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AL Gulf Coast Cities

Best Orange Beach Condos

These are some of the better condominium choices in Orange Beach, Alabama:

Admirals Quarters Bella Luna Bluewater Caribe Resort B
Caribe Resort C Caribe Resort D Opal Phoenix III
Phoenix VII Phoenix IX Phoenix X Phoenix West
Seachase East Seachase Center Seachase West Seaside Beach
Shoalwater Turquoise Place Tidewater The Enclave
The Palms Tradewinds Whitecaps
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Holiday Isle is a luxury beach side condominium located on Dauphin Island, the only barrier island on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Listen to Paul Wesch of The Mitchell Company explain the current condo market, where we have come from, where we are, and where we are likely headed.  He will then tell a little about the Holiday Isle Condos and the value they represent in the current market and the future potential.  Quite a good market synopsis!
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Watch the video below to learn more about Holiday Isle on Dauphin Island.

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Just 33 miles south of Mobile, Alabama, Dauphin Island is accessible by way of a 3.2 mile bridge that connects the 14 mile long island to the mainland.

Visitors may also travel to the Island on the Mobile Bay auto passenger ferry giving access to and from Ft. Morgan and Gulf Shores. Dauphin Island offers an inviting menu of outdoor recreational activities, uncrowded sandy white beaches, but is probably best known for the world class fishing.  Holiday Isle offers the perfect blend of relaxed charm and lavish amenities coupled with the casual, slow paced lifestyle of the Island.

Holiday Isle is a full concrete frame condominium with no exterior wood or metal walls in the building and no vinyl or EIFS skin.

The stucco is applied directly to concrete, this allows for the best exterior wall protection available against windstorm and water intrusion. The building is classified as a superior masonry non-combustible building.  What does this mean?  The superior construction of this property and attention to detail allows for the insurance premiums at Holiday Isle to be well below the average charged for condominium properties in the coastal area.

Property Highlights

  • 7 - story building with 144 units
  • Gated community
  • 665 feet of Gulf beachfront
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Hot tub, sauna, and steam rooms
  • Fitness center featuring PRECOR equipment
  • Clubroom with full size kitchen and 42″ flat screen TV
  • Tennis court
  • Parking garage
  • Outdoor grill area

AMENITIES (Individual Units)

  • 9-foot ceilings
  • Recessed lighting
  • Extensive crown molding throughout
  • Stainless kitchen appliances
  • Full size washer and dryer
  • Whirlpool tub and separate shower in master bath
  • Granite countertops with under mount sinks
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Floor to ceiling glass to maximize beach and Gulf views
  • Pre-wired for high speed internet,cable TV
  • Storm Shutters

Two bedroom two bath unit is aproximately 1202 sq. ft. and is listed for sale at $255,000.
Three bedroom two bath unit is aproximately 1463 sq. ft. and is listed for sale at $310,000.

*prices are subject to change due to availability*

For more information contact:
Tammy Harrison
tammyharrison@gulfshoreslife.com
www.gulfshoreslife.com/tammyharrison
251-978-3172 Cell
251-928-9890 Office
251-217-9266 Fax

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Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed Up?

Are interest rates headed up?

Are interest rates headed up?

Most experts are saying, yes.  The Federal Reserve has been artificially keeping rates low for the last year.  At the end of March, The Fed has announced they will quit buying Mortgage Backed Securities, which will cause rates to rise.  Financial experts are saying rates may rise for 1-1.5% and that it could happen in short period of time.  This could be devastating for a home buyer.

If rates rise 1%, you could see your purchase power decrease by 10%.  On a $250,000 home, that is a $25,000 drop in the amount of home you can purchase.  What about if rates go up 2% and rates end up in the 7’s?  We are talking a 20% decrease in purchase power, or in our example, fifty-thousand dollars!

Now is the time to buy.  Take the $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers and couple it with the low rates that The Federal Reserve is giving us and you are talking about a nice gift from the government.  Right now, you have the best incentives in history to buy a home, but they are likely going away.  In order to get the $8,000 tax credit, you have to be under contract by April 30th 2010.  With the possibility of rates going up toward the end of March, you would need to act now.  It can take a month or more to find the right home and a month to close on your home loan.  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

Toby R. Lane
Senior Loan Consultant
Academy Mortgage Corporation

Direct:  404-574-2609
Cell:  404-483-6040
eFax:  404-924-4990

www.atlantagamortgages.com

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Have you got the winter time blues?

