The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You   Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. My Home own search!  How to get a Mortgage and FREE Credit Report    Thinking of Buying, We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my over 27-plus years to work in your best interest.  We are ambassadors to the Gulf Coast of Florida got a question just email us or text us.  Hello, Our family of licensed agents can show you ANY home on the market or that is Coming Soon and would love to show you around our loca... 04/25/2022

My Home own search! How to get a Mortgage and FREE Credit Report   Thinking of Buying, We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my over 27-plus years to work in your best interest. We are ambassadors to the Gulf Coast of Florida got a question just email us or text us. Hello, Our family of licensed agents can show you ANY home on the market or that is Coming Soon and would love to show you around our local Gulf Coast Area, from Pensacola to Pace, Gulf Breeze to Navarre, and all beaches between. We will be your ambassadors to the area.We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my o... 04/24/2022

 My Home own search! How to get a Mortgage and FREE Credit Report   Thinking of Buying, We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my over 27-plus years to work in your best interest. We are ambassadors to the Gulf Coast of Florida got a question just email us or text us. Hello, Our family of licensed agents can show you ANY home on the market or that is Coming Soon and would love to show you around our local Gulf Coast Area, from Pensacola to Pace, Gulf Breeze to Navarre, and all beaches between. We will be your ambassadors to the area.We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my ... 04/23/2022

  Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Work with an agent to take advantage of this hot sellers’ market. What Is My Homes Value       Thinking of SELLING,  If I sell your home YOU PAY US $2995. Flat Fee. If you want your home sold through MLS add 2.5%. Our average selling time is 10 days, with sellers saving an average of $12077 with a 111.4% asking price ratio. We use a 28-step Selling System for accuracy, transparency, and the best marketing tools available today. At Charles Stallions Real Estate Services... 04/22/2022

    Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years (excluding 2020, since it was an atypical year). When applied to the current market, experts determined the ideal week to list a house this year. The research says: “Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2022 is approaching quickly. The week of April 10-16 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.” If you’ve ... 04/20/2022

    The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises.  But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can serve as a vital component in achieving financial stability.” Here are just a few reasons why, if you’re looking to increase your financial stability, homeownership is a worthwhile goal. Owning a Home Is a Building Block for Financial Success A recent NAR report details several homeownership trends and statistics, including the difference in net worth between homeowners and renters. It finds: “. . . the net worth of a homeowner was about $300,000 ... 04/19/2022

  Some Highlights With inflation driving up the cost of everyday items, seeking out an energy-efficient home can be a great way to decrease the expenses you can control. Energy efficiency can help lower your utility bills and possibly even save you money on your taxes. Options to look for include efficient appliances, windows, and solar panels. If it’s your goal to buy a home this year, consider energy efficiency. Work with a trusted real estate advisor to learn more about features that can save you money for years to come.   My Home own search!  How to get a Mortgage and FREE Credit Report    Thinking of Buying, We can help you relocate, find a job, a daycare, and great places to eat, shop, and play along the gulf coast. It all starts by clicking here. Put my over 27-plus years to wor... 04/18/2022

It felt like we saw the first rally in a while this week, as the market started pricing in not as aggressive. That rally came to an end as more Fed speakers rattled the markets and caused the 10-year to rise to the 2.82% level, which is a resistance level. Looking at the headlines, the comments made weren't too out of bounds, so we aren't sure why the market sold off as hard as it did besides it being an early close and that was the path of least resistance. It is best to be safe here as this is a choppy, volatile market.Initial Jobless Claims  Initial Jobless Claims were up 18k to 185k for the week of April 9th from a revised 167k in the prior week (orig. 166k). The 4-week moving average of headline claims rose 2k to 172.3k, still the second lowest in the history dating back to 1967. C... 04/17/2022

