Celebrate Memorial Day along 30A!

Celebrate Memorial Day along 30A!

There’s no better place to enjoy a Memorial Day vacation than in your 30A luxury home. There are plenty of events happening on Memorial Day Weekend on the beaches of the Emerald Coast starting Friday night. It will be 4 days of pure fun along 30A!

On Friday, May 23, enjoy food, fun, and music at the Gulf Place Green in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, from 11:00AM to 9:00PM. Watch Hotel Oscar, a local favorite band, take the stage from 6:00-9:00PM. Shop for unique artworks and knickknacks from various artists and vendors.

On Saturday, May 24, choose from several events including the Seaside celebration, featuring live music and activities at the Seaside Amphitheatre. The Dirty Guv’nahs, featuring special guest, Light Pilot, will perform at 7:00PM. You can also take part in YOLO events and concerts in Sandestin in Baytowne Wharf.

Sunday, May 25, may be the end of the weekend for most people, but not for residents of homes along 30A. The party is just getting started with live music and fun happening simultaneously in the various beach communities along Scenic 30A.

Starting at 8:00AM, there will be a YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series happening at Baytowne Marina. A  Memorial Day Paddle Party Restorative SUP Yoga will take place at South Walton at 8:30AM.  Choose from a wide variety of Memorial Day Weekend Activities at Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza starting at 10:00AM.

For lunch, head on down to the  Memorial Day Paddle Party Sunday Fun-Day Brunch at South Walton at noon. Don’t miss the Memorial Weekend Celebration at the Seaside Ampitheater which starts at 5:00PM.

Enjoy live music at Watercolor Inn and Resort at 6:00 PM. Head to Alys Beach to catch the performance of Sinfonia Goes Pops at 7:30PM. Even kids will enjoy Memorial Day with a variety of  Kid’s Activities at the Baytowne Wharf from 6:00-9:00PM while the adults can enjoy live music from Coconut Radio from 7:00-9:00PM. Fireworks will light up the sky in Baytowne Wharf at 9:15PM.

On May 26, Monday, there will be a Memorial Day Program presented by the Sandestin Veterans in Baytowne Wharf, followed by a performance by Todd Sparks at 7:45PM.

Your luxury home along 30A will be the perfect destination to kick-off the summer as you are surrounded by all these amazing events come Memorial Day weekend!

Call me, Debbie James at 850-450-2000. Let me provide you with all the information and tools you need to make your next Memorial Day Weekend celebration be in your very own 30A luxury home.

Debbie James
Broker Associate
Somers & Company
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
“When Quality Service & Experience Matter”

 

Buyers of 30A Luxury Homes for Sale Prioritize Wants Over Needs

Buyers of 30A Luxury Homes for Sale Prioritize Wants Over Needs

Buyers of 30A luxury homes for sale wants may not exactly go hand-in-hand with what they need. In the luxury home market, buyers prioritize their wants over their needs when selecting luxury homes. 

Among the many wants of 30A luxury home buyers are properties with amazing views. Whether the 30A home for sale is a waterfront property or inland, it is important that your home offers spectacular views and your windows and home staging should be able to highlight and maximize those views.

Huge extra spaces also draw in more luxury home buyers. That extra space can be used for a home theater, sports lounge, bowling alley, game room, fitness center, or even parking for the homeowners several luxury cars.

In luxury homes, square footage has appeal. The key is to make space functional. Luxury home buyers sometimes run out of ideas what to put in these spacious homes. Some luxury homeowners even say they aren’t able to use 80% of the rooms in their home. It would be great to stage the home in a way that will give them ideas how to use all that space.

Wine cellars are also a popular added feature which is now becoming a necessity in most luxury homes.

When staging and preparing your 30A luxury home for sale, always remember that meeting the buyer’s wants will sell your home faster than meeting their needs.

Call me, Debbie James at 850-450-2000. Let me provide you with all the information and tools you need to make your dream 30A luxury home a reality.

Debbie James
Broker Associate
Somers & Company
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
“When Quality Service & Experience Matter”

 

 

Mother’s Day Specials and Events Along 30A

Mother’s Day Specials and Events Along 30A

Do you have any plans this Mother Day? Show your mom some love and appreciation this day with an experience she will never forget. There are plenty of events and restaurants along 30A offering mothers a treat on this special day.

