Yapaholics - Ep 2 - Pensacola 2026: What’s IN vs. OUT? (Palafox, Malls, & The Housing Market)

Need to buy or sell? --- www.yapaholicspodcast.comIs 2026 the year to buy a home in Pensacola, or should you keep waiting for rates to drop?Welcome back to Yapaholics! In this episode, Matt and CJ are doing "Dry January" with some help from Pretty Little Latte (Red Velvet Cold Brew, anyone? ☕). We break down exactly what is happening in the Pensacola Real Estate Market at the start of 2026.The headline: Inventory is tight, and waiting for lower rates might actually cost you more money in the long run. We explain the numbers behind why prices are rising despite the headlines.Plus, we debut our "In vs. Out" list for Pensacola in 2026. Is Palafox Street still the place to be despite construction? Is the Cordova Mall officially dead? And we end with a rant that every local will understand: The nightmare of I-10 West traffic. 🚗😤In this episode:00:00 Coffee Talk: Starting Dry January04:16 In or Out 202613:38 Market Update/Insights22:22 Yap Time!!28:50 I-10 West SucksThinking of moving to the Florida Panhandle? We help families buy and sell every day in Pensacola, Navarre, and Gulf Breeze. Let’s grab a coffee (or a bourbon) and talk about your goals.Connect with us: Instagram: @ theyapaholicspodcast Facebook: @ YapaholicsPodcast Tiktok: @ theyapaholicspod#pensacolarealestate #floridarealestate #MarketUpdate2026 #pensacolabeach #housingmarket #interestrates #Yapaholics #PalafoxStreet #PensacolaLocals