5 Energy Savings Myths
By Chris Balzer
Can we talk about saving energy? Today, neighbors, friends, blogs, big box stores, to name a few, all want to offer advice on how to save energy. Let’s face it, saving energy has an important impact which we all have a roll. Sometimes this...
By Lisa Hughley
Dear 30A neighbors, Just like the summer heat in Florida, the real estate market on 30A is hot! School is out for many states surrounding Florida, and with the summer tourism season comes the interest in owning property at the beach. Our office has been tremendously busy with...
The Walton County Small Business Association (WCSBA) has partnered with the Walton Education Foundation to create a 2-year Florida college scholarship for a Walton County high school student beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.
The WCSBA promotes and supports the interests of local small and family-owned businesses in Walton County....
Mandy Trawick of South Walton Stitchery has announced she’s moving her shop from Miramar Beach to Santa Rosa Beach beginning May 1. So, if you’ve driven by the closed location in Miramar Beach recently, do not fear. South Walton Stitchery is still in business and thriving. “This move will...
Tile Temptations
By Dee Cruce
Sometimes ideas that start out small grow into something much bigger, and in the process, a whole new business is born. That is exactly what happened to Mike Shinsky, who owns and operates Tile Temptations in Miramar Beach. Shinsky is a certified tile and marble specialty...
Spring 2018 30A Condo Report
By Lisa Hughley
Spring brings many things to the Emerald Coast! It brings beautiful weather, spring break visitors and real estate buyers visiting to find their perfect piece of paradise. This past month the agents in my office have been showing and selling everything from residential...
Insurance Claim Denied? This may be why:
By Jeremy Neel
Have you ever had an insurance claim denied? There are several reasons a claim can be denied.
The incident was not covered in your insurance policy. It is extremely important to read an insurance policy, and understand which perils may be...
By Heather Bennett
Tamtech Pools and Spa has been an established business on The Emerald Coast since Jim Dular started the company in 1980. Tamtech designs, installs and services residential and commercial pools and spas all along Highway 98 from Panama City to Mary Ester, and Freeport and Niceville to...
One of the advantages of investing in real estate is provided under the Internal Revenue Service, Code 1031. The tax on the profit from a real estate sale can be delayed until a later date when you enter into a qualified exchange or purchase. Because of the tax code...
By Maurice Stouse
Years ago, as a representative for a major investment firm, I was excited to learn that one of the many benefits my firm was offering was a pension at retirement. It was so great to learn because, as a young trainee, retirement planning was drilled into our...