Tag: Real Estate
The State of Real Estate: Tariffs, Immigration & the New Gold Rush
By Paul Domeneche
Before diving into this article, I want to make it clear that I am A-political—this is simply my perspective on the policies...
Okaloosa County Continues to Amaze
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Our area is known for its natural beauty and as one of the most military friendly communities in the nation, we...
How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgage Rates: What Homebuyers Should Know
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...
Renovation Mistakes to Avoid: A Guide to Successful Home Upgrades
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,...
Changes for Homebuyers Due to NAR Settlement
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...
Florida Laws Helping Homeowners
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....
Who’s Next? Here’s a Little About Why I Love NextHome Cornerstone...
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...
Your Home; Your Gathering Place
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...
Preparing Your Yard for Summer
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...
Protect Your Real Estate Funds
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...