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Gulf Shores Housing in 2013 – A Sneak Peek

December 19, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Freddie Mac’s Vice President and Chief Economist, Frank Nothaft, gives a preview of the 2013 U.S. Economic and Housing market outlook. Stick with us in 2013 for all the latest Gulf Shores housing news. As always, if you have a comment or question about any of our articles, we welcome you to leave your comments […]

Holiday Discounts on Gulf Shores Real Estate Too?

December 17, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Holiday discounts don’t just apply to toys and clothes, Gulf Shores real estate may have a great deal for you too. Why You Might Find a Great Deal Now on Gulf Shores Real Estate Most people aren’t looking to move during the holidays, but it’s not out of the ordinary for the average home that’s on […]

Home Prices Strongest In 9 Years

December 15, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

More good news in the housing sector – home prices are the strongest they’ve been in 9 years. It was the summer of 2003 the last time we saw housing prices as high as they are now. For more Gulf Shores real estate news updates, check our Gulf Shores Real Estate News category to your […]

Gulf Shores Home Prices: Tips For Setting Your Listing Price

December 13, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

When selling a home, trying to figure out what Gulf Shores home prices should be can only be determined by actually selling it. Because homes vary, estimates can and almost invariably do vary widely — they are essentially opinions, more or less qualified, and based more or less on fact. Additionally, most opinions of value […]

Foreclosure Backlogs Could Hurt Gulf Shores Home Buyers

December 11, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Backlogs in foreclosure processing are causing delays in home-price improvement and could wind up affecting the cost of a mortgage, thereby hurting Gulf Shores home buyers wanting to get a mortgage. As unpleasant as it is for everyone involved, when a borrower can’t — or decides not to — make payments, the more quickly you […]

Rising Gulf Shores Home Prices Could Stall the Housing Recovery

December 9, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home prices have been rising steadily for the past several months, but some fear the rapid increase could actually start hurting the housing recovery. The rise in Gulf Shores home prices is mainly due to investors, mostly large hedge funds, that have been swooping into various area and inhaling properties as fast as […]