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Things We Take for Granted

In our daily lives there are so many things we take for granted. One of those things is having a bed to sleep in every night. Several years ago, as I was scrolling through Facebook, I started to see posts from an organization called “A Bed 4 Me”. These posts were of children receiving a […]
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What does the future hold for the 2025 Real Estate Market on the Emerald Coast?

What does the future hold for the 2025 Real Estate Market on the Emerald Coast? In order to answer this question, we need to first look at where we ended 2024. Caution: I’m about to hit you with some nerdy statistics. (If you want the summary – skip to the end). I’m going to look […]
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Tips to Sell Your Home in a Competitive Market

Selling a home in a competitive market can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make your property stand out and attract serious buyers. Here are some tips to sell your home in a competitive market: 1. Price It Right from the Start Set the right price – not too high, not too […]
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Who is Impact 100?

Who is Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc.? The concept is simple: 100 women donate $1,000 each, creating a $100,000 high-impact grant. This grant enables a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Okaloosa or Walton County to achieve extraordinary things. Membership is open to all women over 18, including those who live outside of Okaloosa and Walton […]

Local Charity Spotlight Things We Take for Granted In our daily lives there are so many things we take for granted. One of those things is having a bed to sleep in every night. Several years ago, as I was scrolling through Facebook, I started to see posts from an organization called “A Bed 4 Me”. These posts were of children receiving a […]

Uncategorized What does the future hold for the 2025 Real Estate Market on the Emerald Coast? What does the future hold for the 2025 Real Estate Market on the Emerald Coast? In order to answer this question, we need to first look at where we ended 2024. Caution: I’m about to hit you with some nerdy statistics. (If you want the summary – skip to the end). I’m going to look […]

Real Estate Tips Tips to Sell Your Home in a Competitive Market Selling a home in a competitive market can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make your property stand out and attract serious buyers. Here are some tips to sell your home in a competitive market: 1. Price It Right from the Start Set the right price – not too high, not too […]

Local Charity Spotlight Who is Impact 100? Who is Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc.? The concept is simple: 100 women donate $1,000 each, creating a $100,000 high-impact grant. This grant enables a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Okaloosa or Walton County to achieve extraordinary things. Membership is open to all women over 18, including those who live outside of Okaloosa and Walton […]

Real Estate Market Status What does the Niceville Real Estate Market Look Like Post-Election? The election is over! I think that no matter who you voted for there is some sense of relief that the election is over. Many people have been holding their breath on a lot of things including buying and selling real estate. So, what does the Niceville Real Estate Market look like post-election? Historically real […]

Real Estate Tips Top Mistakes made by First-Time Home Buyers Buying a home for the first time is a huge milestone. It is exciting but it can also be a little nerve wracking. Let’s look at some of the top mistakes made by first-time home buyers make and what you should do instead. Don’t Skip Important Steps While you may be eager to have […]

Uncategorized To Stage or Not to Stage When selling a vacant home, a big question is to stage or not to stage. When selling your home, you’re essentially auditioning for buyers—and like any good audition, you want to leave a lasting impression. So, should you leave the house bare like a “before” photo on HGTV, stage it with real furniture like you’re […]

Real Estate Market Status Unicorn Home for Sale in Niceville I have a unicorn home for sale in Niceville. So, what makes it a unicorn? This is the only home in all of Niceville that is located in Sandy Acres Subdivision. Where is that you ask? On Ruckel Drive. Wait, isn’t Ruckel Drive located in the subdivision of Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates? The answer […]

Uncategorized Help your Home Sell Faster! Selling a home this year has been a little more work, but there are several strategies to help your home sell faster. Here’s a comprehensive list based on my insights: Key Factors for Selling Your Florida Home Faster In Florida, insurance has become a pretty big deal. Most buyers will be required to obtain a […]

Real Estate Market Status Should Home Buyers Wait ? Should home buyers wait? Should home buyers wait? Let’s explore what currently happening in our area and what the experts are predicting for the near future. Current Market Conditions Interest Rates: Current Situation: Mortgage rates have increase significantly since 2022, which could increase your monthly payments and the total cost of your loan. Future Outlook: […]

Real Estate Tips Let’s Get your Home Ready for Picture Day! I don’t know about you, but the words “picture day” bring back memories of school pictures. Oh the stress of what to wear, hoping for a good hair day and praying for no bad acne! Yikes! Picture day for your home is an important step for selling. As I’m sure you know, most buyers decide […]

Real Estate Tips What is a Buyer’s Representation Agreement? First of all, have you heard of the lawsuit involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR)? If not, you can read about it here. One of the results of the lawsuit was something called a Buyer’s Representation Agreement. So, what is a Buyer’s Representation Agreement? A quick but important history lesson In order to answer […]

Uncategorized How can you Update your Home to Get Top Dollar without any Upfront Cost? If you are thinking about selling your home, you have probably started looking at homes that are already for sale. If you have, then you probably noticed that the updated homes are selling much quicker and for a better price. You realize it makes a lot of sense to update your home before selling, but […]

Real Estate Tips What do Real Estate Agents Do? What do real estate agents do? Everyone knows the answer to that question, right? They take a few photos with their cell phone, write a few sentences describing your home and put a sign in your yard. Then they charge you 6% or more. You could do that yourself and put your home for sale […]

Uncategorized What’s Happening with Home Prices? What’s happening with home prices? Depending on who you ask, some people may tell you that home prices are coming down as they notice price reductions happening more frequently. Others may tell you that they continue to go up. They would both be partially correct. While we are seeing more price reductions than the previous […]

Educational Seminars Downsizing – What’s the Big Deal? There are lots of reasons people consider downsizing. Lots of people hesitate to do so. What’s be big deal about downsizing? What keeps people from doing it when they know it makes sense? I have assisted a lot of people with this, and I will say that one of the biggest reasons is it feels […]

Real Estate Tips This Waterfront Home is a Deal This waterfront home is a Deal! It’s located in Niceville and is ready for a new owner. The current owners have put a lot of time and money into this home. Their goal was to make this home all about relaxation and enjoyment with as little needed maintenance as possible. It was going to be […]

Uncategorized Staging to Sell vs. Decorating: Understanding the Difference Staging to Sell vs. Decorating: Understanding the Difference. I want you to think about a time you saw someone wearing an eye-catching outfit. You thought it looked fabulous on them but couldn’t image yourself wearing it. That is, in some sense, the difference. When preparing your home for sale, there’s often a debate between staging […]

Uncategorized What are the best improvements to make to your house before you sell? What are the best improvements to make to your house before you sell? In the current market – high home prices, high interest rates and high inflation – you need to make your home as appealing as possible to buyers. On the other hand, you don’t want to spend money on items that will not […]

Favorite Local Places Happyland Preschool in Niceville Happyland Preschool in Niceville. Who wouldn’t want to go to a place called Happyland in Niceville! Niceville is home to a lot of great preschools. I happen to be part of the history of Happyland and would love to share it with you. In the 1960’s, Mrs. Lofe started Happyland in her home. She purchased […]