Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph below uses that index to illustrate buyer activity trends over time to help put today into the proper perspective.It shows there’s seasonality in real estate. If you look at the last normal years in the market (shown in gray), there was a consistent pattern as buyer activity...
Go and be well Francesca ?? video: today’s sea turtle release event Gulf World Marine Institute #PanamaCityBeach FLORIDAOne of the many special moments from our sea turtle release this morning! Francesca in particular had a unique story. Francesca was rescued with the amazing hel…p of the crew with the PCB Beach Rescue Lifeguard team… on the same day that they received their annual training with GWMI! She was accidentally hooked at the City Pier while the lifeguards were preparing to do a “mock” hooked turtle rescue at that same pier. So their practice session … got very...
Paella Night! North Beach Social #ChoctawhatcheeBay #SouthWaltonFL ?See you tonight for Paella night! ? Be here by 6PM to order and Paella is ready around 7PM. ?
FOOW has plenty of space for the whole crew and with an amazing view ? FOOW – Fish Out of Water WaterColor Inn & Resort #WaterColorFLWe’ve got space for the crew ? Whether you’re dining on our patio or in our dining room, we are proud to be one of 30A’s only large family-style restaurants and bars overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. So bring the whole group and enjoy dinner with a view!
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 some multiple-offer scenarios.Here are a few things to consider to help you put your best foot forward when making an offer on a home.1. Lean on a Real Estate ProfessionalRely on an agent who can support your goals and help you understand what’s happening in today’s housing...
Read Kalin’s story… Swim near a LIFEGUARD and stay safe at the beach! #WorldDrowningPreventionDayWORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY! Reports of drownings and death across our Emerald Coast beaches have dominated news headlines for the past month. Despite what th…ose stories may lead you to believe, SWFD lifeguards successfully rescue and assist hundreds of swimmers every summer, who walk away from the beach with a better understanding of the power of the Gulf of Mexico. For World Drowning Prevention Day (July 25), we’re sharing the story below from South Walton beach...
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices.They’re basing their negative news by comparing current stats to the last few years. But you can’t compare this year to the ‘unicorn’ years (when home prices reached record highs that were unsustainable). And as prices begin to normalize now, they’re talking about it like it’s a bad thing and making people fear what’s...