Save with Southern Residential Leasing!

If you’re not ready to buy a home for sale in Pensacola just yet, look to our friends at Southern Residential Leasing. With long term rentals in Mobile, Gulf Shores, Perdido Key and Pensacola, they can help you find a great place to call home.

Speaking of great things, now is GREAT time to apply for a home or condo in the area as Southern is running a month-long move-in special in honor of Veteran’s Day. This year, our team of property managers has decided to waive the standard $50 application fee as a way of thanking the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight to protect our nation. The discount applies to all rentals and fees will be waived for all active-duty, medical discharge, honorable discharge and former military members. If you are former military, you must be able to provide DD214.

In the grand scheme of things, it’s just a small way for us to say thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. If you have questions about Southern’s Veteran’s Day Special, or are interested in applying for a rental in the area, contact our property managers directly at 855.981.7516 or visit SouthernResidentialLeasing.com.

*Special Runs Through November 30, 2015.

Hidden Costs of Homeownership

Historic Home2If you have never owned or purchased a home for sale in Pensacola before, our real estate agents wanted to prepare you for some of the “hidden costs” ahead of time. That is right, there’s more than just a mortgage payment associated with this purchase…

For starters, property taxes come into play. Property taxes are based on the current value of your home and assessed yearly. The good news is that this fee can be paid yearly or divided into 12 payments over the course of the year and added to your mortgage payment.

Another thing to factor into the cost of owning a home is maintenance. When you live in a long term rental in Pensacola, most maintenance is performed by your property manager. However, home ownership means those costs fall upon you. Most people in the industry suggest you allocate 1% of your home’s worth for maintenance costs each year.

Mortgage insurance, supplemental insurance, landscaping, HOA fees, the list of hidden fees goes on. It is important to factor these things into your budget as you search for a home or condo for sale in Pensacola Beach.

Long Term Rentals in Alabama

DSC_0699Have you been on the hunt to find a home or condo for sale in Orange Beach, Alabama? With so many incredible options to choose from it can be hard to make up your mind. That’s where our friends and Alabama property managers at Southern Residential Leasing can help.

While you house hunt, choose to get to know the area in a long term rental with Southern. Whether you are on the hunt for a condo in Gulf Shores or a single-family home in Mobile, we have you covered. Some of our favorites include a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home in Mobile. This residence offers the perfect combination of classic finishes and modern upgrades. Or, head towards Robertsdale and lease a popular ranch stule home with a large backyard perfect for your pets to play.

If you’re looking for something a little smaller, check out our cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in Historic Malbis or our condo overlooking the river in Gulf Shores. That’s really just the beginning. There are so many other great long term rentals in Mobile, Daphne and Spanish Fort to choose from. Call  855.981.7516 today to lease one of these incredible homes!

PS – Did we mention that now through October 1, we have waived the $50.00 application fee? Better hurry and apply today!

Pointe South Rebrands Under Southern Name

WelcomeWe are pleased to announce that we have rebranded the Pointe South name to operate under the “Southern” umbrella. With this change, our vacation rentals, residential leasing and real estate enterprises will change from Pointe South Vacation Rentals, Pointe South Residential and Pointe South Real Estate Sales to Southern Vacation Rentals, Southern Residential Leasing and Southern Real Estate Sales, respectively.

Susan Carleton, Owner/Broker of Southern Real Estate Sales, formerly known as Pointe South is very excited for what lies ahead. “Pointe South has been a Southern company for years. The benefits of the name change are multi-fold for our company, owners and guests alike.”

The name is the only thing that is set to change. Our staff and our locations will remain the same – meaning that same genuine and local service that our owners, guests, tenants and clients have come to love, can still be expected.

For more information about this rebranding and the Southern Family of Companies, view the online press release or GoSouthern.com.

Military Move-In Special!

We have good news for all those searching long term rentals in Pensacola, Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Fairhope and Mobile. Our Military move-in special is officially back in action! Starting today, all active duty military member and their families looking for homes in the area can apply for FREE!

That’s right, the standard $50 application fee has been waived on all rentals from now until May 31, 2015. To apply, all you have to do is search our rentals online, choose the home you are interested in and submit an application. We will take care of the rest.

And if you are looking for homes and rentals in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville and Crestview, don’t worry – the special applies there as well. Just head on over to SouthernResidentialLeasing.com to peruse the rest of our Northwest Florida long term rentals.