WE ARE NOT ACCOUNTANTS, CPAs, AND DON'T TAKE THIS AS TAX ADVISE!!Q:  What’s the number one mistake you think Americans make when filing their taxes? A:  This one is easy...WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!  Besides the fact that collecting all the materials you’ll need (like W2s, 1099s, student loans and mortgage information) will likely take a little bit of time and can put you in a stressful situation scrambling to find documents – it can also potentially cost you more financially in the long run. Going to an accountant on April 14th will definitely be more expensive than if you take care of things earlier in the year, plus there’s the added possibility of the costs of having to file an extension if you can’t get everything organized and filed on time - especially for those that need to... 04/17/2022

These are strange, trying times, and if recent events have put your hoarding habits into overdrive, well, you’d be forgiven. You’re definitely not the only one who’s been compiling random stacks of stuff “just in case.”Takeout containers, Amazon boxes, used paper masks, and even wooden chopsticks are among the offenders that have taken up seemingly permanent residency in our homes.That’s why we spoke with home organization and tiny-living experts from all over the country to bring you this list of things that it’s time to ditch. If you’re ready to say buh-bye to your overflowing apocalypse stockpile, here are eight things to toss, for the ultimate pandemic purge.Office clothingWith so many of us working from home, you may find your closet overflowing with things you can’t imagine ever w... 04/16/2022

Decluttering is the perfect activity right now. And for the most part, you will find that chucking unused kitchen gadgets or an old pair of shoes will make you feel lighter, calmer, and all the more ready to tackle whatever this fall season brings.However, in the big push to do some high-impact decluttering, many people get rid of things they later wish they’d kept. For instance, I got rid of my grandparent’s Pendleton blanket (a nice memory from childhood sleepovers) when I moved across the country; I’d give most anything to have it back now. And a friend misses old letters from high school that went into the trash; but really, how much space do a few pieces of paper really take up?So before you purge past the point of good reason, lean on some 20/20 hindsight and peruse this list of t... 04/15/2022

Most of us don’t give our attics a whole lot of thought unless we hear creepy sounds emanating from the dank place. Typically, we stash stuff and shut the door as the piles up there grow higher and higher.Clearing the clutter, however, can clear the way for so many possibilities. Some people renovate their attics, transforming them into playrooms, loft bedrooms, offices, and more. And even if you have no grand plan for the extra space, it’s still good to take inventory up there to see what you really need to keep in this space—and more important, what you don’t.Here are 10 things to clear out of your attic ASAP. Be ruthless. You’ll feel cleansed afterward, at least spiritually.Holiday decorIf you use them each year, great—leave them be. However, if you haven’t put up that giant glowing ... 04/13/2022

Whether you have one kid or eight, the odds are good their tiny rooms are filled to the brim with stuff, especially after the holiday season. And it’s easy to let that slide, as long as the kids are happy—after all, these aren’t exactly high-traffic spaces.But we’re here to exert some discipline: Your kids’ bedrooms shouldn’t be exempt from decluttering, if you truly want an organized space.We chatted with some organizing (and parenting) experts to bring you a few tips on how to make over your mini-hoarders’ rooms—and get them involved, too. Plus, we’ve got details on what to do with all that extra stuff. Read on and clear the kid clutter!Old binkies and bottlesA first pacifier might seem sentimental, but we’re here to tell you it’s also gross. And if binkies and bottles and other baby ... 04/13/2022

There’s one fairly important space to take care of—the one where all of your #goals become reality—but only if you can keep it clutter-free. That’s right, we’re taking on your home office. Because whether your workspace is just a corner in the living room or an entire spare bedroom, we’d bet you’re guilty of (at least a few of) these clutter crimes.Here are four things to declutter your home office space and get that dream desk back.Old techUnless you’re planning on starting a museum of ancient relics (like those floppy disks buried in a drawer), it’s time to get all that old tech out the door. We’re talking about the old hard-drives, laptops, and especially the space-eating desktop computers. But before you send off your tech fossils to be recycled, make sure to protect and wipe that o... 04/13/2022

