• How the Emerald Coast’s New Bike Trails Are Reshaping Neighborhood Demand,Heather Curry

    How the Emerald Coast’s New Bike Trails Are Reshaping Neighborhood Demand

    You’re cruising along Scenic Highway 30A on a vintage beach cruiser, the Gulf breeze tangling your hair, when you pass a "Sold" sign on a cottage that’s been vacant for months. Coincidence? Hardly. The Emerald Coast’s 2025 bike trail expansion isn’t just a win for cyclists—it’s a goldmine for savvy

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  • Fort Walton Beach’s Downtown Rebirth,Heather Curry

    Fort Walton Beach’s Downtown Rebirth

    You’re strolling down Eglin Parkway, where the scent of fresh Cuban coffee from The Shack mingles with salt air, and you spot something unexpected: a sleek new boutique where the old pawnshop once stood. This isn’t your grandma’s Fort Walton Beach. I’m Heather Curry, a Realtor® who’s watched this t

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  • Walton County’s 2025 Rental Rules & How to Profit (Without Losing Your Sanity),Heather Curry

    Walton County’s 2025 Rental Rules & How to Profit (Without Losing Your Sanity)

    You’re lounging on the balcony of your Grayton Beach condo, counting the sunset streaks over the Gulf, when your property manager texts: “New rental cap passed. Permits slashed by 40%.” Cue the panic. But here’s the truth—the 2025 short-term rental (STR) shakeup isn’t a death sentence. It’s a detou

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