By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty
We’re in a challenging real estate market right now. So, many of us aren’t looking at selling our homes, but just need a refresh or want to use some of our equity to improve the quality of life in our current home. Home renovations...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement with the Department of Justice will come into effect nationwide on August 17, 2024. Our local association, the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, will implement the changes on August 12, 2024. This settlement introduces changes to how...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty
New laws affecting homeowners have been passed recently by the Florida legislature that went into effect July 1, 2024. As a homeowner, or potential homeowner, these laws are intended to help Floridians save money on home purchasing and home maintenance.
First, to help first-time homebuyers,...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome
NextHome is a forward-thinking real estate franchise focused on a human-first approach to business. Our company supports the unique ways individuals choose to work, emphasizing client satisfaction, streamlined marketing, and automated technology. Our agents focus on building relationships and providing exceptional service. We are a family...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome
April showers are supposed to bring May flowers. And, even though we didn’t see that much rain in our area last month, things are still blooming and pollinating. As we take care of our final spring cleaning and yard clean-up, we look forward to spending time...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome
OP ED: The news has been reporting on the National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement, and I want to address it quickly before diving into this month’s tips on getting your yard ready for summer fun! This is a proposed settlement that is expected to be...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome
Let’s face it, buying a home can be stressful. We know that dealing with the finances, the house hunting, the contract negotiations and, finally, the packing and moving can be a lot of pressure. Imagine how devastated you would be if you did all of that...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
As the years go by, our homes, much like any long-term relationship, might need a little extra attention to keep the spark alive. If you find yourself wanting to break up with your house, but it isn’t exactly time to sell, these top four upgrades can breathe...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Ready for 2024’s housing trends based on some national resources? You can expect national home prices to end up with about a 2.8% increase for 2023. Based on projections from Fannie Mae, Mortgage Brokers Association and the National Association of Realtors, look for an additional 1.5% price...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, Realtor
As the year draws to a close, the real estate market experiences a unique landscape that savvy realtors can help their buyers and sellers leverage to their advantage. Whether you’re contemplating buying your dream home or considering selling a property, the end of the year presents...
