2019 is right around the corner – and if you’re like many people, your resolution for the new year is to live where you love. Life’s too short to be stuck in a place that doesn’t make you happy. And the beautiful beach communities along 30A can make you happy. Live Where You Love: Why 30A is the Best Place to Be When did you first discover South Walton’s white sandy beaches and emerald waters reminiscent of an exotic coast line far from the clutches of the day to day schedules and routines? Were you on vacation? An escape from the cold, or a getaway from the big-city buzz? Maybe you fell in … Continue reading...
Uprooted and Rerouted on 30A
In my career, it’s been easy for me to make a house “look” like home! I can set up a house to look like a magazine but making it feel like home is not always found in the decor. So when does a house and a new town really begin to feel like home? Moving from Atlanta to 30A came with a lot of change in my life. After the boxes are unpacked, addresses are all changed and a new business had been established, there comes a moment to say "Okay, so when is this going to feel like home?" It takes time, I know, but a moment happened today! Something that would never happen back in Atlanta, as … Continue reading...
Why You Need Mortgage Pre-Approval Before You Start House-Hunting
If you’re like most people, whether you’re looking for a home for sale in Alys Beach, a condo in Destin, or a home on a large parcel of land in Santa Rosa Beach, you’re going to need financing to make such a big purchase – and that means it’s a good idea to get mortgage pre-approval before you even start house-hunting. Why You Need Mortgage Pre-approval Before You Start Looking for Homes If you’re pre-approved, you’ve already been through the steps required to be approved. You’ve given your lender your pay … Continue reading...
What Does It Mean For A Real Estate Agent To Carry A CCIM Designation?
Have you ever wondered what a CCIM designation is and why select real estate agents are so proud of this distinction? Well, CCIM is the acronym for Certified Commercial Investment Member. A CCIM designation means that the professional has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis. It means they've proven they have extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. CCIM designees are given a lapel pin for recognition as leading experts in commercial investment real estate. Is it any wonder we're proud of this designation? Commercial real estate … Continue reading...
30a Local Properties Announces Community Beach Clean-Up
It takes a village… so come help us do our part! We are taking our spring cleaning to the beach! Join us at 10:00am on Friday, March 18th at Ed Walline Park for a 30a Local Properties Beach Clean-Up! South Walton is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and we want to make sure they stay that way. Over time and due to human negligence, our beautiful sugar white sand becomes polluted with litter and trash. Do you know what the most common item found during most beach clean-ups is? Cigarette butts. Other common items that are left behind or that wash ashore are: … Continue reading...
Resolve to Live Where You Love | 2016
When did you and your family 1st discover South Walton's white sandy beaches and emerald waters reminiscent of an exotic coast line far from the clutches of the day to day schedules and routines? You might possibly say before there was a paved Scenic Highway 30-A or a bit more recently (maybe before they broke ground on Alys Beach in 2004), but our assumption is that no matter how long you’ve been visiting and enjoying this pristine destination, you still can’t get enough! The 30A Community encompasses an array of … Continue reading...