Cliff and his wife, Deidra, are the founders and owners of Paradise Property Brokers. After many memorable vacations to the Emerald Coast, Cliff and his family relocated to Sandestin from Fayetteville, Georgia. His intense work ethic and determination are a winning combination in the Real Estate Industry. Cliff quickly became one of the area’s leaders in sales and attributes his long running success to his creative entrepreneurial energy and providing extraordinary service. Cliff considers it a privilege to work with his clients, and he is honored that they trust him to assist them with such important decisions.
Deidra serves as the Broker of the Company, a crucial position which she finds challenging and rewarding. After graduating from Berry College in Rome, Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, Deidra spent several years as a computer programmer for Delta Airlines. She realized at an early age that investing in real estate was a pathway to building tremendous wealth, and her leap into Real Estate has been an exciting venture. Her role as Broker is to provide the necessary support for the Professionals at Paradise Property Brokers. Deidra works for the Professionals at Paradise Property Brokers, so that they can work for you!
After graduating from Auburn University, Debbie pursued a career in education. She taught at Vestavia High School in Birmingham, Alabama until retiring in 1999. Debbie and her husband have owned a vacation home in Destin since 1982. After retiring, they decided to move to the beautiful Emerald Coast and make it their permanent home. They live in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and Debbie believes there is no other place quite like it. She decided to enter the real estate industry so that she could help others find their dream home. Whether you are looking for a vacation property or a permanent residence, Debbie would love to help you find your perfect place.
Michael Bell is a seasoned real estate agent with experience in the Florida Panhandle. He has a proven track record of successful deals and satisfied clients, making him a phenomenal agent to work with. Michael’s expertise lies in residential real estate, and he has helped countless clients find their dream homes. He has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the market, allowing him to negotiate the best deals for his clients. Michael is actively involved in the local community, and has lived in Miramar Beach since moving from Atlanta. He enjoys helping clients make the lifestyle change that he made with his family. Michael’s commitment to excellence has earned him a reputation as one of the best in the area.
After vacationing in sunny Sandestin all of her life, Ashley decided to make it her permanent home in 2015. She ventured into real estate to help others who also wanted to turn their dreams of owning a beach home into a reality. Ashley is a dog mom of two precious pups named River and Sailor and a lover of all things outdoors. She enjoys living the Sandestin lifestyle and she is thankful she gets to call this little beach town home.
As an owner on the Emerald Coast for over 30 years and as a Realtor for over 20 years, Penny knows and understands the ever evolving real estate market of the Florida Panhandle. She represents buyers, sellers, and investors all along the Gulf of Mexico ranging from Fort Walton Beach to Panama City Beach. Penny’s top priority is helping clients achieve their real estate goals, while facilitating an enjoyable, stress free experience. She loves the challenge of helping clients find their perfect coastal dream property.
Since first stepping on the beautiful beaches of Destin in 1978, David has loved Northwest Florida. Growing up in Fort Walton Beach, he participated in many sports and continues to compete in triathlons worldwide. David has qualified four times for the World Championship Hawaiian Ironman, been a 16 time Ironman finisher, and a four time overall winner of the Sandestin Triathlon. His education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Injury Management and an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Having always had an interest in Real Estate, David pursued a career in the Real Estate Industry. He assists his clients in reaching their individual goals, providing education, support and encouragement along the way. As a Realtor, he will do the same for you with your real estate goals. David will help you get to the finish line!
Morgan Hepple is the oldest daughter of the Paradise Property Brokers Founders, Cliff and Deidra Milam. She and her siblings, Meredith and Parker, have grown up in Sandestin and have enjoyed all that the area has to offer. Morgan graduated from Niceville High School and the University of Central Florida, where she met her husband, Eric Hepple. They now reside in Sandestin where they enjoy pickleball, exercising, boating, golfing, and relaxing at the beach. Morgan can’t imagine living anywhere else. Let her help you find your perfect piece of paradise.
Eric Hepple grew up in South Florida where he enjoyed living near the beach and playing baseball. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Human Communication and was a Division One Student Athlete on the Knights Baseball Team. Eric also met his wife, Morgan Milam, while attending UCF. After college, he was drafted by Major League Baseball to play professionally for the Colorado Rockies Organization. Eric has developed superb negotiation skills through the years of playing a team sport coupled with a degree in communication. His competitive nature and intense work ethic are a recipe for success in any industry. Eric’s focus is to build quality long term relationships with everyone that he meets. He is eager to share his experience and to help his clients achieve their real estate dreams. Eric and Morgan love living in an area where they can play golf, pickle ball, go boating, and fishing year around.
Logan has been involved in real estate investing since 2014, and is licensed in Kentucky and Florida. He has experience in multi-family development, residential rentals, vacation properties, and remodeling. Prior to real estate, Logan opened and ran a local bank in Bowling Green, KY. He also serves on the board of a marketing company that provides services for international companies. Logan’s vast experience and proven track record in the real estate industry enables him to assist his clients with all of their real estate needs. Feel free to reach out to Logan to help you achieve your real estate goals.
With roots in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Paige moved to the Florida Panhandle in 2020 to pursue her passion of real estate in her favorite vacation spot, Sandestin. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Sales. Upon graduation, Paige moved to Nashville where she worked in Personal Insurance for Brown & Brown. Using the knowledge she gained from the insurance industry has been invaluable in helping her clients find the best value in buying and selling their property. Paige has been a part of the Paradise Property Brokers family for over two years, and she loves helping clients take the next step in their investment and homeownership journeys . When Paige is not showing properties, you’ll often find her golfing, traveling and enjoying time with friends and family.
Blake was born and raised in Destin, Florida. He graduated from Niceville High School and attended Troy University on a golf scholarship. Blake later transferred to the University Of Mississippi where he currently attends. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate. While growing up on the Florida Panhandle, Blake played competitive golf and was ranked in the top 150 players in the country. The intense work ethic and relentless dedication that he put into golf over the years has helped shaped Blake into the hard worker that he is today.
Meredith Milam is the daughter of Cliff and Deidra Milam. She graduated from Niceville High School where she was a member of the Eagles Swim Team and the Softball Team. Meredith's love of sports and competition continued throughout college. She played softball at Palm Beach University in West Palm Beach and graduated with a degree in Business Management. Meredith's interests in outdoor adventure led her to relocating to Big Sky, Montana after college. While living in Montana, Meredith was employed by the prestigious Yellowstone Club where she gained valuable experience in the hospitality industry. Having grown up on the Emerald Coast with her brother and sister, Meredith’s fondness of warm weather and family led her back home. You may find Meredith on any given day on the beach, as she is employed by the South Walton Fire Department Beach Safety Division as a Certified Lifeguard with the United States Lifeguarding Association. She also assists Paradise Property Brokers with ...