Lionfish Shootout!

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Calling all divers! If you own Gulf Coast real estate, or even just want to come do a little diving while on vacation in Coastal Alabama, come participate in the upcoming Lionfish Shootout in Orange Beach!

While Lionfish are gorgeous and fun to look at, they can also be dangerous and are an invasive species along our coast line. The Gulf Coast Lionfish Coalition, host of this event, aim to educate the public and control the local Lionfish population.

The Lionfish Shootout will take place on September 6, 2014. Registration is just $35, with t-shirt, and you could walk away with $1,500 in cash prizes! If you can’t make it for the shootout in Orange Beach early in the month, head over to Perdido Key for the Fall Lionfish Roundup on September 27 and 28. You could walk away with $3,100 in cash. See you in the water!

Welcome New Real Estate Agents!

Untitled-2At Pointe South, we strive to provide the best possible team to represent our buyers and sellers along the Gulf Coast. Whether you are interested in short sales, new construction or luxury homes, rest assured that our group of Pensacola, Perdido Key and Orange Beach real estate agents have you covered.

With over 30 agents ready to help with your real estate endeavors, we are pleased to announce the addition of 3 new members to the team. Welcome, Dave Harbour, Stephanie Sharp and Emily Mitchell!

Dave, originally from Mississippi, is a former attorney and brings with him over 25 years of experience in contact negotiations and closings. He is certified by the National Association of Expert Advisors as both a home buying (CHBA) and home selling (CHSA) expert.

Stephanie Sharp recently moved to Pensacola from Titusville, Florida and will act as a Broker Associate at the Pointe South Garden Street office. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie has decided to focus on residential home sales in the greater Pensacola area.

Emily Mitchell, an Indiana native and graduate of Ball State University, moved to Alabama in early 2005. Since then she has attained her ePro certification and real estate license to represent buyers and sellers in Alabama and Florida.

For more information on our Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama real estate agents and how they can help with your future endeavors, call 850.492.1826.

 

 

Save 25% this Labor Day!

 

Labor DayAre you still trying to decide if you are going to escape to the beach this holiday weekend? If you are still going back and forth about taking that Labor Day beach vacation, act now! Our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals just upped their sale!

Don’t let back to school stress keep you from hitting the beach! Take a break from packing lunches, or from searching your next home for sale on the Gulf Coast, and hit the powder white beach. If surfing the emerald waves sounds like the perfect holiday, call now and save 25% on condo rentals and beach homes for the weekend!

Also, don’t miss the many awesome Labor Day events taking place. Check out the Gulf Coast event calendar to find hot festivals, concerts, and much more. Be sure to ask the Vacation Planners how you can arrive early and stay late for just $60 more!

Thunder on the Gulf this Weekend

Take a break from shopping for Gulf Coast real estate and head out to the beach. One of the best events in the area is back and hitting the water this weekend!

Thunder on the Gulf is a fast paced event powered by the Gulf Coast Powerboat Association. And, this event isn’t your usual boating show and typical exhibition, either. These race are fun, fast and a good time for your entire family.

Enjoy some fun under the sun in Orange Beach and Pensacola Beach this weekend. Race viewing locations are open to the public along the course every day and the first race will take place at 1PM on Friday, August 22. You can also watch from the beach. Just kick off your shoes, have a seat and enjoy!

Can’t make it to the races in Orange Beach? This event will also take place in the following days along the coast of Pensacola Beach. See ya there.

July 2014 Monthly Market Reports

Gulf BreezeThe end of the second quarter revealed signs of an up-trending market. Keeping in line with national averages, the Northwest Florida real estate market saw both the number of homes for sale increase and prices continue to rise. Even with these positive changes, the recovery remains in place with some lingering lending challenges.

Because of the real estate industry’s volatile nature, our agents have designed a market report to help you gauge activity in areas specific to your interests. Below you will find a compilation of data taken from the Pensacola Association of Realtors. This includes a variety of information from condos and homes sold to year over year activity in your local area.

Not only do our real estate agents understand these trends, but they have the resources and commitment to help you weather the storm whether you are interested in buying or selling.

Our door is always open market conditions, property values and any other questions you may have. Feel free to stop by any one of our offices along the Gulf Coast for more information about the state of your local real estate market.

Get Your Free Night Now!

