Roger Rietsema, Realtor

09/08/2026

Thinking about buying a home or vacation rental in Rosemary Beach?

The beautiful architecture and walkability get most of the attention, but buyers also need to understand beach access, community pool privileges, parking, rental rules, insurance and HOA requirements. These details can vary by property and affect both your experience and your ownership costs.

I put together a practical Rosemary Beach guide covering what buyers and vacation-rental owners should verify before making a decision.

Read it here:
https://sellfl.net/blog/rosemary-beach-access-rules-pools-parking-buyer-guide

Roger Rietsema, Realtor®
Allison James Estates & Homes
850-596-5844

09/07/2026

www.SellFl.net

09/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ Pirates are taking over Panama City Beach!

The **Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest** returns to Pier Park **October 9–11, 2026** — and it’s FREE! ⚔️🧜‍♀️🎆

This is one of my favorite fall events in PCB, with:

🏴‍☠️ Pirate & Renaissance entertainment
🧜‍♀️ Live mermaids
🔥 Fire circus
⚔️ Sword demonstrations
🗺️ Treasure activities
🏴‍☠️ Huge Saturday pirate parade
🎆 Saturday night fireworks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plenty of family fun

I just put together a **2026 Panama City Beach Pirate Festival Guide** with the full schedule, official festival map, parade route, things to know before you go, and ideas for making a weekend out of it.

👉 **Read the complete 2026 guide:**
https://sellfl.net/blog/pirates-of-the-high-seas-panama-city-beach-2026

Thinking about buying, selling, investing, or owning a vacation rental in Panama City Beach or 30A? I'm always happy to help.

**Roger Rietsema, Realtor®**
Allison James Estates & Homes
🌴 Panama City Beach | 30A | Emerald Coast
🏡 SELLFL.net

09/05/2026

Wishing you and your family a relaxing and joyful Labor Day weekend! May it be filled with wonderful moments, good company, and a well-deserved break to celebrate all your hard work.

09/05/2026

🏖️ September 2026 Panama City Beach & 30A Real Estate Market Update

What’s happening with real estate as we head into fall?

I just published my September market update covering home and condo prices, inventory, pending sales, current condo market conditions, and what buyers and sellers should be watching right now in Panama City Beach and along 30A.

Whether you’re thinking about buying a beachfront condo, investing in a vacation rental, or wondering if now is the right time to sell, take a look at the latest numbers and trends.

👉 Read the full September Market Update:
https://sellfl.net/blog/september-2026-panama-city-beach-30a-real-estate-market-update

If you have questions about a particular condo building, neighborhood, or property, feel free to message me.

Roger Rietsema, REALTOR®
Panama City Beach & 30A Real Estate
SELLFL.net

09/04/2026

https://7205-thomas-drive-1205.sellfl.net/

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09/04/2026

JUST LISTED at Dunes of Panama
7205 Thomas Drive, Unit E1205

Panama City Beach, FL

$469,000 · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,000 sqft · MLS 794992
Twelfth-floor gulf-front living on the quiet east end of Thomas Drive. Wake up to the water. Coffee on your balcony. Sugar-white sand 1,500 feet long, three gulf-front pools, and a gated resort you can walk in flip-flops — pickleball, tennis, Stingray’s, and the Sneaky Tiki downstairs.
This is the Panama City Beach people come back for. Near St. Andrews State Park and the marinas. Easy as a second home, a vacation rental, or the one you finally keep for yourself.
Want a private tour? Call or text me.
Roger Rietsema, Realtor®

Allison James Estates & Homes

(850) 596-5844

https://tinyurl.com/sellfl1205

09/03/2026

Full details: 7205 Thomas Drive #1205, Panama City Beach, FL 32408. Offered at $469,000. MLS 794992.

Dunes of Panama — gated gulf-front community with 1,500 ft of private beach, three pools, pickleball, tennis, and on-site dining.

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Want a private tour or the full brochure? Call/text Roger Rietsema at (850) 596-5844 or visit sellfl.net.

08/21/2026

Same Gulf. Two very different buying strategies. 🌊

Would you rather own a second home along 30A—or a Panama City Beach property with more condo choices and a wider range of price points?

The right answer depends on your budget, personal use, rental goals, beach access, HOA costs, insurance, parking, and the property’s rental restrictions. Gross rental projections alone don’t tell the full story.

Which would you choose: **30A or PCB?** Comment below—or message me your budget, and I’ll help you compare the options.

Roger Rietsema, REALTOR®
Allison James Estates & Homes
850-596-5844 | SellFL.net

08/12/2026

Where do you go for a great steak, fresh Gulf seafood or a good cup of coffee around Panama City Beach and 30A?

I put together a new local guide covering dependable choices from Pier Park, Thomas Drive and Carillon Beach to Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seagrove and Grayton Beach.

The guide also explains how traffic, parking, walkability and nearby dining differ by area. Those details matter when you’re choosing a primary home, beachfront condo, second home or vacation rental property.

Read the complete guide:
https://sellfl.net/blog/best-restaurants-panama-city-beach-30a-local-guide

Which local restaurant or coffee shop would you add?

Roger Rietsema, Realtor®
Allison James Estates & Homes
850-596-5844

Compare top steakhouses, seafood restaurants and coffee shops in Panama City Beach and 30A, with local tips on traffic, parking, neighborhoods and rentals.