After living in many places, my hubby and I moved here a few years ago and live in Fort Walton. We love many things about the area, such as the pace of life, natural beauty, and friendliness of the people. However, we've discovered that we're not exactly in sync with the VERY conservative majority, and therefore don't exactly feel like we've found our home. We're accustomed to diversity and aren't looking for homogeneity, but a tad more open-mindedness would be a welcome change. We always enjoy visiting 30-A, so are considering moving there. Could I get some feedback about what it's like to live there full-time, not only socially, but also the realities of living there during peak tourist season?
Assuming we move forward, I'd appreciate any realtor recommendations. Like everybody else, we'd like to work with someone that is experienced, knows/lives in the area, and is savvy about investment angles, legal issues, home construction types, financing, etc.
Thanks -- I always enjoy the candid advice and good humor of this board, so bring it on! And Happy Holidays!
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SoWal Expert
You are so right about the weather. Today was beautiful and warm. Short pants and the gulf are hand in hand now. But as locals, we always said this time of year and spring are the best! I love this area.Alrighty now, Babyblue. You better zip it shut before I pull out a
for telling everyone our secrets!
Beach Fanatic
A few random thoughts:
-I like it when the neighboring rental houses fill up in the peak season. Everybody's happy to be on vacation at the beach. There's a nice positive vibe that spills into the neighborhood that you don't get in a normal town.
-I like it when they're gone, too. It's quiet. It's dark at night. You can see stars.
-Publix arriving on 395 has changed our life. But I miss having a bar, a bookstore, a Chinese restaurant, and Home Depot all within 1 mile of my house, like I had in Memphis.
-Most of the locals are here because they don't want to live in a "normal" town. So we're all a little bent, in some way or another. But we're generally pretty happy to be bent.
Gee treefrog, you could always move back. We have plenty of houses available.:rofl:
Beach Fanatic
Alrighty now, Babyblue. You better zip it shut before I pull out a
Sorry Joe. I should use more caution!
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