South Coast Real Estate

06/01/2026

🌊✨ Coastal luxury meets waterfront adventure! ✨🌊
13742 Tajamar-- North Padre Island
NEW PRICE!!! $679,990

Perfectly positioned on a wide canal with quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway and JFK Bridge, this exceptional waterfront home was designed for those who love life on the water.

From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by stunning canal views, multiple spacious living areas, and a gourmet kitchen built for entertaining. Thoughtful upgrades throughout include new contemporary new 2026 tile flooring, designer finishes, engineered hardwood flooring, beautifully updated bathrooms, and a unique primary retreat complete with a private balcony and flexible bonus living space.

Outside, the lifestyle truly shines. Enjoy a multi-level deck, pergola, and private boat lift—everything you need for fishing, boating, relaxing, and entertaining right from your backyard.

🏡 Highlights Include:
✔️ Wide canal location with easy ICW access
✔️ Gourmet kitchen with wine cooler & abundant storage
✔️ Private fenced courtyard (Pool possibilities!!)
✔️ Spacious primary suite with balcony & spa-inspired bath
✔️ Boat lift, pergola & multi-level waterfront deck
✔️ 2026 Roof
✔️ Pre-listing inspection, survey & elevation certificate available

This is more than a home—it's a waterfront lifestyle tailored for comfort, quality, and unforgettable coastal living.

📲 Watch the video tour and imagine yourself here!

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Baby boomers hold an estimated $19 trillion in real estate wealth, and younger generations who can't afford to buy are increasingly aware of it. Nearly 80% of Gen Z buyers received financial help with their home purchase, and parental transfers account for about 13 percentage points of young household homeownership rates, according to Realtor.com research.

05/27/2026

Whether you're in the midst of making a home renovation plan or identifying a checklist of "must-have" amenities while house shopping, figuring out which home features are worth the money can be tricky. Click the link below to learn more. 👇🏼

05/20/2026

This one hits extra close to home for our crew, iykyk. :)

05/20/2026

This age requires an emotional decluttering.

05/15/2026

Bad smells are a well-known deal-breaker in real estate, and there are several industry statistics showing they reduce buyer interest and sometimes even sale price.

Here are the most commonly cited numbers:

About 80% of buyers say they are less interested in a home with noticeable odors (pets, smoke, mildew, cooking smells, etc.).
Homes with persistent cigarette smoke odor may sell for up to 30% less because buyers expect expensive remediation. Real estate professionals consistently rank odors among the top reasons buyers emotionally reject a property during showings.

There’s also a psychology component:

Smell is tied directly to the brain’s memory and emotion centers, so buyers form impressions very quickly.

Buyers often interpret odors as signs of hidden problems:
musty smell → mold or moisture
pet urine → damaged flooring/subfloor
smoke → expensive cleanup
sour odors → HVAC issues

Interestingly, overly strong “good smells” can also hurt:

Heavy candles or air fresheners can make buyers think the seller is hiding something.

The safest strategy sellers use is:

Remove the source of odor completely.
Keep the house smelling neutral/clean.
Avoid overpowering fragrances.

In practice, agents often say:

“If buyers notice the smell, they stop noticing the house.”