The Forgotten Coast
by Camille Duke
The Current Real Estate Market on Florida's Forgotten Coast The Forgotten Coast of Florida, also known as the "Quiet Florida," is a hidden gem that has recently been gaining attention from both tourists and real estate investors. This stretch of coastline, located in the Florida Panhandle, is home to charming small towns, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back lifestyle. But what is the current state of the real estate market on Florida's Forgotten Coast? The Numbers According to recent...
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Crawfordville, Florida Market
by Camille Duke
The Current Real Estate Market in Crawfordville, Florida Why Crawfordville is a Hotspot for Real Estate Crawfordville, Florida is a small but growing town located in the Panhandle region of the state. Known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and family-friendly community, Crawfordville has become a popular destination for homebuyers. But what exactly is the current state of the real estate market in Crawfordville? Let's take a look at some statistics. Median...
Read MoreTallahassee, Florida
by Camille Duke
The Current Real Estate Market in Tallahassee, Florida Tallahassee, the state capital of Florida, has always been a hot spot for real estate. With its beautiful landscapes, thriving economy, and renowned universities, it's no surprise that people are flocking to this city to buy or sell properties. But what is the current state of the real estate market in Tallahassee? Let's take a look at the data. Steady Growth in Home Prices The median home price in Tallahassee has been steadily...
Read MoreWhy Get Pre-approved? Structuring Your Offer to Get the Best Deal
by Camille Duke
Why Get Pre-approved? Structuring Your Offer to Get the Best Deal Buying a home is a dream come true, but the process of getting an offer prepared and accepted can be a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are over 88 variables that need to be managed properly when buying a home and mishandling just one of them could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary expenses. Making a home purchase is expensive enough that you don’t need to part ways...
Read MoreWhy You Should Have A Home Inspection Before You List
by Camille Duke
Why You Should Have A Home Inspection Before You List One of the largest home sale killers is the home inspection. Nearly one-third of all terminated real estate contracts fall apart because of the inspection results. Inspections also ranked as the number three cause of delayed settlements, accounting for 13 percent. For some reason - and I’ll never get it - a home inspection that comes back with anything less than a perfect report strikes fear into the hearts of buyer agents and...
Read MoreYour home is under contract, what’s next?
by Camille Duke
Your home is under contract, what’s next? Great news, you’ve put your dream home under contract and you’re excited to move in one day soon. That said, there’s a lot that has to happen before you can take occupancy: home inspection, appraisal, financing paperwork, contingencies and other requirements necessary to close. Here’s what you can expect to happen over the coming weeks. Due Diligence Now that the home is yours to negotiate...
Read MoreWhat will be your payment on your new home?
by Camille Duke
What will be your payment on your new home? Buying a new home can be overwhelming. Between understanding the financial aspects of your loan and all the paperwork required to buy your home, things can get a little crazy. One of the biggest parts of getting a new home is figuring out the terms and conditions of your mortgage. Two of the biggest areas that impact your loan are your credit and your down payment. In this post, we’ll cover both and also explain how to determine the...
Read More10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home
by Camille Duke
10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home Currently, there are over 1.61 million Realtors in the United States alone. The number of people that have joined the real estate sales force over the last 10 years is more than a half a million.. No two agents are the same and less than 10% of the total number of Realtors to 90% of the business. In fact, the average agent has sold roughly 4.2 homes for more than five years now. In addition to that, not all agents are created equally....
Read MoreHow to beat other buyers to hot, new listings (Before they even know about them)
by Camille Duke
How to beat other buyers to hot, new listings (Before they even know about them) Buyers want three things when they’re making a purchase: Selection: Have the largest number of options from which to choose Price: Get a smoking hot deal on what I want to buy Ease of doing business: Don’t make it hard for me to buy it It doesn’t matter if they’re buying shoes, a toaster or a house, all three of them matter and they usually matter in that order. And when...
Read MoreWhen is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal
by Camille Duke
When is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal The housing market here in the United States has been moving at a blistering pace for a while now. On the whole, home prices increased more than 33% from February 2020 to June 2022. What’s even better news is that It’s expected that the housing market will continue to climb in the future — albeit a little more slowly now — due to the changes that were made in the lending market coming out of the mortgage...
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