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.
Paracel Custom Home Builders has chosen Keller Williams Realty to list, market, and sell homes in their newest South Baldwin County location, Palmer Place II.
Paracel Homes brings a fresh approach to new home construction in South Alabama by providing the custom home experience to consumers with a track home budget.
Paracel allows customers to customize their home by providing them the freedom to alter existing floor plans and exterior elevations to meet their specific needs. Paracel also provides customers with a vast selecion of interior and exterior design options. Homeowners can choose their exterior elevation, brick, shingle color, carpet, tile, vinyl, cabinet style and finish, and two solid surface counter top colors.
Paracel also provides unmatched storm protection through the use of the Go-Bolt rod tie-down system. With tropical storms and hurricanes being an annual threat to our coastal communities in South Alabama, this system provides much needed security from storm winds that reach up to 140 mph in strength. The Go-Bolts system provides wind protection that exceeds current Alabama Buiding Codes.
Click here to view Palmer Place II listings ! The model home is open 7 days a week in Robertsdale, AL! If you drop in, let them know that Cal Carter from the www.GulfShoresLife.com Team sent you!
Located at the mouth of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, Alabama, Caribe Resort offers the highest level of amenities found on the Gulf of Mexico. A variety of magnificent swimming pools, lazy river, hot tubs, and water slides are surrounded by water fountains that complement this unique setting. The views of Bayou St. John to the north and the white sand beaches of Perdido Key to the south, offer a perfect setting for brilliant sunrise’s and spectacular sunsets.
As a full service resort, Caribe also has tennis, fitness centers, putting greens, and a beautiful walking trail along the 100 slip marina. And the newest addition to this beautiful development is Cobalt, a 300 seat waterfront restaurant at the foot of Perdido Bridge. From the beach to the bay, Caribe offers a one-stop vacation with varitey of activities that all will enjoy.
Caribe offers two and three bedroom condominiums with prices starting in the 400,000’s. These well designed units offer great views, large balconies, and a high level of finishes that include granite, wet bars, jetted tubs, stainless appliances, and state of the art technology. Designed with elegance and built with lasting quality, Caribe is a landmark on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Real Estate, Homes, and Condos in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan on The Alabama Gulf Coast and in Daphne, Fairhope, and Point Clear on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
And, as SHIFT says, “The beauty is in the eye of the buyer!” This diagram from page 164 of the book lays out the main areas of importance when staging a home.
You know how important it is for your listings to be dressed for success. Let’s meet up soon and talk about all the ways your properties can outshine the competition.
Do you have the tools you need to capture and convert your online customers (and aren’t they all online these days)?
Because technology is now a core part of our real estate businesses, I wanted to share SHIFT’s Internet Lead Generation Model with you.
I would also love to tell you about all the technology training, tools and resources that Keller Williams Realty offers - all for just $10 a month. Customizable Websites, national IDX, not to mention free leads from all your listings on the Web.
I think SHIFT would offer you even more ideas and strategies for making the most out of your Web presence and Keller Williams Realty’s technology tools could put it all into action. Are you ready to make a shift? Let’s get together soon! Call me.
It is a tradition of Americans to look at the New Year with higher expectation and changes in habits.
In fact, more people traditionally join gyms than any other time of the year.
Business is no different and as leaders we must interrogate the reality of the market and see where we need to move and change how we are doing business. Â The fantastic reality of the real estate industry is that money is always changing hands. Â The challenge is to find them and do it quickly.
We know that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting
Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan explain and discuss real estate trends, market statistics, and the impact of the economy on home buying and selling.
Here is that latest update from Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan about the market as a whole for November 2008.  I hope that you find the statistics useful tools for your business.
If you would like the Market Updates for September and October, or for your own copy of the incredible best seller “Shift, How Top Agents Tackle Tough Times,” please email me Rachel Tullier or call me at 251.928.9890.
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Located at the mouth of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, Alabama, Caribe Resort offers the highest level of amenities found on the Gulf of Mexico. A variety of magnificent swimming pools, lazy river, hot tubs, and water slides are surrounded by water fountains that complement this unique setting. The views of Bayou St. John to the north and the white sand beaches of Perdido Key to the south, offer a perfect setting for brilliant sunrise’s and spectacular sunsets. 
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