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Communication Skills in Real Estate

6/6/2019

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Effective communication is the key to a satisfying real estate purchase.

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines communication as “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals.” Without doubt, communication is a complex blend of words, body language, tone and timing.

Effective communication is the key to a satisfying real estate purchase. It is one of the most important skill sets of a realtor to continue to master. When we as realtors working with clients are able to effectively communicate, any situation can be better handled. That’s why it is so important that we develop outstanding communication skills by knowing what to say, how to say it and when to say it.

"Effective communication in a real estate transaction requires discipline and patience."

We sometimes believe that we know what another person is thinking, but such an assumption can hinder effective communication. Effective “clear” communication requires both asking questions and listening to what is being said and not said.

If we seek to clear up a misunderstanding, we need to choose our words carefully, reminding ourselves that there is an appropriate time for everything.

It is better to prepare to communicate by seeking facts and insight into the particular transaction. Sharing of opinions is very important. But what is needed to be effective in our communication is to listen more than talking. Listening requires our engaging with the other person, seeking to understand. Active listening demonstrates that you honor the other person enough to consider what they are sharing with you.
As we apply these principles challenges are less frequent.

Styles of communication can be very different from person to person, transaction to transaction. But by applying the influencing principles of wisdom we have learned through years of working with people we can provide a harmonious transaction.

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SOLD BAYSIDE AT SANDESTIN

5/15/2019

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I was blessed to be able to help a AWESOME couple buy this TERRIFIC condo in Sandestin. Bayside at Sandestin is literally 10 steps from the bay! Can you imagine the gorgeous view. Do you love golf? You can hit some range balls and play a round of golf - just across the parking lot. Come see paradise and experience our GORGEOUS beaches. Call me and let me help you find your beach!

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Hurry! 75 Cassine Way is available

7/8/2017

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75 Cassine Way, Santa Rosa Beach

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The Big Easy says it all! Enjoy the sound of the ocean from your veranda at The Big Easy! This fantastic home is located just steps from the beach in Cassine Village. Main house with two bedrooms up and one down, three baths AND a double car garage with apartment above - a rare find in Cassine Village! The Big Easy is definitely Easy Living! Open dining & living areas, fireplace, and comfortable couch & chairs from Pizitz lend a welcoming place for entertaining. The side veranda offers easy lounging with 3 beautiful sets of French doors entering the kitchen, dining & living area. Hardwood floors throughout, large upstairs master bedroom with ensuite bath, soaking tub and separate tiled shower. An additional bedroom and full bath upstairs offer plenty of room for family or guests.

Hurry Robin! This home will not last long!

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34 Suzanne Drive Santa Rosa Beach Florida

5/13/2017

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Seagrove Home, 34 Suzanne Drive
$3,050,000

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6000 sq ft. home is currently under construction scheduled for completion May of 2017, located on one of old Seagrove's largest lots allowing for a one of a kind U shaped courtyard style pool home rarely seen on 30A's typically narrow lots. You enter this home through a gated and walled courtyard that features a large pool and expansive cabana with summer kitchen and built in fire table, 3 garages. The first floor consists of a gourmet kitchen with large butlers pantry, two sub zero refrigeration units, dual dishwashers, euro style kitc with large island, glass china cabinet, vaulted ceilings, wet bar, floating stair case, huge master with dual vanities and a separate make-up vanity, sauna, huge walk-in closet, 16' sliding doors opening to the pool, radiant heat floors.

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South Walton County Florida

11/13/2016

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What is South Walton County (SoWal) 30A, Florida?

South Walton or SoWal and 30a, are renowned for its natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches. Our one-of-a-kind destination offers a totally unique lifestyle to fit any style. Find everything from modern condos to rustic beach bungalows, choose your favorite and settle in with your perfect paradise home.

