Jessica Brown, Realtor, Tide and Timber Properties

05/30/2026

The fee is a percentage of the base loan amount. The agency sets this rate at 1.75 percent of the base mortgage sum. This charge is separate from the annual mortgage insurance premium that borrowers pay in monthly installments.

05/30/2026

A look at how Florida Realtors helped shape legislation to benefit consumers and the state's real estate industry during the 2026 Legislative Session.

05/30/2026

Middle‑income buyers are being squeezed. Our new Housing Mismatch report shows $75k earners can afford only 23% of listings today, far below the 44% expected in a balanced market. Check out the report to see what you can buy in the 100 largest metro areas: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/housing-mismatch-report

05/29/2026

We talked with families and children across Walton County about the experiences shaping local childhood through the arts, nature, recreation and community.
This story feels special to us. 💛 Read the story, https://hwy331.com/raising-kids-in-walton-county-how-arts-nature-and-community-shape-childhood/

05/29/2026

Grand opening of DR Horton at Ashton Park in Freeport, FL

05/29/2026

Wander through town as our merchants host local artists, authors, and creatives, celebrating the cultural soul of our community. 🎨 Join us as we honor that legacy at the SEASIDE® Art Walk, in partnership with on Wednesday, May 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

05/29/2026

Planning to sell this summer? Preparation starts now. ☀️🏡 From decluttering to touch-ups and staging, many of the updates that help a home stand out take time. Use this checklist to help sellers feel more prepared when it's time to list.

05/29/2026

Freeport, FL: Same emerald water. Same Panhandle lifestyle. Half the price.

Here's what the actual sales data from the last 7 months shows for Freeport single-family homes:

🏡 Median sold price: ~$392,000 (non-waterfront)
🌊 Median sold price: $1,075,000 (waterfront — bay, bayou, harbor & river front)
📊 374 non-waterfront closed sales since November
📍 New construction 4-bed homes moving in the $350K–$500K range

And the beach? 9 miles from Natureview. 20–30 minutes from anywhere in Freeport.

If you're watching this market and wondering where the opportunity is right now — it's inland. Put together a full neighborhood guide with community breakdowns, market data, and everything buyers need to know before they make a move. Send me a message and I'll get it right to you and visit the blog post below to read about it.

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Jessica Brown | May 29, 2026Freeport sits in the heart of Walton County, tucked inland along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounded by the pine flatwoods and waterways that define real Panhandle Florida. While the rest of the county commands premium prices for proximity to 30-A and the Gulf...

05/28/2026

Relocating to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Most people discover Santa Rosa Beach & 30A as a vacation destination. The ones who move here permanently discover something else entirely — a community with real depth, four livable seasons, and a pace of life that's genuinely hard to find anywhere else on the Gulf Coast.

If you're considering making the Emerald Coast home, I put together The Insider's Guide to Santa Rosa Beach & 30-A — covering everything from flood zones and insurance to the inland communities most buyers overlook. Send me a message and I'll get it right to you.

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Here's What to Know Before You MoveJessica Brown | May 28, 2026Santa Rosa Beach isn't one neighborhood — it's a collection of them. Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Watercolor, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach, and more all fall under the same umbrella, each with its own character, price point, and pac...

05/15/2026

5 REAL ESTATE TERMS EVERY BUYER SHOULD KNOW

Before you write your first offer, make sure you actually understand what you're signing. 📋 I broke down 5 real estate terms every buyer on the Emerald Coast should know — from earnest money to title insurance — in plain language, no jargon. 🌴



https://www.waltoncoast.com/post/5-real-estate-terms-every-buyer-should-know