If you’re shopping for a home, it can be hard to get a handle on the market – especially in these volatile economic times. Fortunately, some of the Coast’s most savvy experts are here to help with their predictions and best advice. “Mortgage rates are rising; inventory remains low, and home prices are predicted to […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even as a young girl, Emily McDougall found satisfaction in making others happy. That calling to serve led the wife and mother of two from Gulfport to enter the medical field, where she worked for six years — helping patients find answers and resolve issues daily. “I know now that […]
Who doesn’t love watching the antics of the many birds that populate Mississippi gardens? Among the most adored are hummingbirds. Luckily for us, we often see the ruby-throated hummingbird, but did you know there are more than a dozen different species west of the Mississippi? Sightings of rufous, black-chinned and calliope species have been reported […]
Many believe you either must be wealthy or an experienced Realtor to invest in the housing market. On the contrary — you don’t need to fit either of these criteria to build your net worth. When you diversify your investments with real estate, you avoid counting on the meager interest rates yielded through savings accounts […]
One enduring effect of the pandemic: It changed the way we view our homes. Holed up in our properties for weeks and months on end, many of us turned to our outdoor spaces for some respite and a change of scenery. The home improvement business boomed as people upgraded their yards, gardens and patios. And […]
We are halfway through 2022, and the real estate market is still thriving. Now is the perfect time to consider what features and renovations can maximize your property value. Potential homebuyers are looking for a place where they can transition easily between work and relaxation. In fact, the desire “to make homes a sanctuary from […]
Baby, it’s hot, hot, hot! Temperatures in many areas of the nation are soaring to 90 degrees and above — so scorching that everyone just wants to relax in a pool. As enjoyable as they can be, swimming pools also present many potential hazards. Safety always should be the top concern of anyone who owns […]
