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

Fourth of July Events in South Walton & on Scenic 30A 

Whether you want to watch fireworks or enjoy a parade, there’s a perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July for everyone in South Walton.

Rags to Riches Regatta

July 3, 7 a.m.  at Grayton Beach

The Rags to Riches Regatta is a 40-year sailing tradition where 30A locals and visitors gather to cheer on teams as they navigate 16-foot catamarans in a race from Grayton Beach (originally known as the “rags” side of town) to Seagrove (also known as the “riches” neighborhood). Presented by Crater Train Brewing Company, The 30A Company, and Tribe Kelley Surf Post, the race will benefit South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) and its mission to protect and preserve our local marine…

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Rising Home Inventory: How It's Influencing the 30A Real Estate Market

Compared to last June, inventory levels for homes and condos on Scenic 30A have more than doubled, from 2.5 months of supply to 6.6 months this June, indicating we are currently in a balanced market. 

Contributing to this slow yet steady incline may be a month-over-month decrease in new listing inventory since January.

For example, 307 new listings were added to the market last June, whereas just 171 new listings came on the market this June, representing a 25% decrease in new listing inventory. 

Homes Are Staying On the Market Longer

Since fewer new listings are entering the market, the build-up in the inventory of homes indicates many properties are taking longer…

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Since your beach home or condo in South Walton is one of your most important assets, knowing its value can help you make future decisions, whether selling, refinancing, or planning investment strategies.
If you want to check the value of your home today, these three methods are the most common approaches, but they each serve distinct purposes:

Appraised Value Appraised value represents a professional opinion at a specific point in time and for a specific purpose, such as for a home purchase and refinancing. To determine an appraisal value, a licensed appraiser assesses various factors, such as size, condition, location, comparable sales data, and market trends. Professional appraisals can cost $300-$400 or more.  

Assessed Value The assessed…

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South Walton Father's Day 2023

Treat the fathers in your life to a special day on Sunday, June 18, with any of the following activities in our Father's Day roundup happening in South Walton! There are spa packages, free coffee and donuts, a lunch cruise, and more to enjoy and celebrate Dad.
Hotel Effie Sandestin Father's Day packages

At Spa Lilliana, dads can indulge in a day of tranquility and pampering with Father’s Day spa packages designed with him in mind. Highlights include the Dad’s Escape package and the Father’s Day Journey package, which both feature a variety of special treatments and a whiskey-tasking flight. An elegant culinary adventure awaits him at Ovide. The onsite restaurant at Hotel Effie offers delectable breakfast, brunch…

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South Walton, FL - Summer visitors to Walton County will once again enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The Walton County Tourism Department is paying the cost of entry for day-use visitors to increase available parking for beachgoers during the peak visitation season and raise awareness of the variety of eco-tourism activities South Walton offers. This year marks the ninth year of admission coverage for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the seventh for Grayton Beach State Park.

“This is an opportunity to help encourage our residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty of our state parks,” says Matt Algarin, director of communications…

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