In the grand scheme of things, it is just a small way for our Gulf Coast property management team to give thanks and show our appreciation for the brave men and women who serve our country. For more information about our rentals, our team or our services, give us a call today at 850.492.2600.

Moving Into Your New Place

iStock_000001559393LargeAfter waiting weeks for the keys to your new long term rental in Pensacola, you probably want to treat yourself (and your new home) to something nice. If that’s the case, here are some relatively quick home improvement tips that you’ll likely be happy with:

Tackle practical problems first. Before you ask: “Where’s the fun in that?” Well, think about the impact that little things such as leaky faucets, window treatments and appliances can have on your daily life.

Our Northwest Florida property managers at Pointe South by Southern also recommend detailing next. Your new space deserves a deep clean, and while done professionally before you move-in, why not take advantage of an empty space and hire someone to make it really shine?

Just starting the real estate shopping? Contact an agent or manager at Pointe South to help you find the right place.

Experience First Friday Art Walk

Wine TastingWhether you are on vacation, or staying in a long term rental in Fairhope with Pointe South, we have a great way you can spend this evening! If you haven’t already made plans, be sure to head downtown and experience the spring kick off of Art Walk.

First Friday Art Walk is community art and entertainment event that takes places the first Friday from now until November. Find exhibits from local artists as you walk around and mingle with members of the community.

We are especially excited for this year’s kick off because Pointe South Residential Leasing has partnered with Beckham Partners and Bellator R.E. Dev. to host a wine tasting event in conjunction with the Art Walk. Everything from live music and children’s entertainment to light hors d’oeuvres has been covered. We would just like to invite you all to come out for an evening of good food, good fun and good company!

We’ll be at our downtown Fairhope office location from 5pm – 8pm. We hope to see you all there!

Long Term Rentals at Banana Bay!

RearHave you stayed at Banana Bay in Perdido Key with Pointe South Vacation Rentals? If so, you probably fell in love with the colorful community of townhomes that offers mesmerizing views of the Intracoastal Waterway. We can’t blame you, we love it too! After all, what’s not to love about a community that features spacious homes, a private beach, fitness facility, sauna and pool onsite? It’s only natural that your 7-night stay left you longing for just a little bit more. That’s where we can help.

Right now, our Gulf Coast property management team at Pointe South has a beautiful three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom townhome at Banana Bay available today for a 7 month lease.

Coming completely furnished, this long term rental offers a functional floor plan that maximizes space in addition to a variety of upgrades. The kitchen comes outfitted with granite countertops and the master suite is one for the books. Banana Bay may be coastal living at it’s finest, but this long term rental is Banana Bay at it’s best.

Call today to learn more about our long term rentals in Perdido Key and our available units at Banana Bay!

New Property Manager!

Shannon DanielsGreat things are happening at Pointe South Residential Leasing! The team is expanding and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome Shannon Daniels as our newest Property Manager.

Shannon joined our operations in the west, representing long term rentals in Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile and the surrounding areas just a few short weeks ago. In her new role as Property Manager, Shannon will act as the main liaison between our owners and tenants. Not only will she work to maintain relationships with the two, but she will be in charge of growing our operations in the aforementioned areas.

But enough about what she is in charge of, we want you to have a feel for who your new property manager is as a person. Shannon spends most of her spare time in and around the beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, particularly boating with her family and friends. She’s an avid travelers who is rather familiar with her “own backyard.” She does however, have plans to travel outside the country in the near future.

Interested in learning more about Shannon and our other Gulf Coast property managers? Feel free to drop by one of our offices to meet the group in person and to find out what all we can do for you!

Check Out Our Long Term Rentals!

Front PorchSome of you may already know that Pointe South offers a wide array of accommodations and vacation rentals in Perdido Key, Pensacola and Orange Beach. You may also know that we offer unparalleled real estate services in the surrounding communities, but what may come as news to you is that we also have a full-service residential leasing team ready to help you find a long term rental in the area.

That’s right! Whether you are moving to the Gulf Coast for work, family or simply because you the love the area, we have the staff and the resources to help you make a smooth transition from tourist to resident.

Whether you find yourself shopping for a single family home in Pensacola, a cozy cottage in Perdido Key or even a luxurious Gulf front condo in Orange Beach, you’ll quickly find that we have just the place for you. We even have a handful of long term rentals in Mobile, Fairhope ans Spanish Fort to choose from!

What are you waiting for? Start searching today and when you’re ready to make a move, be sure to give our team at Pointe South a call. We’ll be happy to help you find that perfect place to call home.