DAPHNE   $139,900     1061 Sea Cliff North Saturday 5/13 10 - 12PM $225,000 25806 Pollard Road Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $289,000     93 Robbins Blvd Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $303,500     10548 Wales Lane Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $339,900 9478 Collier Loop Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $379,900     23712 Havasu Drive Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $389,900     24101 Limerick Lane Saturday 5/13 2 - 4PM $527,500     9621 Cumbria Drive Saturday 5/13 1 - 4PM $650,000     8645 Danube Court Saturday 5/13 10- 12PM $81 ..read more

  Daphne       $216,000   25806 Pollard Road Unit 22 Saturday 4/29 11 - 1PM $647,500     304 Beall Lane Saturday 4/29 11 - 1PM $275,000     104 Willowbrook Circle Sunday 4/30 2 - 4PM $289,900     388 Ridgewood Drive Sunday 4/30 12 - 2PM $304,900 10548 Wales Lane Sunday 4/30  2 - 4PM $320,000 9330 Sanibel Loop Sunday 4/30 2 - 4PM $320,000 24177 Limerick Lane Sunday 4/30 2 - 4PM $339,900     7951 Landing Eagle Drive Sunday 4/30  2 - 4PM $350,000 100 Moore Cir Sunday 4/30 2 - 4PM $368,000     ..read more

  Daphne $189,500            12 Summer Oaks Drive    Saturday 4/22    2 - 4PM $300,000            9375 Sable Court            Saturday 4/22    11 - 1PM $304,900            10548 Wales Lane           Saturday 4/22    2 - 4PM $459,900         &nb ..read more

Condos offer affordable options relative to similarly located single-family homes in most markets According to a recent report from realtor.com, condo buyers paid roughly 7% less for their home than buyers of other housing types last year.  Lower Maintenance Also, condos can be a good option for anyone who wants to keep home maintenance to a minimum . . . if the roof is leaking or the carpet in the lobby needs to be replaced, that’s not your responsibility — the condo association handles those duties. Owning a condo will help you start building wealth in the form of home equity. In time ..read more

Coastal Alabama September 2022 events calendar Football season is finally and Fall is already in the air! More and more events begin occuring as the season progresses along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Check out these September 2022 events in Baldwin and Mobile counties: Sep. 2 (Friday) Fairhope First Friday Art Walk: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM https://esartcenter.org/events/ Eastern Shore Arts Center (& shops all-around downtown Fairhope) Sep 3 (Saturday) Labor Day Car Show: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM https://visitowa.com/labor-day-car-show/ Sep 3: (Sunday) Labor Day Fireworks: 8:50 PM - 9:00 PM https://visitowa ..read more

While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of foreclosures today, context is important. During the pandemic, many homeowners were able to pause their mortgage payments using the forbearance program. The goal was to help homeowners financially during the uncertainty created by the health crisis. When the forbearance program began, many experts were concerned it would result in a wave of foreclosures coming to the market, as there was after the housing crash in 2008. Here’s a look at why the number of foreclosures we’re seeing today is nothing like the last time. 1. There ..read more

When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time is right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, here are two reasons why now’s the time to list. 1. Demand Is Very Strong This Winter A recent article in Inman News explains: “Spring, the hottest time of year for homebuyers and sellers, has started early, according to economists. . . . ‘Home shopping season appears to already be in full swing!’” And t ..read more

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the last time. 1. Houses Are Not Unaffordable Like They Were During the Housing Boom The affordability formula has three components: the price of the home, wages earned by the purchaser, and the mortgage rate available at the time. Conventional l ..read more

Alabama’s Gulf Coast contains several real estate markets depending on location and price point – just to name a few factors. The graphic below shows real estate statistics for June 2021, the latest month available. Residential Units only, as of June 6, 2021: * Sold Units are from previous month   EASTERN SHORE: Daphne, AL:  Units SOLD: 158, Currently LISTED: 79 (84% Listed are Under$500k) Fairhope, AL: Units SOLD: 131, Currently LISTED: 127 (66% Listed are under $500k) Spanish Fort, AL: Units SOLD: 66, Currently LISTED: 32  (69% Listed are under $500k)   SOUTH BALDWIN: Fol ..read more

Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing their financial stability and well-being grow to record levels. In more good news for homeowners, the most recent Home Price Expectations Survey – a survey of a national panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists – forecasts home pr ..read more