Spend time in South Walton with your family and you will know what it means to cozy up in a beach home where you can spend quality time with your family. South Walton encompasses an unparalleled strand of 16 distinct beach neighborhoods, each with its own traditions, charm and visual style -- including Florida’s #1 Resort -Sandestin, Seascape, Miramar Beach, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, (the grand daddy of 30a) Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach. Small town allure is still alive and yes thriving.
Travel + Leisure's calls this place "Best Beaches on Earth"

South Walton also enjoys diverse shopping from little family shops to the outlet malls of Silver Sands and many great restaurants to satisfy and taste. There are plenty of ways to work off overindulgence's. As one of Florida’s greenest regions, 40% of Walton’s land is preserved. There are five state-owned parks, preserves and forests, which make for a pristine, yet wild and lush coastline. South Walton is also home to 15 coastal dune lakes, longleaf pines, sea-oat-covered dunes, wetlands, marshes and the two highest points in the state of Florida. This is anything but your average beach.

Getting out and enjoying the wild biodiversity is quite common for locals and tourists seeking beach adventures. Horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing and standup paddling are seen throughout South Walton.

Go to SOWAL30A find your Dream Home.

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Alys Beach

10/31/2016

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Alys Beach is getting more attention

If there was ever a beach in Florida that made me think I'd stepped into some exotic Mediterranean local, it'd have to be Alys Beach. Located along 30A and one of South Walton's 15 beaches, this oceanside community looks like no other in the state. Two white Moroccan style towers welcome visitors to the area where the pristine, white stucco buildings against a backdrop of emerald seas have you feeling like you've drifted into a dreamworld. The minimalist architecture accented with hand-painted tiles and wrought iron is showcased at the community's Caliza Pool where you may even find a few vacationing celebrities warming up in the Florida sun. Forbes.com has named Alys Beach 'America's Best Spot for the Design-Savvy,' and I'd say it's definitely beach glam with a bit of casual luxury. Article from www.visitflorida.com

Don't forget about Charlies!!

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Enjoying a ride to Charlies

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Merry Christmas

12/23/2015

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Have a glorious Merry Christmas! Let all the beauty of this Christmas bring all heavenly blessings that you long for. I wish you abundant moments; full of pleasurable memories of joy, love and happiness in Christ this Christmas.

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REGATTA BAY Lifestyle , Destin, Florida

11/24/2015

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Regatta Bay Lifestyle in Destin Florida.

What is your favorite type of home - estate, condo, waterfront? There are many types to choose from and to enjoy the extras of resort living.
CLICK HERE for all types of homes available in Regatta Bay.
CLICK HERE for Golf Villas in Regatta Bay.

Exciting News -- NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DESTIN! Regatta Bay is developing a new section called REGATTA BAY PRESERVE coming in 2016.
This area of nature preserve will include 21 single family homes, detached, with trails, walkways, and a large common green space promoting outdoor play and relaxation with family and neighbors.
Wraparound porches line the lantern lit green giving these homes Southern charm.
With 4 floor plans to choose from this new addition to Regatta Bay will be appealing to families, empty nesters, and young professionals.

Call me and let's find YOUR place in this exciting Destin paradise~

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Real Estate App for your Phone or Tablet

9/5/2015

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Are you looking for the best Real Estate App for your Phone or Tablet? With most current listed Properties for our Area.
Also has GPS Feature - click near me to see all properties for sale around you.

Phones have come a long way since Mr. Bell made is first call. They are now little computers we carry around with us that help make our lives better.

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Watersound Beach

5/17/2015

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Watersound Beach Real Estate.

Boasting one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline along Scenic Highway 30A, the striking WaterSound® Beach community is known for its weathered wooden boardwalks that wind through towering sugar white sand dunes to the calming turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Both sophisticated and stylish, the gated WaterSound Beach community offers homeowners a rare seclusion yet easy access to popular area hot spots and activities.

Go for a paddle in beautiful Camp Creek Lake, one of South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes, or keep in shape by working out at the community fitness center. Winding nature trails and private streets are perfect for an afternoon family bicycle ride, offering another way to spend your days at the WaterSound Beach community.

If you’re looking for a quiet and secluded natural coastal retreat with a luxury resort-style atmosphere, the WaterSound Beach community offers the best of both worlds. Explore the many options for homeownership today.

