By Paul Domeneche, The Domeneche Group Success and failure often stem from small improvements or breakdowns rather than one catastrophic event. Compounding consistency can make or break things. During summer, our team at the Domenech Group receives numerous calls about HVAC issues. In winter, HVAC units don’t work as hard, but...
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...
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,...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor You’re ready to sell your house and move on. So, how do you prep your house to show in order to capture the buyers’ attentions and ultimately receive a good offer? Just like a great Broadway play, you want your audience - potential buyers - to...
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 The real estate market in the Destin/Miramar Beach area has seen a lot of changes in recent months. With the current housing inventory at 3.98 months, and the average days on the market before going under contract year-to-date at 72, it’s clear the market is shifting....
It’s a great time to be buying on the Emerald Coast. Income from rental properties is up supporting real estate price...
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, Realtor The “high” season is over, and you want to sell your investment rental property. Great! Keep in mind that selling rental investment property demands a unique approach due to its distinctive nature. And this process requires careful planning and expertise. Enlisting the services of a realtor...