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

Hello!I can help you with any of the following condos in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach... Please visit my website at http://www.tinsleymyrick.com/ to view more information.  You can search MLS at my site or here on ActiveRain.  I look forward to helping you find just the right condominium in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach Alabama.Orange Beach CondosAdmirals Quarters Condos, Bayshore Towers, Bama Bayou, Bay Towers, Bella Luna, Bluewater Condos, The Breakers, Broadmoor, Caribe Resor, The Enclave, Fourwind, Four Seasons, Grand Caribbean, Grand Pointe, Harbor, Cove, Harbour Place, Legacy Key, Mariner Pass, The Moorings, The Palms, Palm Beach, The Pass, Pelican Pointe, Perdido Grande, Perdido Place, Phoenix I-IV, Phoenix V-VIII, Phoenix IX-X, Phoenix East - East II- West, Phoenix All Suites, Pho... 09/11/2007

Bristol 2010Enjoy the Ultimate in Beach Front Condominium Luxury Invite all your closest friends or family to visit for a weekend or a month in this exciting four bedroom four bath condominium strategically located on the twentieth floor of the finest beach resort on the northern gulf coast.$1,095,000   This Luxurious Club Level Condominium Is located on the twentieth floor Club Level West Corner which gives you the very best possible Gulf views from the large wraparound balcony. Watch the magnificent Gulf Sunsets right from the comfort of your private covered balcony. You have a clear unobstructed view.This Direct Gulf Front complex features: Private Club, Five swimming pools with hot tubs. One indoor heated pool, Health Spa, Fitness Center, Beauty Shop, Gift Shops, 2 Restaurants, 8 Te... 09/06/2007

Appraisals must be done fairlySunday, September 02, 2007 By STEVE McMILLANSpecial to the Press-Register Given all the recent attention being paid to property taxes in Mobile and Baldwin counties, I think the public would benefit from some more information and background on property tax and appraisal issues. The Alabama constitution and state law make it very clear that all property must be appraised at fair market value. Property owners must be treated fairly and governments must comply with the law. Indeed, the constitution demands that "all taxes levied on property in this state shall be assessed in exact proportion to the value of each property." Furthermore, the Code of Alabama clearly mandates involvement of each county tax official, governing body, board of equalization and the St... 09/03/2007

Gulf condo projectsSunday, September 02, 2007 By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate Editor Larry Wireman won't build more condominium units at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach until the market heats up, but he does plan to construct the 14,000-square-foot Caribe Restaurant overlooking Perdido Pass, the Gulf of Mexico and Cotton Bayou. "It's something I promised the people that bought in here a long time ago," Wireman said. "I think it will enhance the property values. The owners can walk from their unit along the boardwalk to the restaurant." Almost two years of sluggish condominium sales have caused many developers to kill some new projects and put others on hold. It's difficult to get financing for new condo construction with almost 3,000 units -- about 1,350 of those Gulf-front -- already on the m... 09/03/2007

Resort condominium & private marina located 19 miles down Ft Morgan Rd (Hwy 180) from Hwy 59 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, directly on Mobile Bay!  Resort amenities include:  Mobile Bay front condominiums, deep water boat basin, private boat slip dedicated to each condo, just minutes away from some of the hottest fishing spots on the Gulf Coast, fish cleaning and pump put stations, public beach access within walking distance from the property, lush tropical landscaping, large gazebo, BBQ/cooking area, parking garage, two spacious pools with Tiki bars.  Condo amenities include:  spacious interiors with great water views; 9' ceilings with 8' sliding doors in living room and master bedroom; large verandas with 8' of depth; non-slip finish on verandas; fiberglass entry door; 3.25" trim on doors ... 09/02/2007

