The Gulf Shores real estate market has probably changed quite a bit since the last time you were part of a home sale closing, if ever. Not only has the housing market changed dramatically in recent years, but so have mortgage lending requirements. In addition, as a homeowner your needs and desires for your next home […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate: Judging the Book’s Cover
Buying Gulf Shores real estate is an emotional process. Many buyers see a house they fall in love with and decide in their heart and mind that's the home they want to buy. If you find what appears to be the perfect home for you and your family, it’s a good idea to take a […]
Gulf Shores Home Selling: Your Next Move
Gulf Shores home selling should be a happy occasion. Often, however, the next step – moving out of one home and into the next – can be stressful at best and sometimes downright traumatic. Taking a few necessary precautions can make it less worrisome, maybe almost enjoyable. Gulf Shores Home Selling – A Moving Experience […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate: Smarter Homes
The Gulf Shores real estate market contains a relatively tight supply of homes for sale. During market conditions in which demand exceeds supply, you'd ordinarily assume that the chances of selling your home would be pretty good. However, homeowners selling older or outdated homes are finding it a little more difficult to sell. To combat […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate: Flipping Returns
Higher Gulf Shores real estate prices have ushered in the return of the house flipper. Flippers are loosely defined as investors who buy homes, maybe perform some minor or major improvements and try to immediately sell the properties –– usually at a much higher price than they paid for it. In 2015, the number of […]
New Gulf Shores Homes Bigger and Pricier
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 […]
Do You Need a Gulf Shores Home Warranty?
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 Housing – Millennials Are Buying
Until recently the Gulf Shores housing market has been missing the segment of the population known as "millennials." That generation has been described as having poor spending and saving habits. Many have finished college and are facing repayment of student loans. On top of that, rents have skyrocketed in recent years – increasing at a faster rate […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate Trends in 2016
It’s that time of the year again where the experts dust off the Gulf Shores real estate crystal ball and look into the future. Whether you’re buying, selling or renting the real estate market affects you in one way or another. Here are a few predictions for 2016. Gulf Shores Real Estate: 4 Expectations for […]
Retire in Your Gulf Shores Home
Your current Gulf Shores home may or may not be the place you’ll end up living when you retire. Many of us have dreams of retiring to a secluded beach or some other relaxing location. Statistically, however, most people never leave “home” when they retire. Let’s look at a few reasons to stay put when […]