What is a short sale or foreclosure?

If you work with buyers, especially those that are investors, I am sure you have heard these words come up more than once. In a nutshell, a short sale or foreclosure is basically a home or property that is worth less than the outstanding mortgage, but what’s the...

What does it mean to be a Realtor?

What does it mean to be a Realtor? We all know what a real estate agent is, but what is a Realtor? All Realtors are real estate agents, but not all real estate agents are Realtors. Realtors agree to follow and adhere to certain bylaws and ethics. They are obligated to...

How to find houses for sale

From my personal experience of looking, buying, and selling- there are many ways to find houses for sale- In the direct past you could go to your local newspaper and find a for sale house section- open houses were often word of mouth , radio ads or a weekly newspaper...

Changing of the Seasons

Here we are Fall!  We have all been waiting for the crisp air, leaves changing colors, and pumpkin spiced lattes!  As many have noticed the seasons or market has changed for real estate as well!  The biggest challenge buyers and sellers currently face are the growing...

New Brokerage name!  By The Water Realty

We are excited to share, we have revised our brokerage name to something more fitting for ALL of Florida!  Our new Real Estate Companies name is now By The Water Realty!  We have extensive experience in the panhandle with several recent transactions selling over ask...