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    Featured Property: Beach Club #305C Condo

    By Andrea Torbert | February 10, 2025

    Beach Club Condo C305 ~Your Perfect Gulf Shores Retreat Welcome to Beach Club Condo C305, a beautifully updated and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Gulf-front oasis! Nestled in Alabama’s premier beachfront resort, this turn-key condo offers breathtaking direct Gulf views, luxurious updates, and access to world-class amenities—making it an ideal getaway or investment opportunity. Resort-Style Living at... Read More

    Discover Lillian, AL and the Spanish Cove Community- A Coastal Paradise

    By Andrea Torbert | February 5, 2025

    Discover Lillian, AL and the Spanish Cove Community- A Coastal Paradise Are you looking for a peaceful coastal retreat with a welcoming community, top-notch amenities, and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico? Look no further than Lillian, Alabama, home to the highly sought-after Spanish Cove neighborhood. Nestled along the shores of Perdido Bay, this... Read More

    Florida Insurers Cut or Hold Rates

    By Susan Kaylor | May 24, 2024

    Florida Insurers Cut or Hold Rates The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is highlighting a downward trend for property insurance rate filings, saying it is a sign that Florida’s housing insurance issues are improving. Garrett Phillips The nine companies that have filed for a rate reduction in 2024 are: Safe Harbor Insurance Company Spinnaker... Read More

    Southern Living Magazine’s Best Small Town in Alabama

    By Susan Kaylor | March 6, 2024

    For the South’s Best Awards this year, Southern Living Magazine readers once again voted on their all-time favorite small towns in the South.  Alabama’s favorite beach town took the top spot for Best Small Town in Alabama!  We couldn’t agree more.  Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has long been a popular coastal destination.  From the famous bushwhacker... Read More

    14 Short Term Rental Trends To Watch in 2024

    By Susan Kaylor | January 19, 2024

    “The short-term rental (STR) market is getting ready for a dynamic 2024 and hosts must keep up with the pace of change. Global economic uncertainty, evolving travel habits, and a growing desire for personalized experiences are only a few of the factors that will influence how hosts operate moving forward. Though the next year will... Read More

    How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

    By Susan Kaylor | January 9, 2024

    If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you... Read More

    Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

    By Susan Kaylor | December 19, 2023

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the new year? The... Read More

    The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market

    By Susan Kaylor | December 13, 2023

    The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, it’s important to know what’s happening in the market.  Here’s an update on the supply of homes currently for sale.  Whether you are buying or selling, the housing inventory in your area is something you should... Read More

    Why Home Prices Keep Going Up

    By Susan Kaylor | October 24, 2023

    Why Home Prices Keep Going Up If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through. But if you put... Read More

    Mortgage Rates at 23 Year High

    By Susan Kaylor | October 5, 2023

    MORTGAGE RATES AT 23 YEAR HIGH As mortgage rates continue to rise, more Americans are feeling stuck in their current homes, unwilling or unable to move at today’s higher borrowing costs. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to a 7.31% average this past week—the highest level since 2000, Freddie Mac reports. “However, unlike the turn of... Read More

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