I totally understand how apprehensive buyers are in making the decision to move forward with the purchase of your Mobile, Alabama Metro home, buying your first home or moving to a larger home. In 1968 (in the Olden Days as my children say) when my husband and I purchased our first home, the idea of signing papers committing to pay $110. monthly for 30 years totally freaked us out, we were getting by paying $65 a month for our little 2 bedroom 1 bath home.

The cost to build our new 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home cost us $13,995, financed for 30 years at 8% interest! The lender did not want to give us our loan because he did not feel we could pay nearly twice as much for housing as we were paying in rent, when I pointed out we had paid $125. a month in California the year before, on less income, we got the loan.

When we filed our income taxes, we were able to file a 1040 long form instead of a short 1040A, much to our delight the difference in our taxes was HALF of our house payments for the year! So our home really cost us less than the rent we were paying! Tax laws have changed and your numbers may not turn out with this much difference.

What this means to you, early this morning numbers were running through my head, so I just had to let all of you buyers on the fence know what I was thinking. Number one the low interest rates are HISTORICALLY LOW and all the experts say they will rise and when they do we will have no warning!

I want to tell you about a situation I had with a client buying a Mobile, Alabama home costing $200K, financed at 3.75% interest for 30 years fixed equals a principal and interest payment of $902.75. If the rates rise to 5% the principal and interest payment would be $1,046.43. If they rise to 7% the principal and interest payment will be $1,296.87. I know the first thing that comes into your mind, prices on homes may go down and I will be paying too much, however, if the house goes down to $190K and the interest rate is 7% your principal and interest would be $1,233.20.

A total of $330.55 more a month for a house $10K less! If you have doubts about buying a new home, now is the time to buy.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 168. See more city of Daphne real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

1. $189,900 : 11085 Bulb Dr, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,098 sq ft

   Year built: 2010

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 0
2. $159,900 : 114 Montclair Loop, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,748 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,712 sqft

   Year built: 2005

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 8
3. $353,500 : 9507 Kasey Ct, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 3,281 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,712 sqft

   Year built: 2012

   Days on market: 5
4. $549,000 : 430 Village Dr, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,815 sq ft

   Lot size: 16,286 sqft

   Year built: 1976

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Walk Score®: 12
5. $219,900 : 9580 Marchand Ave, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 2,316 sq ft

   Lot size: 14,560 sqft

   Year built: 2006

   Days on market: 6

   Walk Score®: 14

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The latest update for Fairhope AL real estate saw a decrease in both average listing price and median sales price, according to recent trulia.com data.  Average listing price was at $392,155 for the week ending in September 14, which was a slight decrease of 0.1 percent compared to the previous week.  Median sales price for Fairhope AL homes from Jun 11 to Aug 11 was $190,183 and represented a 9.4 percent decrease when compared to data for the same time period of last year.  Fairhope AL continues to be a popular neighborhood in Baldwin County AL along with Daphne AL which has a current average listing price of $239,207 and a median sales price of $132,617.

For more information on this or other real estate data in Gulf Coast AL, visit trulia.com.

It’s a great time to buy in the Gulf Coast AL!  Contact your local agent Barbara Reeves for more information on buying or selling property in Mobile, West Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, or Spanish Fort AL today.

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 163. See more city of Fairhope real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

1. $395,000 : 17360 Polo Ridge Blvd, Fairhope
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 3,103 sq ft

   Lot size: 25,300 sqft

   Year built: 2005

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 12
2. $419,900 : 15846 Keeney Dr, Fairhope
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

   Home size: 2,650 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,750 sqft

   Year built: 2003

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 2
3. $885,000 : 6360 Beaver Creek Dr, Fairhope
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

   Home size: 3,687 sq ft

   Lot size: 34,200 sqft

   Year built: 1988

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 5
4. $625,000 : 17747 Burwick Loop, Fairhope
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 3,310 sq ft

