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...
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...
Contrary to what many believe, it is still a great time to buy or sell real estate.
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
What I and other professional real estate agents are noticing is that many residential buyers have been shying away from making a purchase and many have said it’s because of...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
(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 have been made, negotiated by all,
Everyone is happy, no closing was stalled!
A crazy year in real estate…now interest...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Available home inventory is steadily creeping up and interest rates continue to rise, which means more properties are out there for sale competing for the same buyers. Because of this changing market, home staging is more important now than it has been over the last several...
By Gail Pelto
Wheeeee! It’s been a crazy real estate ride!
For some time now we’ve had a low inventory of available residential properties for sale and a whole lotta buyers wanting to purchase. Many properties were selling in one day, some sight unseen, with multiple offers and then selling above...
By Lori Leath Smith
During one of the most important financial decisions of your life, you want to be informed and reassured every step of the way. You might encounter some roadblocks during your homebuying experience, but what’s worse is not even knowing about them. It can be a scary...
By Gail Pelto, Realtor
Real estate investing—it’s a good thing! In fact, 90% of millionaires are invested in real estate. Surely, they see the benefit of real estate investments! Following suit, you buy a short-term rental property and now you’re looking forward to reaping the rewards—tax benefits, equity and cash...
