Karen Harrison's Blog

We have been seeing many great buys with the many foreclosures for sale along the Gulf Coast of Alabama.  With in the last few weeks those foreclosures have begun to decrease.  Every week I update those who would like to have my weekly report on sales and foreclosures in the area.  For the last f...

If you want to have a view like this for a relaxing weekend at your leisure or for a permenant residence it is time to buy along the Gulf Coast of Alabama.  The best deals are really getting picked over.  If you would like to be updated on a weekly basis of currently sold prices or foreclosures ...

I have been working on a short sale since May.  It is now October the 23rd.  It is extremelty frustrating to me, the buyer, the seller, and the other Realtor.  The only people that seem to be content to hold a mortgage that they are now not receiving payment for is the mortgage company.  We turne...

Being in Real Estate sales along the Gulf Coast of Alabama is a unique market.  It is generally very easy to do a market analysis or appraisal due to so many properties that are exactly alike.  They are alike all but personal touches of the owner such as paint and furniture.  If you have a 20 sto...

I believe along the Gulf Coast of Alabama that the Real Estate Market has seen the bottom.  While I say that I must also say that there are still properties on the market that are overpriced.  But, we have seen properties begin to sell for more than the last sold prices.  This is great news and h...

In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama we are starting to see more cash buyers.  Thank goodness since mortgage loans for 2nd homes and investment properties are difficult.  I will tell you that Vision Bank in Gulf Shores is doing a great job getting things financed.  They do in house as well as ...

Around September of 2005 one day I got up and got ready for the usual busy day, answering phone calls and finding deals for new prospects.  Well it wasn't business as usual at all.  The phone just stopped, there were no more calls.  I became frantic wondering what had happened to my phone.  I rem...

There is an upcoming Auction scheduled for Feb. 7, 2009 at San Carlos Condominiums on the beach in Gulf Shores.  These condos have been selling for around 275/sq ft.  According to the advertising there will 30 Condos auctioned absolute.  If anyone would like more information please contact me at ...

I just can't believe the deals out there right now.  There are short sales, foreclosures and just out right great deals.  Check out my web site for my listings and check the mls listings on my site for general listing information. I have scheduled lots of showings on my listings this year and mos...

Hello Fellow Realtors!  I would like to hear from you guys and find out how many short sales are you are experiencing.  I am currently working on a short sale and it is very frustrating, the lender already has all the information they need and they are now on vacation or something like that and n...