First-time Homebuyer

When Viewing A Home, Always Be On The Lookout For These Things Even Before You Hire An Inspector

By lheraty | Published: March 12, 2009

More and more people are considering purchasing houses that are being sold due to foreclosure or at auction. Many of these homes may have had lapses in maintenance or other issues that home buyers must be wary of. Never purchase a home without hiring an inspector to look it over first. Here are some of the problems [...]

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Spanish Fort Homes Selling Relatively Quickly

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 19, 2009

In January 2009, homes sold in Spanish Fort averaged only 81 days on the market, slower only than the Municipal Park and West Mobile County areas.  The seven homes sold in January averaged $152,357 or $76.31/ square foot. There are currently 117 homes on the market with an average list price of $344,717 or $121.15/ square … Continue reading Spanish Fort Homes Selling Relatively Quickly

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Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 18, 2009

The area encompassing West Mobile and Semmes saw the most activity within Mobile and Baldwin Counties in January 2009. With 30 homes sold and 79 contracts pending, this area is relatively fast-paced compared with surrounding communities. Sold prices averaged $204,331 or $94.01/ square foot and spent 106 days on the market. There were 475 homes … Continue reading Active West Mobile/ Semmes Market!

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Research Is Suggesting That Large Homes May Become A Thing Of The Past

By lheraty | Published: February 4, 2009

Recent data is showing that homes being built today are smaller than they were in the beginning of 2008. In the third quarter of 2008 median home size was 2,090 square feet, down from 2,629 square feet in the second quarter of 2008. With housing prices dropping and the economy weakening, homeowners may be looking at homes [...]

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