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Gulf Shores Housing Outlook: Rents to Level Off

February 8, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

If you’re renting in the Gulf Shores housing market, now hear this: it isn’t easy to buy a house. It may be easier to stay put. That’s because home price gains are picking up, while rents are leveling off — despite the fact they’ve skyrocketed in recent years. Some economists predict that by the end of […]

Gulf Shores Economy Lags

February 6, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Growth in the Gulf Shores economy was sluggish during the last quarter of 2015, contributing to the overall U.S. economy which ended with a 0.7% annual rate. Economists say the slowdown was due, in part, to cautious consumer spending, reduction in businesses making investments and stagnant exports to other parts of the world. Gulf Shores Economy: What's […]

Know These 3 Gulf Shores Home Buying Tips

February 4, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Before you enter the Gulf Shores home buying market, there are three important pieces of the puzzle you should understand. What do you know about closing costs? How about your credit score? What you know will help you make the best decisions once you find the home you're ready to buy. Gulf Shores Home Buying: […]

New Gulf Shores Homes Bigger and Pricier

February 2, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores homes recently built are more expansive and expensive. And when it comes to homes, American homeowners love their space and spaciousness. However, large sized homes come with larger price tags. As home become bigger they’re becoming less affordable for a bigger group of prospective buyers. Gulf Shores Homes: Big Houses, Big Prices In […]

Gulf Shores Home Buying: Get Educated

January 31, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home buying just got a little easier, thanks to home buyer education classes. For those receiving down payment assistance, a home buyer education course may be a requirement. Mortgage lenders may also require the course. The classes can be very informative for anyone thinking of buying a home. Take a Gulf Shores Home Buying […]

Gulf Shores Tax Deductions

January 29, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores tax deductions are valuable commodities. And like most valuables, they are often well guarded. Deductions have been compared to buried treasure — because they are so valuable and they’re often buried, or at least hard to find. Deductions reduce the amount of income you’re taxed on, which reduces your tax liability. Here are […]