Don't Wait for a Lower Morgage Rate - It Could Cost You. Where are the mortgage rates headed? Well, I do not have a crystal ball; however, the rates seem to be slowly ticking back up. So what does that mean for buyers in Panama City Beach or along the Emerald Coast? Please don't wait, or it could cost you! If you are thinking about buying or selling, it is essential to understand the current real...
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What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today's Housing Market? If you were a buyer in search of your forever home or vacation home in Panama City Beach or along the Emerald Coast this summer, then you know that our supply was at an all-time low! Frustrated real estate buyers struggling to outbid competing bids. Happy real estate sellers, profiting from appreciation due to the rising prices. Now...
Vacation Home in Panama City Beach or along the Emerald Coast? You have been the happy owner of a vacation home in Panama City Beach or along the Emerald Coast. Summer is ending, and you have been evaluating whether or not you want to continue with the time and expense involved in the upkeep of a beach vacation home. Well, if you are considering selling, now is a good time! Prices are up, inventory...
Looking For A Place To Call Home? Consider A Condominium. It is no secret that the real estate market is very competitive in Panama City Beach and along the Emerald Coast. Unfortunately, many overlook the condominium option. There are reasons for that, perhaps financing. Or the vacation rental market aspect. Yes, those are valid reasons or concerns to consider and research. However, there are...
There are three hot topics in the housing market right now. If you are a prospective buyer or seller it is important to understand the current Real Estate Market. Topics and Trends change and you need to know how that is impacting the real estate market in Panama City Beach and along the Emerald Coast. Life's A Beach Real Estate can help you stay up on the current industry topics and...
What are the key terms in today's housing market? Whether you are new to the real estate market or have bought or sold before, understanding the key terms are important to the success of your real estate transactions. Navigating the waters of the real estate market in Panama City Beach and the Emerald Coast can be intimidating. No worries! The good news is the Life's A Beach Real Estate team is...
Is The Buyers Market Improving? We are starting to see an uptick in real estate inventory in the Panama City Beach real estate market and the Emerald Coast real estate market. And, if historical trends continue, then we can expect increased inventory levels in the fall, as the vacation rental season starts to wind down. This is good news for the buyers who have felt shut out in recent...
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow If you have had any recent experience with the Panama City Beach real estate market or the Emerald Coast real estate market, then you are aware that buyers more often than not are willing to pay more than the market data supports, causing an appraisal gap. We Are Talking About What to Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow What causes an appraisal gap? Well, in...
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes in Panama City Beach, and the Emerald Coast. As well as across the country.
The record-low supply of homes for sale coupled with very strong buyer demand is leading to a rise in bidding wars on many homes. Because of this, homes today often sell for more than the list price.