By The Water Realty

By The Water Realty Having 15 years of combined experience in real estate our team is here to help you achieve your goal

09/17/2026

After years of helping buyers and sellers along the Florida Panhandle, one thing we’ve learned is this: there is no perfect real estate market.

When rates were incredibly low, buyers wanted less competition. Now, here in Freeport and across the Florida Panhandle, there’s more inventory and more negotiating power—but buyers want lower rates.

Fair. We get it.

But what happens if rates come down? A lot of buyers waiting on the sidelines could jump back in, bringing more competition with them.

That’s why we don’t love telling people to “wait for the market” or that “now is the time to buy.” No one knows exactly what the market will do.

The better question is: Does buying make sense for YOU right now?

Can you comfortably afford the payment? Do you plan to stay awhile? Does the home fit the life you’re trying to build?

If the answer is yes, today’s market has some real advantages for buyers.

The right time to buy is when the numbers and timing make sense for you.
If you’re considering buying in Freeport or anywhere along the Florida Panhandle, we’re always happy to talk through your options.

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]

09/15/2026

This one deserves another look. 👀

124 Island Grove Dr. -this custom Freeport home is ready for its buyer.
So we’re opening the doors for THREE DAYS.

✨ 3-Day Open House Event
Come tour, stay awhile, and see what makes this home different.

Just over $1M. Custom built. Nearly 2,900 sq ft between the main home + detached carriage house. Outdoor kitchen. Whole-home surround sound. And a location just a short walk from the bay.

It’s elevated without being stuffy.
Coastal without being predictable.
And even better in person.
Agents — bring your buyers.
Buyers — come see it for yourself.

Three days. One seriously good home.
Thursday 9/17: 10-2
Friday 9/18: 11-2
Saturday 9/19: 2-6

📍 124 Island Grove Dr | Freeport, FL

DM us for private showing.

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]

UNDER CONTRACT in Freeport! So excited for our buyers who are officially under contract on their new Florida home! They’...
09/11/2026

UNDER CONTRACT in Freeport!

So excited for our buyers who are officially under contract on their new Florida home! They’re making a big move from California and getting ready to start their retirement chapter here in Florida.
There are a LOT of moving pieces when you’re selling a home across the country, packing up your life, and buying a new one at the same time—so yes, they’re a little overwhelmed but mostly just SO happy and excited for what’s ahead!
I’m thrilled to be helping them through the process and can’t wait to officially welcome them to Florida!

Thinking about making a move to the Florida Panhandle? Whether you’re relocating, retiring, or just ready for a change, I’d love to help make the transition a little easier.

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]


Do you really need a real estate agent when buying in Freeport, FL?Technically, there are parts of a home search you can...
09/09/2026

Do you really need a real estate agent when buying in Freeport, FL?

Technically, there are parts of a home search you can handle on your own.
The bigger question is how much time you want to spend figuring out what matters, what can be ignored, and what deserves a closer look—while also trying to make a confident decision for your family.

That’s where experience changes the process. A good agent isn’t there just to unlock doors.
They’re there to help you make sense of the Freeport, FL real estate market you’re actually buying in, narrow down the right neighborhoods and home options, spot details you may not know to look for yet (like Florida insurance considerations & flood zones), and keep your timeline moving when something unexpected pops up during negotiations or inspections.

You can absolutely do a lot yourself. You just shouldn’t have to become a real estate expert in the middle of buying a home.
If you’re planning to buy in Freeport, FL (or anywhere along the Emerald Coast like 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, or Destin) and want to know what having a buyer-focused agent on your side would actually look like, send us a message and we will be happy to talk you through it.

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]

This one is officially UNDER CONTRACT! 254 Polaris Place has so much to love — 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, nearly 2,500 squ...
09/08/2026

This one is officially UNDER CONTRACT!

254 Polaris Place has so much to love — 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, nearly 2,500 square feet, and one of our favorite features… a fully heated and cooled THREE-CAR GARAGE!

Inside you’ll find an open, spacious floor plan, quartz countertops, wood-look tile, upgraded lighting and plenty of room to spread out. And the location in Hammock Bay South gives you easy access to Steamboat Landing, Hammock Bay amenities and everything we love about living in Freeport.
So excited to see this one headed toward the closing table!

If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is the time to have a conversation about what your home could be worth and what it takes to stand out in today’s market.

Thinking of buying or selling? We’d love to help. Send us a message and let’s get started!
The Jennings Team
By The Water Realty
📲850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]

09/04/2026

If the waterfront lifestyle didn’t sell you, wait until you see the rest of this house...

📍528 Bay Grove Rd, Freeport

The cozy cottage layout gives you that warm, lived-in feel (without everything feeling wide open), and the bayfront outdoor space feels like the kind of spot you’d actually use all the time—morning coffee, evening breezes, and weekend hangs with the people you love.
You’re also close to the beaches, the bay, and all the everyday spots around Freeport, FL, which makes the location just as good as the house itself.
If this feels like the kind of home you’ve been waiting to see, we’ve got the details.

DM us and we’ll send you the listing.

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]


📍 UNDER CONTRACT | 120 Magnolia Landing, FreeportOkay this one has our whole heart. 🥹It took a little time to find them,...
09/03/2026

📍 UNDER CONTRACT | 120 Magnolia Landing, Freeport

Okay this one has our whole heart. 🥹

It took a little time to find them, but the right buyer walked in and just knew. And honestly? We get it — almost half an acre, a corner lot, and zero HOA telling you what you can and can’t do with all that space? In Freeport? That’s the dream.

Watching someone fall in love with their first home never gets old. This is the start of so many memories for them — and we are beyond grateful we got to be part of the story.

Dreaming of your own corner lot with room to breathe? Send me a DM or reach out! — let’s find your Freeport story. 👇

By The Water Realty
The Jennings Team
📲 850-532-6403
📧 [email protected]

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