   Lot size: 13,320 sqft

   Year built: 2009

   Days on market: 1
5. $324,500 : 250 Burgundy Ln, Fairhope
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Days on market: 1

   Walk Score®: 52
6. $449,500 : 15992 Bird Watch Ln, Fairhope
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,350 sq ft

   Lot size: 20,000 sqft

   Year built: 2008

   Days on market: 7
7. $675,000 : 19096 Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope
   
   4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,020 sq ft

   Lot size: 4,250 sqft

   Year built: 2006

   Days on market: 7

   Walk Score®: 35
8. $625,000 : 306 Cumberland Rd, Fairhope
   
   4 beds, 4 full baths

   Home size: 4,200 sq ft

   Lot size: 19,550 sqft

   Year built: 2004

   Days on market: 8

   Walk Score®: 22
9. $995,000 : 903 Sea Cliff Dr, Fairhope
   
   3 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 1,500 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.31 ac

   Year built: 1905

   Days on market: 8

   Walk Score®: 28
10. $1,050,000 : 13975 Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope
    
    4 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 2,450 sq ft

    Lot size: 25,957 sqft

    Days on market: 8

    Walk Score®: 2
11. $388,000 : 18105 Quail Run, Unit 8A, Fairhope
    
    2 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 1,650 sq ft

    Year built: 1973

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 9

    Walk Score®: 18
12. $350,000 : 210 South Mobile St, Unit 28, Fairhope
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 950 sq ft

    Year built: 1980

    Days on market: 9

    Walk Score®: 54
13. $349,000 : 22697 Sibley Cir, Fairhope
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

    Home size: 2,600 sq ft

    Lot size: 20,293 sqft

    Year built: 1982

    Days on market: 13

    Walk Score®: 31
14. $339,900 : 213 Pier Ave, Fairhope
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,987 sq ft

    Lot size: 14,160 sqft

    Year built: 1955

    Days on market: 13

    Walk Score®: 46
15. $348,500 : 12943 Dominion Dr, Fairhope
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 4,839 sq ft

    Lot size: 1.31 ac

    Year built: 1998

    Days on market: 14

    Walk Score®: 8

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Baldwin County Residential Market
(Total, North, Eastern Shore, Central, South, Gulf Beach)

Prices: The average sales price in Baldwin County for May increased 6.55 percent to $221,678 from $208,055
in April. The median sales price decreased 0.32 percent to $156,000. Median sale prices increased in North by
3.06 percent and in Eastern Shore by 28.54 percent. Median sale prices decreased in Central by 13.95 percent,
in South by 3.59 percent, and in Gulf Beach by 9.09 percent in May, 2011.

Sales: Sales for the entire county fell from 373 to 358, or 4.02 percent. North Baldwin showed a total of 14
sales, an increase of 55.56 percent compared to April. Sales in Eastern Shore also increased from 106 to 110 in
May, or 3.77 percent. Gulf Beach decreased 6.21 percent, having a total of 136 sales compared to 145 sales in
April. Central sales decreased 43.75 percent, or from 32 to 18 sales, and South decreased 1.23 percent by a
change of one sale less than the total of 81 sales in April.

Days on Market: Average days on the market for the whole county decreased from 196 in April to 189 in May,
a 3.57 percent change. Eastern Shore increased by 27.61 percent, or from 163 to 208. Decreases resulted in
North Baldwin, by 57.31 percent, Central Baldwin, by 10.66 percent, South Baldwin, by 17.37 percent, and
Gulf Beach, by 10.31 percent – as compared to the previous month.

U.S.: The number of homes sold in the U.S. increased by 36.3 percent in March, 2011. The median sales price
rose 2.4 percent to $159,800, and the average sales price rose to $207,300, a 2.50 percent change. The number
of months required to sell the existing inventory decreased to 8.3. The National Association of Realtors
recommends a 6 to 8 month range for a healthy market.

