
Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers.
And with less competition comes more opportunity. Here are two trends that may be the news you need to reenter the market.

Happy New Year! 2023 is finally here and we can't wait to see what's in store. Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into January!
Destin Dunk 2023 hits the Gulf of Mexico
Moon Crush returns to Seascape Resort in MIramar Beach- April 20-23
https://www.tixr.com/groups/mooncrush/events/mooncrush-moon-crush-pink-moon-23-46554
Rescuers saved 47 sea turtles at Navarre Pie...

Happy New Year! 2023 is finally here and we can't wait to see what's in store. Check out some of the top local news stories and see what events are coming up on the Emerald Coast as we head into January!
Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back!
https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/happenings/
Walton-DeFuniak Library Celebrates 135 Years of Service
https://30a.com/walton-defuniak-library/
Bay County baby born one minute into 2023
https://www.wjhg.com/2023/01/01/bay-county-baby-new-year-born-just-after-midnight/...


If you're a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now.
As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inf...