Thinking about getting away and enjoying a last minute trip to the beautiful beaches of Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach or Coastal Alabama? Now is the time – they are giving away free nights!

Already need a break from the back to school grind? We do, too. Leave the book bags back at your home on the Gulf Coast and hit the beach with our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals! Stay two nights this week and get your third night free.

This is the perfect weekend to head out and enjoy a little family time on the sand. Thunder on the Gulf will be taking place near our Orange Beach condo rentals, as well as near our vacation rentals in Pensacola Beach.

Don’t wait! Call the Pointe South Vacation Planners now and let them help you plan your relaxing vacation, or real estate buying trip, to the shores of Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama today!

Single Family Home For Sale in Pensacola

467787-2If you are tired of endlessly searching the web and flipping through newspaper ads to find a home for sale in Pensacola, look no further. Recently listed by Pointe South Broker/Owner, Susan Carleton is a beautiful single-family home tucked quietly away in one of Pensacola’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Located in Chevalier, this impressive three bedroom, two bathroom home is just minutes away from some of the area’s most renowned beaches and military bases. Built in 1995, this meticulously cared for space has been recently remodeled and offers a variety of new features. The walls have been painted and the carpet replaced. Beautiful hardwood floors have even been installed throughout the main living areas of the home.

To round things out, new granite countertops can be found in the kitchen and bathrooms, in addition to updated light fixtures and appliances. The master bedroom offers a spacious master closet with built in shelving and the additional Florida room overlooks the lushly landscaped yard.

This home is now listed at $224,000. Take a virtual tour online and see all that this beautiful home has to offer.

Are you interested in other Pensacola real estate opportunities? Our agents will be happy to help your find the home of your dreams.

48 Hour Flash Sale!

SpecialsAre you looking to enjoy one more vacation to the Gulf Coast? Or, do you want to make another trip to the shore to shop real estate on Alabama’s Gulf Coast? Hurry and call our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals – they’re having a flash sale now!

Shop the Pointe South flash sale now, and when you vacation before September 12, you can save up to 30% on any of their wonderful condo rentals and vacation homes along the beaches of Northwest Florida or Coastal Alabama.

To cash in on this great deal, call the Pointe South Vacation Planners, mention this incredible sale and then let them find you the perfect vacation rental in Pensacola Beach, condo in Perdido Key or vacation home rental in Gulf Shores. You can even get off the beach and take a getaway to Fairhope!

Are you wondering if Labor Day is excluded from this sale? Well, good news, Labor Day is not excluded from this offer, as long as you book before our sale ends today, August 14, at 5PM!

Win a FREE Pointe South Vacation

DSC_0106-copyAre you going on a vacation with our friends at Pointe South Vacation Rentals soon? If so, stay tuned to your GoSouthern app communications – you could win a FREE return vacation!

When you call in to make your reservation, or if you call or visit our website to make a payment, consider paying by electronic check. Using this payment method enters you in to win a five night vacation with us. We can’t wait to have our latest winner, Kenneth H., back down to the beach!

You can also win a free trip back to the beach just by getting on the road home a little early. If you have to depart your Gulf Coast condo or beach home before our normal 10AM check out time, there is an upside to departing the beach! Use Mobile Check Out in the app and you will be entered to win either a 2 night or 4 night vacation. We know winners Juliette M. and Vanessa Y. will be excited to come back and spend a little more time on the sand.

Buying a Home As-Is

Historic Home3 smallAre you in the market to buy a home in Orange Beach? Perhaps you would rather purchase a condo for sale in Perdido Key. Whatever you find yourself shopping for, you have likely come across a property or two that is advertised for sale “as-is.”

What exactly does “as-is” entail? For starters, it does not always mean that there is something wrong with the property, just that the seller will not be making any repairs. The reasons could be financial in the event of a short sale, or personal which can encompass everything from location obstacles to health issues. At times, highly competitive markets will have many homes that are sold as-is because buyers are motivated enough to take the risk.

The risk involved with these homes will vary, but the known problems will likely be filled out in a disclosure form. The things that are missed should be caught during the inspection. This part is crucial when it comes to as-is homes. It is an opportunity to catch the undisclosed conditions so that you are not blindsided by the costs after your finalize the purchase.

If you are ready to buy a home, contact a Gulf Coast real estate agent at Pointe South. We will be happy to guide you through the entire process.