By Lisa Hughley
Freeport is one of the fastest growing real estate markets in Walton County. Known as the next “hot spot” to purchase, real estate in Freeport is one of the best buys in the panhandle.
The numbers speak for themselves! Take a look at what is for sale, and...
By Gail Pelto
In last month’s article we talked about why real estate is a great investment: the A.C.E.S – Appreciation, Cash flow, Equity, Shelter your taxes and the Plus... Leverage. (Please see November ‘19 Bay Life.)
Now, if you are thinking, “Real estate is a great investment,” let’s talk about...
By Gail Pelto
You have just completed one of the biggest financial transactions of your life and can now call yourself a “homeowner.” With the help of a realtor, like me, you purchased your first home, you’ve signed all the necessary paperwork and are about to walk up to your...
More and more people are seeking the authentic, coastal 30A lifestyle as an everyday way of life, not just a vacation destination. KOLTERHOMES is excited to announce a new community coming to the 30A area this winter – NatureWalk at the Watersound Origins® Community. This will be Kolter’s second...
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 Gail Pelto
A well-run homeowners or condo owners association can be a blessing! However, because I’m an equal opportunity writer, I know that a poorly managed one can be a curse! When you purchase a home in a planned development and/or condo, it might require you to join the...
So, How Do You (and Why Should You) Hire a Powerful Real Estate Agent?
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Yes! We are experiencing a Seller’s Market in many areas of our community. So, if you are thinking about selling, NOW is a pretty good time to get your property actively on the...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
“Look, Honey! The beaches and short-term rentals are open! Yay! Let’s buy something! Come on, please, please!!” The buyers have been locked up too long and now they are bursting at the seams to buy! What’s that mean to YOU? Well, if you’re bursting to sell,...
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 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...
