Across the country, parents are preparing this week to send their children back to school, spending hundreds of dollars on books, uniforms and cold cuts for brown bag lunches. Another key back-to-school purchase for many families is a new home.

As more and more people have discovered, the Emerald Coast is a great place to live and work year-round; Walton County’s full-time population has grown by 11.8% in the past five years, and Destin’s by 10.4%.  That growth has brought lots of new schoolchildren to the area, so naturally one of their parents’ first questions when choosing a home is, “How are the schools?”

In many cases schools are even more important than neighborhood amenities, proximity to amenities, or even price.  Fortunately, both Walton

78 S Green Turtle LaneRosemary Beach, Florida

Situated on 85' on the Gulf, 78 S Green Turtle is finished beautifully and is magazine worthy.  This home offers 5 bedrooms in the main house and an additional bedroom in the carriage house above the 2 car garage.  This rare offering also features a full sized pool with fountain and lush landscaping.

If you would like to schedule a private showing or learn more, call Blake Morar at Scenic Sotheby's International Realty at 850.259.5944 or email blake@scenicsir.com.   See more detail on 78 S Green Turtle click here.

When assisting buyers in a second home market, finding the right property that suits all of their wants and needs, doesn't always come easy. Most seasoned buyers in a traditional market are accustomed to "checking all the boxes" when it comes to finding a property that meets all of their needs.  More often than not, it takes even the saviest of buyers, ample time to get used to the second home market and it's trends.  It typically takes months, even years, for them to realize that they will likely need to be a little more flexible with their "wish list" when shopping in a second home market.  Whether it be the price, location, view, square footage, or even something as simple as the size of the closets, there is usually one or more need that cannot be

This weekend we shot a video from Gulf place covering Dune Allen Beaches along through Blue Mountain beach finishing up at the neighborhood of The Retreat.  Notice toward the end of the video that Draper Lake had just opened up into the Gulf.  We don't get to see this happen all that much.   Draper Lake was high and there was a lot of white water initially once it broke through.   

Gulf Place to The Retreat

Coming Soon  See the listing here.

The Morar Group is excited to bring a new Gulf front homesite to market.  Lot 11 in Longue Vue is a niche location.  What sets this location apart is the walkability to numerous attractions.  It is conveniently located in between the two new urbanism communities, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach, and across Highway 30A from the Seacrest Peddler’s Pavilion.  This homesite offers the convenience and access to both communities without the steep cost.  Families will be able to come to the Beach, park their car, and walk or bike to many of their favorite activities such as the farmers market (Rosemary Beach), dinner at Georges (Alys Beach), cocktails by the Caliza Pool, flatbread pizza at Acme Ice House, or ice cream at

768 Blue Mountain Rd - See the full listing here

It is exciting when we have an opportunity to list and market one of a kind niche-like homes.  What makes a home "Niche-like"?  That can mean many different things to different people.  It can be a home in an incredible location, tasty home design, quality construction or in certain cases, all 3.  It's also a bonus when the clients are an absolute pleasure. 

What makes this home so special?  It is built to last.  I asked Will Dunn of Davis Dunn Construction, If this was the strongest home he has ever built.  He gave me a clever answer, "Blake, This home is as strong as any home we have built".  The home is certified as Fortified Construction and is resistant to very strong storms.   See: