If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is offering something you haven’t had in a while: options. Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot right now than they’ve been in quite a long time. Here’s what they have to say. Af

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Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . a 30-year fixed rate mortgage of 6% would make the median-priced home affordable for about 5.5 million more households—including 1.6 million renters. If r

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In today’s competitive real estate market, simply having a property listed is not enough to ensure it stands out. Home staging has become a powerful tool for sellers looking to enhance their online presence and attract more potential buyers. It involves arranging furniture and decor to make a home look its best. Data shows that staged homes receive 10% more views online than those that are not staged. Let's explore the reasoning behind this trend and how staging can elevate a

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A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing: Your house needs to stand out and grab attention from day one. That’s especially true when you consider why the number of homes for sale is up. Here’s how it works. Available inventory

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Escambia County Florida Santa Rosa County Florida Baldwin County Alabama Mobile County Alabama The best way to use this information... Find your County Are the total listings going up or down? How many days are they typically staying on the market? (Listing to Close) Use this to help set your time on market expectation. If you are thinking of selling give me a call and we can get a custom marketing plan in place for your move. Today's Pensacola Realtors MLS Information Today

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Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think investors are the top reason housing feels so expensive ( see graph below ): But that theory doesn’t actually hold up once you look at the data. The Truth About Investors Investors do play a role in the housing

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You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says : “If you’re aiming to sell in 2026, now is the time to start preparing , especially if you want to maximize the spring market’s higher buyer activity.”  Because the reality is, from small repairs

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So How Does It Work? To buy down your mortgage rate by 1%, the cost is typically 4% of your total loan amount , paid upfront at closing. A specific cost cannot be provided without knowing your loan amount, but you can estimate it using a simple calculation.  Calculation of a 1% rate buy-down One discount point costs 1% of the total loan amount. One discount point typically lowers your interest rate by 0.25%. To lower the rate by 1%, you will need to buy four discount point

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If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth . And sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture is: home prices are expected to rise nationally, not fall, over the next 5 years.

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If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this down into real dollars, so you can see the difference this could make for you (and your move). Monthly Payments Are Coming Down One of the clearest signs