Tourism numbers up in '07Good year expected in 2008 despite economic problems in other areas Tuesday, February 12, 2008 By GUY BUSBYStaff Reporter Despite a weak national economy, some tourism numbers are up and Gulf Coast officials expect a good year for visitors in 2008. In 2007, taxable lodging rentals reached about $237 million, up $39 million from 2006, according to Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau reports. Even with gasoline prices higher than a year ago, residents expect that upward trend to continue, said Herb Malone, bureau president. "Overall, 2007 was a record year and we're expecting a good year in 2008," Malone said. "Historically, what we've seen in that area is that when things slow down in the national economy, we still have people. They're still going t... 02/12/2008

Mobile no. 1 Friday, February 01, 2008 By JEFF AMYBusiness Reporter Mobile County will have the fastest growing economy over the next five years among all 363 American metropolitan areas, according to a new forecast by Moody's Economy.com, growing 34.31 percent from 2007 through 2012. Forbes.com highlighted that projection in a story published Wednesday. The Web site arm of the business magazine credited the $3.7 billion ThyssenKrupp AG steel mill, Austal USA's continued growth in shipbuilding, and the possible Northrop Grumman/EADS airplane assembly plants as among Mobile's strengths. Forbes also cited the city's port and highway access as positives. Such an extended boom could outstrip the prosperity Mobile saw through the early and middle 1990s. The area's most dramatic growth in th... 02/01/2008

 Relax in this Gulf Front Condo at The Beach Club! - Doral 402 - 1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath - Sleeps 6Gulf Front condo on the 4th floor - directly facing the Gulf and beach, overlooking the pool.  Freshly painted Nov 2007, new 20" diagonal tile throughout condo, new bedding and decor.  High speed internet access, full kitchen, sleeps up to 6.  Sleeping accommodations:  King bed in the master bedroom, full sized bunks in the hallway, sofa sleeper.  Check out this view!  The Beach Club has all the amenities you could hope for! Availability Calendar    Rates    Virtual Tour    Email Me!      The Alabama Gulf Coast is more than you may realize.  It is more than just a beautiful place, more than just the friendly people who live and work here.  It is more than sand and sun and waves rolling onto 32 ... 01/14/2008

Home at 16 Marsh Pt in the Peninsula - 3 bed/2.5 bath - 2135 sq ft - $399,000Beautiful home in gated, golf community overlooking the #5 fairway of the Lakes Course.  Beautiful home overlooking the 5th fairway! Granite, stainless steel appliances, tile, security system, 2 car garage, bamboo floors, carpeted bedrooms, wet bar (granite, ice maker), whirlpool tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, 10' ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding, fireplace, plantation shutters. Cultured marble in the master bath. Sold unfurnished, washer/dryer convey.  Peninsula is an 820 acre community - quietly nestled in its own corner of Gulf Shores!  Community includes 27 holes of championship golf, 400 acre nature preserve and walkover to Cabana Beach, private beach on beautiful Bon Secour Bay, wide vari... 01/04/2008

 By Peyton PoseyIn March, Condo Owner spoke with Dr. Semoon Chang, professor of economics and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, and asked his opinion on the current status of the market on the gulf coast. Now, eight months later, we wanted Chang's take on the market today and what he believes will happen down the road."The absence of major hurricanes this season is undoubtedly going to be good for the area, but unfortunately, some things have remained the same. I still think it's a buyers' market. What I said [in the spring] still holds true: yes, sales are slow, but people need to be patient and let the market return slowly," Chang said.In terms of the inventory of condo units, the Baldwin County Association of Realt... 12/06/2007

Enclave at Oak Hill D404 1430 Regency Rd, Gulf Shores, Alabama  365422 bedroom/2 bath - 1239 sq ft - $229,000Best view in complex! Don't miss this view from the 4th floor of bike path, trees, & buildings on West Beach! Upscale condo in Downtown Gulf Shores! Grade 5 granite in baths/kitchen. 10' ceilings, 8' doors, upgraded carpet, custom cabinets, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, 10x10 Italian tile, hardiplank exterior. Great amenity package in a natural setting!  Charming clubhouse with fitness center and outdoor pool!  Monthly dues are only $289 a month and include Association Management, Satellite TV, Internet, Phone, recreational facilities, and more!  Email me about this listing!  11/12/2007

