Monthly Archives: February 2023
Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the latest... Read More
February News Stories – 30A
2023 is off to a great start! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into February! Walton County bookstore voted best in Florida https://www.wjhg.com/2023/02/01/walton-county-bookstore-voted-best-florida/ Let the good times roll at the Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade and Street Party https://www.baytownewharf.com/what_to_do.php?month=2... Read More
February News Stories – Destin
2023 is off to a great start! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into February! Plans are already underway for the 75th Destin Fishing Rodeo https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/local/2023/02/01/75th-annual-destin-fishing-rodeo-is-being-planned-now/69843784007/ Public art project will put 20 colorful birds around Okaloosa County https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/local/2023/01/26/emerald-coast-heron-project-is-part-of-okaloosa-public-arts/69837896007/... Read More
Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved to... Read More
Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?
During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn’t only defined by price. In a recent article, Investopedia shares... Read More