Blog Posts - Gulf Shores Real Estate - Orange Beach Homes For Sale

Buy a House Now! Right Now!

January 5, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

If you are anywhere near the thought of buying a house, you should do it right now. Today. Rates are crazy low, home prices are crazy low, and supply far exceeds demand. There is no better time. And we’re not the only one saying this. Remember John R. Talbott? He wrote “The Coming Crash in […]

Getting In Shape Without a Gym Membership

January 4, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

Getting in good shape is important. But do you have to wear out your budget to do it? Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Just click the comment link below to contact us.

Home Improvements That Never Go Out of Style

January 3, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

If you’re looking to remodel or upgrade your house these days, creating lasting value is sure to be a top concern. You’ll want to add features that won’t be outdated just a few years from now — reducing your home’s marketability and making your house look like it just crawled out of a time machine. […]

Real Estate News – January 2012

January 1, 2012 by Malcolm Bond

In this Issue:* Is Your Income High Enough For a Mortgage? 10 Tips for Reducing Credit Card Debt in 2012 Housing Market Strengthening (Your comments are welcome at the bottom of our newsletter) Is Your Income High Enough For a Mortgage? One of the biggest problems being faced by both potential buyers and homeowners seeking […]

Home Values Stabilize

December 30, 2011 by Malcolm Bond

Home values in the U.S. declined slightly in October as the depreciation rate stabilized, but the market bottom likely will not hit until sometime next year after a drop of another 2 percent to 4 percent, according to the real estate research site Zillow. According to Zillow’s latest market report, home values fell 0.3 percent […]

Bank vs Gulf Shores Homeowner – When Does A Short Sale Benefit Both

December 29, 2011 by Malcolm Bond

A question being asked frequently in the Gulf Shores real estate market is, “What is a short sale?” Short sales used to be an infrequent type of real estate transaction, but with current economic conditions, more and more homeowners are opting for this type of sale. A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their […]