WaterSound Beach
Watersound West Beach
The Origins

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NatureWalk at Seagrove

1/30/2015

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NatureWalk at Seagrove Homes for Sale

NatureWalk offers a Emerald Coast lifestyle that inspires a real richness in life and a deep appreciation for nature - a sense of connecting and meaningful friendships through outdoor family activities. From joining the laughter of children at the beach to biking along the endlessly entertaining 30A, beach, nature, family and friends will become the fabric of days well spent at NatureWalk.

Within the neighborhood, enjoy scenic nature trails designed for walking, biking, jogging and exploring. The Gathering Place, the neighborhood hotspot for swimming, eating, exercising and socializing will quickly become a home away from home for all members of the family. A place to enjoy with everyone in the family time and time again, the Gathering Place is the ultimate neighborhood destination for camaraderie, relaxation, barbecuing and fun. The Gathering Place features a family-style beach-entry pool, adult heated lap pool, outdoor areas to enjoy both day and evening, and a children's playground ... to name a few.

Seagrove Beach was designated as the “Nation’s Best Beach” among 600 United States beaches. This recognition is based on quality of sand, accessibility, natural beauty, water temperature, pristine nature trails, and a safe, uncrowded environment.

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Beach Front Homes along 30A

1/5/2015

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Ever dream of living on a beach? Escape the rat race with a hot property along Scenic 3oA.

Beach Front Home Homes

This meandering 19-mile stretch of panhandle road, tucked between Destin and Panama City, is actually a string of small beach towns. Deliberately arranged fixtures — from a grove of live oaks to a promon- tory overlooking the Gulf of Mexico — are what set 30A apart.

Seaside fostered an innovative impulse that is the germ of 30A’s identity. Planned communities modeled after Seaside quickly sprouted. Stroll the shaded boardwalks of Rosemary Beach and you’ll think you’ve strayed into Charleston. Just down the road lies the bleach-white enclave of the Mediterranean Alys Beach WaterColor is a wonderland of parks and Old Florida-style homes. Spectacular architecture embodies the 30A life- style as much as the emerald-green water. Most residents call 30A home by choice. “We just decided to move to the beach” is how the story usually begins. 30A is a different kind of paradise.

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Dunes of Destin, Destin Florida

1/2/2015

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Welcome to the Dunes of Destin

A private gated community located in the heart of Destin, this community offers some of the most beautiful homes on the Emerald Coast. All of the homes are located either on the Gulf of Mexico or just a short stroll away.

This upscale gated community is one of the TOP and most exclusive communities that Destin has to offer! Featuring some of the most luxurious homes on the gulf coast amenities include private beach access, a community pool, a stunning lake with beautiful fountains (lake is lighted at night) and gazebos.

Conveniently located in the heart of Destin the Dunes of Destin is just minutes from everything the area has to offer. There Is something for everyone in the family, you may enjoy World Class Shopping (Destin Commons, Silver Sands Factory Stores, Harbor Walk Village, and the shops at Baytowne Wharf), Award Winning Restaurants, Top Golf Courses in the Nation, and so many great outdoor and indoor activities! Combined with the luxurious homes and amenities offered, the Dunes of Destin is the perfect retreat!

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Carson Oaks

12/29/2014

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Upon entering Carson Oaks, you will be overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring, towering oaks that welcome you into this New Orleans style neighborhood.

Situated on the edge of Walton County, Carson Oaks offers beautiful construction and a luxurious family environment near one-of-a-kind resort communities. With a private waterfront boat launch and docks for the homeowners, the residents of Carson Oaks enjoy easy access to the beautiful beaches of South Walton and SoWal- 30A, as well as a centrally located neighborhood park with heated pool.

Topping off the appeal of these attractive residences are the amenities available to homeowners including supremely-landscaped common areas, a modern boat launch and nature-laden foot and bike trails.

Carson Oaks is close proximity to the area’s finest shopping including Destin Commons, The Market Shops of Sandestin and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. In terms of healthcare, Carson Oaks is right down the road from the state-of-the-art Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast.

Huff Homes will be developing the final 15 lots of Carson Oaks with completion scheduled for mid-2015.

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Santa Rosa Beach homes for sale

12/5/2014

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Looking for YOUR home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Santa Rosa Beach home to Ed Walline Park, You'll also find Gulf Place, home to a variety of restaurants, ice cream, coffee, shopping, bike rentals, local artists, and more. Nearby is the Santa Rosa Golf Club with 18 challenging golf holes that wind through the 30A area and offer views of lush vegetation, tranquil ponds, and the Gulf of Mexico.

