Shannon Helmuth Professional Realtor

10/16/2026

🏡☀️ OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! POOL HOME + $3,000 SELLER BONUS ☀️🏡

📍 1022 Blvd De La Parisienne, Mary Esther, FL 32569
🗓️ Saturday 10/17 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
💲 $344,000 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,587 Sq Ft

💰 The seller is offering a $3,000 value, and you choose how to use it:
✅ Put it toward closing costs or a rate buydown, OR
✅ Take it as a price adjustment to update the bathrooms and make them your own 🛁✨

🌊 Live just minutes from the beach and close to everything you need on the Emerald Coast!
✈️ Only 6 miles to Hurlburt Field, a great fit for military families! 🇺🇸

This sturdy 3 bed / 2 bath POOL home sits in a quiet, no-HOA neighborhood 🙌 It’s move-in ready, on a private lot where you won’t feel like you’re sharing space with the neighbors 🌴

✨ What you’ll love:
🔹 Tile floors
🔹 Breakfast bar ☕
🔹 Dual-use gas/wood fireplace 🔥 + bonus living room
🔹 Gas stove 🍳 + new fridge (2022)
🔹 Epoxy garage floor 🚗

🛠️ The big-ticket items are already done:
❄️ New HVAC (2022, with warranty)
🏠 Newer roof (2018)
🚿 Water heater (2019)
🪵 Brand-new privacy fence (2025)

🏊‍♀️ Relax in the screened Florida room overlooking the in-ground pool, with a brand-new 2024 Hayward variable-speed pump and filter system 💦

🚪 Stop by Saturday, no appointment needed! Can’t make it? Message me for a private showing 📲

💙 Know someone who’s been dreaming of a pool home near the beach, or a military family PCSing to Hurlburt? Tag them below or share this post. Referrals are the best compliment!

Shannon Helmuth, REALTOR® | Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
📞 850-582-0123
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09/16/2026

🚨 DEAL OF THE WEEK 🚨
📍 Fort Walton Beach, FL
💰 $300,000
🏠 INVESTOR ALERT — this is a rare one! One property, THREE income-producing homes:
✅ Main house: 3 bed / 1 bath ranch with a brand NEW 2026 HVAC
✅ Duplex Unit A: 1 bed / 1 bath with converted carport living space
✅ Duplex Unit B: 2 bed / 2 bath with its own carport & driveway
✅ 3 separate driveways — total privacy for every tenant
✅ All units currently occupied with long-term, reliable renters
✅ Minutes from Eglin AFB & Hurlburt Field 🛩️
This is the kind of multi-generational or portfolio-building opportunity that doesn't sit on the market long. 🏝️
Know someone growing their rental portfolio on the Emerald Coast? Tag them below or send this their way — and if YOU'VE been dreaming about adding a property like this, DM me and let's talk! 📩

Call now to connect with business.

09/10/2026

🏡 New Construction or Resale — Which Fits YOU Best? Happy Home Buyers!

Torn between a shiny new build and a home with history? Both paths can lead you home on the Emerald Coast — but they come with very different processes, price tags, and timelines. Here's what to weigh before you decide:

✅ Timeline — Resale homes are typically move-in ready within 30-45 days of contract. New construction can take 6-12+ months depending on the builder's stage and material availability.

✅ Price & Upgrades — New builds often start lower but upgrades (flooring, cabinets, fixtures) add up fast at the design center. Resale prices usually reflect the home as-is, with room to negotiate.

✅ Inspections still matter — Even brand-new homes benefit from a third-party inspection (budget $400-$600 locally) — builders aren't perfect, and catching issues before closing saves headaches later.

✅ Warranties — New construction typically comes with a builder's warranty (1-year workmanship, sometimes 10-year structural). Resale homes may qualify for an optional home warranty (~$500-$700/year) instead.

✅ Local flood & insurance factors — Newer construction on the Emerald Coast is often built to updated flood elevation and wind-mitigation codes, which can mean lower insurance premiums compared to older resale homes — worth asking your insurance agent to run both scenarios.

Whichever route fits your goals, I'm here to walk you through the numbers so you can make the choice with confidence. 💬 Drop a comment or send me a message — I'd love to help you compare options in today's Emerald Coast market!

09/09/2026

🏝️ DEAL OF THE WEEK 🏝️

📍Panama City Beach, FL 32407
💰 $225,000 | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 1,195 sq ft

MOTIVATED SELLER + $10K PRICE DROP! 🙌 This turnkey, fully furnished 3BR/2BA condo in the gated Nautilus Cove community is an active short-term rental grossing OVER $36,000 in 2025 — and it's already producing income in 2026! 💵

✨ First-floor unit, open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, updated vanities
🏊 Community pool, gated entry, minutes from PCB's sugar-white sand
🔑 Sold furnished & rental-ready — start earning from day one!

Whether you're after a beach getaway, an investment property, or a mid/long-term rental, this one checks all the boxes on the Emerald Coast. 🌊

Know someone hunting for a turnkey rental like this? Tag them below or send me a message — I love matching people with the right property! 📲

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09/08/2026

🏡 Do You Know Exactly Where Your Property Line Ends?

