Murray Balkcom, Realtor

06/17/2026

🔥 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

06/14/2026

A Grayt day!

06/11/2026

The 30A housing market is waking up. After two years of stalled sales and bloated inventory, the dam broke this Spring. Inventory is dropping fast and transactions are spiking.

If you are selling: The 2021 bidding wars are over. If you overprice it to "test the market," you will sit for over 100 days. If you are in a private listing, not marketed to all the potential buyers, you are missing out on buyers, competition and higher net proceeds.

If you are buying: Your window of high leverage and negotiation power is here. We are seeing on average buyers get 5% off asking price, while some listings priced at or slightly below market value are holding more true without the discount as we see strong competition from buyers who have been following the market.

Want to know what this means for your specific property value? Send me a message.
Murray Balkcom, Realtor | 30A Local Real Estate

05/27/2026

Sneak Peek
404 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach FL 32459

05/23/2026

Have a memorable Memorial Day weekend.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

New Listing Alert: Turnkey Luxury in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach! 🌴

I’m thrilled to introduce "Sea La Vie," a beautifully remodeled residence that perfectly captures the coastal lifestyle. Completely updated in 2024 with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and designer finishes, this home offers an incredible opportunity for both primary residents and investors.

Why "Sea La Vie" stands out:

Prime Location: Situated in a quiet, highly desirable area just 0.6 miles from the beach and three blocks from the 30A bike path.

Turnkey Ready: Sold fully equipped with designer furniture—just bring your suitcase.

Investment Potential: Designed to sleep 8, making it an ideal candidate for a vacation rental.

Take a virtual tour and see the full specs here: https://myre.io/0fXgR8zDJhrc

Thinking about a move to the Emerald Coast? Let’s chat about how this property fits your real estate goals.

Turnkey Luxury in Blue Mountain Beach - Fully Remodeled 2...

05/18/2026

Get outside and enjoy this spring weather!

Murray Balkcom 30A Local Real Estate

05/18/2026

Someone recently asked me what I'm listening to lately. I have a very wide palette of music. Marcus King is high on my rotation list these days. The man sounds a bit like the Allman Brothers if they were from Memphis, with a side note of sophisticated jazz. For a jazzier and jam band notes from Marcus, find Thespian Espionage or Plant Your Corn Early. Search YouTube for these two! He wrote what later became Thespian Espionage while in high school. Reminds me of Miles Davis if he played a guitar instead of a trumpet or if Miles Davis collaborated with Phish.
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05/12/2026

5 Questions to Expose Your Agent’s Real Experience Level

When interviewing a professional to handle your Florida real estate sale or purchase, the goal is to determine if they possess the mastery required to protect your investment or if they simply hold an entry-level license.

Here are the essential questions a buyer or seller should ask to gauge an agent's true experience level. (Either may elect to be a Realtor, which holds them to higher standard by a Code of Ethics.):

1. "Are you a Sales Associate or a Broker Associate?"

This is the most critical question for establishing their foundational expertise.

Why it matters: A Florida Sales Associate may have zero prior experience and only the minimum 63 hours of education. Did you know that the person you consider hiring may have never sold a home or property?!!
The Follow-up: If they are a Broker Associate, you know that in addition to the Sales Associate requirements, they have taken a more advanced Broker Associate pre-licence course, passed a more rigorous state exam and have at least two years of active, full-time experience.... Read More>>> https://explore30a.com/2026/05/dont-leave-your-legacy-to-a-trainee-5-questions-to-expose-your-agents-real-experience-level/