Business

By Maurice Stouse, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor The world economy has slowed over that past year, wages have increased in the U.S., there have been disruptions to trade and most recently, concern for the public’s health. The uncertainty has brought significant volatility to stock markets around the world. As an...

By Maurice Stouse, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor These days many investors are in search of income. With interest rates nearing record lows, a recent sell off in the stock market, job losses, early retirements, reduced or eliminated dividends, and income security has become even more important to many Americans....

By Chris Balzer, ECES The official first day of fall was September 22nd. We don’t experience fall like most parts of the country. It seems like most years we just jump right into winter. We choose to live in paradise for a reason—beautiful beaches and warm temperatures. Here are just...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Economic growth can be measured by corporate revenues and profits, GDP growth, productivity growth (latest report is a strong 3.7% for the last three quarters), market performance, low unemployment and the rate of inflation over time. What is driving all of this, particularly when...

Your home may be beautiful. Maybe it is immaculate, stylishly appointed to suit your tastes or highly upgraded with the finest materials and features. Perhaps it is all of these things. But, unless you are one in a thousand, it is not “staged.” Staging a home for sale is not...

By Victoria Ostrosky Stacy loved the holidays and planning parties! Every year she hosted a Christmas party inviting her closest friends and family. And every year it was a different theme. Last year was Wear your Ugly Sweater, and the year before was Bring an Ornament to Share. This year, Stacy...

Hana Hawkins has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida as Managing Broker for the Destin location. Hawkins will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing brokerage transactions, implementing agent training programs to ensure the delivery of quality customer service, and recruitment. The Destin office is located at...

By Julie A. Martin There are two types of personal primary flood insurance in the State of Florida. One is FEMA Flood insurance, in which a standard carrier will offer you up to $250,000 on the Dwelling and up to $100,000 in Contents. Those are the maximum flood limits that...

Managing an organization is a full-time commitment and a business owner’s top priority. The day to day can become easily consumed by administrative responsibilities, vast amounts of paperwork, government compliance and detailed accounting. Unless your business specializes in these areas, that does not leave much time for the heart...

Chamber Welcomes two new Businesses to South Walton Glow Med Spa and Margaret Ellen Bridal latest SoWal Business Openings! The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 2 new businesses to South Walton in February. Margaret Ellen Bridal (pictured left) is the latest addition to the Shoppes at 30Avenue located at the corner...