By Gail Pelto
This is a reminder article because the timing is good. A few years back, I wrote a three-part series in Destin Life on “why” real estate is a great investment vehicle. I called it the A.C.E.S Plus of Real Estate and here is what the acronym stands...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
It’s a crazy time right now, for sure. And because it’s a crazy time, we’re getting a lot of people calling and asking questions similar to the title of this article. Most folks just want to know what’s happening in our real estate market. And what...
By Gail Pelto
I’m getting this question more and more frequently these days as I look for listings for my buyers: “Gail, I’d love to sell in this market and get top dollar for my home. But then I’ll have to buy something else and pay top dollar for it....
By Gail Pelto
As of today, March 29th, the day that I’m penning this article, there are only 1147 residential properties for sale in our entire Multiple Listing Service, and that’s pretty much everything in between Panama City Beach and Pensacola; last year at this time it was closer to...
Turn-key or Turkey
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
In Part 1 of this series we covered the A.C.E.S. Plus – Appreciation, Cash flow, Equity, Shelter your taxes and Leverage, and in Part 2, we reviewed Research, Planning your Expenses, Budget, Starting Small and then Expanding your Portfolio. (Please see November and December...
By Lisa Hughley, Classic Luxury Real Estate
Freeport is the hot spot to purchase real estate! There have been 427 Detached Single Family Home Sales this past year ranging from $50,000.00 to $890,000.00! The average sale in Freeport is $301,510.00, selling at an average of 99% of list price with...
By Gail Pelto
There’s a whole lotta stuff you need to know before you jump into the home buying process—a BUNCH of “do’s and don’ts.” One of those is how to go about getting financing for a mortgage, how to choose a lender, and the best practices on communication with...
Thinking about where you want to live when you retire? Looking at how to modify your home as you age or have a loved-one with disabilities? You want a certified expert to walk you through the process. The Randy Wise Homes Remodeling Division team of experts is here to...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Many renters are renting because they don’t think they have the substantial down payment or the good credit necessary to get a mortgage in order to purchase their own home. So they get trapped in the rental market, paying a landlord instead of themselves. I’m here...
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...