As February approaches and the winter doldrums set in, isn’t it time to start planning a beach trip?  Don’t forget to consider the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama area as you make your plans.

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Fun in the sun in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!

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Shore to Shore

Lake Lanier GA and AL Gulf Coast Real Estate News

January 12, 2009

In this Issue:

Our World: Interest is high, motivation is low.

Special Report: Look at your tax situation in 2010

Featured Article: Play the learning game, not the blame game

Recommended Resources: Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Interest is high, motivation is low.

Buyer interest is high but motivation continues to be low. Buyers know there are great values to be had but seem to be reluctant.
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If you have been thinking of buying real estate should you be getting off of the fence?

Check out the Today Show video interviewing Ron Insana about his new book titled “How to Make a Fortune”.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

If you watched the entire video, you probably heard Ron Insana say now is the absolute best time to buy a home. His comments are directed at both buyers looking to buy their primary residences and investors looking to buy foreclosures and investment properties.

Is it time for  real estate buyers and investors to get off of the fence and into action?

Ron Insana
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Ron Insana is a recognized financial expert suggesting now is the time to buy.  What do you think about his comments?

Gulf Shores Homes and Condo Foreclosures
Lake Lanier Homes and Real Estate Foreclosures

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Gulf Shores, Alabama. Beach.
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Oceania Penthouse in Gulf Shores, Alabama features some truly awesome features.

Oceania Penthouse P14 was featured on the cover of the Spring 2008 Condo Owner Magazine.  Yesterday we had the opportunity to tour the property and it was truly awesome.  We could see huge fish and schools of stingrays swimming along the beachfront as we soaked up the visuals of the gulf front condo.  Additionally, the view of the lagoon to the North also gave us a soothing experience.

The living room area of the condo faces the sugar white sands of the Gulf Shores beach.  This living area is two stories with walls of windows.  We arrived about 1:00 PM and as the sun moved to the West a bit of glare was neutralized with the push of a button as sheer blinds lowered themselves leaving a view of the beach and a muted lighting effect in the living area.

We were really blown away though by the home theatre!  This theatre seats 16.  The thought occured to us that this would make a great recording studio for musicians and songwriters that need to get to a laid back environment to find their creativity.

Another interesting element of the Oceania Penthouse is just how “Wired” it is.  Almost everything in the unit can be operated off site via the internet.  We won’t delve into all the details as it was really too much to soak up, but for those that are into electronic gadgets there is a huge network room that connects all of these gadgets together.

Check out the Oceania Condominiums in Gulf Shores and Oceania Penthouse PH14

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Jimmy Lee Hannaford - Rocking the Gulf Coast of Lower Alabama!

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Entertaining the Alabama Gulf Coast in Fairhope, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach, AL

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Daphne AL Office and Warehouse Space - If you are in need of office or warehouse space on the Eastern Shore you need to see TK Business Park at 1018 and 1026 Stanton Road.

TK Business Park in Daphne, Alabama

TK Business Park in Daphne, Alabama

TK Business Park
1018 & 1026 Stanton Road
Daphne, AL


This established commercial park is located 4.2 miles south of Interstate 10 within Daphne Business Park just off Highway 98.  These two buildings may be divided to suit almost any office or warehouse need.

Office spaces may be leased in as small a space as 143sf for $200/per month.  This price includes water and electricity.  This is a great choice for small business owners who just need to get their office things out of their homes.  Two professional office spaces are available with 1,050 sf each at the low low price of $700/month.  This represents a per square foot price of only $8.  These spaces are very clean and move-in ready waiting for you!

TK Business Park - Daphne AL Warehouse Space

TK Business Park - Daphne AL Warehouse Space

The building next door is 7,000 sf total with a loading dock and extra roll-up door.  It includes 965 sf of office space, 2,100 sf of heated and cooled warehouse space and 3,935 sf of warehouse space.  This would be an excellent location for a light manufacturing facility or assembly plant with showroom and office space.

A 1,600sf office/warehouse space is also available with 400 sf of office space and 1,200 sf of warehouse space.  The low price of $717/month includes taxes and insurance.

There are many possibilities available at this park.  Just let me know your exact needs and we can find the space to meet those needs within this conveniently located and reasonably priced business park.

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LaSha Powell
KW Commercial
Director/Associate Broker
Phone   251-458-9644
Fax   251-217-9266
LaSha@gulfshoreslife.com

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