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 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 However, homeowners selling older or outdated homes are finding it a little more difficult to sell.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 […]
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 […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate Myths
If the Gulf Shores real estate market isn't confusing enough at times, many people have misconceptions that make it even more so. Often these myths dissuade others from entering the home buying or home selling maze. Don't believe everything you hear. Here are a few popular real estate myths. Gulf Shores Real Estate – Misconceptions Myth: With […]
Home Auctions in the Gulf Shores Real Estate Market
You may have read about auctions as a unique way of selling certain homes in the Gulf Shores real estate market. Some creative home sellers have employed this option as an alternative to a traditional listing. A Closer Look at Gulf Shores Real Estate Auctions There are basically two different types of auctions: "with reserve" […]
Dodd-Frank Effect on Gulf Shores Real Estate
In many ways, the Gulf Shores real estate market is still paying for the sins of lax lending practices in the last housing boom. It's been five years since the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill was enacted, putting into motion new credit extension and lending rules for mortgage lenders. What it Means for Gulf Shores Real Estate […]
Buying Gulf Shores Real Estate in a Seller’s Market
Buying Gulf Shores real estate in any market can be challenging enough, not to mention trying to get through the maze in a seller's market. The biggest challenge facing homebuyers looking for Gulf Shores real estate may be finding a home to buy. The inventory of available homes for sale remains low in most areas, […]
Buying Gulf Shores Real Estate: What Higher Rates Will Do
If you're looking to buy Gulf Shores real estate in the next year, you might want to do so before higher interest rates make financing such big-ticket purchases a lot more expensive. The Federal Reserve, which controls the supply of U.S. dollars and short-term interest rates, has indicated that it could start raising rates as […]
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