Author Archives: Premier Beach Retreats
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average homeowner has more than $274,000... Read More
There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today. You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house.... Read More
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they’re prioritizing most right now. That information could... Read More
September 2023 News Stories – Destin
Summer may be coming to a close on the coast, but the fun continues beyond the season’s end! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into September! Okaloosa and Walton Counties send help following Hurricane Idalia aftermath https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/2023/08/31/okaloosa-and-walton-counties-send-help-after-hurricane-idalia/70719817007/ Mattie... Read More
September 2023 News Stories – 30A
Summer may be coming to a close on the coast, but the fun continues beyond the season’s end! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into September! Longleaf Restoration Project at Grayton Beach State Park Sep 16 https://sowal.com/story/longleaf-restoration-project-at-grayton-beach-state-park-sep-16 Okaloosa... Read More
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers in... Read More
Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against... Read More
Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership Builds Wealth Regardless of Income Level You may... Read More
August 2023 News Stories – Destin
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, summer has graced us with its radiant presence! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into August! Whale shark spotted off the coast of Destin https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/watch-fishermen-encounter-a-whale-shark-off-the-coast-of-destin.html Capt. Royal Melvin Heritage... Read More