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-fest-sept-2-4/


Eric Church headlining Moon Crush Harvest Moon 2022

https://themusicuniverse.com/eric-church-headlining-moon-crush-harvest-moon-2022/

 

Large waterspout spotted off Destin coast

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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, what…

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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 right are selling very quickly, but homes priced too high are deterring prospective buyers.”

It’s true buyer demand has slowed over the past few months as higher mortgage rates made it more…

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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making moves right now, and that’s the growing number of homes for sale.

So far this year, housing inventory has been increasing and that’s making the prospect of finding your dream home less difficult. While there are always reasons you could delay making a big decision, there are also always reasons to consider moving forward. And having a growing number of options for your home search may be exactly what you needed to feel more confident in…

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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.

 

Seaside School Inc. ranked No. 1 combination charter school in Florida

 https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/education/2022/08/09/seaside-school-santa-rosa-beach-ranked-number-one-charter-school-florida/10269532002/


Seaside's Newest Pop-Up Offers Playful Fashion for Young Women

https://seasidefl.com/news/seasides-newest-playful-pop-up-shop-opens


Join The Lake Powell Cleanup Sep 17

 https://sowal.com/story/join-the-lake-powell-cleanup-sep-17


Brian Kelley Returns with Surf Post Sessions in Grayton Beach This Fall 

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It's the last full month of Summer, but the Emerald Coast is far from slowing down! Make sure to stay up to date by reading our collection of top local news. 

 

70+ Manatees Spotted in LaGrange Bayou Near 331 Bridge

https://30a.com/70-manatees-spotted-lagrange-bayou/


Best Farmers Markets Near Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

https://30a.com/farmers-markets/

 

Eric Church & Turnpike Troubadours To Headline Moon Crush “Harvest Moon” In Miramar Beach, Florida

https://themusicuniverse.com/eric-church-headlining-moon-crush-harvest-moon-2022/


Top 20 Most Instagrammable Places Along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

https://30a.com/most-instagrammed-places/

 

Alys Beach Invites Artisans To Participate in Their New Event,…

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It's the last full month of Summer, but the Emerald Coast is far from slowing down! Make sure to stay up to date by reading our collection of top local news. 

 

Destin chef selected for Great American Seafood Cook-Off

https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/destin-chef-selected-for-great-american-seafood-cook-off/

 

Visit Camp Helen State Park for low cost family fun

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2682934966761/visit-camp-helen-state-park-for-low-cost-family-fun

 

Summer at Destin Commons: 3 sand castles brought to life for shoppers to enjoy

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/business/2022/07/13/summer-destin-commons-3-sandcastles-built-shoppers-enjoy/7825354001/

 

70+ Manatees Spotted in LaGrange…

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The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate.

Where Mortgage Rates Will Go Depends on Inflation

While one of the big questions on all buyers’ minds is where will mortgage rates go in the months ahead, no one has a crystal ball to know exactly what’ll happen in the future. What housing market experts know for sure is that the record-low mortgage rates during the pandemic were an outlier, not the norm.

This year, rates have climbed over 2% due to…

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