Murray Balkcom, Realtor

When the board gets tight, every move matters.

In September 2026, 30A detached home inventory compressed to 721 active listings—representing an 8.79-month supply. With homes closing at 95% of their list price and taking an average of just 86 days on market, owners currently holding coastal property possess a massive positional advantage.

But holding a strong position doesn’t always mean you are maximizing your strategy. Positive cash flow can often distract from a larger reality: you may be sitting on over a million dollars in trapped equity.

Is it time to execute a 1031 exchange to protect your capital? Is it time to reposition that equity into a legacy beachfront estate that better fits your family's current lifestyle? True wealth isn't just about holding assets; it is about knowing when to advance them.

Murray Balkcom, Realtor
Broker Associate | 30A Local Real Estate
20+ years of local Trust + Knowledge + Experience.
Look beyond the numbers. Plan your next move.
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🚨 PRICE REDUCTION | HAMMOCK BAY VALUE 🚨

We just adjusted the price at 379 Whitman Way in Freeport to $405,000. If you’ve been tracking the market for a spacious, fully updated home under $410k in Walton County, this is the window you’ve been waiting for.

This isn’t your average resale. The home was completely refreshed this year (2026) and feels brand new the second you step inside:
✨ 1,983 Sq. Ft. | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms + Dedicated Office
✨ All-new kitchen stainless steel appliance suite & granite island
✨ Freshly painted interior walls and ceilings
✨ Brand-new modern light fixtures & premium ceiling fans
✨ Updated bathroom vanities and fixtures
✨ 2-car garage & fully fenced backyard

Beyond the front door, you’re stepping into the incredible Hammock Bay lifestyle. Walk to the community brewpub, general store, and the new Freeport Middle School. Your HOA covers access to resort-style pools, a fitness facility, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, and the private Bay Club complete with fishing pier.

Perfect as a primary residence. DM me directly to arrange a private walkthrough this week.

Murray Balkcom, Realtor

30A Local Real Estate

👉 Details & Gallery: https://myre.io/0j0V1zhbs8cl

🔥 JUST LISTED | 53 Dickens Dr, Freeport, FL

Experience the perfect blend of coastal-suburban luxury and master-planned convenience in this completely remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a garage and an additional versatile flex room. Located in the highly sought-after community of Passages at Hammock Bay, this home delivers an unparalleled lifestyle.

Every detail has been elevated:
✅ Custom kitchen with Venetian Plaster external hood, gas range, quartz counters, and farm sink.
✅ Main living area featuring a custom Venetian Plaster fireplace with a perfectly integrated "Frame TV."
✅ Sophisticated upgraded baths with quartz vanities and custom tile surrounds.
✅ Whole-home water purification system & UVC system for HVAC.
✅ Screened back porch opening to a fully fenced, mature-shaded backyard.

Beyond your front door, Hammock Bay provides an active, resort-style community experience like no other: 10,000 sq. ft. Lake Club, bayfront clubhouse on Choctawhatchee Bay, 3 resort-style pools, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, miles of trails, and the on-site Props Brewery. Plus, you are just minutes north of the sugar-white sand beaches of South Walton's Scenic Highway 30A!

👉 For price, photos, and full details, visit: https://myre.io/01UyzrxtNlZh

Murray Balkcom, Realtor
30A Local Real Estate

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