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3 Ways Cash Home Buyers Are Positively Impacting the Fort Walton Beach Real Estate Market

April 18, 2023

While you may have heard of cash home buyers, it may be helpful for you to understand the importance of their role in the overall scheme of the local real estate market. These home buyers, generally local real estate investors, focus on working with sellers to make the process fast, easy, and convenient with ready … Continued

5 Things to Know About Selling Your House Without an Agent in Fort Walton Beach

April 18, 2023

By Blake Woodham

There are many reasons sellers consider selling on their own as an FSBO, yet FSBO sales have decreased from 15 percent to only 8 percent of sales over the past few decades. Furthermore, of those that do sell, they sell for an average of 26 percent less. Considering the abysmal statistics for those who attempt … Continued

4 Signs of a Bad Deal When Looking for Real Estate in Fort Walton Beach

April 18, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Everyone wants to avoid a bad deal. However, when you consider the sizeable transaction of investing in real estate, it’s easy to understand why it’s so important to spot those red flags before you sign a contract and close the deal in a money pit or find yourself entangled in legal battles with the sellers. … Continued

How to Find the Right Real Estate Investment in Fort Walton Beach

April 11, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Many elements go into making a real estate investment. When you have a firm grasp of them, you can feel confident that you have made the best choice from the available options. These elements include finding the right area, property type, and location to meet your investment goal while providing the highest return for your … Continued

3 Situations That Can Stall the Sale of Your House in Fort Walton Beach

April 11, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Delays with closing on the sale of your house can be costly both emotionally and financially. The gears of a real estate deal don’t always shift into the next phase of the process smoothly. It can be frustrating to believe your closing date is near, only to learn that everything is on hold because of … Continued

4 Things to Know About Investing in Real Estate With Friends in Fort Walton Beach

April 4, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Investing in real estate with friends can work out well when your work ethics and personalities are well-matched. If there’s no one close to you that quite fits the bill, networking at events for local real estate investors can help you increase your local market knowledge and build relationships that can evolve into successful partnerships. … Continued

3 Things to do Before Buying Your First Investment Property in Fort Walton Beach

March 28, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Real estate is an asset class that allows nearly anyone to create steady income streams and build a portfolio that provides a healthy investment return. Whether you imagine yourself as a landlord with one property to manage or a real estate mogul with vast holdings, buying an investment property is an overwhelming proposition when you … Continued

4 Things to do if You Are Upside-Down on Your Mortgage in FL

March 25, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Well, well, well, looks like someone got a little too excited in a bidding war and overpaid for their property! Or maybe they just fell behind on their mortgage payments and now they’re in a bit of a pickle. And don’t even get me started on those pesky property values that just love to dip … Continued

How to Sell Your House in Fort Walton Beach if You Owe More Than It’s Worth

March 18, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Owing more than your house is worth is not a favorable position if you should need to sell, even more so if you are under pressure to sell quickly for personal or financial reasons. Often already under a great deal of stress, taking on the sale of a house can seem like an overwhelming proposition. … Continued

Is Your Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Underwater? Here’s What to Do About It

March 11, 2023

By Blake Woodham

When your mortgage is underwater, the amount you owe on the mortgage loan is more than the property’s current market value. So, of course, it’s best to ride out the changing real estate market and stay in the home for several years to allow equity to build. However, many motivating factors lead homeowners to sell, … Continued

How to Sell a House With No Equity in Fort Walton Beach

March 4, 2023

By Blake Woodham

Equity is a driving force in building wealth, and selling your house before building any equity can be disheartening and sometimes leaves sellers owing money at the closing table. So read on as we explore selling a house with no equity in Fort Walton Beach. Short Sale After attaining the approval of their lender to … Continued

How To Set Your Asking Price When Selling a Home in Fort Walton Beach

August 18, 2022

By Blake Woodham

When selling your home in Fort Walton Beach, you will obviously want to get a great price for it. However you don’t want to price too high, and scare off potential buyers, nor do you want to price too low, losing out on thousands of dollars. There are proven methods and strategies we would like … Continued

4 Staging Tips To Help You Sell Fast in Fort Walton Beach

August 11, 2022

By Blake Woodham

Properly staging your home is key when you are trying to sell your house in Fort Walton Beach. Many people think this will cost a fortune on decorations and upgrades, but there are many ways to do this without breaking the bank.With a little time and effort, you can make your home stand out and … Continued

3 Ways To Appeal To Buyers in Fort Walton Beach

August 4, 2022

By Blake Woodham

Having a well thought out asking price will bring a lot of interest to your home in Fort Walton Beach. However, you’ll want to employ some additional tactics in order to really appeal to buyers. Ready to make your home memorable and primed for a quick sale? We’ve got you covered in our latest blog … Continued

3 Home Upgrades To Invest In and 3 To Forget About

July 28, 2022

By Blake Woodham

When people begin thinking about selling their home in Fort Walton Beach, upgrades can be a first step many people take. However doing too much, or upgrading things that don’t provide much return can be a waste of time and money. We have put together our list: of 3 upgrades to invest in and 3 … Continued