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Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the Florida Panhandle. It’s known for fine white-sand beaches on adjacent Okaloosa Island. The island’s Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to dolphins, penguins and alligators. The Indian Temple Mound Museum includes the prehistoric Temple Mound and Native American artifacts. Northeast, the Air Force Armament Museum displays artifacts and aircraft from WWI to the present.

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later.And that’s your asking price.The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong NumberIf you’re thinking of moving and trying to figure out what your house may sell for, it’s tempting to start with an online home value tool. They’re fast, free, and easy. And you don’t have to talk to anyone. But here’s the problem: they don’t know...

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The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think.

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about selling your house. But context matters.Yes, in January, home sales declined. But that has more to do with seasonality and the weather than it does with any big drop off in demand. What’s Really Behind the Decline? Reports coming out of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) say the pace of home sales fell roughly 8.4% last month compared to the month before. And that’s true. But it isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. Data show it’s normal...

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Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up, New Construction.

At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office.Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now.If your current house is starting to feel like it’s holding you back instead of supporting your life, it’s natural to think about making a move. But that brings up the next big question: once you sell, where do you go?For a growing number of buyers, the answer is something brand new.New Construction Is a More Popular Choice LatelyAccording to the National Association of...

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Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Equity, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life.How Much Equity Does the Typical Homeowner Have?Here’s how it works. As you pay down your loan and home prices rise through the years, the share of your home that you own free and clear grows. That’s your equity.And according to data from the Census and ATTOM, two-thirds of homeowners have a substantial amount of it today.39% own their home outright without owing...

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