Before a storm like Hurricane Sandy, not afterwards, is the time to ask the question, “Is my Gulf Shores home properly insured?” Just as there are different home styles, insurers offer a menu of different policies. For the majority of single-family Gulf Shores homeowners, the most appropriate policy is the HO-3, sometimes called the special […]
Secure Your Gulf Shores Home for the Holidays
Your Gulf Shores home becomes more vulnerable to thieves around the holidays, and with them fast approaching, now is the time to analyze whether there is anything you need to do for tightening security around your home. Around the holiday season, thieves tend to hit homes they suspect are vacant, even if for the day […]
Fall is a Great Time to Buy a Gulf Shores Home
Gulf Shores home sales are typically strong during the spring and summer, mainly because a lot families are trying to relocate between school years. But fall is a great time to buy a Gulf Shores home as vacations have wound down, and most potential home buyers want to be in their new home in time […]
Tax Advantages of Owning a Gulf Shores Home
Tax advantages of owning a Gulf Shores home are probably not the number one motivating force behind buying a home. But the tax advantages associated with owning your own home are significant, and may be a factor in your decision to buy a home. Mortgage Interest Deduction If you itemize deductions you’re generally able to […]
Is Your Gulf Shores Home Adequately Insured?
Knowing if your Gulf Shores home is adequately insured from peril or not is more difficult than it used to be. According to a study released by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), insurance companies are cutting coverage and paying fewer benefits for damage due to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters. The CFA […]