By: Maurice Stouse As we approach the end of the year, many Americans are looking to make or complete their charitable intentions for 2018. While the tax laws have made some changes to charitable giving, investors and savers alike are looking to not only give but to give more smartly. The question is, how do […]

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By Chris Balzer What does R-value mean?  R-value measures insulation’s resistance to heat flow.  It can also be referred to as “thermal resistance.” The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.  All materials having the same R-value, regardless of type, thickness, or weight are equal in insulating power. Don’t forget that R-values are determined […]

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By Lisa Hughley 30A Neighbors, The Fall real estate & vacation rental market shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon!  It has been very busy, and our office has certainly been blessed to serve some of the greatest buyers, sellers and investors this season. Our office meets weekly to talk about opportunities and challenges. […]

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By Tad Hunter RealJoy Vacations is a locally owned vacation rental and property management company. The company serves condo and homeowners with properties between Okaloosa Island and Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. We have multiple field offices located along the coast so that our operations, cleaning, and inspection teams are nearby to the properties […]

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