The 40th Annual National Shrimp Festival is right around the corner!

Held right on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, the festival is from Thursday, October 13 - Sunday, October 16. Admission is free, and there is something here for everyone -

• Fine Arts and Arts & Crafts from over 200 artists
• Live music on 2 stages, starting Thursday, October 14 at 10 a.m.
• 10k Race on Saturday, October 15
• Children's Activity Village with hands-on arts & crafts, educational activities, carnival rides, and free popcorn & cotton candy!

The Shrimp Festival is always a blast for the whole family. This area has    so much to offer, including wonderful restaurants, nightlife, and the outlet mall in Foley.

Now is the perfect time to visit Gulf Shores,…

This Is What Closing a Deal Looks Like

Searching for a home can be a very overwhelming and exciting experience. However, some of us, though buying a home can be exciting, find it a very stressful time. This just another example of why we need to have a professional on our side. Hiring a Realtor can ensure that you have someone looking out for your best interests and who knows the process, as well as the market inside and out.

Every Little Step You Take

Once you are ready to make an offer on a home, you may be wondering: What next? What does this mean? What does that mean? There may be contingencies that have to be met by both parties before a closing can be made final. Closing costs are generally a percentage of your loan amount, but this can…

Located on the Fort Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores, the Navy Cove Harbor Condos offer excellent views and opportunities for enjoying the nearby waters.

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With the Navy Cove Harbor Condos being located just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, residents enjoy easy access to the white sand beaches and pristine waters the area has to offer. Thanks to the private marina provided to residents of the condo complex, getting out on the water to enjoy a variety of water sports and other boating activities is a cinch.

In addition to providing ample opportunities to spend time in the waters, residents of Navy Cove Harbor also enjoy beautiful views of sunsets over Mobile Bay as well as amazing views of the…

SEPTEMBER - 2010 Newsletter Housing Trends

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Morgantown Homes in Fort Morgan, AL

Located a mere fifteen minutes west of Gulf Shores on the Ft. Morgan Peninsula, Morgantown is an upscale, family beach community that is quite strict about its appearance. As such, all of the yards in Morgantown are beautifully maintained while each home is painted an attractive pastel color. Furthermore, all of the utilities are buried so as to detract from the surrounding natural beauty as little as possible. As soon as you cross through the neighborhood’s scenic entrance, which is lined with palm trees and other beautiful landscaping, you know you are coming home to something special.

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Perhaps one of the greatest draws to living in Morgantown is the…

Martinique on the Gulf, Fort Morgan, Alabama

For those who are interested in living in a classic beach community, Martinique on the Gulf is the ideal choice. Situated upon the Fort Morgan peninsula and adjacent to the 4,200 acre Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Martinique on the Gulf is the ideal community for nature lovers who want to enjoy easy access to a number of amenities.

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Featuring homes and condos with French Colonial architectural styling, Martinique on the Gulf is a charming and close-knit community. Thanks to the community’s location, its residents can also enjoy an active lifestyle as they bike around the community, workout at the fitness center, hike the nature…

Laguna Key in Gulf Shores Alabama

Located on Highway 182 West at the west end of West Beach Boulevard, Laguna Key is a private and gated community bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Little Lagoon to the north and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge to the west. With 64 single-family zoned lots to select from, those who are interested in living in Laguna Key can take comfort in knowing that there are numerous covenants and restrictions in place to guarantee only the best architecture and construction is used when building new homes within the community.

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In addition to being home to beautiful luxury homes, the Laguna Key community is also surrounded by natural beauty on every…

Kiva Dunes in Fort Morgan, Alabama

Those who want to enjoy private beaches within an elegant community where individuality is still encouraged may find Kiva Dunes to be the ideal place to live. With its homes located along pristine beaches, the homes within Kiva Dunes feature a distinctive West Indian design with a hint of North African, Spanish and Southeastern American influence.

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Despite being home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, Kiva Dunes offers a welcoming atmosphere to its residents as well as to its guests. At the same time, thanks to the privacy the beaches provide, residents can escape the busy city lifestyle as they wash their worries away within the blue waters…

The Beach Club Cottages in Fort Morgan area of Gulf Shores, Alabama

Located amidst beautiful freshwater lakes, natural wetlands and lovely gardens, Beach Club Cottages are the ideal choice for those who wish to enjoy a number of amenities while also being able to easily enjoy the natural wonders of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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The single-family residences cottages available at The Beach Club feature a variety of different floor plan options, including Acadia, Bahia, Captiva, Englewood and Frenchboro.

Furthermore, many of these homes offer popular amenities such as private pools, keeping rooms, private courtyards, covered private parking, large porches, outdoor hot tubs,…

Gulf Shores Condo Auction Results

Thirty-three spacious and brand new condominiums at Emerald Green condominiums adjacent to the nine-hole Golf Resort in Gulf Shores were sold Saturday May 22, 2010 at auction for a total price of $4,659,000. Each of the 142 registered bidders from 14 states and Canada was required to bring $5,000 in personal check, business check or certified funds per one bedroom unit. The two bedroom units required $10,000. For the three bedroom units the requirement was $15,000. The auction was conducted by The National Auction Group, Inc. of Gadsden, Alabama, specialists in the auction of quality, high-end properties.

Condo market is alive and well

"Once again this demonstrates that the condo market is alive and well on the Gulf…