Slices of 30A: Your 30A & South Walton Real Estate Blog - Blog Archive: March, 2023

Walton County will begin accepting Beach Driving Lottery Applications for the 2023 Lottery on April 1, 2023.

Applications will be accepted through May 10, 2023, and will be accepted by mail, in-person, or online. Applicants must be full-time Walton County residents and meet all requirements as outlined in Ordinance 2022-02. Applications will not be accepted unless all eligibility requirements are met and all documentation is provided at the time of application submission. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for the lottery drawing.

To apply, visit: Code Compliance Beach Permits

Beach driving is primarily allowed at Grayton Beach near the Red Bar restaurant and in Inlet Beach at the end of South Walton Lakeshore Drive. The Inlet Beach…

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Modern Neutral Paint Can Increase Your Home's Value

The more appealing your home is, the more likely you will reach the top of the market range. 

When selling your home, a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to give it a facelift and boost its appeal. Neutral colors can make a house look larger and create a blank canvas allowing buyers to imagine your home with their furniture and style. The versatility of neutral, clean colors will have a broader appeal and suit a wider range of interior styles and palettes. 

According to the experts, here are the current choices most popular with buyers: 

  • Whites and cream interiors are preferred most. In a survey of 64 interior designers by FIXR, 81% of the designers said whites and creams…

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The Lodge 30A is already making headlines as one of the 12 most anticipated new family resorts in 2023 by USA Today!

This laid-back and coastal-inspired boutique hotel was developed by The St Joe Company, owners of The Pearl, WaterColor Inn, and Watersound Inn.

Guests can choose from studio-style and suite-style guest rooms. Enjoy luxurious amenities, including an outdoor pool, fitness center, and access to Watersound Beach Club for the beach, multiple pools, a lazy river, and restaurants. Upscale shops and restaurants will open soon at Greenway Station, adjacent to The Lodge.

Visitors to this part of Seagrove Beach will have easy access to one of the area’s coastal dune lakes nearby, Eastern Lake. And Point Washington State Forest offers…

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8 Benefits of a Home Watch Service for Your Scenic 30A Beach Home

Owning a home-away-from-home here on the beaches of Scenic 30A is a dream come true for many, and quite a few owners choose not to rent their home or condo so they can have the freedom of enjoying their home whenever they want. But stumbling onto something as seemingly minor as a broken icemaker can suddenly turn a peaceful weekend into one filled with unnecessary drama!

Whether you’re an out-of-state owner, or live here full-time, and are considering hiring a reputable Home Watch Service to handle emergency issues and routine preventative maintenance, here are a few options you may want to be sure are covered in the plans offered to you:

Weekly Maintenance

A weekly plan can…

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