July Real Estate Activity on the Eastern Shore

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 25, 2009

Compared with June home sales in Daphne, July showed a significant decrease in the number of transactions. 27 homes sold in July 2009, compared with 38 in June. Average sales price decreased from $236,074 to $204,421, while the average price per square foot went from $98.15 to $92.43/sq ft. Fortunately, the average time on the market decreased … Continue reading July Real Estate Activity on the Eastern Shore

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Daphne Alabama to see new developments

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 24, 2009

Daphne AL has some new developments in store including a French Settlement subdivision and new computer labs and an auditorium for the Library. The French Settlement Development will include 155 lots in a subdivision located on County Road 13 in Daphne Alabama.  Although it was approved in its original master plan form in August 2007, … Continue reading Daphne Alabama to see new developments

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National Flow Tour Championship held in Beautiful Gulf Shores AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 19, 2009

Gulf Shores Alabama was filled with athletes and tourists gathered to participate and watch the Wave Loch Flowrider National Championship.  This three day event last weekend concluded the Flow Tour which covered 16 sights nationwide.  Usually held in California, this relatively new sporting championship involves competitions for just about every age group and awards cash … Continue reading National Flow Tour Championship held in Beautiful Gulf Shores AL

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AL state economy doing well with Farming crop expectations high

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 17, 2009

The latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service field office is that Alabama farmers’ crop yields well be above the 10 year average.  These predictions are calculated on the amount produced per acre for such crops as corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans.  This is a more positive outlook than what was expected with the … Continue reading AL state economy doing well with Farming crop expectations high

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Trying to Sell Your Home? Helpful Things to Prioritize

By lheraty | Published: August 17, 2009

If you are trying to sell a home in today’s market there are a few things to keep in mind that will help your home stand apart from the pack.  Prioritize and analyze what will fit in your budget and take the steps necessary to make your home show well and appeal to prospective buyers.

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Now is the Time to Buy Mobile AL Real Estate

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 13, 2009

With the launch of a new real estate website, Alabama realtors are urging potential homebuyers to make the move to buy this year.  The Mobile Area Association of Realtors has provided homebuyers a new tool via the ThingsAreReallyMovingHere.com website this week.  This site is meant to educate about the “good values and low interest rates” … Continue reading Now is the Time to Buy Mobile AL Real Estate

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What Exactly is an REO Property?

By lheraty | Published: August 12, 2009

What is REO property?  REO (real estate owned) is property which has been taken back  by the lender.  REO properties typically sell for less than comparable real estate listings as the lender usually wants to recoup the value of the loan which is traditionally less than the valueof the property.  The differences between REO property [...]

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Daphne AL School to have new Arts Center

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 7, 2009

The first stage of clearing the land by Mobile Bay that runs along the edge of Bayside Academy’s campus is underway; this will make way for the construction of a new Bayside arts center.  The Performing Arts Center is planned to be 12,488 square feet and include an auditorium with a seating capacity of 400.  … Continue reading Daphne AL School to have new Arts Center

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Breaking Down the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 3, 2009

There is no doubt that the first time home buyer tax credit is a great thing but there are a few things to know before you assume that you qualify for the full $8,000.  The tax credit breaks down as follows:
Who qualifies? First time home buyers and people (or spouses) who have not owned a [...]

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