By Chris Balzer, I was recently asked; how do I know if my home needs insulation or improvements to make my home more energy efficient?  Some ways we can check is with a thermal Camera.  Thermal cameras can detect the slightest difference in temperature showing us leaks, missing insulation, poor seals and areas which need […]

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By Bob Ruzicka Some Condominium Associations, particularly in smaller communities, often consider self-managing association duties in lieu of paying a full-time association management company.   While these companies can be a valued asset for large communities, smaller communities may not be able to easily support the cost of their services.   Additionally, owners who are […]

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By Maurice Stouse Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Americans and American investors continue to be amazed and surprised at so many things that are taking place. Were we headed in this direction already and has the pandemic merely accelerated it? There is a shortage of labor (we understand there are 10 million job openings and […]

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By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone Although the life insurance industry has adopted the campaign that September is life insurance month, it is my belief that every month is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Recent market research done by LIMRA (Life Insurance and Market Research Association) shows that 36% of Americans plan to purchase life insurance this […]

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When I conduct insulation inspections in attics, I normally come out with sweat on my forehead and sometimes, depending on the inspection and time of year, I am completely drenched.  This is normal and we all sweat to keep our bodies cool.  When our home sweats, that’s normally an indication of a problem.  Receiving calls […]

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  On Thursday September 9, 2021, five members of the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) were selected for the Inaugural Class of the United Way Emerald Coast Emerging Leaders 40 under 40 Awards presented by Step One Automotive Group. This recognition highlights Okaloosa and Walton counties’ top young leaders […]

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By Maurice Stouse Branch Manager and Financial Advisor We often get the question or the comment regarding a market correction or worse, a bear market. We also take note that historically many corrections have been in September and October. Why that is so is the subject of speculation. Most folks are focused on now vs […]

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Founder of Vets Helping Vets & First Responders For years, Jimy Thorpe had felt the urge to give back. A veteran, Jimy had served as a young man in the U.S. Army for eight years and had always held the highest regard for the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe. […]

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By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone In most states, including Florida, auto insurance is required to register and legally operate a vehicle. Like most lines of insurance in Florida, rates have been on a rise for the past few years. It may be tempting to only purchase enough coverage to meet our state’s minimum requirements. Don’t […]

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By Chris Balzer, But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet No one would dispute having the beauty of soft natural light shining through our windows puts a smile on our face and warms our hearts.  We have windows to […]

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