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Gulf Shores Foreclosures: How the Rich Get Richer

May 18, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores foreclosures continue to be the main reason why it’s a tough time to sell. Fannie Mae is selling foreclosed Gulf Shores homes, but not to the general public. If you have questions about Gulf Shores foreclosures, or Gulf Shores homes for sale, please don’t hesitate to contact us or post them using our […]

Mortgages Show Record Savings vs Rent in Gulf Shores

May 16, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Mortgages are netting households the biggest cost savings relative to rent in at least 20 years in Gulf Shores. And with home prices as low as they may ever be again, now may be the ideal time for would-be home buyers to consider throwing in the towel on rent, and take advantage of all the […]

Gulf Shores Home Buyers Don’t Like These Things

May 14, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home buyers are looking for certain things in a home these days. If you’re selling a Gulf Shores home, don’t make these mistakes when sprucing up to get your home ready to put on the market… There are a lot more mistakes to avoid when getting your Gulf Shores home ready to sell […]

Gulf Shores Housing Prices Now Rising

May 12, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores housing prices have already bottomed out and are on the rise. Other than a brief stumble in December, asking prices have been steady or rising for the last 8 months. Rents are also on the increase, rising 5.6 percent nationally, year-over-year. Rents have steadily increased as people who lost their homes in the […]

Gulf Shores Home Renovations: Spending Exceeds Construction Value

May 10, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home renovations, in general, now exceed the dollar value of expenditures on newly constructed single family homes. This trend is not only in Gulf Shores, according to federal estimates, but it is having a profound effect on real estate markets all across the country. Housing Scenarios Maybe you can say you fit one […]

Tax Advantages of Owning a Gulf Shores Home

May 8, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Tax advantages of owning a Gulf Shores home are probably not the number one motivating force behind buying a home. But the tax advantages associated with owning your own home are significant, and may be a factor in your decision to buy a home. Mortgage Interest Deduction If you itemize deductions you’re generally able to […]