Good Credit Goes Hand in Hand with Acquiring a Daphne, Fairhope or Mobile Mortgage

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 4, 2011

Good credit goes hand in hand with acquiring a mortgage to buy a Daphne, Fairhope, Mobile or Spanish Fort, Al property these days, especially a loan with a reasonable interest rate. That being said, examining your credit rating should be the first step you take before applying for a home loan. A free credit report … Continue reading Good Credit Goes Hand in Hand with Acquiring a Daphne, Fairhope or Mobile Mortgage

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Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate Recovery Picking Up Speed

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 4, 2011

The Alabama Gulf Coast real estate recovery appears to be picking up speed. Helping to accelerate the sales of homes is the extremely low cost involved. While home values may still drop in many areas, it appears that volume may start accelerating. The high number of foreclosed homes has pushed the prices of home very … Continue reading Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate Recovery Picking Up Speed

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Pros and Cons of Gulf Coast Alabama Sellers Conducting Home Inspections

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 4, 2011

There are pros and cons to sellers conducting home inspections before listing and selling their Daphne, Fairhope, Mobile or Spanish Fort, Al  home. Many people in the real estate business see the merit of a home inspection before listing a home because it enables problems that could become deal breakers to be resolved before they … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Gulf Coast Alabama Sellers Conducting Home Inspections

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Combating Gulf Coast Alabama High Property Taxes

By Barbara Reeves | Published: March 4, 2011

Combating high property taxes in Gulf Coast Alabama is something people should be aware of in a time when home values have dropped significantly. It can be a puzzling question to many homeowners, if my home value has dropped 25% why have my property taxes not decreased by the same amount? Your property tax bill … Continue reading Combating Gulf Coast Alabama High Property Taxes

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Residents Urged to take note of Re-Districting Process for Baldwin County AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 17, 2011

The re-districting process for Baldwin County residents will begin after governments receive census information from the federal government, according to a recent article from Baldwin County Now.  By the first of April, all states will receive household and demographics information which will then be used for re-districting that will change political borders.  Because the new … Continue reading Residents Urged to take note of Re-Districting Process for Baldwin County AL

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Daphne AL Real Estate Market Update

By Barbara Reeves | Published: January 21, 2011

Daphne AL’s real estate market updates reveal an increase in average listing price and a decrease in median sales price.  Compared to data from the same time frame last year, average listing price has gone up by 1.4 percent to $238,086.  Based on trulia.com‘s data of 61 home sales from October 2010 to December 2010, … Continue reading Daphne AL Real Estate Market Update

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Baldwin County Realtors Association Discuss current ‘hot-button’ Issues

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 28, 2010

Last Thursday the Baldwin County Realtors Association met for their monthly breakfast meeting in Loxley AL.  The issues discussed in the meeting include Stormwater management and BP Oil Spill claims money–two issues that have been ‘hot-button’ over the last few weeks as real estate agents across the county are feeling the effects.  During the meeting, … Continue reading Baldwin County Realtors Association Discuss current ‘hot-button’ Issues

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Activities this Weekend in Gulf Coast AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: September 24, 2010

There are a number of activities scheduled this weekend  in the Gulf Coast for all ages.  Starting at 10:00a.m. on Saturday in Robertsdale, the Baldwin County Fair will kick off with their first parade this year; the Antique Tractor Club will be participating with great pieces of history.  The Piratefest at Happy Harbor in Orange … Continue reading Activities this Weekend in Gulf Coast AL

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Baldwin County AL’s Credit Rating Improves

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 28, 2010

According to a recent report from Moody’s, a national credit ratings firm, Baldwin County AL’s credit rating has improved.    Moody’s announcement indicated that Baldwin County’s creditworthiness had increased from Aa2 to Aa1, which is one score under the agency’s highest rating.  Standard & Poor’s credit rating report for Baldwin County was also notable, being AA+ … Continue reading Baldwin County AL’s Credit Rating Improves

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Fairhope AL Projects for 2010, including a Brochure and Map for Public Parks

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 17, 2010

Last week, the Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board discussed upcoming projects for this 2010 year.  With the many parks in the city, a volunteer group has been devoted to making a brochure to highlight these community spots since last year.  The brochure will feature the some 20 public parks in the city and is expected to … Continue reading Fairhope AL Projects for 2010, including a Brochure and Map for Public Parks

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