orange beach: Perdido Place Condominium in Orange Beach, Alabama is truly a luxury complex! - 07/01/12 06:06 AM
 

Located on Perdido Key, Perdido Place condominium in Orange Beach is truly a luxury complex!  It is a gated community and rent restriction requires a minimum 30 days of rental to protect your investment in the beautiful condos here.
Perdido Place, which was completed in 2000, has 15 stories, the first three are for parking.  Floors 4-15 have units with 3 or 4 bedrooms. There are a total of 44 units with 4 units per floor. The interior units cover 2,068 sq. ft. and are 3 bedrooms.  The corner units are 2,387 sq. ft. and can be 3 or … (0 comments)

orange beach: Regency Isle Condominium in Orange Beach, Alabama – Now You’re Cookin’ With Gas - 01/23/12 07:17 AM
 

One can hardly know where to begin with the amenities available.  The indoor pool is very roomy. This beautiful complex is loaded with wonderful features.  The first thing to mention at Regency Isle Condo is the beautiful view that you can enjoy from your large balcony.  Located on the Gulf of Mexico, in Orange Beach, Alabama it’s a virtual feast for the eyes.  The sand on the shore is the stuff that castles are made of.  
The outdoor pool is fantastic. It’s very large with a lot of lounging and playing room around it.  There is also a … (2 comments)

orange beach: Are We There Yet? Price vs Interest Rate - 12/09/10 08:14 AM
    Are we there yet?  That is the bottom.  May be is my answer.  It appears we are there in our beach front market of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.  But consider this, interest rates are starting to edge back up and if you keep waiting to try and time the exact moment we are at the bottom you may be looking at a wash or possibly costing you more in the long run.
   Take for example a $300K sales price with 20% down.  That leaves a mortgage of $240K.  If you would have purchased just over a month … (0 comments)

orange beach: Baldwin County Winning the Fight Against Oil Spill - 05/19/10 04:50 AM

Baldwin County was anticipating the 2010 tourist season to be one of the very best on record with an 8 percent increase in tourism until the Deepwater Horizon oil spill took place.But Baldwin County is winning the fight against the oil spill.
Safeguards have been taken to help ensure 2010 to be a productive year by letting visitors know that the beaches are still safe, clean and attractive. This will be done by Baldwin County getting the message out that all visitors will be guaranteed an event-free, leisurely vacation.
There will be two television commercials that will air showing that the local beaches in … (0 comments)

orange beach: Surfside Recycling in Gulf Shores - 03/25/10 12:44 PM
 
The beaches of Baldwin County’s cities, inlcuding Orange Beach adn Gulf Shores,  will join forces to develop a surfside recycling program.
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of the trash that ends up on the beach could be recycled.
The goal is for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to collect paper, plastic and aluminum and all the other trash from the shoreline.
Gulf Shores recently applied for a $300,000 Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) grant to help launch the effort. Through its two-year-old Recycling Fund, the state agency distributes a portion of the revenue generated by collecting $1 for … (1 comments)

orange beach: Alabama's Gulf Coast and its Amazing Fishing - 03/09/10 02:12 AM
Have you ever seen two four-hundred-pound-plus blue marlin dance on their tails while having a sword fight? You’ll find this and more along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Perhaps you have dreamed of exploring the waters with the blue marlin, white marlin, wahoo, blackfin or yellowfin tuna, or a king mackerel? From Orange Beach, you’ll only have a short run in a fast boat to the Continental Shelf and the deep-water rigs to be involved in some serious game fishing.
Daily charter boats from Orange Beach leave before first light, heading out to blue water. You can catch plenty of fish on a 1-day … (1 comments)

orange beach: A Gulf Coast Vacation for the Birds - 03/09/10 02:07 AM
 
Not only is Gulf Shores and Orange Beach a paradise with beautiful gulf beaches, historic homes and fortresses, championship golf courses and world-class fishing, the Gulf Coast also has amazing resources for birders.
Perhaps you may want to see a great blue heron sail across a sunset, or the flight of pelicans in perfect formation. If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail will be your own private paradise. The trail runs along two counties, and contains directional and interpretive signage, offering birding enthusiasts endless opportunities to see the lives of the birds of … (3 comments)

orange beach: Think About What You Are Missing in Gulf Shores - 12/19/09 03:36 AM
Are you currently living in an urban area and feeling like you need a break from the fast paced lifestyle? Or perhaps you don't even realize you need to get away. Imagine what it would it be like to be away from the noise, overcrowding and all of the non-stop movement, traffic, noise and stress. If this sounds like the life you are living, consider an experience that you would love to call "home." This lovely life changing experience is called Gulf Shores, Alabama. Take a walk along white sandy beaches and witness the amazing emerald green waters that make up … (0 comments)

orange beach: Spend Your Holidays in Style on the Alabama Coast - 11/25/09 03:03 PM
The holiday season is a special time for family and friends. Make this an incredible time by gathering together to share laughter and love in a very beautiful place. This beautiful place would be Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach.  
With miles of sparkling turquoise Gulf waters and amazing white sand, this will make an unforgettable holiday. You can find several public beaches in both cities, each unique in its own way.  In Gulf Shores the holidays are a special time to be at the beach, and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach will make you feel very welcome! Take a stroll on the lovely … (0 comments)

orange beach: Orange Beach - Gulf Shore Short Sales Could Gain Ground with New Platform - 11/21/09 08:05 AM
Beautiful Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are hot destinations for vacationers - and investors who developed desirable rental condos along the beach.  The area is also a popular place to buy a second home as well as a primary residence.  With the mortgage problems of the last few years, some owners, both investors and homeowners, found themselves at risk of foreclosure.  To avoid this, some have looked to short sale as a way to prevent foreclosure, but the short sale process is long and tedious.
Recently, a major national lender has partnered with California-based Equator (formerly known as REOTrans) to begin … (0 comments)

orange beach: "I Do" It in Style on the Alabama Gulf Shores - 11/10/09 04:42 PM
Did you know the Alabama Gulf Shores is considered one of the best beach wedding destinations? With the incredible soft white sand as your aisle, the warmth of the sun above you and the emerald green water nearby, all of this becomes an amazing backdrop for your special day.
Destination weddings often maximize romance and minimize family pressures at a reasonable cost.  Nature provides the beautiful setting, so you can make the event as simple or sophisticated as you‘d like.  Since most couples live out of the area, wedding planner firms local to Orange Beach or Gulf Shores can coordinate the … (0 comments)

orange beach: The "Gem" of the Gulf Coast - 10/30/09 03:42 PM
Since the 1960s there has always been a fishing pier located in Gulf State Park. In 2004, Hurricane Ivan decided he had other plans for the pier by destroying its structure. The storm's heavy rain and strong winds wrecked the pier until there was nothing left.
Maybe it's the sound of the waves against the shore, or perhaps it's the white sand and sparkling emerald water that makes you think of Gulf Shores. But now there is another reason to think of Gulf Shores.  Gulf Shores is the new home to the longest fishing and sightseeing pier on the Gulf of … (0 comments)

orange beach: Call Paradise Home in Gulf Shores, AL - 10/23/09 02:04 AM
If you are looking for a great opportunity to buy a condo on the beach, look no further than Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The prices have dropped to approximately $139 per square foot for an amazing Gulf Shores condo. Whether if it will be your full-time home, or a vacation destination, now is your best opportunity to live at the beach. You can experience the resort lifestyle 365 days a year when you buy a condo in Gulf Shores. You'll find an average summer temperature around 90° and temperature winters that average about 65°.
The gorgeous Gulf Shores coastline is over 30 … (2 comments)

 
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