(Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile, Foley, Gulf Shores, Point Clear, Dauphin Island, Baldwin County & Mobile County) March is bursting with excitement as Mardi Gras festivities continue and spring arrives, bringing a diverse array of events from farmers markets to arts and craft fairs and boat shows! At Ashurst Niemeyer, our boutique agency is dedicated to providing [...]
This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between [...]
Step into the heart of winter and embrace the charm of Coastal Alabama this February! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s a full calendar of events that’ll keep you entertained, engaged, and enjoying the best of our beautiful region. From romantic Valentine’s Day festivities to fun-filled festivals, Coastal Alabama is buzzing with excitement [...]
(Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile, Foley, Gulf Shores, Point Clear, Dauphin Island, Baldwin County & Mobile County) Kick off the new year with an array of exciting events in Mobile and Baldwin County! Our boutique agency, Ashurst Niemeyer, prides itself on knowing the area intimately and providing trusted advice and white-glove service to every client. This January, [...]
Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two [...]
Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “In stock [...]
When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a [...]
For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . [...]
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your [...]
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April [...]
