Real Estate Blog - Blog Archive: August, 2015

In today's Gulf Coast market, building a new home rarely seems to cross the minds of many buyers.  In fact, most potential buyers would say, "Why Build?"  That's a completely logical question, especially when there is still a large inventory of unsold homes for sale.  But the reality is that it's not always easy finding an existing home that will meet your expectations. 

Since the real estate crash in 2007, there has been very little new construction offered in the area.  So, even if you are able to find a home that comes close to meeting your criteria, chances are it will still need updating and repair work.

New construction actually provides several benefits to the homeowner, most importantly the new building codes.  Today's codes not only exceed…

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Ever dreamed of owning a home on the Gulf of Mexico? I would guess that the answer is probably yes. This desire is universal for many reasons: waking up to the soft, gentle sounds of the waves breaking on the shoreline, feeling the cool breeze through an open window, and watching the sun rise over the horizon.  This pictureque scenario is sure to excite anyone.  But many feel this dream is impossible because of "Reality".  You may be asking yourself, "Is there any way I could possibly afford a beach house?"

The answer may very well be, yes, you can afford it.  Vacationers continue to flock to Alabama's pristine white sandy beaches in record numbers. Guests from all over the country discover the Gulf Shores area year after year.  The resulting revenues…

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