Found 90 blog entries tagged as Sellers.

Memorial Day Breaks the Market Loose on the Forgotten Coast

Memorial Day weekend has a way of breaking the market loose. People spend a long weekend down here, walk the beach at Cape San Blas, eat a few good meals, and somewhere between the sunset and the drive home the conversation shifts from "wouldn't it be nice" to "let's actually look." This week's numbers reflect exactly that kind of energy. Eighteen homes closed across the Forgotten Coast in a single seven-day stretch, and the pipeline of buyers under contract is holding strong at 22. The coast is open for the season, and the market knows it.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this week?
For the week of May 18–24, 2026, the Forgotten Coast recorded 18 residential…

320 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report — May 11–17, 2026

May has a way of changing the feel of the Forgotten Coast. The snowbirds are wrapping things up, the summer crowd is a few weeks out, and this in-between stretch tends to reveal exactly where the real market stands. No seasonal noise. No end-of-year scrambles. Just buyers and sellers moving when the numbers make sense.

This week, 11 residential homes closed across the coast, and the spread in what sold tells a clear story about who is buying and where. Cape San Blas carried the luxury side of the ledger with five closings averaging just under $1.9 million. St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach answered with five more at a much more attainable average of $473,000. Inventory is deep at 598 active…

377 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Mother's Day weekend slowed the coast down, which is typical for this stretch of May. Real estate goes quieter when families are together. The week behind us posted the lightest closing pace of the spring. The week ahead looks different. Twenty-one homes are under contract, the most we have logged in months.

What is the Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market doing this week?

For the week of May 4 to May 10, 2026, the Forgotten Coast logged 9 residential closings and 3 land sales across Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, and St. George Island. Active inventory sits at 600 residential listings and 381 land parcels. Closing volume dropped sharply over the holiday weekend, but the high end carried what did move, pulling the weekly…

203 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Late April flips into May this week, and the coast is feeling it. Snowbird season is mostly over for the regulars. The summer crowd is showing up early. Boat traffic at Indian Pass is picking up, and Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks out. The market noticed.

What is the Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market doing this week?

For the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026, the Forgotten Coast logged 20 residential closings and 3 land sales across Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, and St. George Island. Active inventory dropped to 590 residential listings and 374 land parcels. Months of supply tightened to roughly 6.8 from 9.3 last week, moving the coast meaningfully closer to a balanced market. Port St. Joe is now under 4 months…

549 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home on St. George Island? Billy Joe Smiley Breaks It Down

On average, St. George Island homes sell within 30 to 60 days, depending on pricing, location, and seasonal demand. Billy Joe Smiley explains what affects timelines and how to speed up your sale.

Average Selling Times on St. George Island

The St. George Island real estate market is unique due to its mix of vacation properties, luxury homes, and investment rentals.

- Well-priced homes in Gulf Beaches and Plantation neighborhoods typically sell in **30-45 days**.

- Waterfront properties may move even faster, especially during spring and early summer.

- Homes priced above market value can sit unsold for **90 days or more**.

Factors That…

90 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

What is the Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market doing this week?

For the week of April 20–26, 2026, the Forgotten Coast logged 15 residential closings and one land sale across Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, and St. George Island. Active inventory stands at 601 residential listings and 378 land parcels, putting residential supply at roughly 9.3 months. Buyers have leverage on paper, but well-priced homes are still moving and Port St. Joe is clearing inventory faster than anywhere else on the coast. Here is what the week of April 20 through April 26 had to say.
Residential …
601 Active Listings Across the Forgotten Coast
 
15 Homes Sold Closed this week
 

316 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report | April 13 – April 19, 2026

Week ending April 19, 2026

April has a way of announcing itself around here. The Gulf turns that particular shade of green you only get when the sand warms up and the wind settles, the dune grass starts bending the right direction, and the beach roads fill in with rental vans and fishing poles. Spring break is wrapping, the first real swimmers are back, and every porch from the Cape to the Island is earning its keep.

The market followed suit this week. Buyers are out walking properties. Sellers are paying attention to price again. And the spread between the two is where the interesting conversations are happening.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this…

329 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Where to Sell Home Items Before Moving Out of Your Mexico Beach Home

You can sell home items before moving out of your Mexico Beach home by using online marketplaces, consignment shops, and local yard sales. Billy Joe Smiley shares practical tips for decluttering, earning extra cash, and making your home more appealing to buyers before listing.

Why Sell Items Before Moving?

Decluttering not only lightens your load but also makes your Mexico Beach home more attractive to buyers. A clean, neutral space helps potential buyers imagine themselves living there, something Billy Joe Smiley always emphasizes to sellers.

Top Options for Selling Home Items

1. Facebook Marketplace & Local Buy/Sell Groups: Great for quick sales of furniture,…

188 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


Spring Has Arrived on the Forgotten Coast.
The Market Is Paying Attention.

There is a particular kind of Saturday morning in early April on the Forgotten Coast when the light off St. Joseph Bay looks like something you could paint and nobody would believe. The mullet are running. The osprey are back on their poles. The parking lot at Salinas Park starts filling up by eight. If you are a buyer who has been watching this market from a distance, sitting on a decision, waiting for some signal, that Saturday morning might be the closest thing to a signal you are going to get. The season is here. The inventory is full. And sellers, some of them anyway, are ready to deal.

This week's data covers the Forgotten Coast residential and land markets for the…

178 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Should I sell my home in the Oak Grove community of Port St. Joe?

The decision to sell your Oak Grove home depends on your goals, the market, and timing. Billy Joe Smiley shares what’s happening locally and helps you decide whether now is the right time or if waiting makes sense.

The Oak Grove Market Today

Oak Grove is one of Port St. Joe’s most established neighborhoods, known for its proximity to town and affordability. Homes here are in steady demand thanks to their charm and location near schools, shops, and Reid Avenue.


Reasons to Sell Now

- Rising home values in Gulf County over the past few years.

- Buyers looking for more affordable options compared to downtown or Windmark Beach.

- Low inventory in Port St. Joe makes Oak…

79 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post