4/24/26 - Mortgage Rate Update

Staying informed about mortgage trends is an important part of making confident real estate decisions. Below is the latest rate update from a trusted mortgage professional I have worked with for more than 20 years, Joey Parker.

Joey is a highly respected local mortgage expert, and my team and I have been successfully referring clients to him for 20 years! Knowing which developments qualify for specific mortgage programs is an essential part of the home purchase process, helping buyers save time and avoid costly regrets. Below is the most recent snapshot of purchase rates, and some special programs.  Mortgages today are not just conventional, FHA and VA; there are many different types, we will help find the best one for…

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Gulf Shores Airport: Lightning-Fast Growth Taking Off – And Why It’s Boosting Local Real Estate Big Time

Sugar white sand beach in Gulf Shores Alabama with turquoise Gulf waters and waves The iconic sugar-white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama — now easier to reach than ever thanks to the airport’s rapid expansion.

Hey locals and beach dreamers! If you’ve been watching our Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) since it opened its doors in May 2025, you know it’s moving at full throttle. What started as a brand-new gateway with its first Allegiant flight on May 21, 2025, has already served 76,675 passengers in that partial year alone — putting it on pace to exceed 150,000 in its first full calendar year and rank as Alabama’s fourth-busiest commercial airport. That’s explosive progress in record time!

And the momentum…

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