The Gulf Shores home buying market is full of experience as a dynamic, ever-changing process. Because it’s a “slice of life,” shopping for a home can often present you with challenges at best and disappointments at worst. To be prepared for the challenges and to minimize the disappointments we’ve identified five ways you can re-position your […]

Your Gulf Shores home buying dream is within reach. You've found a home you really like, but suddenly something's just not right. What do you do? That depends, of course, on what the issue is – and just how badly you want the home. Here are five potential problems worth thinking about before you make a […]

Gulf Shores home buying is competitive. Jockeying for position has some purchasers using a bold new tactic: personal letters sent to the seller of the home they want. Let's look at why this phenomenon exists –- and whether it's right for you. Gulf Shores Home Buying Becomes Personal Most real estate agents agree it's rare today for buyers […]

Gulf Shores home buying markets are always changing — just like the seasons of the year. Many people associate spring with a renewed, popular time to home shop. Fall is usually associated with a slower-paced real estate market for a variety of reasons. However, fall could very well be a great time for Gulf Shores […]

Whether it's the fear of the unknown or the fear of discovering a problem, some Gulf Shores home buying prospects are hesitant to enter the market. Sometimes the fears are justified, and when they are there are steps you can take to alleviate them. Facing Gulf Shores Home Buying Fears Head On Fear of a […]

The Gulf Shores home buying market has been impacted by many potential first-time home buyers wrestling with repaying student loans. A recent BankRate.com survey revealed that young adults who would otherwise be prospective home buyers shelved their home search until their student debt is either reduced significantly or paid entirely. To make matters worse, many […]

Entering the Gulf Shores home buying market can be an interesting and rewarding opportunity. In order to fully understand the home buying process, it's important to spend some time doing research on the market. Here are a few points to consider as you prepare to embark on your house hunting safari. Gulf Shores Home Buying Tips […]

If you've followed the latest Gulf Shores home buying trends, no doubt you've heard people say there's no better time to buy a home than now. With mortgage interest rates at very affordable levels, credit availability relatively high and down payment requirements low, it's a tempting combination for many renters thinking of entering the homeownership arena. […]