As the weather warms up, so does the Gulf Shores real estate market, and experts say this year's spring selling season is shaping up to be an active one. Beth Braverman with The Fiscal Times penned an article recently that points out the trends to watch in 2015, whether you're buying or selling. 2015 Gulf […]
Buying Gulf Shores Real Estate With No Money Down?
Buying Gulf Shores real estate used to require 20 percent down in most cases to get the best deal and avoid Private Mortgage Insurance. In recent months, the Obama administration has taken several steps to expand the credit box and make it easier for borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, to buy Gulf Shores real estate. To […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate: The Mistake Millennials May Make
When it comes to Gulf Shores real estate, most millennials say they'd rather rent than buy a home — a decision that could cost them more than $700,000 (or more) over the course of their lives. Nearly six in 10 millennials (59%) say they'd rather rent a home than buy one, with just one in […]
Buying Gulf Shores Real Estate: Things to Consider
If you're thinking about buying Gulf Shores real estate, perhaps for the first time, we know it can seem like chaos trying to figure out all the things you have to do and the order you need to do them in. We're here to help with a list of things you might not ordinarily think […]
Winter: Good Time To Buy Gulf Shores Real Estate
So you started thinking about selling your Gulf Shores real estate, and you figure: Let's wait until the spring or early summer before listing. The yard will look its best and potential buyers will be out in force. And everybody knows that winter is dead time for Gulf Shores real estate. Right? Well, that's the […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate Confidence Level Growing
The confidence level towards Gulf Shores real estate is on the rise according to the latest Zillow Housing Confidence Index. Homebuyers generally feel more positive about the Gulf Shores real estate market now compared to the beginning of the year. The index was 63.7 in January, but increased to 64.2 during the summer. The Housing […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate Can Save Parents Money on College
Parents who are going to be sending their kids to college should consider some of the ways buying Gulf Shores real estate could actually end up saving them money on those college costs. Tuition plus room and board runs into the tens of thousands of dollars each year. Imagine what it will cost 5 or […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate Market 10 Years From Now
It's always amazing to look back and see how things used to be, but what about looking ahead 10 years from now and thinking about what the Gulf Shores real estate market may be like? There should be millions of new households nationwide which will help boost starter home and rental markets. Half of these […]
Hidden Market For Gulf Shores Real Estate
When looking to sell any Gulf Shores real estate, one typically turns to a broker to get their property listed in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service.) But some homes are actually bought and sold without ever being officially listed in the MLS. This word-of-mouth technique is gaining popularity among sellers who want to avoid the […]
Gulf Shores Real Estate News – June 2014
In our Gulf Shores Real Estate News for June 2014: Gulf Shores Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide Gulf Shores mortgage rates continue to fall. Nationwide, for the fifth week in a row, 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped and now are at an average 4.12 percent, according to a national survey. That was down from the […]