May 11, 2014, Sunday

Mother’s Day Brunch at Fish Out of Water

Time:            8:00AM-12:00PM
Where:        Fish Out of Water, 34 Golden Rod Cir., WaterColor Resort, FL 32413
Details: Choose from their delicious menu and a few of their traditional brunch favorites
Reservations: Call 850-534-5050

Mother’s Day Brunch at Caliza

Time:            10:00AM-2:00PM
Where:        Caliza, 9581 E. County Highway 30A, Alys Beach, FL 32413
Details: Impress your mom with Caliza’s elegantly casual al fresco restaurant set amidst jaw-dropping poolside architecture
Reservations: Call 850-213-5700

Mother’s Day Brunch at SunQuest Cruises
Time:            1:00PM Where:        SunQuest Cruises, Baytowne Marina, Sandestin, FL 32550
Details: Make this Mother’s Day special with a special day of cruising and fine cuisine onboard the 125’ SOLARIS Yacht in Sandestin. After a refreshing cruise along the local waters, indulge in a three-course, meal specially prepared by a chef starting with freshly baked Artisan rolls with garlic, herbs and infused oil. Choose from an entree of fresh-herb encrusted Filet Mignon in Bordelaise sauce, Gulf Fish topped with lemon beurre blanc sauce, cheese & fresh herb-stuffed chicken breast with volute sauce or spinach & cheese stuffed pasta. Children’s main course is freshly baked flat bread pizzas. End on a sweet note with Chef’s special Mother’s Day dessert.
Price: $55 for adults (ages 11+), $25 for children ages 3-10 and $15 for infants under 3, inclusive of 2 hour cruise and 3 course meal
Reservations: Call 850-650-2519 or reserve online at www.SunQuestCruises.com

Mother’s Owl At Seaside

Time:            10:00AM-5:00PM
Where:        Seaside
Details: Bring the kids and we’ll turn their handprints into a cute hoot for Mother’s Day!
Price: Plates and platters start for just $42 up and pottery painted by 2pm is usually ready by 2pm the next day.
Reservations: No reservations needed. Just bring your cute little owls!

Spend the day with a special dinner inside your gorgeous 30A luxury home, or you can celebrate in these restaurants along 30A. These events along 30A will make Mother’s Day a truly memorable and unforgettable experience for your mom and you.

Call me, Debbie James at 850-450-2000. Let me provide you with all the information and tools you need to make your next Mother’s Day celebration be in your very own 30A luxury home.

Debbie James
Broker Associate
Somers & Company
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
“When Quality Service & Experience Matter”
 

 

4 Tips on How To Make Your 30A Luxury Home Eco-Friendly

4 Tips on How To Make Your 30A Luxury Home Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly homes are a hot trend this year and it looks like it will be for the years to come as people all across the globe are pitching in on ways to save the environment and slow down the effects of climate change.

Luxury homes are no exemption from this trend. Many 30A luxury home owners have the misconception that an eco-friendly home means they have to compromise their luxury lifestyle. Nothing can be further from the truth.

With more eco-friendly luxury developments and manufacturers of green products, switching to greener homes is now a lot simpler but it makes a big difference to the world.

Here are some tips on how you can make your 30A luxury home eco-friendly:

1. Use natural products and materials.

The term “natural” might automatically bring to mind a country-style home or a log cabin for most people, but you can actually use natural materials that are fit for 30A luxury homes. You can also use locally sourced materials to construct luxury homes along 30A. This will help local businesses and cut down on transportation and fuel consumption, which means less pollution. This means you can still build a luxury home while decreasing your carbon footprint.

2. Use green and energy-saving products.

When you buy products and appliances for your 30A luxury home, make sure to find natural products for everything from your cleaners to your dishwashing liquid and detergent. You can also replace your light bulbs with low wattage energy-saving bulbs. This will decrease your power consumption and you electric bill tremendously. Buy energy-star appliances. They consume less energy and will cut down your energy bills significantly. These are some examples of small changes in your luxury home that you can do without compromising quality and lifestyle.

3.  Plant more greens.

If you are planning to buy one of the 30A luxury homes for sale on a huge lot, you can help the environment by planting more trees, shrubs, bushes, or even potted plants. Add more plants to other spaces in your home like the balcony or window sills. Put some indoor plants in rooms like the living and dining room and even your bedroom and bathroom. Additional plants will make your 30A luxury home more beautiful while helping improve the air quality in your home. Why not go a step further and collect rainwater to water your plants?

4. Switch to better fitting windows, doors, and insulation.

If there is a draft in your living room or attic, this is a sign of a poorly fitting window. Poor insulation leads to wastage of energy and can lead to bigger power bills. Invest in better fitting windows and insulation systems that will keep your home cool or warm at their optimum level. Consider getting heaters, air conditioners, and water heaters with temperature control settings. Turn off or turn down your cooling and heating system every time you leave the home to avoid wasting power.

It’s possible to have a home along 30A that is both luxurious and eco-friendly at the same time. All it takes is using the right materials and having the proper mindset in wanting to help save the environment.

Call me, Debbie James at 850-450-2000. Let me provide you with all the information and tools you need to make your dream 30A luxury home a reality.

Debbie James
Broker Associate
Somers & Company
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
“When Quality Service & Experience Matter”