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New Credit Scoring Promises to Qualify More Gulf Shores Homebuyers

November 12, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

More Gulf Shores homebuyers should be able to qualify for a mortgage without the increasing risk to lenders that caused the big credit crunch. All of this should come about through more sophisticated credit risk scoring that uses alternative data, such as unsecured credit and property history in consumer credit report analysis. Traditional credit data […]

Will Gulf Shores Home Remodeling Surge in 2013?

November 10, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home remodeling appears poised to surge in 2013 according to analysts in the building industry. The National Association of Home Builders announced recently that its “Remodeling Market Index” had climbed five points in the third quarter of 2012, from 45 to 50, a sign that remodelers are reporting they are seeing more business. […]

Getting Your Gulf Shores House Ready to Sell

November 8, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Getting your Gulf Shores house ready to sell can be nerve racking. Here are some tips to help you make the process a lot easier on yourself and help you get top dollar for your home. Let Go of Your Gulf Shores House The first thing you need to do is “Let Go” of your […]

How a Gulf Shores Short Sale Can Unravel

November 5, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Although selling a Gulf Shores house for less than the amount owed on the mortgage (aka a Gulf Shores short sale) has become more and more commonplace these days, such sales are packed with complications that can cause the deal to unravel. Things to Watch for With a Gulf Shores Short Sale Often times, the […]

Some Housing Markets Worse Off Than 4 Years Ago

November 3, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

The Willis Report on Fox Business covers RealtyTrac’s Election 2012 Housing Health Check, which shows that 65 percent of counties nationwide have a housing market in 2012 that is worse off than it was in 2008 before the last presidential election. Anchor Gerri Willis talks to RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist about some of the […]

Gulf Shores Real Estate News – November 2012

November 1, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

In this Issue:* Hurricane Impact Could Exceed $20 Billion Pending Home Sales Up in September August Home Prices at 2-Year High Hurricane Impact Could Exceed $20 Billion Hurricane Sandy swept through 12 U.S. states, causing floods and fires, and an estimated $10 billion to $20 billion in potential losses according to estimates from research […]