Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to make a move to Panama City Beach. This year, however, the game changed.
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A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be.
Last week I shared with you that we have purchased our first foray into PCB investment properties - our first vacation investment property in Panama City Beach. Now, let's talk more about another side of PCB investment properties—the renovation...
Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, especially in Panama City Beach, home equity was increasing before the health crisis...
My husband and I have been selling real estate in Panama City Beach for 6 years - helping many vacation property investors purchase a vacation beach home. Our philosophy is simple: As Panama City Beach real estate agents, it is our job to be that trusted advisor and help with the process and purchase of the right home.
Using a knowledgeable and experienced real estate group such as Life’s a Beach Real Estate can help you navigate through some of these red flags when purchasing a house or condo in Panama City Beach. We know the Panama City Beach real estate market well and are looking forward to helping you find your dream home successfully!
Ahhh, retirement is here at last (or at least on the horizon) and you can finally start living your dream life at the beach. There are numerous reasons why buying a condo at Panama City Beach should be a major contender in your retirement plans.
The first and most important step to putting your home on the market is to find and enlist a real estate agent to be your guide and resource throughout the process. On average, real estate agents are able to get sales prices 15% higher than when a realtor is not involved. Here at Life is a Beach, our familiarity and experience with the Panama City Beach real estate market can go a long way in helping you...
Now is the Time to Buy the Luxury Home If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties...
Don't Be Surprised by Closing Costs According to a survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all homebuyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage. After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at all, while another 35% were stunned by how much higher the fees were...