Coast condo industry pushes for action on rising insurance rates9/1/2007, 11:00 p.m. CDT By GARRY MITCHELL The Associated PressMOBILE, Ala. (AP) - As Labor Day tourists take an end-of-summer beach trip, owners of thousands of condominiums that line the Alabama Gulf Coast say they're getting burned by soaring insurance premiums. Insurance legislation aimed at making coverage available and affordable on the coast since rates spiked after Hurricane Katrina couldn't come soon enough for the resort real estate industry. "It's horrible. Rates have gone through the ceiling," said Fort Morgan builder Greg Miller. Miller said Friday he paid $22,000 in coverage on four condo units until Katrina struck two years ago. He said he now pays $108,000 on his units for less coverage. "That's all we could... 09/02/2007

  Additional Photos:Main ViewMaster BedroomBedroom 1Bedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4Bedroom - OtherBathroom 1Bathroom 2Additional 1Additional 3Additional Inside 1Additional Inside 2Additional Inside 3Deck/PatioPoolLiving RoomFamily RoomGreat RoomDining RoomKitchen 1Kitchen 2  MLS Number :  115685List Price :  $299,900Street # :  419Street 2 :  Direction :  EastStreet Name :  Beach BlvdStreet Name 2 :  Unit # :  551Complex Name :  Island ShoresCity :  Gulf ShoresCounty :  BaldwinState :  ALZip Code :  36542School Area :  Gulf Shores/Orange BeachBedrooms :  2Baths :  2Half Baths :  0Condo Fees :  227Unit Stories :  1Building Stories :  6Furnished :  YesFloor :  5Balcony Size :  Rental :  YesRental Restricted :  NoElevators :  1Remarks :  Cute and cheerful condo facing the Gulf! New furnishings... 08/29/2007

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!Photoclick photo MLS Number  List Price  Bedrooms  Baths  Half Baths  Unit #  Complex Name  Apx Living Area  Area IDX Click to view details. 123829  $347,000  1  1  1  D909  The Beach Club  671  Gulf Shores-S ICW  Click to view details. 121056  $349,000  1  1  1  C1002  The Beach Club  674  Fort Mo... 08/29/2007

The Beach Club 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, Alabama  36542My Beach Club Listings & Sales    Beach Club Amenities     Rent my Beach Club CondoThe 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!The Beach Club Consists of Four Towers:Avalon Opened 2002 - Bristol Opened 2001 - Catalina Opened 1998 - Doral - Opened 1999                   08/28/2007

Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Condos, Homes, Residential Lots, Perdido Key FL Condos, Foley Commercial BldgGULF SHORES CONDOSEast BeachColonnades 1002 - 3 bed/3 bath - $849,000Island Shores 551 - 2 bed/2 bath - $299,900Ft MorganThe Links at The Peninsula - 3 bed/3 bath - $450,000  Home overlooking Marsh Golf Course at The Peninsula!The Rookery - 3 bed/2 bath cottage - $224,000 Seller will pay $3000 towards buyer's closing costs!Ft Morgan - Beach ClubBeach Club Catalina 803 - 2 bed/2 bath - $432,000Freshly painted, new furniture, new tile!Beach Club Catalina 1406 - 2 bed/2 bath - $449,000Beach Club Doral 807 - 2 bed/2 bath - $495,000Beach Club Bristol 1206 - 2 bed/2.5 bath - $425,000Offering $5,000 towards buyers closing costs!Beach Club Bristol 202 - 2 bed/2.5 bath - $484,000Beach Club Brist... 08/28/2007

Fort Morgan State Historic SiteLocated at the tip of Mobile Point, Fort Morgan was an important element of coastal defense for the U.S. from the Civil War through World War II. The construction of Fort Morgan began in 1819 and finished in 1834. Fort Morgan was the first line of Confederate defense during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. The onsite history museum contains artillery pieces, military uniforms, small arms and original photographs from the 19th century through World War II. A living history encampment held the first weekend in August commemorates the Battle of Mobile Bay and the Siege of Fort Morgan in 1864. 08/28/2007