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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 2d
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Colliers Negotiates $14 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Gulf Breeze, Fla. — Colliers has negotiated the $14 million sale of Live Oak Village, a 107,065-square-foot shopping center located in Gulf Breeze, a beach town in Florida’s Panhandle. Brad Peterson and Whitaker Leonhardt of Colliers represented the seller, Exposition Properties, in the transaction. Chris Dozier of Kuebel...

Gulf Breeze, FL · 2d
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After a storm, these Pensacola roofers explain what needs fixing

Top 5Roofers · Pensacola, FL·Checked Nov 7, 2026. After a storm in Pensacola, the useful inspection separates damage from ordinary wear—and a lasting repair from a repeat bill. We read the reviews and records for roofers whose work, explanations and follow-through stand out, plus the questions worth asking before work begins.

Pensacola, FL · 1d
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Panama City's building permit process ranked among nation's best

PANAMA CITY − Local efforts to streamline the building permit process have earned Panama City top-tier rankings across not only the state, but also the country. According to a Nov. 4 press release, Panama City's building permitting performance was ranked No. 2 in Florida and No. 26 in the U.S. by the Red Tape Index, which measures and ranks permitting efficiency and effectiveness in cities across the country. "Efficient permitting is about more than processing paperwork," City Manager Jonathan Hayes said in the release. "It's about creating an environment where businesses can invest, property owners can move forward with their plans and our community can continue to grow. "Being recognized among the nation's top-performing cities is an encouraging reflection of the work being done to support Panama City's future." The release notes that Panama City earned an overall score from Red Tape Index of 89 out of 100. According to the report, it takes the city on average a little more than 10 days to approve commercial building permits. This was the fastest turnaround among the state's 10 highest-ranked cities. Panama City also takes on almost 13 days on average to approve residential building permits. The release notes a typical

Panama City, FL · 2d

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Crestview Inventory Shrinks as List Prices Hold Well Above the National Median

Crestview buyers faced slimmer pickings as inventory fell sharply, yet list prices stayed well above the national median.

Crestview, FL · 2d

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Daphne Buyers Face Fewer Available Homes and Longer Market Times

Daphne buyers faced a shrinking pool of homes and listings that spent more time on the market, even as sellers held firm on prices.

Daphne, AL · 2d

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27 Southern Towns Retirees Pick For Small Property Taxes

A fixed income and a rising tax assessment make poor neighbors. Plenty of retirees learn this the hard way, then go looking for a place where the county treats a paid-off house as a home rather than a revenue source. The South has more of those places than almost anywhere else. These towns pair low ... Read more

Fairhope, AL · 23h

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Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®. In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to...

Baldwin County, AL · 2d

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Property owner accuses Margaritaville resort developers in Orange Beach of encroachment

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - The owner of a lot adjacent to the planned Margaritaville resort in Orange Beach argues that developers illegally encroached on a property easement and should be forced to halt construction or pay $1.4 million. The resort is under construction on more than 150 acres along...

Orange Beach, AL · 6d

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Daphne targets blighted buildings near city entrance

Daphne, AL (NBC 15) — Daphne is working to remove two vacant buildings near the entrance to the city, part of a broader effort to address blight on U.S. 98 and plan for the area’s future. The city council was scheduled to hold a public hearing Monday on...

Daphne, AL · 6d

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Property owner accuses Orange Beach Margaritaville resort developers of encroachment

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The owner of a lot adjacent to the Margaritaville resort under construction in Orange Beach argues that developer is illegally building on its property easement and should be forced to halt construction or pay $1.4 million. The developer argues the neighboring owner is wrong on the...

Orange Beach, AL · 6d

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Property owner accuses Margaritaville resort developers in Orange Beach of encroachment

Safe Harbor Holdings says developers encroached on an easement tied to a quarter-acre property.

Orange Beach, AL · 6d

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Two longtime South Mississippi real estate companies merge

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) — Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Coldwell Banker Smith Homes have merged, combining more than a century of history across the Coast. Community leaders and real estate agents gathered in Gautier to celebrate the move. What the merger means. Alfonso’s company dates back to 1958. Smith’s...

Gautier, MS · 10d

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Heartland Buys Shines Light on Dozens of Foreclosure-Avoidance Success Stories Across the Gulf Coast

It was a rainy afternoon in Mobile when Jennifer, a retired nurse, received the letter she dreaded: a foreclosure notice. Her husband had passed away, and after decades of paying a mortgage, she found herself unable to make the final payments due to rising medical costs. She was at a loss, staring at a future that no longer seemed to include her family home.

Mobile, AL · 8d

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Mobile County voters to decide on property value freeze for seniors

Mobile County voters will decide on Local Amendment One, which asks whether to freeze the assessed property value on the primary residences of qualified homeowners ages 65 and older.

Mobile County, AL · 11d

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New designs for Mobile’s Riverwalk Plaza unveiled, condo registration opens

Burton Property Group has released updated designs for its 33-story Riverwalk Plaza mixed-use development in Mobile, Alabama, and is set to open condo registration on November 12.

Mobile, AL · 18d

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Proposed amendment would give River Walk developer another year

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A proposed amendment to the agreement for Mobile’s River Walk Plaza would give developer One Water another year to evaluate the downtown waterfront property before deciding whether to move forward. The amendment would extend the inspection period from Oct. 26, 2026, to Oct....

Mobile, AL · 26d