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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below illustrates that impact:As the visual shows, when a house is sold, it can make a big difference in the local economy. The impact comes largely from the workers required to build, update, and buy and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),...

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?? DOUBLE RED FLAGS Water is closed. Stay on dry sand. Thursday June 15 #surfconditions #swfd #beachsafety #SouthWalt…

?? DOUBLE RED FLAGS Water is closed. Stay on dry sand. Thursday June 15 #surfconditions #swfd #beachsafety #SouthWaltonFLDOUBLE RED FLAGS! 6/15/23 ?? SWFD Beach Safety has changed beach flags on Thursday to double red due to the life-threatening surf hazards and rip currents prese…nt in South Walton. STAY ON THE DRY SAND! $500 fines and criminal charges are possible for violators due to the likelihood that entering the water will jeopardize your life and the wellbeing of the lifeguard who will be called to rescue you. This decision is a difficult one to make. Please be respectful of the...

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21st Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Jun 21-25 Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort The world-class sportfishing t…

21st Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Jun 21-25 Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort The world-class sportfishing tournament kicks off Thursday June 22 @ 12pm at Baytowne Marina with 90+ boats and angling teams heading to the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Exciting night-time weigh-ins at Baytowne Marina are open to the everyone Jun 23 & 24. #EmeraldCoast FLORIDA Visit South Walton #floridabeaches #LoveFL VISIT FLORIDA #SandestinFL #DestinFL #SouthWaltonFLThrowing it back to team High Cotton weighing in the winning blue marlin of ECBC2021 at a whopping 681 lbs! ? Can’t...

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A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity

You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here’s how this has played out recently. Home prices rose rapidly during the ‘unicorn’ years. That gave homeowners a considerable equity boost. But those ‘unicorn’ years couldn’t last forever. The market had to moderate at some point, and that’s what we saw last fall and winter. As home prices dropped slightly in the back half of 2022, equity...

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?This dish needs no introduction! You know it, you love it, come and get it! ~ Faux Ya Ya ~ Our take on shrimp & grits…

?This dish needs no introduction! You know it, you love it, come and get it! ~ Faux Ya Ya ~ Our take on shrimp & grits: fried fontina polenta cakes on a bed of arugula with a sauté of pancetta, prosciutto, cremini mushrooms and cream, crowned with herb-sautéed shrimp

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“Known for its white sandy beaches, emerald-green waters, and world-class fishing, Destin is often referred to as the “W…

“Known for its white sandy beaches, emerald-green waters, and world-class fishing, Destin is often referred to as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” But Destin’s appeal isn’t just limited to its beautiful scenery and vibrant aquatic life. The bountiful Gulf waters and the region’s rich history have given rise to a culinary scene that’s second to none, especially when it comes to seafood…” Ocean Reef Vacations Staff Picks! From #DestinFL to #SouthWaltonFL: read about area seafood restaurants best loved by locals:

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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place.It’s true mortgage rates have climbed from the record lows we saw in recent years, and that has an impact on affordability. With rates where they are right now, some homeowners are deciding they’ll wait to sell because they don’t want to move and have a higher mortgage rate on their next home....

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