8/28/26 - Interest Rates & Market Update

8/28/26 - 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.

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, and we will help find the best one for you.

Purchase Rates

Weekend Purchase Rates — August 28, 2026

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Saddle Up! Flora-Bama Bulls on the Beach Returns Sept. 10–12, 2026

Saddle Up! Flora-Bama Bulls on the Beach Returns Sept. 10–12, 2026

Three nights of professional bull riding, kids’ contests, themed outfits, and that famous Flora-Bama energy — right on the Alabama–Florida line.

Hey locals and beach dreamers! If you’ve ever heard the roar from the Flora-Bama on a September weekend, you already know: Bulls on the Beach is one of the most anticipated events on the Gulf Coast calendar. This year it runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the world-famous Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar on Perdido Key.

It’s loud, it’s fun, it’s family-friendly on Thursday, and a portion of proceeds goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s also the kind of event that fills hotels, condos, and…

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Alabama Coastal Cleanup 2026: Protect the Beaches We Love

Get the Trash Out of the Splash: Alabama Coastal Cleanup Is Sept. 19, 2026

Alabama’s largest volunteer event is back; and the beaches we sell, live on, and love depend on days like this.

Hey locals and beach dreamers! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. along our beaches, bays, parks, streets, and storm drains. Admission is free. Volunteers who collect trash typically receive a t-shirt and cleanup supplies.

The slogan says it best: Get the Trash Out of the Splash. Litter doesn’t stay where it lands. It travels through storm drains, streams, and rivers and ends up in the bay and the Gulf. Picking it up protects the water, the wildlife, and the sugar-white…

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Gulf Shores Year-Round Lifeguards: Safer Beaches, Stronger Demand

Gulf Shores Year-Round Lifeguards: Safer Beaches, Stronger Demand

WKRG put it simply: the beach doesn’t have an off-season. Gulf Shores just made sure the lifeguards don’t either.

In mid-August, WKRG reported that Gulf Shores is expanding lifeguard coverage beyond the old spring-to-fall tourism window. Beach Safety Chief Joethan Phillips said guards are now on the sand year-round so they’re already there when something happens — not coming from a station after a call.

“It’s still warm all the way through December at least. Any time the weather is warm, people are wanting to come to the beach and enjoy it, so it’s going to be busy throughout the year,” Phillips told WKRG.

A follow-up from FOX10 noted the city doubled full-time, year-round…

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Caribe Seaside: Pre-Construction Luxury in Orange Beach - Fall 2027 Completion

Caribe Seaside: Pre-Construction Luxury in Orange Beach - Fall 2027 Completion

Caribe Seaside: The Most Luxurious Gulf-Front Resort Rising in Orange Beach

This landmark development by the acclaimed team behind Caribe Resort and Turquoise Place continues to advance rapidly, with pre-construction pricing still available and completion targeted for Fall 2027.

THIS PLACE WILL AMAZE YOU! NOTHING LIKE IT HERE ON THE COAST. Pre-construction prices represent one of the best investment opportunities available right now. The best is yet to come!

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Caribe Seaside is designed to be the most luxurious property on the island, delivering an unparalleled coastal lifestyle that blends the best of its predecessors with…

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6/26/26 - Interest Rates & Market Update

6/26/26 - 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, and we will help find the best one…

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5/15/26 - Interest Rates & Market Update

5/15/26 - 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, and we will help find the best one…

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

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

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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Caribe Seaside Is Rising on the Shores of Orange Beach

Caribe Seaside Is Officially Rising in Orange Beach

If you have ever fallen in love with Caribe or been wowed by Turquoise Place, there is an exciting new Gulf-front development you will want to know about.

Caribe Seaside is coming to the beautiful shores of Orange Beach, and the project has officially reached a major milestone. Construction has moved beyond the groundwork phase, and the building is now going vertical, with the crane on site and visible progress underway.

This moment matters. Many buyers prefer to wait until they can see a project taking shape before moving forward, and Caribe Seaside has now entered that phase.

A Thoughtfully Designed Gulf-Front Lifestyle

Caribe Seaside was designed to bring together the very best…

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Featured Listing: White Caps 601, a Stunning East Corner Unit in Orange Beach

White Caps 601, an East Corner Residence Like No Other

Located directly on the sugar-white sands of the Alabama Gulf Coast, 24900 Perdido Beach Blvd. #601 offers a rare opportunity to own an east-corner, Gulf-front residence at White Caps in Orange Beach, Alabama. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo delivers expansive shoreline views, a deluxe wraparound balcony, and a layout that feels both open and private. The corner position allows panoramic Gulf views from the main living areas and bedrooms, while the spacious balcony provides the perfect setting for morning sunrises and coastal breezes. Fully furnished and rent-ready, the residence is well-suited for personal use, as a second home, or as a short-term rental investment.

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