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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?
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.
Mustique Makes Waves on West Beach in Gulf Shores!
Mustique Condos in Gulf Shores, Alabama
The views at Mustique exceed all expectations, with a combination of gulf and lagoon views. The panoramic gulf view is the focal point of the units whether you find yourself on the spacious balcony, in the kitchen, living room, dining area or master bedroom. There is even a gulf view from the whirlpool tub in the master bathroom. On the lagoon side you will find an additional balcony with views that stretch as far as the eye can see. To top it all, there is a even a tremendous lagoon view from the kitchen sink!
The spectacular views are matched by the uncompromising square footage and functional interior design of this development. If 2500 square feet doesn’t make enough of statement, then perhaps the openness of the kitchen and space provided to live, play and entertain will do the trick. The middle bedroom would make a fantastic media room or playroom for the kids and the granite center island in the kitchen adds a sophisticated divide from the main living area. If having a private full bathroom for each bedroom is important to you, then Mustique has got you covered there as well.
Most notable exterior amenities include large pool and sun deck, fishing pier on the lagoon, and deeded gulf beach access. Mustique has just two units per floor to total 38 units and was developed in 2007. There are currently only a handful of units available for sale, all of which are under 500K.
If a high caliber view and a great value per square foot rank at the top of your search criteria, then Mustique will deliver and then some!
The secret has long been out about the powder white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and the seasonal hustle of tourist traffic has become a normal routine in the heart of this cozy little beach town. Yet, an escape from the traffic awaits just a short ride down West Beach Blvd. You will leave the high rise cluttered beach in your rear view mirror and come upon a more traditional sandy landscape of stilted beach houses and rolling dunes.
Bel Sole is the ultimate in low density condo living on West Beach with only 3 units per floor that total 49 luxury residences with awe inspiring views of the Gulf of Mexico, Little Lagoon and Mobile and Oyster Bays. Large covered terraces and 30’ glass windows at either end of the corner units, provide panoramic sunset views to the west and the sparkle of city lights to the east. The private marina and deeded beach access, give Bel Sole residents direct access to a day of water sports or sandcastles and surf.
Bel Sole Condos in Gulf Shores, AL
In addition to floor to ceiling glass and spacious terraces, Bel Sole units offer 9-10’ ceilings, 24’ open living room space, granite kitchen countertops with breakfast bar, stainless KitchenAid appliances, 18” tile floors, finished wood cabinets and frameless master shower enclosures. Building features include solid concrete construction, indoor pool with lagoon view, and outdoor pool with expansive sun deck.
If you are looking for a luxurious vacation spot or second home off the beaten path, with inland and gulf waters at your finger tips, then Bel Sole will not disappoint!
I have been neglecting working on my website featuring Baldwin County Real Estate lately.
We take great pride in the ease of search on the site and I am auditing the site trying to determine what is right and what could be better. So, I have been looking around trying to figure out what needs attention. It is apparent that we get plenty of visitors for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan Homes and Condos, but it is puzzling why we don’t get many visitors to a few of the primary pages of the site. I am pretty sure the reason is that people want to see properties and not to read all about real estate. None the less, here are the pages that are neglected, perhaps you can tell me why:
Perhaps the Baldwin County Alabama Real Estate page is a bit generic and visitors are more in tune with what they are looking for in regards to cities and not the County. As for the Buying and Selling pages, I would guess that since they don’t have any specific information on properties that are on the market, they simply are not interesting for visitors. However, the Listings page is quite nice and features the current listings of our team members. The local information page is also quite useful in that there is a multitude of links to helpful sites in the area that would be helpful to anyone interested in the area.
Take a look and let me know how I might make those pages more rewarding for our visitors!
This Week in Real Estate on the Gulf Coast - Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, AL
As the busy summer vacation season begins to wind down with the advent of the new school year, the local real estate market along the Alabama Gulf Coast continues to flourish as a result of great deals. Sellers along the beach have found themselves at the mercy of what buyers are willing to pay in today’s market for a piece of paradise. A large Gulf-front unit in Phoenix 9 recently sold for $700,000, a mere half-million less than its original offer price.
For many beach agents, August has become their most active month to date, with many predicting even greater sales this fall. This surge in sales is the direct result of 35-45% discounts off of seller’s original asking price. The most active price range for condos is 200-400K, with sold price per square foot ranging from $260-$350.
High insurance costs have left some buyers on the fence in terms of pulling the trigger on a second home purchase, while others have turned their attention away from the traditional vacation destinations like Destin, FL due to coastal Alabama’s more competitive prices and lower property taxes.
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