The Gulf Shores housing market deserves an analysis of what's happened so far this year – and what we can expect in 2017. With the end of the year quickly approaching, let’s take a look at some of the important facts impacting the real estate market this year. Refinancing is on the decline. It took […]
2016 Gulf Shores Housing Predictions
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 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 […]
How a Rate Hike Would Affect Gulf Shores Housing
The Gulf Shores housing market has been anticipating a possible interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve Bank. Analysts say a small interest rate hike will have little effect on housing activity. In fact, there are other components that are more telling that could impact Gulf Shores housing. What to Look for in the Gulf […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate News – May 2015
In our Gulf Shores Real Estate News for May 2015: Pending Gulf Shores Home Sales Up Pending Gulf Shores home sales were up in March, even though the low supply of available homes for sale is still a concern. The National Association of Realtors said this week that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index […]
Gulf Shores Housing Market Could See Big Surge
Recent research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that distressed buyers are slowly but surely making their way back to the Gulf Shores housing market. According NAR’s report, nearly 1 million borrowers who were foreclosed on, short sold their home or received a deed in lieu of foreclosure over the last eight years have […]
New Roadblocks Could Affect Gulf Shores Housing Market
There's a potential new roadblock on the horizon that could wreck havoc with the Gulf Shores housing market, just when it's pulling out of its worst downturn in decades. Changes to Forms Could Affect the Gulf Shores Housing Market On August 1st, the new TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) forms replace the HUD-1 Settlement and Good […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate News – April 2015
In our Gulf Shores Real Estate News for April 2015: Renters Squeezed By Higher Gulf Shores Housing Costs Renters are being squeezed in the Gulf Shores housing market by a disproportionate growth in rental costs on one side and stagnant income on the other. New research finds that rent growth is far exceeding wages, according […]
Gulf Shores Homebuying Season Outlook
There have been all sorts of reports and predictions coming out about the Gulf Shores homebuying season outlook. Freddie Mac's Deputy Chief Economist, Len Kiefer, gives Freddie Mac's preview and prediction of the March 2015 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook in this short video report… . We have more news as it relates to […]
Gulf Shores Housing Market: Steady Improvement Expected
The Gulf Shores housing market is finally showing signs of recovery, in large part because young adults are finding jobs, but some obstacles persist. Even with talk of the job market turning around, there are still over 9 million people unemployed. This leads to more young adults either struggling to find jobs, or taking part-time […]
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