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Could We See Another Gulf Shores Housing Crisis?

November 15, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

This week's "Slap in the Face" Award goes to our devoted public servants in Washington, who've decided the Gulf Shores housing market isn't moving fast enough. To correct this, they're lowering lending requirements, and some mortgages will not require a down payment… again. Really? We mean, REALLY? . The Gulf Shores housing market, or any […]

Latest Trend in Gulf Shores Housing: Roommates

November 13, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

With rents climbing faster than most American's paychecks, the latest trend in Gulf Shores housing is finding a roommate to split the bills, and it isn't just for kids straight out of college anymore. The percentage of adults living with someone other than a spouse or partner hit 32% nationwide in 2012, up from 26% […]

Avoiding Regrets When Buying a Gulf Shores Home

November 11, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

A recent survey of buyers buying a Gulf Shores home indicated that a whopping 80% said there was at least one thing they regretted about the home. The number one complaint: The home just isn't big enough, mortgage information site HSH.com found. Others complained about a lack of closet space or that the place didn't […]

Energy Saving Tips For Your Gulf Shores Home

November 9, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

There are three common areas in your Gulf Shores home where energy is probably being lost. These energy saving tips focus on entry doors, windows, and your attic access. These are the three most common problem areas. You can correct and insulate problem areas by following these tips… . We have more Gulf Shores home […]

Fewer Gulf Shores Underwater Properties

November 7, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

The RealtyTrac U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report for the third quarter of 2014 released recently shows there were fewer Gulf Shores underwater properties. 8.1 million U.S. residential properties were still seriously underwater—where the combined loan amount secured by the property is at least 25 percent higher than the property's estimated market value—representing 15 percent […]

Selling Gulf Shores Real Estate – FSBO Dangers

November 5, 2014 by Malcolm Bond

Many Gulf Shores homeowners think they know their homes better than anyone, and it's probably true. But that doesn't mean they're the best person for the job when it comes to selling Gulf Shores real estate, especially their own property. Some sellers are tempted to try a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) transaction because the […]