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April 2009

Gulf Shores Condos - Is it time to buy Gulf Shores Condos?

by Cal on April 30, 2009 · 2 comments

Gulf Shores Condo sales remain flat while Orange Beach Sales are up significantly!

Orange Beach Condo Sales are up sharply compared to year ago figures, Gulf Shores Condo Sales appear slightly lower to flat compared to the same time period for 2008. The Orange Beach stats indicate a 46% increase in units sold and a 45% increase in dollar volumes sold, while Gulf Shores Condos have seen virtually no change in number of units sold and a slight decline in dollar volume from the prior period. Buyers of Gulf Shores Condos should pay attention to the activity in Orange Beach. More than likely the Gulf Shores market prices have adjusted to the point that buyers there too will get off of the fence and pull the activity upward out of the trough that it has been in.

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Market Comparison Report by Price
Dates:	01/01/2009 to 4/30/2009
	01/01/2008 to 4/30/2008
Property Types:	Condo, Multi-Family
Areas:	Gulf Shores-N ICW,Gulf Shores-S ICW,Fort Morgan

	Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2008		Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2009		Difference		Percentage
Price Range	Units	Dollars	Units	Dollars	Units	Dollars	Units	Dollars
0 - 29999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
30000 - 39999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
40000 - 49999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
50000 - 59999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
60000 - 69999	0	0.00	1	63,500.00	1	63,500.00
70000 - 79999	1	78,750.00	2	151,900.00	1	73,150.00	100.00	92.89
80000 - 89999	0	0.00	2	175,500.00	2	175,500.00
90000 - 99999	2	192,000.00	1	90,000.00	-1	-102,000.00	-50.00	-53.13
100000 - 119999	4	429,000.00	12	1,339,264.00	8	910,264.00	200.00	212.18
120000 - 139999	16	2,116,495.00	12	1,522,650.00	-4	-593,845.00	-25.00	-28.06
140000 - 159999	17	2,560,200.00	8	1,179,600.00	-9	-1,380,600.00	-52.94	-53.93
160000 - 179999	10	1,687,551.00	7	1,189,500.00	-3	-498,051.00	-30.00	-29.51
180000 - 199999	11	2,078,550.00	6	1,123,000.00	-5	-955,550.00	-45.45	-45.97
200000 - 249999	9	2,037,500.00	27	6,015,367.00	18	3,977,867.00	200.00	195.23
250000 - 299999	15	3,969,000.00	16	4,368,997.00	1	399,997.00	6.67	10.08
300000 - 399999	19	6,703,500.00	18	5,845,400.00	-1	-858,100.00	-5.26	-12.80
400000 - 499999	9	3,834,810.00	6	2,591,000.00	-3	-1,243,810.00	-33.33	-32.43
500000 - 749999	9	5,122,120.00	3	1,680,000.00	-6	-3,442,120.00	-66.67	-67.20
750000 - 999999	2	1,726,250.00	0	0.00	-2	-1,726,250.00	-100.00	-100.00
1000000 - 1249999	0	0.00	1	1,200,000.00	1	1,200,000.00
1250000 - 1499999	0	0.00	1	1,450,000.00	1	1,450,000.00
1500000 - 1999999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
2000000 - 2999999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
3000000 - 99999999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
Totals:	124	32,535,726.00	123	29,985,678.00	-1	-2,550,048.00	-0.81	-7.84

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Orange Beach Condos - Buyers are buying Orange Beach Condominiums

by Cal on April 30, 2009 · 0 comments

in Orange Beach, Real Estate

Orange Beach Condos are selling!

Compared to the same period last year, the number of condo units sold are up 46% and the dollar volume of condos sold is up 45%. Buyers are finally finding that prices have adjusted down to reasonable levels and have started pulling the trigger on purchases that were being contemplated. In other words the buyers that have been watching the price declines are beginning to sense value and are getting off of the fence and stepping up to bat.

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Market Comparison Report by Price
Dates:	01/01/2009 to 4/30/2009
	01/01/2008 to 4/30/2008
Property Types:	Condo, Multi-Family
Areas:	Orange Beach

	Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2008		Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2009		Difference		Percentage
Price Range	Units	Dollars	Units	Dollars	Units	Dollars	Units
0 - 29999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
30000 - 39999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
40000 - 49999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
50000 - 59999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
60000 - 69999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
70000 - 79999	0	0.00	2	145,000.00	2	145,000.00
80000 - 89999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
90000 - 99999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
100000 - 119999	1	115,000.00	1	117,500.00	0	2,500.00	0.00	2.17
120000 - 139999	3	411,000.00	3	387,000.00	0	-24,000.00	0.00	-5.84
140000 - 159999	1	152,500.00	7	1,066,900.00	6	914,400.00	600.00	599.
160000 - 179999	2	347,500.00	3	500,500.00	1	153,000.00	50.00	44.03
180000 - 199999	3	570,000.00	4	757,900.00	1	187,900.00	33.33	32.96
200000 - 249999	6	1,408,000.00	7	1,560,000.00	1	152,000.00	16.67	10.80
250000 - 299999	8	2,192,400.00	7	1,867,500.00	-1	-324,900.00	-12.50	-14.82
300000 - 399999	14	4,796,800.00	31	10,541,703.00	17	5,744,903.00	121.43	119.77
400000 - 499999	21	9,240,500.00	18	8,017,275.00	-3	-1,223,225.00	-14.29	-13.24
500000 - 749999	15	8,766,000.00	23	14,375,501.00	8	5,609,501.00	53.33	63.99
750000 - 999999	2	1,755,000.00	5	3,950,000.00	3	2,195,000.00	150.00	125.07
1000000 - 1249999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
1250000 - 1499999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
1500000 - 1999999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
2000000 - 2999999	0	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
3000000 - 99999999	000	0.00	0	0.00	0	0.00
Totals:	76	29,754,700.00	111	43,286,779.00	35	13,532,079.00	46.05	45.48

