Why Orange Beach?
Orange Beach, Alabama is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With crystal clear water and soft, white sand, it’s easy to see why this destination…
Life in the Coastal Lane
NEWS
City of Gulf Shores to Hold Special Council Meeting to Discuss Proposed Lodging Tax Increase Gulf Shores International Airport Takes Flight Holly Days on Main return to The Wharf in…
Why Do We Call it Sugar Sand?
Sand is sand, right? That’s what I always thought. I grew up here in Alabama, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Seeing the white sand that lines the…
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
Let the good times roll! We’re gearing up for Mardi Gras here along the Gulf Coast, so grab an RC Cola and a Moonpie and have some fun. From the…
I Hear Hammers! Sweet Sounds of Construction on the Gulf Coast
First, Hurricane Ivan slammed the coast of Alabama. Then, Hurricane Katrina hit Waveland, Mississippi, and she was so enormous we felt the effects here as well. Just as we started…
Debunking Mortgage Myths
Almost all adults in this country believe that home ownership is an important part of the American dream and that it increases financial stability. But many Americans think that owning…
What Agents Consider When Pricing Your Home
Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet that can help you decide how to set the price on your house, it takes a real estate professional…
Counteroffer Tips for Sellers
You’re selling your home at a price decided upon with the help of your real estate agent. Together you have researched the market and prepared to list your home at…
Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
You’ve saved and planned and are finally ready to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. It’s pretty easy to figure out how large a mortgage…
Property Tax
Calculating Baldwin County Property Tax GENERAL FORMULA & EXAMPLE Fair Classification Assessed Tax Gross Homestead Net Market Value X Assessment Ratio (%)* = Value X Levy (Millage Rate)** = Tax…