A property survey might not be the most exciting part of buying a home, but it can save you major headaches down the road. Here's why it matters:

A survey shows the exact legal boundaries of the property you're buying
It reveals encroachments — like a neighbor's fence or shed sitting over the line
Easements and setbacks are identified, which matter if you plan to build a pool, dock, or addition
Lenders and title companies often require one, especially for properties without a recent survey on file
Cost on the Emerald Coast typically runs $400–$1,600 for a standard boundary survey, though pricing depends on lot size, terrain, and how easily corner markers can be located
Locally, companies like Coastal Land Surveying (Fort Walton Beach/Destin, serving Okaloosa, Walton & Santa Rosa Counties) are a solid resource for boundary and mortgage surveys
Apexsurvey

Skipping this step can lead to costly surprises later — it's worth every penny. Have questions about a property you're eyeing? I'm happy to help you understand what a survey means for your purchase. 📲

Shannon Helmuth
Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
850-582-0123 | [email protected]
shannonhelmuth.myrealtyonegroup.com

09/03/2026

☀️ LABOR DAY WEEKEND ON THE EMERALD COAST ☀️

One last taste of summer, and it's a good one! 🌊 Here's how to spend Sept 4-7 like a local:

🎆 HarborWalk Village Concert Celebration — Live music Sat & Sun at 7pm, capped off with a fireworks show over the harbor Sunday at 9pm followed by a fire-spinning performance. Free to attend!

🎨 Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest — Browse local artwork, grab food truck bites, and enjoy live music at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

🎆 Okaloosa Island Fireworks — Free show on The Boardwalk, Sunday Sept 6 at 9pm.

🚤 Sandbar & sunset cruise — The Gulf is at its warmest right now (82-84°F!) and the crowds have thinned out. Perfect timing for a boat day.

🔥 Beach bonfire season kicks off Sept 1! Okaloosa County allows permitted beach bonfires through May — grab some friends and make a night of it on the sand.

🎣 Bonus for early risers: harbor's buzzing before dawn with charter boats gearing up for Destin Fishing Rodeo season — worth a walk down to the docks even if you're not fishing!

Whether you're local or just visiting, the Emerald Coast in September might be the best-kept secret of the year — warm water, thinner crowds, and that first hint of fall in the evening air. 🍂

Know someone dreaming about making the move to paradise? I'd love to help them find their spot here! 💙

09/02/2026

🏡✨ DEAL OF THE WEEK ✨🏡

📍 Navarre, FL 32566
💰 $585,000 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,358 sqft

Tucked into Whispering Pines Estates on the Emerald Coast, this one is anything but ordinary! 🌊

You're getting 5.16 acres with 208 feet of water frontage on the East Bay River — natural wetlands, cleared space, and room to breathe. The current owner transformed part of a massive custom 3-bay garage/workshop into a brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 2023. 🛠️➡️🏠

Perfect for multi-generational living, a rental income opportunity, or just someone who wants serious space and water access without leaving the county. 🚤

Currently tenant-occupied, so this one's a great look for investors too! 📈

Know someone chasing acreage, water frontage, or a little bit of both? Tag them below or send me a message — I'd love to help them find their spot on the Emerald Coast! 💌

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09/01/2026

💰 Did you know someone else can help pay your down payment?

It's called a gift fund, and lenders allow it under the right conditions:

Money from family (or in some cases a close friend) can count toward your down payment
Lender will require a gift letter confirming it's not a loan you have to repay
Some loan types cap how much of your down payment can come from gifts

If family is helping you buy here on the Emerald Coast, let's make sure it's documented the right way so it doesn't slow down your closing.

Getting help from family for your down payment? Comment "GIFT" and I'll walk you through what your lender will need!

Shannon Helmuth
Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
📞 850-582-0123

08/11/2026

🌊🏡 JUST LISTED on the Emerald Coast! 🏡🌊

📍 1022 Blvd De La Parisienne, Mary Esther, FL 32569
💰 $360,000

✨ 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,587 SqFt | POOL HOME ✨

Minutes from the beach and move-in ready! This sturdy 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home sits on a private lot in a quiet, NO-HOA neighborhood. 🌴

🔑 Updated bathrooms & tile floors
🔥 Cozy gas/wood fireplace + bonus living room
🏊 Screened Florida room overlooking the in-ground pool
⚙️ New HVAC (2022), newer roof (2018), new pool pump (2024)
🔒 Brand new privacy fence (2025)
🚗 Epoxy garage floor

This one checks all the boxes — updated, private, and steps from everything the Emerald Coast has to offer! 🐬

📲 DM me or call/text 850-582-0123 to schedule your private showing!

Shannon Helmuth
Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast

07/03/2026

Navigating property taxes can seem daunting, but it's an important part of homeownership. 🏠💸 Here's a simple breakdown of how property taxes are calculated and why they matter:

1️⃣ Property Value: Property taxes are usually based on the assessed value of your property, which includes both the land and the buildings on it.

2️⃣ Tax Rate: Each taxing authority (county, city, school district, etc.) sets a tax rate, often expressed as a millage rate (per thousand dollars of property value).

3️⃣ Calculating Tax: The assessed property value is multiplied by the tax rate to determine your property tax. Note that exemptions, abatements, or other tax relief measures might apply.

Why are they important?

🔹 Community Funding: Your property taxes help fund key local services like schools, libraries, roads, and emergency services.

🔹 Mortgage Considerations: Lenders take into account property taxes when calculating your mortgage eligibility.

🔹 Homeownership Costs: They're a significant part of the ongoing cost of homeownership. Planning for property taxes can help you avoid financial surprises.

Understanding your property taxes can help you plan your finances more effectively.



Realty ONE Group SHANNON HELMUTH MRP
Realtor®
https://shannonhelmuth.myrealtyonegroup.com/
321 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541
m: 850.582.0123 |