
During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That's because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn't only defined by price. In a recent article, Investopedia shares additional factors that push a home into this category: location, such as a home on the water or in a desirable city, and features, the things that make the home itself feel luxurious.
A recent report from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM)

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it's such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:
"In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved to borrow, and what your rate could be."
Basically, pre-approval gives you cr...

2023 is off to a great start! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into February!
Plans are already underway for the 75th Destin Fishing Rodeo
Public art project will put 20 colorful birds around Okaloosa County

2023 is off to a great start! Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into February!
Walton County bookstore voted best in Florida
https://www.wjhg.com/2023/02/01/walton-county-bookstore-voted-best-florida/
Let the good times roll at the Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade and Street Party
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Mimmo's 30A Brings Authentic, Southern Italian Flavors to the Beach
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