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Gulf Shores Home Insurance 2016 Checklist

January 15, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Your Gulf Shores home insurance should be among the items you review now that the new year is here. Since home maintenance is linked so closely to insurance it's probably a good idea to consider the following checklist to make sure your home is as safe as possible. Maintenance and Gulf Shores Home Insurance Alarm testing. Home alarms […]

2016 Gulf Shores Housing Predictions

January 13, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

The Gulf Shores housing market can expect a continuation of many of the factors it experienced in 2015. Zillow recently released their 2016 predictions for the housing and real estate markets. Let's take a look at what we can expect. Gulf Shores Housing – Challenges Ahead According to Zillow, many of the recent market trends […]

Gulf Shores Mortgage Lenders Loosen Credit

January 11, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Gulf Shores mortgage experts say 2016 may bring greater borrowing opportunities for homebuyers. Although you still have to qualify for the amount you want to borrow, more lenders are reporting a loosening of credit standards. Fannie Mae says loan underwriting is expected to ease in the near future. Let's examine why this may be the case and […]

Gulf Shores Economy – How to Save

January 9, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

Many people in the Gulf Shores economy say saving money is a goal in 2016. The best way to save is to have a plan. Depending on your stage of life, a savings plan requires specific financial responsibilities and actions. While there's no such thing as a plan that fits everybody's needs, here are some suggestions. Saving […]

New Gulf Shores Home Sales Rise in November

January 7, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

New single-family Gulf Shores home sales were up in November. The increase was lower than anticipated, signaling a slight momentum change in the housing market. Recent Commerce Department statistics show new home sales increased 4.3% during November. This equates to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 490,000 new homes sold. The number of homes sold […]

Gulf Shores Mortgage Issues: TRID to Blame

January 5, 2016 by Malcolm Bond

As predicted by some in the Gulf Shores mortgage industry, sales of existing homes fell sharply in November. Insiders say the new consumer disclosure rule was to blame. The rule resulted in delays in many mortgage loan closings. Gulf Shores Mortgage Fears Realized The sale of existing homes dropped 10.5% during November from the previous month, according to […]