Spring has arrived—and that often sparks the urge among homeowners to roll up their sleeves and embark on a few home improvement projects around the house. But where to start? To help kick-start the process, we asked some renovation experts what are the best home Continue Reading
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying Continue Reading
Things To Do On The Forgotten Coast – Spring Edition
Springtime on Florida’s Forgotten Coast is filled with plenty of activities to keep island visitors and residents entertained…even your furry friends! The following is a list of upcoming events that you won’t want to miss: February 18th 3:30-6:30 Snowbird Luau Block Continue Reading
Couple Finds Novel Way to Downsize After 45 Years in the Same House
“Anything on the tables. Take it,” she announced to the room, after getting everyone’s attention with the golden ping of a Tibetan singing bowl. “Go through the bookshelves, and if there’s anything you want, take it. Linens, dishes, mugs — take them,” she said, Continue Reading
6 Reasons NOT to Take Your Home Off Market for the Holidays
(Real Estate is hot on the Coast during the Holiday Season, as families gather at the beach and investors look forward to the upcoming Spring Rental Season.) As we careen at warp speed toward Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all of the joyous (read: stressful) festivities in Continue Reading
Oyster Shacktopia
A culinary trip around Florida’s Big Bend reveals the near-forgotten flavors and culture of the once vibrant oyster route along U.S. 98 and the iconic family-owned joints still shucking to keep the memories cooking. Wade Paterson casts his net during a break Continue Reading
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – What it Means for Homeowners
Lawmakers in the House and Senate passed tax reform legislation this week, paving the way for the bill to go to President Donald Trump for his signature. The President has said he intends to sign the bill by Christmas. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) worked Continue Reading
Don’t Be the Seller that Sold his Neighbor’s Home
Many home sellers believe they need to advertise a price that includes some “wiggle-room” and “we can always come down.” WRONG! The pricing of a home normally determines whether a home will be sold relatively quickly, or sit…and sit…and sit. It doesn’t matter that the seller Continue Reading
Hiring an Agent to Sell Your House May Cost You NOTHING!
There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal Continue Reading
Preparing Your Home for the Sale
When a buyer looks at your home they are looking for solutions. They want to believe that if they buy your home they will have more space, be better organized, and enjoy life more. Show them that they can - by meticulously preparing the home, and then “staging” the idea of Continue Reading