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Homes in Sandy Ford Subdivision in Fairhope, AL

by fairhope on April 30, 2009 · 1 comment

in Fairhope, Keller Williams, Point Clear, Real Estate

Sandy Ford Subdivision in Fairhope, Alabama

The Fairhope area is one of the most sought-after locations to live in the south-west Alabama, and Rock Creek is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Fairhope. What a lot of people don’t realize is that a smaller, very pristine subdivision exists at the south-east border of Rock Creek. This development’s name is “The Sandy Ford of Fly Creek”. Sandy Ford, as it’s known, boasts newer homes with more homogenous building restrictions, lots of trees and tons of character that have maintained owner’s values even through this real estate recession.

Kepler-Front Homes in Sandy Ford Subdivision in Fairhope, AL

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-27

by Cal on April 27, 2009 · 1 comment

in Gulf Coast Twitter

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Chateau Élan Subdivision in Braselton Georgia

by Cal on April 22, 2009 · 5 comments

in Georgia, Keller Williams, Real Estate

Enjoy life to the fullest at the luxurious Chateau Élan.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chateau Élan is also located within 20 minutes drive to Lake Lanier and the Mall of Georgia. The Chateau includes a full production Winery that is the largest premium wine producer in Georgia. Winery tours and tastings are available to the public. The lavish resort has 299 rooms, two restaurants and a spa that you will never want to leave.

Known for its exclusive winery & resort, Chateau Élan also hosts two 18-hole championship golf courses available to the public, Chateau and Woodlands, a 9-hole course for guests at the inn, and a private club known as The Legends. The golf club has two restaurants, two clubhouses and two pro shops.

There are about 2,000 home sites scattered throughout this 3,500 acre gated and guarded community. The 63 holes of championship golf wrap their way through the community. The sport center includes a 4,500 square foot gym, tennis courts, a junior Olympic sized swimming pool and an indoor walking track. There are seven restaurants and seven different neighborhoods located in Chateau Élan. Prices start as low as $310,000 and go up to over $4 million.

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Ryan Kowalske

The www.NorthGaLife.com Team

Keller Williams Realty Lanier Partners

Direct: 678-895-6055

Fax: 678-550-9111

Email: ryan@northgalife.com

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This Month in Real Estate from Keller Williams International

by Cal on April 22, 2009 · 4 comments

in Gulf Shores, Keller Williams, Ono Island, Orange Beach, Real Estate, Recruiting, fort morgan

This Month in Real Estate from Keller Williams International

Stay in tune with Real Estate Market News - expert opinions and analysis on the latest real estate trends - brought to you from Keller Williams International.

For the latest information on Gulf Coast Beach Home and Condo prices in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Ono Island, and Fort Morgan, Alabama, visit The GulfShoresLife.com Team of Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast - www.GulfShoresLife.com

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Stone Quarry Subdivision in Josephine, AL Boater’s Dream Homes and Lots

by fairhope on April 21, 2009 · 3 comments

in Josephine, Orange Beach, Real Estate

Stone Quarry Subdivision in Josephine, AL

Boater’s Dream - Stone Quarry Homes and Lots

The quaint, picturesque community of Stone Quarry in Josephine, AL is truly a unique, and relatively unknown gem along Alabama’s scenic Gulf Coast.

Off the beaten path of tourists, yet convenient to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley and Pensacola – this subdivision is a boater’s dream.

Residents step directly on their docked boats from their back yards.

The stone seawalls line the protected canals that empty directly into Arnica Bay and is a mere three miles by boat to the Gulf of Mexico.

With beautiful cobblestone streets and New Orleans inspired street lamps, this pristine coastal community really does have it all.

yacht_marina1(3) Stone Quarry Subdivision in Josephine, AL Boaters Dream Homes and Lots

Click here to see lot listings in Stone Quarry

Click here to see home listings in Stone Quarry

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The Chimneys Subdivision, Gainesville, Georgia

by Cal on April 21, 2009 · 6 comments

in Lake Lanier

The Chimneys Subdivision in Gainesville, GA

Ryan Kowalske with our sister site in Georgia has a new listing! If you are looking for a primary or secondary home in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, then check it out!

Come and see for yourself how much house you can get for your money. This comfortable 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has two large decks for the party planners. The home sits on approximately 0.70 acres on a cul-de-sac and backs up to a creek. The subdivision consists of 64 homes and is located in the Chestatee school district.

There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a split bedroom plan on the main level. The “country kitchen” has a breakfast bar with an indoor grill cook top and a view to the living room and dining room. There is a breakfast area in the kitchen with windows that look out over the back yard. The full daylight basement has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a sitting room, a workshop/studio with a separate door and a huge family room/rec room. The family room has a door that opens up to the lower deck which is covered.

Schools, parks and shopping are just minutes away. The GA 400 outlet mall is within 15 minutes drive. Lake Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia with about 692 miles of shore line at full pool and hosts many parks and coves for recreation. Gainesville, GA is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the economic center of Northeast Georgia and has a population of over 30,000 people.

Search for Georgia Homes here!

Ryan Kowalske

The www.NorthGaLife.com Team

Keller Williams Realty Lanier Partners

Direct: 678-895-6055

Fax: 678-550-9111

Email: ryan@northgalife.com

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-20

by Cal on April 20, 2009 · 1 comment

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