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Local Highlights The Best Small Town in Alabama For the South’s Best Awards this year, Southern Living Magazine readers once again voted on their all-time favorite small towns in the South.  Alabama’s favorite beach town took the top spot for Best Small Town in Alabama!  We couldn’t agree more.  Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has long been a popular coastal destination.  From the famous […]
Home Design 5 Home Design Trends for 2024 “Home design is moving past all-white and neutral colors to a more personality-infused style that focuses on the details, big and small. From texturized prints to one-of-a-kind pieces, home design in 2024 will offer up plenty of bolder interiors and exteriors. Blended Backsplashes Tile backsplashes are being mixed up with a slab of stone or […]
Market Updates 14 Short Term Rental Trends To Watch in 2024 “The short-term rental (STR) market is getting ready for a dynamic 2024 and hosts must keep up with the pace of change. Global economic uncertainty, evolving travel habits, and a growing desire for personalized experiences are only a few of the factors that will influence how hosts operate moving forward. Though the next year will […]
Market Updates How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is […]
Market Updates Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But […]
Market Updates The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, it’s important to know what’s happening in the market.  Here’s an update on the supply of homes currently for sale.  Whether you are buying or selling, the housing inventory in your area is something you should pay attention to. In the housing market there is seasonality, regular patterns […]
Market Updates Top 3 Housing Questions When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a […]
Local Highlights Gulf State Park, It’s Not a Tourist Trap! In our latest video we’re taking you on an exciting journey to explore the hidden gem of Alabama – Gulf State Park.  It’s one of our family’s favorite places to explore!  Alabama’s Gulf State Park, situated along the breathtaking Gulf Coast, is a paradise for nature lovers.  This incredible park spans over 6,150 acres, offering […]
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Insurance News Time to Renew FORTIFIED Redesignations? FORTIFIED Certificates expire after 5 years.   In order for homeowners to keep their FORTIFIED Home designation (whether Gold, Silver or Roof), they need to schedule a renewal inspection with a FORTIFIED Evaluator every five years. Having this certificate can have significant savings on your homeowners insurance.  A couple of things to note… IBHS, the entity […]
Market Updates Why Home Prices Keep Going Up If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through. But if you put off moving because you’re […]
Mortgage News Mortgage Rates at 23 Year High As mortgage rates continue to rise, more Americans are feeling stuck in their current homes, unwilling or unable to move at today’s higher borrowing costs. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to a 7.31% average this past week—the highest level since 2000, Freddie Mac reports. “However, unlike the turn of the millennium, house prices today are rising […]
Mortgage News The Cost of Waiting to Buy Real Estate: Why Delay Might Be Costly In the ever-evolving world of real estate, the decision of when to buy can have significant financial consequences. Delaying your entry into the market, whether as a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, can result in missed opportunities and potentially higher costs. In this blog, we will explore the concept of the “cost of waiting” when […]
Local Highlights 5 events to check out this Fall in Gulf Shores Here are five big events filled with amazing food, family-friendly activities and unique experiences that are perfect for a mini vacay this October and November. Orange Beach Freedom Fest   Celebrate red, white and blue during this weekend-long event at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Perfect for the whole family October 6-7 When: Friday, October 7-Saturday, October […]
Featured Properties 722 Whittington Ave | Fairhope, AL Get ready to be wowed by this Gold Fortified move in ready property located in one of the “Best Small Towns in the South” (Southern Living Magazine)! As you enter into the front door you will immediately feel the comforts of home. Luxury Vinyl flooring throughout, plantation shutters, open concept kitchen with updated fixtures. The […]
Featured Properties Secluded Coastal Community of Perdido Beach Welcome to the secluded coastal community of Perdido Beach! Town offers a boat ramp and beach access points for residents, no HOA. Location allows you easy access for sunset boat rides and fishing excursions to the Gulf of Mexico. Take a golf cart ride down to one of the beach access points to capture the […]
Local Highlights Gulf State Park Pier Many visitors love spending time at the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier during their annual vacation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. It is one of the longest in the Gulf of Mexico. The pier is great for both beginner and experienced anglers and boasts access to a variety of species such as sheepshead, […]
Local Highlights Gulf Coast Adventure Step aboard Wild Hearts for thrilling Gulf Coast Adventures!  We recently sailed aboard Wild Hearts and had such an enjoyable experience.  Living where others vacation, we never have a shortage of activities for the weekend!  Our tour upon the 53-foot open-ocean yacht consisted of sailing into the Gulf of Mexico where we had stunning views […]
Market Updates Market Trends for Coastal Alabama | April 2023 Market Trends for Coastal Alabama | April 2023 April’s real estate market in Baldwin County held steady with trends we’ve seen over the past several months. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports increases in Average Sales Prices and Days on Market (DOM) for both the Traditional Residential and Resort/Island-based areas of the county, while both areas experienced decreases […]
Featured Properties Beach Access for Eastside Cottages Eastside Cottages Beach Access  It was a beautiful day to take a walk in the East Beach District of Gulf Shores and also a great opportunity to show you the beach access for our listing in Eastside Cottages.  A luxury coastal cottage community located in the East Beach District of Gulf Shores. This low density […]
Market Updates Things are getting really weird in the housing market! Most housing analysts expected 2023 to be a rough year for the U.S. housing market. In fact, among the 29 major housing forecast models, 24 forecasted a national home price decline for 2023.  Every market should be evaluated locally, which is what we want to share with you.  Watch our video below to view our opinion […]

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