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Gulf Shores Foreclosure Crisis Seemingly Ending

February 28, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

We still have a ways to go, but it would appear that the Gulf Shores foreclosure crisis, as well as the foreclosure crisis nationwide, is finally coming to an end. Latest figures from RealtyTrac show that foreclosure filings have continued on their downward trend, falling to the lowest level at the end of January since […]

Buying Gulf Shores Homes in Today’s Market

February 26, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

The challenges and opportunities of buying Gulf Shores homes in today’s market are different than they were in the past, including the recent past. According to money.CNN.com, homes are selling 19% faster than they were one year ago. The speed with which homes are selling is due to two factors. First, prices are low, as […]

Best Day For Listing Your Gulf Shores Home For Sale

February 24, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

When you list your Gulf Shores home for sale can matter a lot as to how much you get and how quickly it sells. Sound far-fetched? Last year, homes listed on Fridays sold for 99.1% of the seller’s original asking price. According to an analysis by real estate brokerage Redfin, Friday is the highest percentage […]

Energy Efficient Mortgages For Gulf Shores Homes

February 22, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

Energy efficient mortgages are a new and upcoming way to finance Gulf Shores area homes if you’re planning to go “green”. Green homes cost more, and that added cost is often the burden that prevents more people from going the energy efficient route when choosing a new home or modification. Energy efficient mortgages extend your […]

Gulf Shores Housing To Drive Economic Growth

February 20, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

The Gulf Shores housing recovery is expected to be the primary driver of the Gulf Shores economy this year. Homebuilding activity will likely remain the strongest growing component of the economy in 2013, followed by consumer spending, increased domestic energy production, and stimulus from the Federal Reserve. Home sales rebounded to the strongest level in five […]

Is Your Gulf Shores Home Insured Against Meteorites?

February 18, 2013 by Malcolm Bond

If a Meteorite were to hit your Gulf Shores home, does your insurance cover that? It’s been an odd time lately for Earth and celestial objects. A 10-ton meteorite crashed into the earth and exploded near the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, injuring hundreds and causing widespread panic. Meanwhile, a 143,000-ton asteroid passed just 17,000 miles […]