Direct Gulf View Condos For Sale Under $500,000   Gulf Shores has some of the finest direct gulf view condos for sale on the gulf coast and the beaches are some of the finest quality in the world.  There are some areas of West Beach, where the shoreline has narrowed, with the more central condominium developments enjoying the widest portions of the fine white powder sand.  This central location puts you in walking distance to shops, restaurants and the annual festivals and concert events.  The popular developments in this area are Island Tower, Lighthouse, San Carlos and Seawind.  Search Direct Gulf Front Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL There are amazing deals to be had on direct gulf view condos in Gulf Shores and owners are willing to negotiate as much as $50,000 off of list price,... 11/27/2010

The Beach Club Condos for Sale The Beach Club is a secluded beach resort, roughly 20 minutes from the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama on the Fort Morgan Peninsula.  Being one of the few condo resorts in this area, residents and guests are able to escape the hustle and bustle of seasonal traffic and large vacation crowds.  This off the beaten path location would not be ideal for those who want to be close to the shopping, dining and entertainment venues of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Search The Beach Club Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL The Beach Club is the only destination resort on the Alabama Gulf Coast, complete with 1 indoor, 5 outdoor pools, 5 whirlpool spas, a full service spa, meeting space, deli & grill, tennis courts, racquet club, gulf front restaurant and lounge, poolside... 11/01/2010

Gulf Front Condos for Sale Under $400,000 If your travels to the gulf coast have yet to include a stop on the beaches of Gulf Shores, then have been missing out on 32 miles of pristine white sand.  Our powder white sand is so fine, that it literally squeaks under the weight of bare feet.  A balcony with a direct gulf view, that captures the sights and sounds of both sand and surf, can be one of the most relaxing places in the world. Search Gulf Front Condos for Sale Under $400,00 Market conditions in Gulf Shores continue to produce deals in the second home and condo market.  Direct gulf view condos have reached a level of affordability that are surprising many prospective buyers, who may have found such an investment to be unattainable in the past.  Low prices and a strengthening rental... 10/12/2010

Gulf Shores, Alabama has a wide variety of beach house options for prospective buyers looking for the ideal second home destination.  Gulf Shores offers bay front, bayou front, canal front, gulf front lagoon front and river front homes for sale.     Search Gulf Shores Gulf Front Homes for Sale       Customize a Gulf Shores Beach House Search to fit your needs!   09/16/2010

There are currently 244 active REO Foreclosure home listings in Baldwin County, Alabama.  There are 3 active condo foreclosures in Gulf Shores, AL and 28 total condo foreclosures in Orange Beach, AL. Short Sale condos account for 49 active listings in both Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.  In terms of single family Short Sale listings, there are currently 148 total listings.     REO (Bank Owned) Condo Foreclosure Listings for Sale in Gulf Shores, Alabama:   Search Gulf Shores Condo Foreclosures for Sale Gulf Shores, AL     09/06/2010

This blog entry breaks down of luxury, direct gulf front condos for sale in Gulf Shores, Alabama priced over $800,000.  Our condo search links provide up to date real estate data for active condo listings in Gulf Shores and surrounding Baldwin County, AL cities.   Search Direct Gulf Front Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL 800K+   Build a Alabama Gulf Coast Condo Search to fit your needs! 08/29/2010

This blog will provide a complete inventory or real estate listings in Gulf Shores, Alabama's hottest subdivisions from 200-500K.  We will explore gulf front communities, as well as the manicured real estate in the the golf course communities of Gulf Shores. One of the most important things I would like for my buyers to focus on prior to purchasing a home in Gulf Shores, AL, is insurance rates.  Buyers should be mindful of both wind and flood coverage costs, prior to entering into contract negotiations on any home on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  If you see a home via one of our real estate hotlinks below and you are serious about relocating to Gulf Shores, please take a moment to contact Jeff Powell at First Baldwin Insurance to request a detailed insurance quote.  You can email the propert... 08/09/2010

