Emerald Coast Real Estate Blog

It's Time for the Annual Emerald Coast Cruizin' Car Show!

Time for Car Enthusiasts and Collectors to Gather!

Join us for the 
Annual Emerald Coast Cruizin' Car Show

March 9 - 12, 2022
at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach!

Enjoy the magnificent setting along 17 acres of green grass, shade trees and park benches on the beach by the Panama City Pier Park.

Take in and appreciate the classic cars of the past along with the Live Bands, Cash & Prizes and much more!

Click here to view the entire Event Schedule!

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Spring Break Dates for Schools along the Emerald Coast

SPRING BREAK ALONG THE
EMERALD COAST IS ALMOST HERE!

Here's a list of Counties and Dates when their Spring Breaks are Scheduled:

School District Scheduled Dates of Spring Break Back to School
Escambia County March 14th through March 18th March 21st
Santa Rosa County March 14th through March 18th March 22nd
Okaloosa County March 21st through March 25th March 28th
Walton County ...

5 Bdrm, 5 Bath CUSTOM HOME NOW AVAILABLE in WaterSound Origins!

FANTASTIC ORIGINS OPPORTUNITY!


5 BDRMS  |  5 BATHS  |  3,502 SF
Offered at $2,200,000

This is truly an incredible opportunity to own a quintessential Florida home with this Meticulously maintained, and beautifully designed Custom Home situated on the bend of a serene pond in the back and a community park in the front.
Features include 10’ Ceilings, shiplap accent walls and plenty of natural light streaming in to brighten the home. You’ll find numerous upgrades everywhere you turn, including gorgeous quartz floors and countertops, upgraded Honeycomb Marble Flooring in the Shower, Quartz walls, a Garden tub, Dual Vanity and an expansive...

WOW! FREE Spring Concerts Coming to Navarre Beach!

THE WEATHER IS GREAT & IT'S TIME FOR
FREE SPRING CONCERTS on NAVARRE BEACH!!

NAVARRE BEACH MARINE PARK
8705 GULF BLVD.

THURSDAYS
MARCH 10 - APRIL 14th  |  6:00 - 8:00 PM

DATE PERFORMERS GENRE
March 10 Rachel Clearman Variety
March 17 Dr. Breeze Variety
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Enjoy this Happy Margarita Day!!

Relax and Enjoy a Margarita!
No Excuse Needed Today!

Some say this unique concoction was created in Mexico in the late 1930's, this drink has become wildly popular for years!
Have it on the Rocks, Frozen or just straight up, followed by a lick of salt, of course!

Need a good Margarita recipe to try out?
We've got 10 to choose from!
Click here and find your new favorite!

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Go ABOVE & BEYOND!! It's National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

It's National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

The more you are kind to others, the more they're kind to others!  It's contagious as more and more are showing kindness and generosity and helpfulness to others! 

Here are a few ways for you to join in this day and we guarantee that by the end of the day you'll be smiling!

Mail a card to a loved one or friend that you haven't talked to in awhile and let them know you're thinking of them

Leave a kind note for a co-worker on their desk

Pay for coffee or lunch for the person in line behind you

Send a thank-you note to the local fire department, police departments, or any military member you know.

Help an elderly person across the street

These are just a few of the ways to be kind.  Don't wait for February 17th, make a point to do something kind EVERY day of the year!

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Time for the 33rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival!

Bring your Appetite and get some of the best Gumbo on the coast!

33rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival
February 18th & 19th, 2022

Start your weekend off right at the 
Seafood Boil at Hammerhead's Bar & Grill

LIVE MUSIC
GUMBO COOK-OFF
FAMILY FUN

Click here for Tickets and here more information and plan on joining in the fun!

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Make Plans Now for the Annual Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade!

The Mardi Gras Parade on Navarre Beach is Back!

This year's theme is "Welcome Back"

Get prepared to celebrate to the EXTREME on

Saturday, February 19th on Navarre Beach

The parade is from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Make plans to be on the beach early.  Gulf Blvd. will be closing before the parade begins

For additional information click here!

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Plan Your Valentine's Day Today! We've got Options!


Make your Valentine's Day Plans NOW

for a Romantic Evening with your Loved One!

Here's a list of area restaurants that will help make this special day a Success!!

Celebrate with the whole Family at The Hub on Saturday, February 12th!  Enjoy Wine Tasting (only for the adults, of course!), Kids Crafts and Live Music.
Click here for menu and directions!

Santa Rosa Beach
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar1875 S. Hwy 393

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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The Exquisite Villa Chimera Mansion is NOW AVAILABLE in Panama City Beach!

LOOK NO FURTHER!
This One-of-a-Kind Opportunity will
Take Your Breath Away at EVERY Turn!

Welcome to "Villa Chimera"

This Elegant Masterpiece is waiting to make lifelong memories with you and your family and friends that you'll never forget!

Once you visit you'll NEVER WANT TO LEAVE........

Call today to schedule your Private Showing and start making plans for the rest of your life!

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Complete 30A Wine Festival Schedule is here!

30A Wine Festival
at Alys Beach

February 23 - 27, 2022

This 10th Annual Signature Event in Alys Beach is not just about Wine, it includes a feast of meals, drinks, seminars and tastings!

Each and every year gets better and better showcasing the finest vintners, culinary artists and distillers.  Immerse yourself in the workshops and seminars and learn what the culinary artists know and more!

Click here to view the entire schedule of this renowned event.  

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2022 Real Estate Trends for Florida

We learned some interesting Real Estate Statistics from the Florida Realtors Mid-Winter Business Meetings held in Orlando earlier this year.

Florida's top buying and selling groups include the millenials, who are the largest groups, in their mid-30's.  Don't count out the Gen Xers and in Florida, the retirees are always a part of the equation.

Top factors that need to be considered this year are the inflation numbers and how it will affect every day Floridians and their resiliency.  We've enjoyed a long run of historically low interest rates, but with the inflation fears the Federal Exchange is expected to raise the rates, some say as many as 6 times in 2022, some expecting it to begin in March.

A qualifier this year, and for the past two years, is the Pandemic and how it affects our economy for 2022.  Due to vaccine mandates, businesses have had no choice but to close, while most of their employees have contracted the Omicron variant of COVID and required to isolate themselves leaving businesses struggling to keep open.

While the Pandemic has run rampant throughout the world, from the first variant and morphing through at least 2 other variants, it is no secret that businesses have ran out of day to day supplies that they've needed to stay open.  With many products being made in China and other foreign countries, these problems have only compounded these past two years.  These issues are being seen in our grocery...