Time for the Annual “Just the Stats, Ma’am”
By Gail Pelto
2023—another one bites the dust and on to a new, exciting year! (And Thank Goodness for THAT!) So, let’s recap the residential real estate market stats for 2023 compared to 2022:
• In 2023 the number of SOLD Listings was down...
Thinking of Remodeling your Home in 2024? Use Your Home Equity to Your Advantage!
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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...
Navigating the Sale of a Short-Term Rental Investment Property: The Role of Specialized Realtors
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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...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) have become a widely used community management system in residential neighborhoods. These associations are typically established to manage shared amenities, enforce rules and guidelines, and maintain common areas within the community. While HOAs have been subject to some criticism, they also offer numerous...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Selling a home can be an exciting, yet daunting, experience. As homeowners, we often have an emotional attachment to our properties, making it easy to slip into a fantasy world when it comes to listing our homes for sale. However, it is crucial that you strike...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Welcomes Chip and Caroline Wasson
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida announces that real estate veterans Chip and Caroline Wasson will join the brokerage. They will be based out of the Destin location and continue to serve customers along the Emerald Coast.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chip and Caroline to our growing Destin...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
The term “honey-do list” has become a common phrase in households, referring to a list of tasks or chores that one partner (usually the wife) asks the other (usually the husband) to complete.
When it comes time to sell your home, you may find yourself overwhelmed by...
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....
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
An adage which still rings true today is, “Your Net worth is equal to your Network.” Your business grows faster when you form relationships with people you know, like and trust and who know, like and trust you. They will be more likely to send business...
It’s February! Time for Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, the Superbowl…and All Things Real Estate!
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By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Valentine’s Day, a time to express LOVE – So, love your people AND your home—and not just on February 14th. As a homeowner, you’ve made a significant investment. You need to take care of it and love on it with consistent maintenance and improvements. Doing so...