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Want a Gulf Shores Mortgage? Don’t Use Cash

January 27, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores mortgage lenders have “seen it all.” With banks paying low interest rates and the stock market in the midst of a mini-crash, it’s tempting to just keep your cash at home. However, if you’re planning to buy a home and need that cash for a down payment you’d better rethink that investment “strategy.” You won’t be able […]

Gulf Shores Home Selling: Price Right to Sell Fast

January 25, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores home selling needn’t be a lengthy process. Pricing your home correctly will help it will sell quickly and at a good return on your investment. The best method to use to establish a price is to look at recent sales of similar homes in your market. This research along with the expertise of a knowledgeable real […]

Gulf Shores Home Insurance: What’s Covered?

January 23, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Most Gulf Shores home insurance policies cover your home, its contents and personal liability. Specific types of coverage will vary and there are usually exclusions to your policy. Here are a few normal parts to all home insurance policies. Parts of a Gulf Shores Home Insurance Policy Property coverage. The home and any attached structures are usually covered in your policy […]

Do You Need a Gulf Shores Home Warranty?

January 21, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Your Gulf Shores home, no doubt, is one of your favorite possessions. But what happens if a pipe bursts or the water heater stops working? When you were a tenant you simply called the landlord. As a homeowner, now it's your responsibility. Enter the next best thing to a landlord… a home warranty. Gulf Shores […]

Gulf Shores Mortgage Insurance – Getting Rid of it

January 19, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

If you have a Gulf Shores mortgage and didn't make at least a 20% down payment, you probably have private mortgage insurance (PMI.) PMI protects the lender if the borrower is unable to make the mortgage payments. Because PMI premiums are paid monthly in the mortgage payments, they can add up. So, how can you avoid PMI […]

Gulf Shores Home Buying Tips: Choose a Pro

January 17, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Once you decide to enter the Gulf Shores home buying market you'll be faced with a number of decisions. None will be more important than the choices you make when it comes to finding a lender and a real estate agent. These and other professionals will make the home buying process more efficient and, ultimately, […]