Getting Ready to Sell Your Home- Don't Skip On Home Maintenance These days home owners tend to stay in the property longer than years past. What was once a 2-3 year "step up" house is now morphing into something 5 years plus. With a longer tenure in mind, don't neglect the home maintenance. 1) HVAC-- There's nothing like getting a home inspection report back and the AC coils are dirtier than a Presidential Debate. Most professionals suggest getting the system serviced once a year. 2) Roof/Gutters-- It's a good idea to have a professional roofer inspect the home every other year or so. More frequently  if there is storm/hail damage. And for goodness sake, have those gutters cleaned! When they stop up there will be a water line in the ground anywhere there is a gutter. 3) Cracks-- Are you... 12/10/2024

Dear Seller, Before You Reject That Lowball Offer... From A seller's perspective there is nothing more exciting than an agent calling with news of an incoming offer. Visions of full price, no concessions, and 13 day escrows start dancing in their head. Then the offer comes in so low that you think for a moment this might be the deposit. Let's look at some tips for managing a lowball offer.1. Don't get discouraged, many offers that start out "lowball" end up closing down the road. 2. Have your real estate agent do a new comparative market analysis (CMA). If your home has been on the market for a while the economic winds may have shifted. 3. In almost all cases, take the time to counter. A flat out rejection ends the game. Come up with a figure you can live with and send it back for signa... 12/12/2024

Why Haul A Box You Haven't Opened Since The Last MoveI remember moving from our large home to the much smaller condo here in Destin Florida. In our attic there were several boxes in the far, almost impossible to get to. without breaking a leg corner. What was in said boxes? Long last valuables? Treasures beyond measure? Nope, junk I had packed back in 2007. Many of our local buyers are in the same boat. Let's look at how to make the transition from a larger home to beach condo. 1) Stuff that has been in storage since the last move, simply toss it (or donate). For whatever reason those Christmas decorations that have been in the attic since Y2K no longer make the cut. Just get rid of them. Today...2) Consider your beach house guests-- Folks that visit will want to be outside. Then they w... 12/13/2024

2 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale In Destin Fl- Price ReducedSearching for an updated home around Destin Florida? Want to be near the action but not pay a steep price? If so, 150 Bent Arrow Unit 24 should be on your must tour list. Let's take a look at what this Emerald Coast home has to offer... 2 Bedroom Townhome In Destin Florida OverviewMapsPhotos $325,000 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 1,414 sqftMLS #: 959091 Location 150 Bent Arrow Drive24Destin, FL 32541USA Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com   Listed by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties Our recent listings 2 Bedroom Condo For Sale In Ft Walton Beach | $651,900 | Fort Walton, FLLuxury Condo For Sale In Destin Florida 32541 |... 12/11/2024