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ROSEMARY BEACH HOMES FOR SALE

12/3/2014

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Rosemary Beach Real Estate, Homes and Condos for Sale.

Rosemary Beach is were you are immediately enveloped by the unique architecture and feel of community. Named after the dune rosemary, it was established in 1995 and has quickly become a favorite vacation destination, it’s beautiful beaches with private accesses, private indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, and tennis club. Town Center offers shopping, restaurants, coffee, ice cream, bike rentals, and more. Be sure to stroll the peaceful boardwalks and footpaths while exploring this beautiful community of unusual architecture in serene colors.

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Dune Allen Beach Real Estate for Sale

12/2/2014

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Dune Allen Beach Homes for Sale

Dune Allen Beach mostly made up of beach homes and cottages. Dune Allen Beach has a handicapped accessible beach access with restrooms located on 30A , this area also has two coastal lakes, Stallworth and Oyster Lake. Located along the Western end of 30A, Dune Allen Beach is a terrific location for experiencing the solitude of the 30A gulf beaches without being too far from Destin.

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Blue Mountain Beach Homes for Sale

12/1/2014

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Are you looking for a Home in Blue Mountain Beach?

Blue Mountain Beach, named for the lupine which covered the sand dunes in blue leaves and flowers. With elevations of 345 feet, Blue Mountain’s tall sand dunes and many coastal lakes make it one of the loveliest areas on 30A. Blue Mountain Beach Access just south of 30A and county road 83 is popular with surfers and for people who simply want to watch. Red Fish Village is in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach. This is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast.

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Alys Beach Real Estate

11/26/2014

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Alys Beach is becoming an icon on 30A.

Alys Beach, one of the newest communities here on 30A, it stops visitors in their tracks for a second look. A bit Bermuda and a bit Antigua, the town brings to life white stuccoed walls and uniquely ridged roof tops. Alys beach has a striking and elaborate swimming pool and secluded cabanas “Caliza Pool”

There’s plenty to see and do within the shops and restaurants of Alys Beach — but the streets and buildings of this beach neighborhood are also quite the sight themselves. As you enjoy an Alys Beach, make sure to stop and admire some of the beautiful art and architecture around you. You can’t miss the entryway to Alys Beach. Giant pointed structures — known as butteries — define the borders of this beach neighborhood and introduce the area’s striking whitewashed stucco style. Paired with a line of perfectly manicured palm trees, this entryway leaves a lasting impression. A stroll down Somerset Street includes gorgeous views from the Somerset Bridge. This striking white stucco bridge elegantly arcs over Lake Marilyn. A delicate clock is carved into the bridge tower, keeping time for a beach neighborhood that seems to move at its own leisurely pace.

Alys Beach backs up to a 20-acre nature preserve, a often undiscovered part of Alys Beach along the community’s winding nature walk. The trail extends for just under a mile along rustic bridges and soft dirt pathways.

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WaterColor Real Estate

11/23/2014

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WaterColor Florida Real Estate for Sale

Watercolor resort, and planned community of picturesque homes. Watercolor is renowned for its coastal architecture, beautiful landscaping, and abundant amenities. Watercolor owners enjoy access to a gulf-front private beach club, boat rentals, swimming pools, tennis club, Camp Watercolor, walking trails, and numerous other amenities. Watercolor's downtown offers everything from french pastries to fly-fishing. Enjoying a morning cup of coffee while watching the world go by along 30A is favorite pastime here. Just don't forget your newspaper and in the summer get a seat early or be prepared to wait.

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Seaside Florida

11/23/2014

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Seaside Florida Real Estate

Seaside, Florida’s official motto is “A Simple, Beautiful Life”, and if you have spent anytime here you’ll understand why. Sandy paths twist and turn throughout Seaside, revealing hidden pocket parks. Beach walkovers were designed as dramatic gateways to the sea, framing the Gulf of Mexico like oversized works of art. In Seaside, which was more of a character in “The Truman Show” than a backdrop, time slows, allowing you to enjoy the white-sand beaches while unplugging from the static of everyday life.

