By Melissa Forte-Litscher
As Florida’s real estate market faces 2025, a mix of economic factors, mortgage rates and insurance challenges continue to shape buyer and seller behavior. While affordability remains a pressing concern, industry experts remain optimistic about the state’s long-term housing demand.
According to Dr. Brad O’Connor, chief economist for...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty
If you’re thinking about buying a home, understanding how mortgage rates are influenced by the Federal Reserve and other factors can help you decide when to jump in. Although the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates directly, its policies have a big impact on the...
Top property management firm to manage new community, The Enclave at Deer Moss Creek, in Niceville
DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), proudly announces its partnership with MH Deer Moss Creek, LLC, to lease and manage The Enclave at Deer Moss Creek, a new luxury apartment community...
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...