Consumers have grown ever more Web-savvy and online applications continue to evolve, many in the industry are experimenting with blogs and YouTube videos to promote their properties.  That's just one more way to try to create some buzz with your property. If there's one more way you can make your listing stand out from the masses, you might as well do it. Create your videos then distribute them to several places online, including the wildly popular video-sharing site YouTube. Mediterra 201-E is a second floor unit with exquisite furnishings, though comfortable and accommodating. With four bedrooms and four and a half baths, this condo can accommodate a large family or multiple families. Unparalleled Gulf Front views and sandy white beaches make indoor and outdoor living merge for consta... 11/02/2007

The Alabama Gulf Coast is more than you may realize.  It is more than just a beautiful place, more than just the friendly people who live and work here.  It is more than sand and sun and waves rolling onto 32 miles of sugar-white beach.  The Alabama Gulf Coast is all these things and more.  Taken together, these unique attributes create a region with a welcoming sense of place, perfect for families, investors, retirees and growing businesses. The Alabama Gulf Coast has been a family destination for many generations.  Ask both visitors and residents, and you'll find that most folks down here have memories of the Alabama Gulf Coast that stretch back to childhood.  Many parents recall visiting area beaches with their parents.  Now they want to share that same fun with their children.  As t... 10/23/2007

The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a fabulous condominium resort located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, offering premium Gulf Front condos and resort amenities!  Just 12 miles down Fort Morgan Rd from Hwy 59 & Downtown Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Beach Club is perfect for those looking to get away from the hustle & bustle of every day life.  All that you need is right at the resort, including a 1/4 mile of private, pristine beach.  Gulf Shores & Orange Beach are just a short drive away! Here are 3 new listings.... These are decorated by the same person and are beautiful...  See more pictures of The Beach Club in Gulf Shores Alabama below....Avalon 310 - 3 bed/3.5 bath - $629,000Avalon 1110 - 3 bed/3.5 bath - $639,000Avalon 809 - 2 bed/2.5 bath - $439,000            10/18/2007

She didn't complain of headaches or any other of the more common carbon monoxide poisioning symptoms. She was just crazy. She acted like she'd a few too many, but it was too early in the day for that.I almost dismissed her as another loopy homeowner until I saw the gray stains on the cabinets and the cookware in the pantry. That was my first hint... Then, in the cabinet below, the black color on the under side of the pantry shelf was another hint. And here's the culprit... a flue hood that doesn't quite fit over the exhaust opening atop the water heater.  It's enough to exhaust CO into the house. Wow!  It's enough to make someone loopy!Did she have a working CO detector?  NO!Did she have a working smoke detector? "Of course," she said. "What idiot wouldn't have a smoke detector?"Of cour... 10/13/2007

Fall is in the air down here in the Deep South! That mean cool mornings (65 degrees) and moderate days (80 degrees).I started this morning atop an airplane hanger in Gulf Shores, Alabama as part of my due diligence inspection for a client. It's a tough life. What a beautiful day! Now for the quiz...What's this?It was sitting outside of the hanger. Here's another clue...I'll post the answer shortly.Have a great fall. Tom SinclairAbout the House - Home InspectionsFairhope, Alabama251-990-3169www.InspectTestAnalyze.com 10/09/2007

   Your Seach Starts HereSearch MLS TinsleyMyrick.com My BlogThe Beach Club  The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a fabulous condominium resort located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, offering premium Gulf Front condos and resort amenities!  Just 12 miles down Fort Morgan Rd from Hwy 59 & Downtown Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Beach Club is perfect for those looking to get away from the hustle & bustle of every day life.  All that you need is right at the resort, including a 1/4 mile of private, pristine beach.  Gulf Shores & Orange Beach are just a short drive away!Beach Club Bristol 1206 - 2 bed/2.5 bath - $425,000 SOLD!Bristol 1206 seller is offering $5,000 towards buyers closing costs!Beach Club Bristol 202 - 2 bed/2.5 bath - $484,000Beach Club Catalina 803 - 2 bed/2 bath - $419,0... 10/09/2007

 MLS #: 125561   List Price: $199,0001701 Regency Rd Gulf Shores, AL 36542BEDROOMS: 2 BATHS: 2 YEAR BUILT: 1985 APX LIVING AREA: 1150 TYPE: Attached Units, Condominium FURNISHED: NoAREA: Gulf Shores-S ICW UNIT #: 112 COMPLEX NAME: Regency COUNTY: Baldwin SCHOOL AREA: Gulf ShoresZONING: 2+ Family Residence, Within Corp LimitsRESTRICTIVE COVENANTS: Yes  CONDO FEES: $225/monthUNIT VIEW: Pool AreaEXPOSURE: NorthernCOMPLEX AMENITIES: Outdoor Pool, Other-See RemarksDINING AREA: Lvg/Dng ComboTYPE UNITS: Two BedroomASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CO: Self managed BUILDING STORIES: 1 STORIES: One UNIT STORIES: 0 FLOOR: 1 CONSTRUCTION/FOUNDATION: Wood Frame, Slab FINISH: Wood ROOF: Composition Shingle FLOORS: Carpet, Tile, Wood HEAT/COOLING: Central ElectricUTILITIES: Cable TV, Sewage-City, Water-City, Wa... 10/05/2007

