As the season turns from summer to fall, activities on the Emerald Coast definitely don’t slow down! We have gathered all the latest news to keep you up to date as we head into the fall months.

Coastal-themed banners go up along Main Street in Destin created by local artists

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/2022/08/12/destin-banner-art-project-displays-new-banners-main-street/10277093002/


Baytown Art and Food Fest Sept. 2-4

https://waltonoutdoors.com/baytowne-art-and-food-fest-sept-2-4/


Eric Church headlining Moon Crush Harvest Moon 2022

https://themusicuniverse.com/eric-church-headlining-moon-crush-harvest-moon-2022/

 

Large waterspout spotted off Destin coast

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One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture.

Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they use sound similar. Let’s break down the differences among those terms to help clarify what’s actually happening today.

  • Appreciation is when home prices increase.
  • Depreciation is when home prices decrease.
  • Deceleration is when home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower or more moderate pace.

Experts agree that, nationally, what…

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed your chance to sell your house and make a move, the good news is you haven’t – motivated buyers are still out there. But you do need to price your house right for today’s market. Here’s why.

As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

“Homes priced right are selling very quickly, but homes priced too high are deterring prospective buyers.”

It’s true buyer demand has slowed over the past few months as higher mortgage rates made it more…

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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making moves right now, and that’s the growing number of homes for sale along the Emerald Coast.

So far this year, housing inventory has been increasing and that’s making the prospect of finding your dream home less difficult. While there are always reasons you could delay making a big decision, there are also always reasons to consider moving forward. And having a growing number of options for your home search may be exactly what you needed to…

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 As the season turns from summer to fall, activities on the Emerald Coast definitely don’t slow down! We have gathered all the latest news to keep you up to date as we head into the fall months.

 

Seaside School Inc. ranked No. 1 combination charter school in Florida

 https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/education/2022/08/09/seaside-school-santa-rosa-beach-ranked-number-one-charter-school-florida/10269532002/


Seaside's Newest Pop-Up Offers Playful Fashion for Young Women

https://seasidefl.com/news/seasides-newest-playful-pop-up-shop-opens


Join The Lake Powell Cleanup Sep 17

 https://sowal.com/story/join-the-lake-powell-cleanup-sep-17


Brian Kelley Returns with Surf Post Sessions in Grayton Beach This Fall 

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