Property Management Blog

Easy Steps to Buying your First Home

By Mike Hamby on Monday, May 2, 2022

Buying a home can be very overwhelming, especially in today’s market. You may be interested in purchasing but not know where to start. Here’s Pensacola Realtor Mike Hamby, Realtor, to discuss the steps for first time homebuyers to find buy a house! You n...

5 Tips to Buyers Purchasing in a Seller's Market

By David Keen on Monday, May 2, 2022

There is no doubt about it- we are in a seller’s market. Inventory is down as much as 50%, and prices are up, which makes finding a home to purchase more challenging. It is not uncommon for Pensacola area sellers to get 10 or 15 offers upon putting their home on the market....

Pensacola Military Attractions

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Pensacola is home to several military attractions and has a deep rooted military history. The Pensacola Navy Yard, constructed in 1826, utilized local timber to build ships, and the base was home to the West Indies Squadron who were responsible for fighting piracy and the ...

Pensacola Military Discounts

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Pensacola is a very military friendly community. With a lengthy military history, Pensacola is home to many active duty, retired, and veteran service members, as well as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Did you know Pensacola Naval Air Station was commissioned in 1914 by the U.S. N...

Expect Increased Bills with Gulf Power Transition to FPL

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

You've probably seen by now that Gulf Power was bought out by Florida Power and Light! Here's a rundown of what has changed for Pensacola's new electricity provider. The rates have increased and you should expect an increased amount in your next utility bill...

Considerations when Purchasing a Pensacola Multifamily investment

By Realty Masters on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Pam Keen, Pensacola Real Estate Broker and fellow investor, discusses considerations for investors looking to purchase multifamily investment properties in the Pensacola area! We manage a lot of small multifamily properties including duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes, and ...

What Makes a Good Pensacola Investment Property

By Realty Masters on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Pam Keen, broker/owner of Realty Masters and author of The Real Estate Rulebook discusses What Makes a Good Pensacola Rental Property. Start by picking an investment strategy. We have a market for both short-term rentals and long-term. What your ultimate plan for the propert...

Zillow Pensacola Rental Zestimates

By Realty Masters on Tuesday, April 26, 2022

As Realtors, we frequently hear from landlords and property owners asking about the accuracy of Zillow’s Zestimate for their Pensacola rental property. Right from Zillow’s website, Zillow reports the Rent Zestimate is a “starting point in determining ...

Most Important Questions for Potential Property Manager

By Nicole St. Aubin on Sunday, April 24, 2022

Most Important Questions for Potential Property Manager 1. Are they a property management company or do they rent houses? While these agents may be licensed, they may not be familiar with landlord tenant laws, security deposit disbursements, inspections, advertising r...

Alternatives to hiding a key under a doormat

By Realty Masters on Thursday, April 21, 2022

Keeping your family and property safe is imperative. Too often, especially around the holidays, residents leave keys for friends and family members carelessly around their property. DON’T hide a key outside your home, under mats or above your door frame on the outside...