate interest began again in November 2007. Sales have been modest but have increased over 2006 in many areas.

Now is the time to Buy!

If you are an investor - Buy Low, Sell High in about 3-5 years!

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Read why the Emerald Coast of north Florida drawing such attention?

Natural beauty makes the Emerald Coast of Florida a tropical beach paradise. The coastal ecosystems provide a haven for several endangered and threatened species. With miles of sugar white beach carpeted in 100% pure Appalacian crystal, the sand actually squeaks or sings beneath your feet as you walk along the coast lined with alabaster beach dunes. The gulf coast water is so clear that standing neck deep you can see your toes. It's filtered through the estuary of the Apalachicola Bay which catches sediment and other impurities, leaving only pure water to flow into the gulf. The bright sunlight hits this clear, shallow gulf coast water creating bright turquoise bands.The average temperature in January is 64 degrees and the gulf water temperature in August is 84 degrees, about the temperature of a heated pool. With thousands of acres of unimproved and forested land, the Florida Emerald Coast is Florida like it used to be - today.

And........ They are putting in a New Panama City Airport !