Author Archives: Richard & Gayle the Jabbour Luxury Group
Luxury Homes Index from Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions
Welcome to the 10th edition of Sotheby’s Concierge Auction’s annual report on the movements within the luxury real estate market. We look at the 10 highest-grossing real estate transactions across 56 of the top luxury markets across the United States. Our goal is to help buyers, sellers and real estate professionals better navigate the luxury... Read More
The Reel Deal
When asked what advice he would give a new entrepreneur, Blake Hunter says with absolute conviction, “You have to take a chance. Without jumping head first into something, you will never know what you can create.” Life is all about constants; and, if you have ever ridden a bike, walked the dog or driven a... Read More
A Curated Life
Gary Handler always knew he’d end up living at the beach. But Handler, owner of Curate 30A art gallery in Rosemary Beach, never could have imagined his path to the coast would be so rough or how that difficult journey would end with such a sense of peace and happiness. After graduating from Auburn University in 1988,... Read More
Featured Property for May at 155 Elbow Beach Road
Take a Video Tour of a Custom-Designed Residence 155 Elbow Beach Road is a 5,301-sq.-ft. home in Alys Beach with 4 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths. Designed by Byron K. Smith and built by Alys Beach Construction, with interiors by James Design, this thoughtfully furnished corner-lot residence offers an expansive floor plan with... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Ella’s Sourdough Microbakery
Business Beacon: Inside Ella’s Sourdough Microbakery Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Ella’s Sourdough Microbakery, a made-from-scratch operation featuring sourdough loaves, bagels and cookies. Owner Ella Morry talks to us about the art of sourdough, prioritizing clean ingredients and the baking waiting game. You can find her on Instagram at @microbakery30a. Do... Read More
Concerts, Crawfish and Country Music: Summer Events You’ll Love
Concerts, Crawfish and Country Music: Summer Events You’ll Love As the sun prepares to shine brighter and the days grow longer, the Emerald Coast is gearing up for a sensational summer. From Destin to Panama City Beach, the summer scene is heating up with a lineup of events guaranteed to keep locals and visitors entertained... Read More
Featured Property for April at 41 Sea Walk Circle
41 Sea Walk Circle is a true masterpiece of luxury and design, offering an unparalleled living experience. Read More
Richard Realtor of the Year
The “South Walton Realtor Of The Year” award was presented to Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty agent Richard Jabbour on Friday, December 4, 2021, by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors. Richard began his career in wealth management, spending nearly 12 years managing private equity accounts and mutual fund portfolios. By 1998, he had transitioned this... Read More
They Bought Two
Local couple re-building two homes in Seaside by Pratt Farmer Homes age. Lifestyles change. People come and go. That’s real estate. That’s the nature of just about any town in America. But what about iconic towns like Seaside, where many of the homes are second or third homes whose owners visit a few times a... Read More