Celebrate Independence Day with the Family in Orange Beach

Looking for an unbeatable way to celebrate Independence Day this year? Head on down to The Wharf in Orange Beach, a sleek and state-of-the-art entertainment district that's home to upscale and boutique retail, extensive dining options, and a wealth of fascinating events year-round.

At this friendly location, you'll have so much to do any day — never mind the festivities you'll experience for a special event like this! This year's 4th of July celebration will actually take place on July 2nd; a Saturday makes much more sense than a Monday. Pass the time leading up to the 8:45 PM fireworks show by enjoying the open-air dining, refreshing beverages, and music. The kids will love the petting zoo, face painting, and bounce castles, and attendees of all…

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5 Reasons Why You (Yes, You) Should Buy A Vacation Home!

It's something we've all thought about, but only a lucky few actually go through with it. Now that summer's rolling around, the thought of investing in a vacation home has probably crossed your mind yet again. Maybe you wish you could drop everything and head to the beach without planning your accommodations. Maybe you're looking for another source of income — but you're limited on time. Or perhaps you're thinking of retiring in a few years and want to save up so you can relocate to a stunning coastal location. Whatever your reason, you should know that buying a second home doesn't have to be a far-off dream. That being said, you should be informed before making the decision, and you should conduct your home search equipped with the right knowledge —…

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Featured Listing: Opal Condominiums in Orange Beach

A Jewel of Orange Beach

Our newest featured listing showcases a condominium in one of the precious jewels of Orange Beach, the Opal condo community. Opal condos for sale set the standard in luxury living, and this unit is no exception.

With over 4,300 square feet, and occupying an entire floor with a private elevator and entrance, Opal #8 offers panoramic views of the Gulf and luxury that are beyond compare. Upon entry onto the grounds of the Opal Condominium, you will find that each residence has its own private enclosed garage and ample storage beyond the gated security access. Secure, coded doors and elevators assure privacy, and the development is also rent-restricted to only owners and their friends and family. Additional amenities that can be…

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Featured Listing: The Beach Club in Gulf Shores

Resort Living at The Beach Club

Our featured listing spotlight today is an immaculate fourteenth-floor, two-bedroom, two-bath condominium at The Beach Club in Gulf Shores. 

This spacious condo occupies the club-level fourteenth floor of the Catalina Tower, and the views from the large balcony, with access from both the living area and the Gulf-front primary bedroom, are truly breathtaking! This unit has been a non-rental, so it is in pristine condition. Fully furnished in coastal colors and decor, special features of this unit include new stainless appliances, brushed nickel light fixtures and track lighting, Hunter ceiling fans, a jetted tub, and custom window treatments.

The condo is also equipped with new flatscreen televisions in the living…

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Featured Listing: A Charming Home in Lakeview Estates, Foley

A Glen Lakes Starter Home

Summer is the ideal time for families to relocate before the kids start back to school. Today we spotlight a perfect family starter home in Lakeview Estates at Glen Lakes in Foley, Alabama

This three-bedroom, two-bath home is within walking distance of the beautiful Lake Muriel in Foley in a desirable golf community just minutes from the beaches, schools, and shopping.

Amenities of Lakeview Estates include a fishing pier on the lake, a clubhouse, a new game park for the kids, and an 18-hole golf course at Glen Lakes for mom or dad. 9265 Fairway Drive in Lakeview Estates features a brand-new roof, new energy-efficient windows and thermal doors, granite countertops and new flooring, a fireplace, and a massive backyard…

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Featured Listings: A Choice for Everyone

A Few Featured Listings

Today’s blog features three unique Gulf Coast properties with locations and amenities that will appeal to very different buyers! Each has distinct characteristics that set it apart from other communities in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and each will appeal to that certain someone! 

Parkview 202-C

The first stand-out development is Parkview Condominiums. Parkview occupies a spot in the beating heart of the community of Gulf Shores. Its location across the street from the Bodenhamer Recreation Center and Johnny Sims Park gives this condominium complex its name. Within walking distance of this spacious second-floor, two-bedroom condo, one will find the Gulf Shores museum, the public library and other municipal buildings…

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Coming Soon! Phoenix Gulf Shores

Phoenix Gulf Shores

Plans for the exciting new Phoenix Gulf Shores condominium development are reportedly moving along steadily. As of the latest October update on the official website for the project, it was reported that, following the site plan approval, piling and foundation work is slated to begin shortly. This is great news as Gulf Shores anticipates welcoming its first luxury Phoenix building next year. The development is a sign of continued optimism and growth in our coastal Alabama community. 

Phoenix Gulf Shores promises to be the most elegant of all of the Phoenix condos so far. With just eighty units total, each of the four choices of floor plans features Gulf-front master bedroom suites and expansive balconies at nearly three…

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Autumn on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Cool and Crisp Beach Days

It’s that time of year again! The heat of summer has transitioned to the blue and blissful days of fall. The white sand on the beaches is visibly smoother, and it beckons for an autumn stroll along the shore. On September 22nd, 2014, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Alabama Gulf Coast welcomed the Autumnal Equinox. On this day each year, the sun shines directly on the Earth’s equator, heralding days that will grow shorter, the nights colder.

The yearly migration of dragonflies arrived early this year, and we are currently witnessing the influx of slowly-lilting love bugs, our slightly bothersome yet amusing seasonal visitors. I was delighted to see a few monarch butterfly scouts in the past week. No doubt these fluttering…

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Windemere Condos: A Major Renovation

Windemere Condos In Perdido Key, FL

Windemere Condominiums in Perdido Key, Florida recently underwent a massive renovation. This development has been provided a major facelift to the tune of over $5,000,000, and virtually every inch of Windemere has been upgraded and brought to the highest of building standards. At the same time, because of the addition of hurricane protective materials, such as windows, and doors, reduced insurance costs for owners led to a thirty percent reduction in condo dues as of January 2014. 

New And Improved

As part of Windemere’s renovation, all windows and exterior doors were replaced with “missile-proof” products intended to withstand heavy wind and storms, while the entire stucco exterior was refurbished and…

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New Construction Tour at Cypress Village of Orange Beach

Cypress Village Of Orange Beach

On August 8, 2014, Lorraine and I were given a very special personal tour of the new single-family homes being constructed in Cypress Village of Orange Beach, Alabama. As we previewed the floor plans and got a first-hand look at the activity, we learned that Cypress Village is set to be the first Gold Level Fortified residential development in all of Baldwin County, Alabama. This means these new homes will comply with the 2010 Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s highest building standards to withstand high winds, wind-driven rain and hail, and other storm damage. These standards were compiled based on two decades of testing and investigation following major storms. With Gold Level being the top level on…

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