Laguna Key is an upscale community at the end of West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, Alabama, alive with the sound of grounding waves on our pristine gulf beaches and  secluded by high sand dunes and the stillness of the  Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge on Little Lagoon. Laguna Key saw only a few closed sales in 2010 and distressed properties are a reality even in this luxury gated community in Gulf Shores, AL.  I anticipate that Laguna Key will bounce back strong as the economy and our local real estate market conditions improve.  Yet, Laguna Key, like much of the high-end real estate in Gulf Shores, has a long road to a full recovery.   Search Laguna Key Real Estate for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL   Take a Laguna Key Video Tour, Gulf Shores, AL     07/29/2010

Fort Morgan is beach community off the beaten path in Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Locals, seasonal residents and vacation goers enjoy the seclusion that Fort Morgan offers.  The  real estate hotlink below will provide instant access to up to date MLS information on current condo market conditions.   Search Condos for Sale in Fort Morgan, Alabama   Fort Morgan Gulf Front Condo Sales - June 2010 - Sales Compared to June 2009 Total Units Sold - 6 - 200% Increase Average Sales Price - $246,083 - 16.9% Decrease Median Sales Price - $300,000 - 1.4% Increase Average Days on Market - 194 - 52.9% Decrease   07/21/2010

Craft Farms Golf Community Craft Farms put Gulf Shores, AL on the map as a golf course destination, an area known primarily for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.  The course consists of two 18 hole, Arnold Palmer designed courses, Cotton Creek & Cypress Bend.  These courses are hugely popular among golf enthusiasts, who appreciate both the signature design and the challenge they pose to any skill level. Search Craft Farms Subdivision Homes for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Craft Farms is an established community of elegant homes and homeowners who take great pride in the attractiveness of their community.  I especially love the many mature palm trees that line the streets and fan out over the well groomed lawns.  If you are looking for distressed property deals, Craft... 07/21/2010

The Associated Press • July 15, 2010 NEW ORLEANS — A tightly fitted cap was successfully keeping oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months, BP said Thursday. The victory — long awaited by weary residents along the coast — is the most significant milestone yet in BP's effort to control one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. Kent Wells, a BP PLC vice president, said at a news briefing that oil stopped flowing into the water at 2:25 p.m. CDT after engineers gradually dialed down the amount of crude escaping through the last of three valves in the 75-ton cap. "I am very pleased that there's no oil going into the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, I'm really excited there's no oil going into the Gulf of Mexico," Wells said. The stoppage came 85 days... 07/15/2010

In Gulf Shores AL Foreclosures are the hottest properties on the market right now. Along the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores AL., are hundreds of skyline condominiums. The real estate market has taken a turn, and is now flooded with foreclosures. Now is the time to buy! but with foreclosures the buying process is different. The foreclosure properties are bank owned, and they request that every offer be accompanied by a letter of credit from your lender, and if your lucky enough to be paying cash, the bank still wants a proof of funds letter showing the funds. Foreclosures properties in gulf shores are sold AS-IS, the banks will not do any repairs. There are new foreclosure properties listed daily, so REGISTER on my website to receive daily listings  or contact your  real estate profess... 07/14/2010

Gulf Shores, Alabama remains a top vacation spot for beach-goers across the nation and is revered for its powder white sandy beaches and amazing condo deals! Search Gulf Front Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL 200-500K Coming up with a list of my Top 5 gulf front condos in Gulf Shores is not an easy task, as there are several that have the potential to make the list.  For instance, Oceania is the premiere low density condo development in Gulf Shores, featuring one luxury unit per floor and 360 degree views its picturesque surroundings.  Oceania's luxurious design and amenities come with a price tag that only a small percentage of our audience can afford, so it is featured as an honorable mention only.  Some of the criteria for my Top 5 list, were location, value, amenities(complex & un... 07/10/2010

