Business

By Maurice Stouse Years ago, as a representative for a major investment firm, I was excited to learn that one of the many benefits my firm was offering was a pension at retirement. It was so great to learn because, as a young trainee, retirement planning was drilled into our...

By Tad Hunter One of the advantages of investing in real estate is provided under the Internal Revenue Service, Code 1031. The tax on the profit from a real estate sale can be delayed until a later date when you enter into a qualified exchange or purchase. Because of the...

Dear Apex, I am a local property manager, and I have dealt with several different restoration companies in my career.  I am curious to know why some companies only install drying equipment, and others remove damaged material from the properties before installing equipment?  Can you help me understand the process...

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...

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...