Developer planning restaurantShaul Zislin eyes spring opening for Gulf Place eatery in Gulf Shores Wednesday, October 03, 2007 By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff Reporter in Mobile Press RegisterGULF SHORES -- With a sluggish demand for resort real estate, developer Shaul Zislin told the City Council that he plans to wait on building a mixed-use tower at the city's main public beach and put a restaurant there until the market improves. Speaking to municipal officials at the council's Monday work session, Zislin said he still wants to erect the buildings that are central to the city's Envision Gulf Shores plan, but that it may be up to five years before the real estate market will support such an endeavor. Envision Gulf Shores is a plan that aims to steer the redevelopment of the city's central Gulf-... 10/03/2007

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama Real Estate Market Report - 10/01/2007 Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama Real Estate Overview:There are currently 1208 Gulf Front condos in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama real estate market that are showing as active and have been on the market and average of 225 days. There were 416 Gulf Front condos sold in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama real estate market in the previous 12 months and they were on the market an average of 268 days.  The average list price to sales price ratio for the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama real estate market in the previous 12 months was 95%.   Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama Real Estate from $100,000 - $200,000 (Gulf Front condos only)There are currently 29 Gulf Front condos in the ... 10/01/2007

TOURISM By The Numbers Summer Season Adds Up To Pre-Ivan Occupancy By Sunny David of Condo Owner MagazineFollowing two disastrous hurricanes in two years, tourism on the Alabama and Perdido Key (Fla.) and the Mississippi Gulf Coasts has rebounded vigorously, according to local real estate agents and city officials.Hurricane Ivan hit the Alabama Gulf Coast and Perdido Key area in September 2004. The storm, whose eye made landfall between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, damaged many condominium projects, residential homes and businesses. In some cases, they were totally destroyed or were deemed uninhabitable for a year or more.In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina, named one of the costliest and deadliest storms in U.S. history, did major damage to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in popular tourist ... 09/29/2007

Family Investment Showcases One-Of-A-Kind Views & High-End Interiors By Peyton Posey  in Condo Owner Magazine Editor's Note: Managing Editor Peyton Posey recently toured a newly decorated penthouse at Mustique. Below are comments from Posey, the designer and the owners regarding the design, style and overall atmosphere created by the interior elements.Having owned a condominium at The Beach Club on Fort Morgan Road for several years, Gary and Kay Gilpin were looking for something unique and exciting. Along with Kay's sister, Janie Marsden Willis, and their brother, Frankie Marsden, the group found a West Beach penthouse in Gulf Shores that met their needs and more, they said. Finding another Head Companies development, the group chose the 2,500-square-foot west penthouse at Mustique, Ka... 09/29/2007

Time Running Out For Non-Conforming Condo Projects In Gulf ShoresBy Clayton Wallace in Condo Owner MagazineDevelopers of eight condo projects in Gulf Shores have been given a deadline of Oct. 10, 2008, to acquire a building permit or forfeit approved site plans. According to city officials, if the site plans are forfeited, the density of subsequent plans could be reduced dramatically, thereby endangering the financial viability of the projects.When the city of Gulf Shores enacted its "Envision Gulf Shores" zoning plan to limit building height and density in the city, it received high praise from most people. Officials said the goal of the plan was to limit development along the city's beachfront areas. One goal of the plan was to create a pedestrian-friendly area at the foot of Ala. Hig... 09/29/2007

The Lighthouse is one of the newest condo buildings in Gulf Shores and was completed in June 2006. You can literally see for miles down the beach from the HUGE balcony. The view from the master bedroom is one of the best at the beach. The Lighthouse is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama and is near entertainment, restaurants, and shopping including grocery stores (2 minutes to the new Walmart). Every amenity that you can imagine is here for you including: indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools (one lap pool and one zero entry pool that's great for the kids), exercise room, and of course a boardwalk to a beach covered with sugar white sand.Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, The Lighthouse is near anything one would need from grocery stores to entertainmen... 09/12/2007

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