By Melissa Forte-Litscher, Realtor
November is the perfect time for homeowners to undertake essential maintenance tasks to prepare their homes for the changing season. With the arrival of cooler temperatures and the ever-shortening daylight hours, it’s essential to shift our focus to the comforts of home. This is the ideal...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Fort Walton Beach area, you may be contemplating whether to go it alone or enlist the help of a seller’s agent. Allow me to show you that in today’s unique real estate market, the expertise of a local...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, Realtor
Ready to stop renting and buy a home in Fort Walton Beach? Purchasing your first home is an exciting prospect, but it comes with its fair share of questions and challenges. From picking the right neighborhood to navigating the paperwork, the process can be a bit...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher, Realtor
When most of us look at buying a piece of property, whether for investment or for a home to live in, we consider many personal issues, location, cost, size and type of place to meet our personal needs. We think of the things within our control,...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Home renovation is a complex process, so considering things like how long you plan to stay in your home, your budget and the priority of your projects is important. Some upgrades improve the value for resale and give a greater return on investment, whereas others are more...
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Summer is here! Kids are out of school and it’s vacation time. In our area, that means there are picnics and barbecues to have, beach outings to plan, and boats to ride. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s also a crucial time...
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...
Here’s What Buyers & Sellers Should Know
By Melissa Forte-Litscher
Spring was officially here as of March 20th, but the real estate market in Fort Walton Beach may have already begun its seasonal uptick. While some buyers start searching for homes in January, it’s still best to consult with a local...
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...
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...