As an experienced Florida Realtor, I hear it all the time: sellers worry that lowering their list price means they’ll end up walking away with less money. It’s a logical fear but an unfounded one. The truth is, the list price is just a starting point, not the finish line …
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If you’ve been keeping tabs on the real estate market, you might think there’s a perfect time to buy or sell—a magical moment when prices hit rock bottom or soar to dizzying heights. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist. Whether you’re buying for love or profit, trying to time the market …
View MoreWhat’s Happening on the Barrier Islands?
Hey neighbors! If you’ve been wondering what’s happening in real estate here on the Barrier Islands, I’ve got the scoop. Whether you’re a curious homeowner keeping an eye on property values, or maybe you’ve been thinking about selling, the latest numbers are in—and they’re …
View MoreThe Barrier Islands Real Estate Market Report provides a quick, clear-eyed look at current market trends and patterns. Here’s what the latest data reveals, along with insights based on our frontline experience.
Inventory Trends: Plateauing and Thinning SupplyStarting in April 2024, the supply of properties on the Barrier Islands …
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I'm re-posting this blog from March, 2018. At the time, Sellers were worried about home values going down because of high interest rates -- 4.45% at the time. (Buyers would love to have those rates today.) This blog is timeless because it makes the point that it's not …
Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year.
Many believe that an increase in mortgage rates will …
When it's time to sell your largest asset, you want to make the most money possible. There's a lot of pressure to get it right. But there's so much information out there! You need help interpreting the data - you need someone to guide you through your …
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If you're currently trying to sell a home or are thinking about doing so in the near future, you have probably heard of the practice of staging. This professional service for dressing up your home for pictures and viewings is most often thought of as a pure issue of …
View MoreI hope you’re having a great day! I wanted to check in with you and share some valuable information. There’s a lot that goes into real estate, so we like to make sure we educate our customers and clients.
I don’t have to be a genius to know that homeowners …
View MoreI want to give you the insider’s perspective on how to get the most from your home sale (as well as to clear up a few misconceptions).
Even if a home sale is not a current concern, I’d recommend filing this information. You never know when it will be time …
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