Overall, the Baldwin residential market showed an increase in all aspects compared to last year. Eastern Shore
showed significant increases compared to both April and last year. Also, North Baldwin showed a 55.56 percent
increase from April in number of sales, which, compared to last year, is a 250 percent increase.

Data Sources: All data taken from the Baldwin Multi-List, Martha Taylor, Office: 251.947.3777, and the National Association of
Realtors: www.realtor.com.

For additional information: DeWayne Cochran, MLS Coordinator, Office: 251.947.3777 or Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama Office: 251.460.6735 or E-mail:
depley@usouthal.edu.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 232. See more city of Daphne real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

1. $189,900 : 11085 Bulb Dr, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 2,098 sq ft
2. $100,000 : 104 Lakeview Loop, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,926 sq ft
3. $159,900 : 114 Montclair Loop, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,748 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,712 sqft
4. $142,000 : 29936 Saint Simon St, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,256 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,200 sqft
5. $59,900 : 28 Lakeshore Dr, Daphne
   
   2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

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Report for the month of April, 2011

Baldwin County Residential Market
(Total, North, Eastern Shore, Central, South, Gulf Beach)

Credit to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more information

Prices:” The average sales price in Baldwin County for April increased 11.88 percent to $207,392 from $185,362 in March. The median sales price increased 4.33 percent to $156,500. Median sale prices increased in Central by 6.37 percent, South by 35.47 percent and Gulf Beach by 6.31 percent. Median sale prices in the North fell 7.09 percent, and Eastern Shore fell 7.09 percent in April.”

Sales: “Sales for the entire county rose from 343 to 363, or 5.83 percent. Gulf Beach showed a total of 139 sales, an increase of 28.70 percent compared to March. Sales in the North decreased from 10 to 9 in April, or 10 percent. Eastern Shore decreased 0.95 percent with a change of one sale less than the number of sales in the previous month. Central sales decreased 8.82 percent, or from 34 to 31 sales, and South decreased 6.98 percent, dropping from 86 sales in March to 80 sales in April.”

Days on Market: “Average days on the market for the whole county increased from 174 in March to 197 in April, a 13.22 percent change. North Baldwin increased by 159 to 260, by 45 to 214 in the South, by 20 to 226 in Gulf Beach, and by 3 to 162 in Eastern Shore. On the other hand, Central Baldwin decreased by 17.33 percent, or by 26 to 124 in April.”

U.S.: “The number of homes sold in the U.S. increased by 3.50 percent in February. The median sales price fell 1.1 percent to $156,100, and the average sales price fell to $202,300, a 1.70 percent change. The number of months required to sell the existing inventory increased to 8.5. The National Association of Realtors recommends a 6 to 8 month range for a healthy market.”

“Overall, the Baldwin residential market showed a 5.83 percent increase in sales activity, affecting price, ending inventory, and days on the market. Significant activity happened in Gulf Beach, where sales represented 38.29 percent of total sales in all Baldwin County.”

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 188. See more Daphne/Montrose/Spfort community real estate.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

1. $224,900 : 6 Lackawanna Ct, Spanish Fort
   
   4 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 2,375 sq ft

   Lot size: 29,871 sqft

   Year built: 1997

   Days on market: 0

   Walk Score®: 2
2. $329,800 : 7201 Butterfly Cir, Spanish Fort
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 2,900 sq ft

   Lot size: 20,000 sqft

   Year built: 2012

   Days on market: 1
3. $353,500 : 9507 Kasey Ct, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 3,281 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,712 sqft

   Year built: 2012

   Days on market: 5
4. $549,000 : 430 Village Dr, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,815 sq ft

   Lot size: 16,286 sqft

   Year built: 1976

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 5

   Walk Score®: 12
5. $219,900 : 9580 Marchand Ave, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 2,316 sq ft

