Business

By Chris Balzer Summer is officially here and so are our visiting guests.  Beaches are getting crowded, restaurant lines are getting longer and traffic can be a challenge most days. This is a good time to think about creating your own outdoor escape.   When it comes to increasing comfort,...

Jack Libby is a local Santa Rosa Beach resident and mortgage broker. When asked why Jack became a mortgage broker he said: “When I purchased my first home with a VA loan, it was a nerve-racking experience dealing with the paperwork and redundancies from my mortgage lender. I feel...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines around the world, and here in South Walton it’s transforming the way many businesses operate. AI-generated content is appearing in customer service responses, online chats, emails, blogs, social media posts and countless places you wouldn’t expect. In fact, chatbots like ChatGPT are producing such...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Innovations and industrial revolutions might bring a lot of opportunities for the economy and the people of the world. Today, investors can’t go a day without hearing the latest news on artificial intelligence, or AI. Many might be wondering if they need to...

By Bill Mason In today’s fast-paced work environment, productivity is of utmost importance. We all want to perform at our best and achieve our goals. Fortunately, there is a simple yet powerful way to improve work performance – gratitude. Expressing gratitude involves showing appreciation for the good things in life, including...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Many researchers and writers have often reflected on a topic known as behavioral finance (BF). Quite simply it is what impact do personal cognitive biases have when making investing decisions. It is an important concept to consider as ultimately investment decisions are...

By Donna Daugherty,  Hiring a professional designer is something to consider if you’re building a home, you’ve just purchased a home, or if your home needs a much-needed update or refresh. They can help you make smart decisions on how to maximize your budget and create the perfect finishing touches...

By Chris Balzer, Mom’s Earth Day? Sounds made up, right?  Earth Day was April 22nd and Mother’s Day is May 14th, only 21 days apart so I thought I would combine the two and make Mom’s Earth Day.  Here at ECES, everyday is Earth Day, we increase comfort and lower...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp or humid conditions. It can be found almost anywhere, including on walls, ceilings, floors, and even in the air we breathe. While mold is a natural part of our environment, it can become a serious health hazard when it...

By Joe Capers With Spring Break and Summer around the corner, a lot of us locals (and our guests) will be out in our golf carts. You might even want to purchase one. Just remember, as there are different kinds of golf carts, which you’ll discover when you go to...