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5/5/26...Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2818 v (32) Low $35,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 605 v (6) $500,000 - $599,999 210 v (5) $400,000 - $499,999 349 v (8) $300,000 - $399,999 727 v (7) $200,000 - $299,999 606 v (8) $100,000 - $199,999 293 ^ (2) Under $99,999 28 (0) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.56% (+.12%) 15 YR Fixed 6.05% (+.04%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida SkipSOLDM
Charles "Skip" Geiser
May 56 min read


Better to Stay or Sell as You Age?
At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thinking about what the next chapter of your life might look like in this home. And for most people, the answer is simple. They want to stay. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontolog
Charles "Skip" Geiser
May 58 min read


5/4/26...Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2850 v (13) Low $35,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 611 ^ (23) $500,000 - $599,999 215 v (3) $400,000 - $499,999 357 v (7) $300,000 - $399,999 734 ^ (5) $200,000 - $299,999 614 v (24) $100,000 - $199,999 291 v (12) Under $99,999 28 ^ (5) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.44% (-.01%) 15 YR Fixed 6.01% (.00%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida SkipS
Charles "Skip" Geiser
May 46 min read


Most First-Time Homebuyer Don't Put Down 20%...
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers. But a lot of the time, it’s better to ask a local expert. Because here’s what a pro would tell you. The 20% Down Payment Myth The idea that you need 20% down to
Charles "Skip" Geiser
May 48 min read


4/24/26...Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2863 ^ (13) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 588 ^ (4) $500,000 - $599,999 218 ^ (1) $400,000 - $499,999 364 ^ (3) $300,000 - $399,999 729 v (7) $200,000 - $299,999 638 ^ (9) $100,000 - $199,999 303 ^ (3) Under $99,999 23 (0) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.32% (.00%) 15 YR Fixed 5.92% (+.02%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida SkipSOLDMy
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 246 min read


Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know...
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Since a lot of people aren’t familiar with this type of loan, let’s start with a definition. This is how Business Insider explains the main difference between a fixed-
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 248 min read


4/23/26...Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2849 ^ (3) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 584 ^ (5) $500,000 - $599,999 217 ^ (1) $400,000 - $499,999 361 ^ (6) $300,000 - $399,999 736 v (2) $200,000 - $299,999 629 v (8) $100,000 - $199,999 300 ^ (1) Under $99,999 23 ^ (1) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.32% (-.01%) 15 YR Fixed 5.90% (-.02%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida SkipSOLD
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 236 min read


Are You Hearing The Truth About Today's Housing Market?
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again: Mortgage rates The number of homes for sale Home prices But a lot of what you may be hearing on those is based more on misconceptions. Not facts. So, let’s break it
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 238 min read


4/22/26...Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2846 v (5) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 579 ^ (2) $500,000 - $599,999 216 v (1) $400,000 - $499,999 355 (0) $300,000 - $399,999 738 (0) $200,000 - $299,999 637 v (7) $100,000 - $199,999 299 ^ (1) Under $99,999 22 (0) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.33% (+.03%) 15 YR Fixed 5.92% (+.01%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida SkipSOLDMyHome
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 225 min read


Buyers You Have More Choices...
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025. But this Spring, there's one trend that could help fix both of those frustration points: more homes are hitting the market. The Number of Fresh Listings Is Almost 2x Higher Than a F
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 227 min read


4/21/26...Today's Active Homes in Real Estate in Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties
Today's Active Homes For Sale In Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties 2851 ^ (26) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 577 (0) $500,000 - $599,999 217 ^ (3) $400,000 - $499,999 355 ^ (1) $300,000 - $399,999 738 ^ (12) $200,000 - $299,999 644 ^ (4) $100,000 - $199,999 298 ^ (6) Under $99,999 22 (0) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.30 % (+.01%) 15 YR Fixed 5.91% (.00%) Current Mortgage Rates Florid
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 216 min read


Biggest mistake when listing your home?
Listing your house at an unrealistically high price is considered a major mistake because it often backfires , leading to a lower final sale price and a significantly longer time on the market. While it may be tempting to "test the waters," overpricing can cost a seller between $10,000 and $50,000 in lost potential profit and extra carrying costs. Key Risks of Overpricing Missing the "Honeymoon Phase" : The first 14 to 30 days are when a new listing generates the most buzz.
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 218 min read


4/20/26...Today's Active Local Real Estate Numbers
Today's Pensacola Realtors MLS Information 2825 v (23) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 577 v (14) $500,000 - $599,999 214 ^ (1) $400,000 - $499,999 354 v (1) $300,000 - $399,999 726 v (2) $200,000 - $299,999 640 v (2) $100,000 - $199,999 292 v (4) Under $99,999 22 v (1) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.29 % (-.03%) 15 YR Fixed 5.91% (-.05%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida Skip SOLD M
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 206 min read


Mortgage Rates Are To High To Buy...Right?
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember. While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off the table. You just have to use a different strategy. Mortgage Rates Have Been Up Slightly – Here's Why After trending down for most of 2025, mortgage rates have been higher again for over roughly a month now. An
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 208 min read


4/17/2026...Today's Active Homes For Sale Escambia & Santa Rosa County
Today's Pensacola Realtors MLS Information 2848 ^ (30) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 591 ^ (3) $500,000 - $599,999 213 ^ (6) $400,000 - $499,999 355 ^ (10) $300,000 - $399,999 728 v (3) $200,000 - $299,999 642 ^ (2) $100,000 - $199,999 296 ^ (11) Under $99,999 23 ^ (1) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.32 % (.00%) 15 YR Fixed 5.96% (-.01%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida Skip SOLD MyHo
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 176 min read


Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if that’s where you are, there’s nothing wrong with that. But if you’re weighing the decision, there’s one part of the conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s what eac
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 178 min read


4/14/2025...Today's Real Estate Numbers Escambia and Santa Rosa County
Today's Pensacola Realtors MLS Information 2818 v (2) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 588 ^ (2) $500,000 - $599,999 207 v (2) $400,000 - $499,999 345 ^ (11) $300,000 - $399,999 731 v (5) $200,000 - $299,999 640 v (6) $100,000 - $199,999 285 v (1) Under $99,999 22 v (1) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.41 % (.00%) 15 YR Fixed 6.01% (-00%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida Skip SOLD MyHome.c
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 146 min read


One Out of Every Seven Buyers Do This...
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other. But some families are finding a way to make both work by doing something a little different: teaming up to purchase a multi-generational home . One Reason This Is Becoming More Common It’s no secret that affordability has
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 148 min read


4/13/26...Todays Real Estate Numbers Escambia & Santa Rosa County
Today's Pensacola Realtors MLS Information 2820 ^ (47) Low $60,000 - High $5,250,000 Above $600,000 586 v (4) $500,000 - $599,999 209 ^ (8) $400,000 - $499,999 334 v (3) $300,000 - $399,999 736 ^ (12) $200,000 - $299,999 646 ^ (7) $100,000 - $199,999 286 ^ (23) Under $99,999 23 ^ (4) RED is UP Black Remained the Same Green is DOWN Current Mortgage Rate 30 YR Fixed 6.39 % (+.01%) 15 YR Fixed 5.99% (+.01%) Current Mortgage Rates Florida Skip SOLD My
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 136 min read


Rent it or Sell it?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “ accidental landlord ” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they hoped for, and decided to rent the house out instead. And lately,
Charles "Skip" Geiser
Apr 138 min read
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