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What the Pensacola-area housing numbers aren't showing you

Prices look steady on paper. I pulled every sale in Escambia and Santa Rosa since March, and three things underneath the headline number don't match it.

PCS to Pensacola: Should You Buy or Rent on a 3-Year Tour?

Buying costs about 4% round trip before anyone else charges you. On 36 months, that's the whole question.

This week in Pensacola: Sept 11 – 17

Navarre vs Perdido Key, FL: Which Housing Market Is Better Right Now?

Navarre costs more and sells faster. Perdido Key is cheaper with far more room to negotiate.

Do I Need to Be a Florida Resident by December 31, 2026?

If Amendment 3 passes, the date you establish Florida residency is worth real money. The cutoff is under four months out.

Gulf Breeze, FL vs Gulf Shores, AL: Which Housing Market Has More Room to Negotiate?

Close in price. Gulf Shores has nearly twice the supply and takes three weeks longer to sell.

Pace vs Milton, FL: Which Housing Market Is Better Right Now?

Pace sells faster and closer to asking. Milton is cheaper and has more to choose from.

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