Little Lagoon is a small body of water to the west of Gulf Shores Parkway.  It stretches about 10 miles in length and about a 1/2 mile wide.  Gulf access is available to smaller boats from the lagoon through a small pass under the low lying Lee Callaway Bridge, toward the far end of West Beach Blvd.   Search Lagoon Front Homes for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL  If you have never seen the sun set over Little Lagoon, I suggest you book a unit at Compass Point condos with a balcony facing west.  Compass Point is also an ideal condo development for boaters, with a marina and private boat launch on-site.  Laguna Key offers upscale residential living on the Alabama Gulf Coast, with access to both the gulf beach and Little Lagoon.  Laguna Key may have the best location of any single family home deve... 07/09/2010

  The hotlinks below will provide you with the most up to date MLS information on several of the most popular gulf front condos in Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Search Gulf Front Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Customize your own condo search here!         07/01/2010

There’s always fun in Gulf Shores! Gulf Shores not only has beautiful beaches, spectacular shores and wonderful blue skies, but it has many fun-packed events taking place all year round. Following you will find a list of just a few events you can take in during the summer: SummerTide Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeDate: 6/4/2010 - 7/2/2010George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center in Gulf ShoresPrice: Tickets are $17.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (12 and under).Phone: 251-968-6721Website: http://www.summertide.orgPerformances Tuesday-Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Six young people in the throes of their teenage years, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make ... 06/10/2010

  When you hear Gulf Shores, Alabama, you think of white sandy beaches, beautiful blue skies and emerald green water. All of this is so true, but there is even more behind the beauty and beyond the beaches of Gulf Shores. The list of activities in the surrounding Gulf Shores area is full of endless fun with Alligator Alley and the Biophilia Nature Center, Mobile Bay Ferry, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and much more. If you are a history buff, take a trip back in time with Baldwin County's rich history that dates back to 1809, located at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum in Elberta. You will find buildings that resemble turn-of-the-century barns, as well as a working windmill and several outdoor agricultural exhibits. To the north lies Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort. You will f... 06/03/2010

With the great success of The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival, it looks like the festival will become an annual event. There will be more upcoming Gulf Shores Events that I am sure you would love to attend. I am an expert in getting great rates for lodging, so feel free to contact me at Contact Lance Steffek at (251) 981-2225 for assistance. Hangout owner Shaul Zislin paid for the festival’s multimillion-dollar bill, and it appears to be likely he will do it again next year.    It has been estimated that about 40,000 people attended the festival.   Zislin went all out to make sure the event was a success with his spare-no-expense approach to the festival. When Jakob Dylan, one of the major performers, ran into flight problems, Zislin offered to send his own plane.   At the beginn... 05/28/2010

Baldwin County was anticipating the 2010 tourist season to be one of the very best on record with an 8 percent increase in tourism until the Deepwater Horizon oil spill took place.But Baldwin County is winning the fight against the oil spill. Safeguards have been taken to help ensure 2010 to be a productive year by letting visitors know that the beaches are still safe, clean and attractive. This will be done by Baldwin County getting the message out that all visitors will be guaranteed an event-free, leisurely vacation. There will be two television commercials that will air showing that the local beaches in the area are as desirable as ever. In addition, print advertisements will also start circulating to help the cause. The sky is still a beautiful blue, the beaches are still white, t... 05/19/2010

Aside from being a great place to relax, the Gulf Shore/ Orange Beach area offers lovely entertainment each and every week.  Here are two of the exciting musical events coming to the area in May. Both events sound like a great time, especially since you will be spending the day on the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival Dates: 5/14-5/16 Gulf Shores Public Beach 101 East Beach Blvd. Price: Tickets for all ages: 3-Day Pass Friday-Sunday $159.00, General Admission Day Pass $79.00 Website: www.hangoutmusicfest.com Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m. More than 60 bands to be announced performing on four stages. Day passes available and more artists added! Though “hanging out” is always a fun thing to do at Gulf Shores, the festival is actually n... 05/11/2010