Local and nationwide daily real estate related news from official sources and blogs of real estate professionals.

This Month In Real Estate Video - May 2014

This month Jay shares statistics about costs for staging a home for sale vs. selling costs. Click below to watch this month's Real Estate video.

This Month in Real Estate April 2014 (US)

In this month's in real estate (TMIRE) video, Jay reminds us that the information you find online about a listing may not be the most up to date.  This is when using your real estate agent comes into play.  You should check with your real estate agent and verify all information that is important to you. Please click below to watch this month's real estate video

Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate News – Saturday April 5, 2014

This week's links to news stories concerning real estate in Mobile and Baldwin County as provided by Alabama Center for Real Estate 

Classic Victorian House Plan

This week's plan from Dream Home Source is a classic.  Really, a Victorian plan that is timeless.  You could build this home in one of Mobile's or Fairhope' oldest neighborhoods and the home would fit right in.

Farmhouse House Plan

This week's plan from DreamHomeSource is a farmhouse that would be perfect for our area.  This home's exterior features would work well on a waterfront lot or acreage in Baldwin or Mobile County.

Saturday March 22 Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate News

This week's links to news stories concerning real estate in Mobile and Baldwin County as provided by Alabama Center for Real Estate 

This Month in Real Estate Video - March 2014

This month's video describes the changing market and what you can expect..

Craftsman Home Plan with loads of Potential

Take a look at this week's home plan provided by DreamHomesSource.com - is a Craftsman Home Plan with attrac

Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 Passes U.S. Senate

On March 13, 2014, the United States Senate voted 72-22 to approve the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act  (H.R. 3370).

Saturday Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate Headlines


The following links provide access to news stories from past week having to do with Gulf Coast Alabama Real Estate and are provided by ACRE - Alabama Center for Real Estate

Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate News

Here are a few links to news stories regarding Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate related news..

- Alabama Gulf Coast condo sales up 14% from prior month 

The Logic Behind New Home Transactions

It’s no secret that the time has never been better to buy a new home. And you may have even heard that buying is now more affordable than renting, right? But what you may not realize is that when you consider buying that newly constructed home,

Home Sales Prices are increasing

There have been stories in the media about rising home prices.  As you can tell from the spreadsheet below, home prices in Mobile Alabama have risen.  In fact April 2012's data shows that not only have prices increased from earlier numbers from this year but so has the number of homes sold increased.



Please let me know if you would like MLS data like this for your neighborhood or area of town. 
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Steve Shaw
Gulf Region Properties Team
Keller Williams Realty

Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate News

This weeks links to Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate related news stories:

American Recovery Act: A Look Back

Short & Long Term Effects of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009

Eliminating Clutter When You Move to a Smaller Home

As people increasingly move away from the suburbs and into the city, many find themselves in smaller homes. If you’ve recently moved into a smaller space, you may be struggling to keep all of your belongings organized and to keep your house, loft, condo, or apartment de-cluttered. Living in a

Four ways to be more green at home

Recycling is just one of many eco-friendly

VA Home Loans in Mobile Alabama


The VA home loan program is a program that was first established to further honor those who served in World War II. Since then, the program has provided low interest, zero-down home loans to nearly 20 million qualified veterans and service members across our great nation.

This Month in Real Estate Video - February 2012

This month's video has information about what eco-friendly features todays buyers are looking for when searching for homes.  There is also information provided about credit score and practices that can improve your credit score.


Please click on the video below