"Slices of 30A" - July, 2024

Real Estate Wire Fraud: The Digital Heist You Need to Understand and Prevent

How to Beware of Real Estate Closing Scams

Mortgage wire fraud can transform a homebuyer's dream of home ownership into a nightmare, potentially causing crippling financial losses. CNBC reports how a Silicon Valley tech industry veteran was among the latest victims, speaking to the increasingly sophisticated nature of cybercrime. 

Just days before the closing, Rana Robillard received what appeared to be a response to one she had sent her broker, inquiring about the final steps before the closing. She wasted no time sending the money after receiving an email from her mortgage broker with directions to wire a nearly $400,000 down payment to a JPMorgan Chase account. Little did she know, this email was sent by cybercriminals who had infiltrated the…

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Alys Beach Welcomes a New Restaurant

A new culinary gem, O-ku Alys Beach, will open at the Della in the Town Center this fall.

O-Ku is a restaurant celebrating authentic Asian cuisine with a regional approach. The restaurant is the latest addition to the Indigo Road Hospitality Group's family, known for its dedication to quality and hospitality.

O-Ku's menu promises to bring a modern Japanese dining experience to Alys Beach. "From a menu perspective, it's modern Japanese. There will be sushi, of course, but also a robata, which is a Japanese coal-fired grill that allows us to offer a variety of cooked dishes, including miso-marinated cod, wagyu steak, and chicken yakitori," Steve Palmer shares, founder, managing partner, and chief vision officer of the nationally recognized Indigo…

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Scenic 30A Real Estate: A Mid-Year Snapshot for 2024

Curious to know how our Scenic 30A real estate market is doing as we enter the second half of 2024?

We've put together a "Snapshot" of what's been happening in our market here at the beach. The graphic below highlights sales volume of homes and their sales prices occurring from January to June of this year:

Many real estate market reports only highlight the average price, but here's why we provide the median price to help you understand what's happening in our housing market:

The average and the median are powerful tools for understanding the market. By comparing both, you can gain a more comprehensive view, learn about the market faster, and make more informed decisions. This knowledge empowers you, giving you more control over your real…

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The St. Joe Company Unveils Longleaf Art Park at Watersound Origins Community

The St. Joe Company Unveils Longleaf Art Park at Watersound Origins Community

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") is excited to announce the development of the Longleaf Art Park at the Watersound Origins community. This initiative is brought to life through a collaboration with the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts. The park, currently under construction off Origins Parkway, will span 15.5 acres and will be accessible to the public upon completion. The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County will oversee day-to-day operations.

A Landmark Art Installation

At the heart of Longleaf Art Park will be the Passage of Time Pavilion, showcasing the renowned work of the late artist…

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