   Lot size: 14,560 sqft

   Year built: 2006

   Days on market: 6

   Walk Score®: 14
6. $449,900 : 11166 Redfern Rd, Daphne
   
   5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,522 sq ft

   Lot size: 37,674 sqft

   Year built: 2011

   Days on market: 6

   Walk Score®: 2
7. $359,900 : 8510 Pine Run, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 2,723 sq ft

   Lot size: 21,850 sqft

   Year built: 2000

   Days on market: 7

   Walk Score®: 8
8. $365,000 : 11886 Halcyon Loop, Daphne
   
   4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,200 sq ft

   Lot size: 27,965 sqft

   Year built: 2011

   Days on market: 8

   Walk Score®: 0
9. $309,900 : 11782 Jericho Dr, Daphne
   
   3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Days on market: 9
10. $359,900 : 9221 Cedar Ct, Spanish Fort
    
    4 beds, 4 full baths

    Home size: 2,800 sq ft

    Lot size: 12,720 sqft

    Year built: 1999

    Days on market: 9

    Walk Score®: 29
11. $379,900 : MLS # 238955 in Daphne
    
    4 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 3,010 sq ft

    Lot size: 20,900 sqft

    Year built: 2000

    Days on market: 12

    Walk Score®: 9
12. $499,900 : 9550 Timbercreek Blvd, Spanish Fort
    
    5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 4,300 sq ft

    Lot size: 25,800 sqft

    Year built: 2000

    Days on market: 12

    Walk Score®: 48
13. $609,000 : 31279 Blakeley Way, Spanish Fort
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 4,500 sq ft

    Lot size: 3.10 ac

    Year built: 2007

    Days on market: 14

    Walk Score®: 15
14. $307,000 : 8900 North Lamhatty Ln, Daphne
    
    5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 3,165 sq ft

    Lot size: 20,900 sqft

    Year built: 1998

    Days on market: 15

    Walk Score®: 17
15. $299,750 : 9113 Magnolia Ct, Spanish Fort
    
    4 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 2,548 sq ft

    Lot size: 29,865 sqft

    Year built: 1994

    Days on market: 15

    Walk Score®: 22

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12454 County Road 32, Fairhope, AL 36532 (MLS # 224924)

Craftsmanship Found Only in the Old Country! This Custom-Built 4 Bed/3.5 Bath Home is Loaded with Amenities. Attractive Stacked Stone & Stucco Exterior, Venetian Plaster Walls, 10 & 12' Ceilings Throughout , Travertine Cobblestone & Santos Mahogany Floors, Bordeaux Granite Counters, Luxury Master Bath, Triple Garage, Metal Storage Bldg. & Workshop on 5.3 Acres! See Documents for List of Extras. Quick move-in available.

Property Type(s): Residential / Single Family, Residential / All

Last Updated	4/17/2012	Tract	Fairhope
Year Built	2006	Community	Fairhope/Ptclear
Garage Spaces	n/a	County	Baldwin
Total Parking	n/a	Walk Score ®	3

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Listed with RE/MAX BY THE BAY DAPHNE

(view all details for MLS #224924)

With roughly 1000 active home listings between Spanish Fort, Daphne and Fairhope, the Eastern Shore real estate inventory is excellent! This is the time to buy in this charming area, and your local agent Barbara S. Reeves is the one to assist you!

In November, 26 homes sold in Daphne for an average price of $173,103 or $84.29/ square foot. At 134 average days on the market, Daphne homes are among the slowest moving. There are 46 homes pending sale with an average of $235,226 or $93.81/ square foot.

Spanish Fort, with 140 homes on the market, saw just 5 homes sold in November, with the average sales price of $246,880 or $113.81/ square foot. Sixteen homes are pending sale with an average price of $276,700 or $118.82/ square foot. 

