Kay Johnson - Realtor - Destin, FL

06/18/2026

✨ Rare opportunity in Sandpiper Cove! Updated 1BR with a hard-to-find 1.5 bath layout, spacious bedroom, canal views & private beach access. Units like this don’t come up often! 🏖️
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06/18/2026

🏖️ Imagine sunsets from your private pool with panoramic Gulf views 🌅 This unique penthouse offers 4,779 total SF of indoor/outdoor living at En Soleil. Schedule your private showing today!
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06/18/2026

Has anyone taken the time to explain how much the market’s shifted? Or what it means for your move?

In 2021, nearly every major housing market in the country favored sellers. But now, only about 1 in 3 does.

And that changes the dynamics for you.

If you’re buying, you may have more negotiating power. If you’re selling, pricing and presentation matter.

But here's the catch, it's not the same story everywhere. Some markets are strongly in buyers' favor right now. Others? Sellers are still winning. It all depends on where you live.

That’s why you need a pro. A great agent knows which way our local market is leaning and how that can change everything about your strategy.

Want to know what's happening right here? Drop a comment or send me a message.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

06/18/2026

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/17/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/16/2026

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/15/2026

Rare Gulf-front penthouse at En Soleil 🏖️ 5BR | 4BA | Heated Pool 🏊‍♂️ | 1,700 SF Terrace with breathtaking Emerald Coast views! 🌅
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06/15/2026

☀️ Wake up to water views and spend your day at the beach! Updated, furnished, and perfectly located for enjoying the best of Destin. 🌊🏖️🚤
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06/15/2026

A few years ago, sellers could say "no" to just about everything a buyer asked for.

No repairs.
No concessions.
No negotiation.

Today? The market looks a little different.

Zillow says 67% of sellers pay some or all of their buyer's closing costs.

That doesn't mean every seller should do it. But it does mean the most successful sellers today understand something important:

The market has shifted. And that's means negotiation is back on the table.

Sometimes helping with closing costs makes sense. Sometimes another concession is the better move. But it’s normal for today’s market to require some give and take.

The key is knowing what buyers are asking for in your area, and which compromises are actually worth making.

Want to know what sellers in our area are negotiating right now? Send a message or drop a comment below.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

06/14/2026

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

If a 2026 move is on your radar, let’s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.



"Life is Short...Buy a Beach House!"

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."