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.
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!
FHA loans are hotter than ever – and for good reason in a down economy.
These low-cost loans offer a host of financial benefits from recession-weary homebuyers, from low down payments to great interest rates. Thousands of Americans, especially first-time buyers, are flocking to FHA loans.
In fact, the administration guaranteed almost 186,000 mortgages in June, establishing a new monthly record. The FHA has insured more than 34 million properties since its creation in 1934.
Financial flexibility is a major driving force behind the FHA loan’s surging popularity. There are no income restrictions for FHA loans, which require only a 3.5 percent down payment. Some borrowers can actually combine other loans with a standard FHA loan to eliminate the need for a down payment all together.
On top of that, FHA mortgages typically feature lower closing costs than conventional loans. For decades, these low-cost loans have appealed to first-time buyers and those with low and middle incomes. There are no credit score requirements to obtain an FHA loan, meaning prospective borrowers don’t need perfect credit. Even people who have declared bankruptcy or foreclosure can obtain an FHA loan. The administration will examine a borrower’s financial and employment history, along with a few other key indicators.
Many first-time buyers using FHA loans to truly capitalize on the federal government’s $8,000 first-time homebuyer’s tax credit. This unique tax credit can help defray closing costs or down payment expenses.
Borrowers can use an FHA loan to buy a single-family home, up to four-unit buildings (as long as one is owner-occupied) and condominiums. There are also specialized FHA loans for the purchase and rehabilitation of properties through the FHA’s 203k loan program.
Borrowers can prepay on their FHA loans or refinance at any time without financial penalty.
FHA loan recipients work with a price cap. The administration has loan limits that vary by geographic region. The current limit ranges from $271,050 to a maximum of $729,050 in high-cost parts of the country, such as California and New York.
For Baldwin County and the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area of Alabama, the FHA loan limits are $271050 for a single-family unit; $347,000 for a two-family unit; $419,425 for a three-family unit; and $521,250 for a four-family unit.
Post provided by Brandon Laughridge with MortgageLoanPlace.com
Orange Beach Condo Auction
Escapes! To the Shores Condominium Auction in Orange Beach, Alabama
30 Beach Front Condos in Orange Beach selling at absolute auction!
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM CDT
Location: 24060 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
The National Auction Group is offering Luxury beach front resort condominiums at auction! Includes Penthouses, 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 1 bedroom condos with spacious balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Gourmet kitchens, granite countertops, indoor and outdoor pools, plus fitness center.
67 condos to choose from with 30 selling absolute!.
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!
Ono Island exemplifies high-end beauty and exclusivity along the beautiful and pristine Alabama Gulf Coast. Many water front properties along Old River, Bayou St. John and the many canals of Ono are being sold for prices not seen in 7 or 8 years. Current prices on Ono range from $240,000 to $7,900,000, and there are deals to be had in every range. If you’ve always dreamt of owning a piece of paradise in Orange Beach’s most exclusive community, now is the time to buy.
Click here for current Orange Beach Alabama Real Estate Listings on Ono Island.
South Alabama places ranked high by Southern Living readers
Posted by Russ Henderson, Staff Reporter January 07, 2009 5:19 PM
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — This bayside community ranks as the second-best small town in the South, according to a survey by Southern Living magazine involving 47,000 readers.
It’s one of many things that those readers liked about the Alabama coast.
In fact, we take the principles one step further in our class Lead Generation 36:12:3 – where we teach our agents how to close 36 transactions in 12 months with three hours a day of lead generation.
I think you could really benefit from this model, and I hope we can get together soon to talk about all the tools Keller Williams Realty can offer you. Get in touch with me soon!
If you are looking for more, please contact our Team Leader Rachel Tullier at racheltullier@kw.com or 251.928.9890 and let her know that Cal Carter sent you!
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