Even ordinary moments, like grabbing breakfast or unwinding at the end of the day take on new forms here. Breakfast becomes a peaceful walk to Modica Market for a homemade mufﬁn and a stop at the nearest beach walkover to assess the day’s waves. Laughter on a screened porch at sunset replaces television for the week. A hot, summer day with toes dug into the cool sand of Seaside Beach gets even better with the delivery of slow-roasted barbecue and a Technicolor snow cone bought through the window of a vintage Air-stream trailer. A professional town theater, concerts on the amphitheater green, monthly art walks and a weekly farmer’s market ensure that everyone is entertained — and you don’t need to move the car once. Seaside, Florida manages to take the moments in life that are truly precious, and amplify them. You will return home renewed, inspired and energized for that simple, beautiful life you've been dreaming of.

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Highland Parks, a 30A Community

11/22/2014

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Highland Parks, in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach-30A.

Highland Parks is a planned pedestrian community complete with sidewalks and brick paved streets leading to the Highland Parks Pool House.

This is the heart of the neighborhood and provides an unbelievable space to each homeowner and their guests. The pool house boasts a natural setting with a beautiful pool, hot tub, covered grill area, fire pit and an observation tower. The observation tower rises above the tree line offering an unbelievable panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Grayton Beach, Florida

11/13/2014

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30A's, Famous Grayton Beach Florida

Historic Grayton Beach, is a small beach village, was the first community established along scenic 30A. The famous red bar is downtown. Here you'll find modern, deluxe vacation homes next to two-room rustic cottages. Grayton Beach loyalists swear by the town's natural beauty, wide beaches, laid back lifestyle, great restaurants, and colorful people. Grayton Beach is known for kayaking, eating dinner at the Red Bar, watching gorgeous sunsets,and people watching.

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Sandestin, Destin and Santa Rosa Beach

11/7/2014

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What is the real cost of real estate in Sandestin, Destin and Santa Rosa Beach's 30A.

I was thinking the other day about this, what is the real cost of real estate here? Is it opportunities missed?
Doing open houses the past month in Sandestin and 30A, I've had multiple visitors come through asking the same question, why is the price of houses here continuing to increase? They will say something like I been looking for a few years now and in the last couple years prices have really increased. Did we miss our opportunity to buy?
This is true our market is up and prices have risen with demand and the mechanics of market is on sold ground.
But there is still great opportunities to buy your dream home.
I believe the greatest expense just might be.....the opportunity cost.

I got this quote from Warren Buffet. Opportunity cost is basically related to the choice we make whether to buy now or wait.
In microeconomic theory, The New Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen". Opportunity cost is a key concept in economics, and has been described as expressing "the basic relationship between scarcity and choice". Thus, opportunity costs are not restricted to monetary or financial costs: the real cost of lost pleasure or any other benefit that provides should also be considered opportunity costs.

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​Effective communication is the key to a satisfying real estate purchase.

75 Cassine Way, Santa Rosa Beach

Seagrove Home, 34 Suzanne Drive $3,050,000

​What is South Walton County (SoWal) 30A, Florida?

Alys Beach is getting more attention

Regatta Bay Lifestyle in Destin Florida.

Watersound Beach Real Estate.

NatureWalk at Seagrove Homes for Sale

Rosemary Beach Real Estate, Homes and Condos for Sale.

Are you looking for a Home in Blue Mountain Beach?

Alys Beach is becoming an icon on 30A.

WaterColor Florida Real Estate for Sale

Seaside Florida Real Estate

Highland Parks, in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach-30A.

30A's, Famous Grayton Beach Florida

What is the real cost of real estate in Sandestin, Destin and Santa Rosa Beach's 30A.

Gena BoltonRealtor (251) 366-0423 (c)(850) 650-6985 (o)Gena@SoWal30a.com

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Effective communication is the key to a satisfying real estate purchase.

Seagrove Home, 34 Suzanne Drive
$3,050,000

What is South Walton County (SoWal) 30A, Florida?

Gena Bolton
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(251) 366-0423 (c)(850) 650-6985 (o)
Gena@SoWal30a.com

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