By Christopher Manson
Bekah Manley is a holistic realtor, meaning that she looks well beyond the structure of a house. “I take the physical, spiritual and emotional into consideration,” she explains. “I go a little deeper than most realtors when it comes to finding an environment in which a person...
Each year, Florida Realtors® endorses 15 Realtors® in the state who exemplify the highest level of professionalism and distinction as Board Certified Professionals. This year, four of the 15 endorsed are local Emerald Coast Realtors®.
Cathy Alley with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and The Cathy Alley Team in Niceville; Michele Bailey,...
10 marketing strategies the John Martin Group does to achieve the highest price in the shortest time.
By John H. Martin of the John Martin Group
1. Professional Home Staging: We invest in professional home staging to present the property in the best possible light. Staged homes tend to sell faster and for...
Jack Libby of Glory Mortgage and Mark Bell of Carrot Top Designs sit down to discuss.
Emerald Coast real estate has seen a surge in recent months, leaving smart homeowners with a large opportunity.
According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve, homeowners are now sitting on nearly $30 trillion in home equity. Roughly $200,000 per home! This leaves owners...
By Kenneth Books
Ground is being broken for Addie’s Place, a 40-home, gated community off Bluewater Boulevard in Bluewater Bay. The homes, which will range in price from about $700,000 to $900,000, will have a footprint from 2,100 to roughly 4,000 square feet.
“The first move-ins will take place in the...
Open the door to your sweetest SweetBay life with single family homes starting in the $400s. Choose from an array of beautiful floor plans and architectural styles. Neighborhood parks, pools, paths, and bayside trails await, and new home buyers enjoy priority admission to University Academy. Live in a community-focused...
By Lori Leath Smith
During one of the most important financial decisions of your life, you want to be informed and reassured every step of the way. You might encounter some roadblocks during your homebuying experience, but what’s worse is not even knowing about them. It can be a scary...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
2021. Done. Caput! On to a new, exciting year! So, let’s recap the Destin and Miramar Beach residential real estate market stats for 2021 compared to 2020:
• In 2021 the number of SOLD Listings was up by 23.9% over prior year.
• In 2021 the Median Sales...
By Gail Pelto
(a twist on Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore)
‘‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas along the Emerald Coast,
Home Buyers and Sellers were busy making toasts.
Offers had been made, negotiated by all.
Everyone happy, no closing was stalled!
It’s been a great year in real estate…interest rates...
By Gail Pelto
Florida case law provides that, with some exceptions, a home seller must disclose any facts or conditions about the property that have a substantial impact on its value or desirability, and that others cannot easily see for themselves.
In order to assist sellers, the Florida Association of Realtors...
