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Are More Homeowners Selling As Mortgage Rates Come Down?
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor that’s really limited the options... Read More
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you... Read More
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean For Your Purchasing Power
If you want to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): This recent trend is great news for buyers. As... Read More
February 2024 News Stories – 30A
February may bring a slower pace to the Emerald Coast, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of things to see and do. Check out some of the top local news stories and see what’s happening as we head into February. SeaLight Festival to Illuminate Miramar Beach with a Thousand Lanterns — Feb 1-Mar 31... Read More
February 2024 News Stories
February may bring a slower pace to the Emerald Coast, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of things to see and do. Check out some of the top local news stories and see what’s happening as we head into February. Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 23-24 https://sowal.com/story/sandestin-gumbo-festival-feb-23-24 New year, new banners go up on Main... Read More
January 30A News Stories
Western Lake Bridge Replacement: Paving the Way for Walton County’s Future https://30a.com/western-lake-bridge-project/ Melodies of Resilience: Broken Crayons Tour Begins with a Concert for Mental Health Awareness https://30a.com/broken-crayons-tour/ Laugh for a cause: ‘Sand-up Comedy Festival’ coming to Santa Rosa Beach https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/entertainment/comedy/2023/12/06/santa-rosa-beach-hosts-inaugural-comedy-festival-in-february/71804742007/ New Year’s Eve and First Day Happenings in SoWal https://sowal.com/story/new-years-eve-and-first-day-happenings-in-sowalhttps://sowal.com/story/new-years-eve-and-first-day-happenings-in-sowal 30A Songwriters Festival Jan 12-15... Read More
January News Stories
Happy New Year! 2024 is finally here and we can’t wait to see what’s in store. Check out some of the top local news stories and see what’s happening as we head into January. Maas Coffee Roasters Opens in Destin https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/28/maas-coffee-roasters-destin-opens-on-commons-drive/72002739007/ Music legend brings dinner/show attraction to Panama City Beach https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/entertainment/2023/12/15/pirates-voyage-dinner-shows-third-location-panama-city-beach-dolly-parton/71924772007/https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/entertainment/2023/12/15/pirates-voyage-dinner-shows-third-location-panama-city-beach-dolly-parton/71924772007/ Laugh for a cause:... Read More
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four... Read More