Home Source on the Emerald Coast

Feb. 11, 2021

Pandemic's Effect on Lumber & New Homes

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many businesses throughout the nation including real estate.  Though it may not seem that way at a glance, as real estate sales are going strong with plenty of buyers in the market, the pandemic has left its mark on the industry, particularly on home ...

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Sept. 16, 2019

House to Home – Fall Home To-Do List

small yellow flowers and green leaves

Fall has arrived and it always brings glad tidings: cooler temperatures, warm colors of the leaves, and pumpkin-spiced everything.  If you are a homeowner, you probably have been waiting to start those numerous house projects once the summer heat makes its last appearance for the year.

Whether it’s an ...

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Aug. 1, 2019

Fall Home Tip: Hurricane Preparation

 

waves crashing onto the beach

 

Hurricane season is in full swing as we enter into the season’s most active months.  Whether you own a home or live in a condominium, it is important to be prepared before the storm.

 

1)   Create an evacuation and communication plan.

2)   Prepare emergency ...

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Jan. 21, 2019

2019 State Of The Company Address

Rob Brooks Realty Team

As individuals, we are made to grow and help others grow. This includes areas of physical, emotional, financial, and relational health. Our highest calling as human beings is to grow in our spiritual walk with God. He has designed us to grow and it is His plan that we grow ...

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Jan. 7, 2019

Find Out Your Home Value

open concept living room, kitchen, and dining area

We all know how the conversation goes : "Should I sell my home?" "I wonder how much I can get for it.." "Pat down the street just sold theirs for ..." 

You no longer have to wonder. (Praise hands emoji)

Rob Brooks Realty Property Valuation Tool

1. Click To Find Out Your Home's Worth

2. Enter ...

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Oct. 30, 2018

Fall Home Decor Idea: Pumpkins

 

three small pumpkins in a row

 

It’s the perfect time of year for all homeowners to put on their decorating hats and bring the fall season into their home.  Fall brings us cooler weather, the changing of the leaves and the beginning of the holiday season.  It also kick-starts the craving for ...

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Jan. 30, 2018

2018 Color Of The Year + Home Trends

Benjamin Moore has named its 2018 color of the year *drum roll, please* caliente AF-290. It’s vibrant, red hues are quite the contrast to the simply white color in 2016.

2018 Color of the Year: Caliente

(Source - Benjamin Moore)

This got me thinking – how much stock should we place in the new trends or colors ...

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June 30, 2017

Fourth of July Home Decor

How do you like to decorate your home for the Fourth of July? Whether you style your home from the front porch in or if you like to keep it simple with a backyard BBQ, we have red, white and blue ideas for you! We at Rob Brooks Realty love ...

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Feb. 23, 2016

Comps Values, Estimated Values and Refined Values? What does it all mean?

front driveway and walkway of a house

We had a question asked the other day that we thought we should answer for all of you! And the question is *drum roll, please* : Comps values, estimated values and refined values. What are they??

Glad you asked. ;)

1. A comps value comes from your Realtor, who considers sales in ...

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Nov. 13, 2015

Are You Prepared To Buy? | Home Source on the Emerald Coast

How do you know if you are in a place where you are ready to buy? Sure, you want to but how do you know if you are ready to? Here are 10 things to consider when deciding. 

1. You have around $10,000 saved. (Estimate)

2. You expect ...

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