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The latest real estate statistics for September 2013 in Walton County show continued improvement – sales are up, prices are up, inventory is lower - the number of months of available inventory is once again down, from 10.6 to 9.1. 

The South Walton Real Estate Report for September 2013 is produced by Florida REALTORS® and provided by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® (ECAR). Click here to open the latest South Walton Real Estate Report in pdf format.

The lack of long term rentals in South Walton is a major hurdle for people who want to move to our area. And a major headache for locals looking to move. Many homes and condos are on the lucrative, short-term vacation rental market, leaving little to choose from.

For plain proof how hot the long-term rental market is, the just-completed TerraMar Apartments are nearly filled up. TerraMar is a brand-new 250-home Mediterranean-style apartment community on Hwy 98 near the West end of Scenic 30A in Santa Rosa Beach.

Pizza by the Sea has always been yummy and fun - now it's twice as yummy and fun! The owners have opened a second location in Gulf Place, in the space previously occupied by Amore Pizzeria. 

It's a comfortable spot and very kid friendly - just like the original location beside Publix at WaterColor Crossings. The new location in Gulf Place has plenty of tables in an enclosed space. It's got a really nice feel with string lights and colorful tables. The trademark hand-painted pizza pans are starting to spread across the walls.

Local artist Joan Vienot will debut an exhibit of paintings at Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach with a reception on Nov. 2 from 5-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and join friends and the art community for this special evening event in the gardens. Joan's art exhibit, "The Present Moment", will be on display at Grayt Grounds from Nov. 2-17. 

Join McCaskill and Company on November 8 and 9 from 10:00 - 5:30 for a trunk show by Marco Bicego. In addition to incredible Italian jewelry, there will also be an Italian wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.
 

Emerald Coast Magazine of Rowland Publishing along with the members of the Junior League of the Emerald Coast proudly present the 13th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast event.
 

The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Inaugural Business & Health EXPO, sponsored by Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast, Friday, October 18. This extraordinary networking event will be held at the Embassy Suites from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 

Fusion Art Glass in Seaside will host its Annual Trunk Show at the Seaside gallery on October 18-20. The event begins with an artist reception on Friday from 4-6 p.m. welcoming award winning glass artist Cal Breed of Orbix Hot Glass in Fort Payne, Alabama.  Breed was recently nominated for Martha Stewart's Made in America Award.