DECEMBER 2018 | ISSUE 108
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For those of you who closely follow the local real estate market, we just wanted to keep you up to date on the Real Estate Market for Gulf Front, Gulf View, and other foreclosures in our area that you can always find on our website. Click the links below to view our updated list of foreclosures. Not looking for a foreclosure? Feel free to create a customized search, or browse our site to view all properties that are currently on the market.




Were You A Good Neighbor This Year?

I n most neighborhoods block parties and borrowing cups of sugar are things of the past. Perhaps in the age of technology and busy schedules we’ve grown accustomed to keeping to ourselves, or it may be that we don’t want to be viewed as intrusive. Most of the time it seems families prefer to stay cozy on the couch, rather than greet the couple who just moved in next door. So is keeping to oneself the key to being a good neighbor? 

According to a recent report from realtor.com three out of four people believe they have good neighbors. 

"While it's true that some people focus on what annoys them about their neighbor, it's a welcome surprise to see that people generally think positively of their neighbors," said Nate Johnson, chief marketing officer at realtor.com . “Trust and dependability plays an integral part in helping a neighborhood feel like 'home'.

Across all demographics, being trustworthy (59 percent) and quiet (50 percent) are the most important qualities a neighbor can have, even trumping friendliness (46 percent). Interestingly, Millennials and Gen Z respondents (age groups 18-34) and older adults ages 55+ tend to care most about having friendly neighbors, with 48 percent and 49 percent, respectively, seeing it as a top trait. 

The best way to build trust and a friendly rapport with our neighbors? “Building it can be as easy as stopping by to say hello,” says Johnson.  

Welcoming new residents to the neighborhood can establish an amicable rapport from the get-go. The most common welcoming method preferred by 65 percent of survey participants? Just a simple introduction. However, only 46 percent of respondents reported that their neighbors stopped by for a quick greeting, and 39 percent were never welcomed to the neighborhood in any fashion.

So why not try out the golden rule of being a good neighbor this coming year and welcome others as you would have them welcome you. After all, you never know when you might need a cup of sugar, or even better, when you can lend a cup of sugar! 

Have a wonderful, love-filled holiday season!
  
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Henry and Baloo: The Feel Good Story of 2018
This rescue cat and dog duo is here to show us that love is universal.

Henry and Baloo are adorable adventure buddies that have been inseparable from day one. Their human parents are adventurers themselves and document the two as they make their way hiking and exploring incredible landscapes together. They’ve gained quite the following with no wonder – the images are not only stunning but incredibly heartwarming – making this one of the best feel-good stories of 2018.

Follow their story on Instagram @henrythecoloradodog .
It’s the perfect way to put a smile on your face! 
The Art of Distraction
In the times we live, would you say most of us can be a bit distracted? We’ve all been there. We catch ourselves rushing and hushing those around us while placing undue importance on things that can wait, or that simply don’t matter at all.

In a world that is busier than ever, we're no longer taking the time to just be and enjoy the moment. It is in these moments that we truly allow ourselves the freedom to wander, to wonder, to discover, to create, and to enjoy. So is there an art to distraction? We think so.

In the coming new year, we hope to learn the art of distraction in a way that will bring joy and depth to our lives and those around us. Below are a few simple things we hope to be distracted with this coming year.

Tell us: What would bring joy and depth to your lives in 2019?