Monthly Archives: March 2021
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport Adding Southwest Airlines Flights
The Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is getting a new airline. The airport on Thursday announced Southwest is adding flights in the region. The following is a news release from the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. Destin – Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – On February 25, 2021, at 10:00 am the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) held a... Read More
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury real estate market has... Read More
Two Northwest Florida beaches ranked in Top 15 best beaches in the U.S.
Two Northwest Florida beaches are ranked in the Top 15 for best beaches in the United States, according to Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor released its list for Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. Henderson Beach State Park in Destin is ranked number 13, while Pensacola Beach is just behind at number 15. Full List Here Read More
The Ships Chandler expanding to Freeport with new ‘State-of-the-Art Marine and Service Center’
Destin’s The Ships Chandler broke ground on their second marine and service center, located at 17309 US Hwy 331 in Freeport, on Thursday, February 18. According to a press release, the new building will create 10 full-time jobs in Walton County. With over 14 acres of space, the company’s new marine and service center will be ready... Read More
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage... Read More
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year. Dr. Lynn Fisher, Deputy Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Division... Read More