Decisions, decisions … it’s been said that clutter is just delayed decisions. How many of those delayed decisions are hanging out in your closet? Probably more than you realize.Yes, it’s difficult to let go of things, but once you do, you’ll have more space, feel more organized, and not find yourself screaming and randomly pulling things off hangers when you can’t find your favorite sweater again (just me?). So don’t delay those decisions any longer.Here are 10 closet-clearing decisions with one easy answer: Toss it.Store bagsWe’re not talking flimsy plastic bags or brown paper ones, though those should go, too. We’re talking about the fancy ones that are sturdy, chic, and seemingly impossible to let go of because you’re sure they’ll be good for something other than cluttering a landfil... 04/11/2022

What’s that lurking in your bathroom? Don’t answer. Really, we don’t want to know. Just go take a look, and you’ll probably realize there’s a lot more in there than necessary. From the medicine cabinet to those cupboards under your sink and beyond, there are things hanging out in your bathroom that need to go—for the sake of space, your health, and your sanity. Here are 10 things you can toss immediately. Old toothbrushes How long have you been brushing with that toothbrush? If it’s been more than three or four months, that’s too long, according to the American Dental Association. If the bristles become bent or frayed, toss the toothbrush sooner. Not only do bristles lose their effectiveness over time (hello, plaque and cavities you’re trying to prevent!), they also may collect bacteria... 04/11/2022

Homeowners face a constant battle: No matter how much you purge, more and more stuff keeps creeping in. While you might think your closets or attic are the biggest clutter pits, there’s another, highly underrated area where crap collects, and it’s the place where space is often most at a premium: your kitchen.Just look around and you’ll see what we mean: Overstuffed cabinets with cans of tuna from that Costco visit in 1992, gorgeous granite counters covered by useless appliances like a banana hammock … the grievances go on and on. Make a fresh start for the new year and start tossing it all out! To get you started, here are 10 things you are likely to have lurking in your drawers and pantries that you’ll never miss once they’re gone. Trust us on this.Mugs you never useYou know there are... 04/10/2022

Is anyone else’s living room feeling like a post-apocalyptic nightmare right about now? If it looks anything like ours, piles of laundry, stacks of unread magazines from last year, and even the Secret Santa gift you received from your co-worker (the one you’re still deciding whether to keep) are probably majorly clogging things up.And that’s not OK! Our living rooms should be spaces where we can unwind from the stress of the day—not feel like magnetic fields for mountains of crap.Ready to reclaim your living room? Keep reading for the four most essential things to focus on for a decluttered space in the new year.Clutter on your coffee tableThe first place to start in decluttering the living room is your coffee table, says Melissa Groff, owner of Namastay Organized.“When you sit down at ... 04/10/2022

(Realtor.com) UNIQUE HOMES Older homes are so cool and have so much character wouldn't you say? I love them and here in Pensacola being the First City of Florida we have pockets of these charming homes. Whether East Hill or North Hill it is worth the trip to see and if your interested in a move to Florida and like older homes it money well spent. Built in 1690, a Colonial on a Famous Road Is the Week’s Oldest Home  By Becky Bracken  Situated on Boston Post Road—the first mail delivery route between Boston and New York City—this week’s oldest home on Realtor.com® dates to 1690. Built nearly 90 years before the start of the Revolutionary War, this Connecticut Colonial still possesses many of its antique charms. With a price well below the national median, it’s also affordable. It occupie... 04/10/2022

Where do Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com Get the Homes They Advertise!Same place we do but after we do! Be the first before it is SOLD and still advertised on Zillow, Realtor.com, and Homes.com My Home own search! Why Pensacola Buyers Do Their Search on charlesstallions.comWe have the most accurate up-to-date website for searching homes for sale in Pensacola, Pace, and Gulf Breeze, Florida. We do not sell advertising to other realtors like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Homes.com so we have no need to keep sold homes as if they are available to get more views so the public will keep coming back and we can sell your information to enhance an inexperienced agent to pay for leads or pay for clicks. We like knowing that you will not be disappointed in finally finding a home you fall in love with o... 02/08/2022