Down the highway in Fairhope, there are 411 homes active on the market, averaging $448,646 ($186.96/ sq foot). These homes have been on the market an an average of 176 days. Those 13 homes which sold in November did so after 92 days on the market. The average sales price of $182,115 ($94.07/ sq foot) is much lower than the average list price, not uncommon in the current housing environment.

Compared with July home sales in Daphne, September showed an increase in the number of transactions. 35 homes sold in September 2009, with the average sales price jumping from $204,421 to $253,199.  The average price per square foot rose from $92.43/sq ft to $97.98. Unfortunately, the average time on the market increased again from 118 up to 147 days .  There are 49 Daphne homes with pending contracts, averaging $95.45 per square foot, down from $103.28 in July. Those with currently listed homes are more optimistic, with the average price per foot at $113.87.

In Spanish Fort, there were 11 home sales in September. The average sales price decreased again from $277,989 (July) to $263,323. Price per square foot followed suit.  The sales that averaged $107.82 in July averaged $103.66 in September. Days on the market for these sold homes dropped from 134 in July to 116 in September. The inventory of homes available in Spanish Fort is 130, with an average list price of $349,074 or $120/square foot.

Down the highway in Fairhope, 16 homes sold in the month of September. Average sales price climbed a bit to $270,831 or $135.98/square foot. The days on the market for September home sales has dropped a bit to 142 from July’s 149.  While this is still longer than anyone would like to see, it is a vast improvement over the Spring, when activity was much more sluggish.  Fairhope has 30 pending contracts, averaging $124.56/ square foot. The 408 active home listings average $466,389 and $182.65 per square foot and they’ve been on the market an aveage of 162 days.  Barbara Reeves, REALTOR, is an expert in these communities and is able to assist you in taking advantage of this market to find your dream home. Visit her at http://www.barbarasellsdaphne.com.

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 from 145 days to 118.  There are 51 Daphne homes with pending contracts, averaging $103.28 per square foot.

In Spanish Fort, a mere 12 sales in June dropped to 9 in July. The average sales price decreased from  $305,800 to $277,989. Price per square foot, however, made a modest gain. The sales that averaged $106.16 in June climbed to $107.82 in July! Days on the market increased by only 7 days from 89 to 134 in July.

Down the highway in Fairhope, 15 transactions in June grew to 19 in July. Average sales price retreated to March numbers at $249,136. This translates to a price per foot of $103.19. The good news in Fairhope is that the days on the market for July home sales has receded to 149 from June’s 178.  While this is still longer than anyone would like to see, it is a vast improvement over the Spring.  Fairhope has 40 pending contracts, averaging $122.15/ square foot. The active home listings average $456,282 and $172.77 per square foot.  Barbara Reeves, REALTOR, is an expert in these communities and is able to assist you in taking advantage of this market to find your dream home. Visit her at http://www.barbarasellsdaphne.com.

Compared with March home sales in Daphne, June showed a significant increase in the number of transactions. 38 homes sold in June 2009, compared with 18 in March. Average sales price increased from $210, 433 to $236,074, while the average price per square foot went from $90.58 in March to $98.15/sq ft. Unfortunately, the average time on the market increased from 91 days to 145, a nearly 50% increase.

Similarly, in Spanish Fort, a mere 8 sales in March grew to 12 in June. The average sales price increased from $212,612 to $305,800 and price per square foot followed suit. The sales that averaged $83.75/ sq ft in March went to $106.16 in June! Days on the market increased by only 7 days from 82 to 89.

Down the highway in Fairhope, 13 March sales grew to 15 in June. Average sales price grew modestly from $246,065 to $263,353. This translates to a price per foot of $109.49 in March decreasing to $106.34 in June. The good news in Fairhope is that the whopping 272 days on the market for March home sales has receded to 175.  While this is still longer than anyone would like to see, it is a vast improvement over the Spring.  Barbara Reeves, REALTOR, is an expert in these communities and is able to assist you in taking advantage of this market to find your dream home. Visit her at http://www.barbarasellsdaphne.com.