Business

Stairs and Elevators By Maurice Stouse “Trees don’t grow to the moon”. “ The stock market makes you feel like you’re climbing stairs when it’s going up and like you’re riding an elevator when it’s going down”. These are but a few of the sayings that retired stockbroker Keith Knight of Santa...

By Tad Hunter Walton is the third fastest growing County in the State of Florida. Walton County is growing at a rapid pace making it one of the fastest growing markets in Florida. Tourism as measured by bed tax receipts was up over 16% in 2017 from the prior year....

SoWal Life is pleased to introduce "Sowal Connections", a guide designed to put absentee, out-of-State property owners in touch with local contractors, property managers and other local service providers 2nd home / absentee owners will need keeping their properties in tip top condition. Each month, SoWal Life reaches via direct...

Ask APEX “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin Three Kinds of Contractors In most industries, there are usually three groups of demographics. There are those who are indeed honest and expertly deliver skilled services and high quality products in their trade. Then...

Candidate for Destin City Council Speaks in Tallahassee There’s an important debate happening in our State’s Capital that should be of keen interest to South Walton County residents. The debate is over how to regulate and classify Vacation Rental Properties by Owner (VRBO) and other Home-Sharing arrangements. There are 2...

Ask APEX : The  Value of Third Party Evaluation By Ken Larsen “Competition is healthy – unless there is a conflict of interest. Then it becomes unethical and destructive.” Last month we identified three demographics found in most industries – including the general contracting business: 1. Those who are competent experts, 2....

2017 Real Estate Review Happy New Year! The first of the year is a time to reflect on the past year, take inventory of all you have accomplished and look to the new year for all the wonderful things it will bring. My office is experiencing a lot of activity for January,...

Key Indicators to Watch in the New Year By Maurice Stouse As investors turn to the New Year, and reflect on what is to come this year, it is important to remember that no one truly knows what will happen in the markets. The stock market, the bond market, the money...

Walton Area Chamber Hosts Young Professionals Network The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) announced today their 2018 kickoff event on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Grayton Beer Company. “Pints and Professionals” will be an introductory event for young professionals along Florida’s Emerald Coast looking to “get tapped into” the...