Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 4, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage, Selling Myths.

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed.Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint the picture of how much buyer demand has increased in recent months (see graph below):As the graph shows, the first two months of 2023 saw a noticeable increase in buyer traffic. That’s likely because the limited number of homes for sale kept shoppers looking for homes...

Southern Living lists some of the best restaurants along #Scenic30A in South Walton Florida. Basmati’s Asian Cuisine Bud…

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 4, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

Southern Living lists some of the best restaurants along #Scenic30A in South Walton Florida. Basmati’s Asian Cuisine Bud & Alley’s Restaurant Borago Great Southern Cafe Old Florida Fish House Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar and more… Which are your favorite spots to eat + drink in #SouthWaltonFL? #EatDrinkSoWal

UNDER THE SEA CONCERT Thursday May 11 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Kicking off Art Month Walton County and celebrating U…

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

UNDER THE SEA CONCERT Thursday May 11 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Kicking off Art Month Walton County and celebrating Underwater Museum of Art ?… #SouthWaltonFLSave the Date ? Thursday, May 11th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. ? 5th Annual Under The Sea fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art Purchase tix at culturalartsalliance….com/upcoming-events Under the Sea is the official kick-off event for Art Month Walton County and will celebrate the Underwater Museum of Art’s fifth installation with a night of art, music, cocktails, food, and fun! Enjoy live musical entertainment...

May the Fourth Party! FARM & FIRE 4-10:30pm #SouthWaltonFLA long time ago in a restaurant not too far away… We embraced…

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

May the Fourth Party! FARM & FIRE 4-10:30pm #SouthWaltonFLA long time ago in a restaurant not too far away… We embraced one of Chef Jim and the team’s favorite fandoms and started celebrating the “unofficial” Star Wars… Day a couple of years ago, and we’re jazzed to bring back our May the Fourth Party this year! Stop by Farm & Fire on Thursday, May 4, from 4:00–10:30 PM for Star Wars-themed cocktail and menu specials, a costume contest, a movie marathon, a DJ from 8:30–10:30, and more. We’ll have pizza by the slice and Happiness Hour pricing for everyone who shows up in...

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2023. Posted in Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Pricing, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll be mild and short. As the Federal Reserve explained in their March meeting:“. . . the staff’s projection at the time of the March meeting included a mild recession starting later this year, with a recovery over the subsequent two years.” While a recession may be on the horizon, it won’t be one for the housing market...

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is here! Please help keep our beaches #cleandarkflat and #leavenotrace. South Walton Fire Dist…

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 2, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is here! Please help keep our beaches #cleandarkflat and #leavenotrace. South Walton Fire District South Walton Turtle Watch Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles… Visit South WaltonSEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON BEGINS MAY 1! ?It’s the start of Sea Turtle Nesting Season in SoWal. Let’s work together with South Walton Turtle Watch to keep the be…ach CLEAN, DARK, and FLAT. In other words, “leave no trace” when visiting the beach. ?If you see a stranded, injured, and/or distressed sea turtle, call the South Walton Turtle Watch Hotline at...

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 2, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rent vs. Buy, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988. And, data from the latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents continue to grow today, even though it’s at a slower pace than we saw at the height of the pandemic:“In March 2023, the U.S. rental market experienced single-digit growth for the eighth month in a row . . . The median asking...

Sea Turtle Release May 3 #InletBeach #SouthWaltonFL Gulf World Marine Institute

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 2, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

Sea Turtle Release May 3 #InletBeach #SouthWaltonFL Gulf World Marine Institute

The Blue Angels returning home last night, Sunday, April 30th. It never gets old watching these Homecomings.

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 2, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

The Blue Angels returning home last night, Sunday, April 30th. It never gets old watching these Homecomings.

??DOUBLE RED FLAGS! 4/30/23 SWFD Beach Safety is changing beach flags to double red on Sunday, April 30, due to life-t…

Written by Rosemary Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2023. Posted in Mortgage Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Mortgage.

??DOUBLE RED FLAGS! 4/30/23 SWFD Beach Safety is changing beach flags to double red on Sunday, April 30, due to life-threatening surf hazards and rip currents pre…sent in South Walton. ?? Under double red flag conditions, it is illegal to swim and boogie board in the Gulf. Violators can face $500 fines and/or criminal charges from law enforcement. ?? This decision is being made for your safety, as well as the safety of our lifeguards. Stay on the dry sand! ?? Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management 30A SoWal NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center...

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