The Orange Beach foreclosure market is still wide open for business. There are opportunities to invest in right now, just waiting for the right buyer to come and swoop up the bargain. Now is the time—you have a fabulous chance to end up with a magnificent home in a wonderful neighborhood for far less than what it’s actually worth. When purchasing a foreclosure, it is important to be sure you know what you are getting into regarding repairs and/or improvements to the home. Are there major repairs needed—costing $500 or more—or just minor fixes? And if there are … (1 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Come on, Fellow Agents - Let's be Professional About Earnest Money Releases
- 09/01/11 09:05 AM
Not all short sales work out, we agents know that. However, it agitates me and the buyer greatly when the listing agent will not make it a priority to get the earnest deposit release signed. I am writing this post in Gulf Shores, while dealing once again with the frustration of a listing agent taking way too much time to get the seller's signature on the earnest deposit release form. I have lost a client previously over this issue because in the eyes of the client we are holding his earnest deposit, and I should be able to get it back … (26 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Support "Get The Trash Out Of The Splash"
- 08/17/11 02:41 PM
Since 1987 Alabama has been part of the international efforts to remove marine debris from coastal waters. According to the Alabama Coastal Cleanup website, volunteers have removed a total of 1,169,844 pounds of debris and cleaned 3,917 miles of coast during this time. The debris is not only removed, but it is studied to determine the causes and sources of debris in a region. This year the Alabama Coastal Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 17 from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Here is contact information to help "Get The Trash Out Of The Splash" in our local areas: ● Orange … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Luxury Condos Are Hot Auction Items in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- 08/11/11 04:31 AM
A total of $3.35 million changed hands as bidders got the properties they wanted at the upscale Florencia in PerdidoKey this month. The condo units were sold at absolute auction, and the event attracted 81 registered bidders. Bidders came from 10 states, and each of the bidders had to submit $35,000 by check or certified funds. Eleven condominium units sold at the auction, including a 6-bedroom penthouse that sold for $550,000. According to Al.com, William Bone, president of The National Auction Group, stated, "Having this many bidders attend, shows the pent-up demand for high-end GulfCoast condos." He also commented on how … (2 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: We're Back! Tourism Breaks All-Time Record In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- 08/03/11 08:16 AM
Lodging revenue is the best indicator of tourism growth, and this year GulfShoresandOrangeBeach Tourism reported that spring 2011 brought in more than $64.9 million in lodging rentals. That is 13% higher than the record set in 2007! One of the kick-off events for our spring tourism season is the Hangout Music Fest. (I wrote about the musicfestival in February.) This year Hangout Music Fest was sold out with crowds of 35,000 daily. The promoter of the festival, local businessman Shaul Zislin, stated that it was, "an absolutely windfall year." Gulf Shores Councilman Steve Jones, feels that positive media focusing on GulfShores' … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Summertime Fishing in Gulf Shores – Great! Great! Great!
- 07/30/11 04:37 PM
The Alabama GulfCoast is a great fishing spot all year, and this summer the reports have been especially good! Alabama has the largest charter fishing fleet on the Gulf Coast, and anglers can choose from inshore, offshore, or pier fishing. Alabama also has the largest artificial reef program in the United States. The reef program started in 1953 in OrangeBeach. In 1987 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit to create specific artificial reef areas offshore. Later, the need for inshore artificial reefs was realized, and in 1996 rubble from the replacement of several river bridges was placed inshore … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Gulf Shores Foreclosures and Short Sales – The Time To Buy Is Now
- 07/22/11 11:57 AM
Headlines tell us that foreclosures are dropping, and local real estate agents agree. According to RealtyTrac’s latest report, Alabama saw a 17% drop in foreclosure filings in the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2010. The same report shows that the number of foreclosure filings in Alabama for the month of June 2011 was 1,458. This is 20.4% decrease from the same month last year. It is good news that the numbers of foreclosures are dropping in GulfShores and the rest of the state. This is certainly healthy for the real estate market. However for those in … (3 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Watering Down Mama Gator and Babies in Gulf Shores
- 07/07/11 09:33 AM
Now that the fire no longer burns in Gulf State Park near Gulf Shores, one of the stories that emerges from the week is that of "saving mama gator and her babies". During the wildfire a family of alligators took cover in a mud hole while the area around them burned to ash. When Conservation Officer, Roger Reetz, took his first walk around the grounds after the fire was extinguished, he didn't see signs of life until he spotted a mud hole almost dried up. Inside the mud hole was a mother alligator and at least nine babies. The Orange Beach … (1 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Welcoming the World Series in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- 06/22/11 02:49 PM
Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd - - it's time to enjoy three fun baseball tournaments in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Alabama USSSA is an active state division of The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are enthusiastic hosts of three tournaments coming up in June and July. All of these tournaments are for youths and promise to be exciting to watch. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is the nation's largest multi-sport athletic association. It was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida. … (0 comments)
The 7th annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held June 17-19 at the Foley Sportspark (about 12 miles north of Gulf Shores on Highway 98). The weekend is filled with colorful hot air balloons, music, special events in The Children’s Village, and shows performed by the Disc-Connected K-9’s World Famous Frisbee Dogs. The weekend kicks off with Tanger Outlet’s pre-festival family fun and music at 3:00 p.m. and display of hot air balloons and children’s entertainment at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Children will receive free glow necklaces and bracelets. The festival grounds open at … (3 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Memorial Weekend at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- 05/25/11 02:48 PM
Although Memorial Weekend may be the undeclared "first weekend of summer", and brings more visitors and vacationers to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, it is important to remember WHY we have this long weekend to relax and enjoy the events. Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May which is May 30th this year. Although the day was originally known as Decoration Day and honored soldiers who died in the Civil War, the day now honors all who have died while in military service. The LuLu Palooza Free Memorial Weekend Festival will kick off on Saturday, … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Gulf Shores - Home to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- 04/20/11 01:20 AM
Although white sand, emerald water, fishing, and beach sports may be on top of your "to do" list in Gulf Shores, there are some "inland' activities worth checking out. One of these is the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo located just a few blocks from the beach on Gulf Shores Parkway (Highway 59). The zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Originally founded as a private enterprise of Joey Ward of Gulf Shores, the zoo became part of the not-for-profit Zoo Foundation of the Ward's in 1991 and … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: WOW - New Fantastic Deals at the Elegant Turquoise Place
- 04/16/11 03:24 PM
An elegant condominium, fantastic views of the Gulf, outdoor lazy river, and white sand beaches stretching for miles - all at a $200,000 discount! Three-bedroom units at luxurious Turquoise Place in Orange Beach originally listed for $1.2 million. Prices have been reduced to $925,000 and there's even more to cheer about. GOOD NEWSFLASH . . .BP inducements have allowed developer Larry Wireman to discount luxurious condominiums on the 13th floor and below to an unheard of $725,000 asking price! Units above the 13th floor are being offered for the incredible price of $775,000. Even the luxurious 4-bedroom corner units are discounted to $1.3 million … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Orange Beach - Future Owner of the Wharf Conference Center?
- 03/11/11 10:33 AM
The City of Orange Beach may be one step closer to having its own civic center as City Council members unanimously passed a resolution giving Mayor Tony Kennon authority to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement for The Wharf Conference Center. Construction of the current Conference Center began in 2008. It now includes 18,600 square feet of space and can accommodate a variety of events including large meetings, receptions for up to 2000 attendees, meal seating for 1,600 people, and exhibition space for 100 booths. As Mayor Kennon stated on Baldwin County Now.com, "We are looking at a civic center that … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: Don’t Let the Love of a Deal Cause You to Lose the Perfect Orange Beach House
- 03/05/11 03:01 AM
Purchasing a home in beautiful Orange Beach is a very emotional and personal decision, which is different for everyone. The spacious beach house that might be right for you might not appeal to someone else who wants a maintenance-free condo. In this market, it seems that all buyers have one thing in common: no matter what a home is listed for, no matter how much they realize it is the perfect home, the buyer wants a better deal. He immediately asks "what can we take off the listing price?" when making an offer. This is considered the "X factor." Don't let … (0 comments)
orange beach homes for sale: A Big Success for the Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival
- 05/28/10 03:59 AM
With the great success of The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival, it looks like the festival will become an annual event. There will be more upcoming Gulf Shores Events that I am sure you would love to attend. I am an expert in getting great rates for lodging, so feel free to contact me at Contact Lance Steffek at (251) 981-2225 for assistance.
Hangout owner Shaul Zislin paid for the festival’s multimillion-dollar bill, and it appears to be likely he will do it again next year.
It has been estimated that about 40,000 people attended the festival.
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orange beach homes for sale: Bama Bayou – Will it Finally Happen?
- 03/15/10 02:19 PM
Hotels, shopping, dining, water rides, shark tanks and a swim-with-the-dolphins attraction… All of this surely sounds like great fun, and even better it’s located in Gulf Shores, well, maybe… Finally, it looks 144-acre Bama Bayou entertainment complex may get to see the day of its completion. The Bama Bayou entertainment complex is represented by Sam McKerall a Gulf Shores lawyer who has said he is trying to assemble a new group of investors to complete the project. The goal would be to open the doors during next year’s Spring break. The project was originally begun eight years ago when Orange Beach requested … (0 comments)
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