As a near native of Fort Walton Beach, having graduated from FWBHS and Okaloosa Walton College, Melissa Forte-Litscher can honestly say she loves her hometown! She has spent her entire adult life living, working, worshiping, raising children, and enjoying her first grandchild, right here in Fort Walton Beach. “My...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Many people in our area choose to be renters, because it just isn’t time for them to purchase their own home. When renting a home, it is important to be a good tenant and develop a good relationship with the landlord or manager. Finding a good tenant...
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
Hurricane season along the Gulf Coast is June 1 through November 30, meaning we are not even half way through yet. It’s been a quiet storm season due to a cloud of Saharan dust bringing dry air that has stifled tropical activity so far. But, in the...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Everybody wants the best mortgage rate they can get, even when rising rates aren’t in the news. But with rates going up lately, people are desperately searching for the best deal.
Shopping for the best rate is a smart thing to do, but you should also pay attention...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Looking to buy your first home? Taking the plunge into homeownership is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences life has to offer. As a local Realtor, I understand that purchasing your first home can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Fort Walton Beach and...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
If your next New Year’s Resolutions are more about fiscal fitness than physical fitness, you aren’t alone! While it is common to want to lose weight, drink more water and eat better to look and feel good, most of us would greatly benefit by improving our finances....
Rely on Agent Knowledge and Experience
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
In real estate, like any other industry, we have our own jargon. Oftentimes, there are terms repeated so much that sometimes we think everyone understands what is meant by them. Take for instance the term “Comps.” This is short for the real...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
As we head into the busyness of the holiday season and look towards the new year, many of us are hearing doomsday reports in the news and wondering what the future of real estate looks like. Well, according to Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor, “In...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
If you’re planning on buying or selling your home in this rapidly changing market, you’re going to want to work with a real estate professional. But what kind of professionals are available to help you buy or sell your home, and what are the differences between them?
A...
