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It's finally fall in Florida! Check out some of the top local news and see what fun events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into October.

The 74th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo Oct. 1-31

https://www.destinfwb.com/event/destin-fishing-rodeo/2507/

The Destin Seafood Festival is Back After a 2 Year Hiatus

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/entertainment/events/2022/09/12/destin-seafood-festival-2022-returns-after-2-year-hiatus-what-know...

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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.

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-...

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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, w...

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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 r...

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