Leigh McPherson's (gulfcoastleigh) Blog

This is an excellent post about the consequences of short sales.   While many sellers are genuinely distressed, there are others who choose to short sale as a business decision.  Those who take this route must recognize that there are consequences.  Happy New Year! LeighI'm starting to see a new ...

Many people do not know that Alabama has beaches - beaches with SUGAR WHITE sand.     Since I have lived in Alabama most of my life and have been visiting our beautiful  Alabama Gulf Coast my entire life before moving here permanently in 2004, I am always surprised to hear that there are still pe...

DREAMING OF GETTING A GREAT BEACH BARGAIN ON A BANK OWNED PROPERTY? READ ON! AFTER A THINNING INVENTORY THIS SUMMER in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, along the beautiful Gulf Coast,  it appears that we will have more foreclosures coming.  Here are a few tips if you are thinking of buying ...

WOW!! Where did the summer go?  Last weekend I was pouring sweat as we finished up our annual charity campaign for  Children's Miracle Network at the National Annual Shrimp Festival; and this morning I had to pull out my trust RE/MAX pullover to go out and get the paper. The weather is getting wa...

It is often a challenge to show resort property in a resort and second home market - especially on a big weekend like this one!  But after the holiday excitement wanes, the market will remain strong for our beautiful beachside and bay properties.  The high tourist season results in the greatest g...

It is often a challenge to show resort property in a resort and second home market - especially on a big weekend like this one!  But after the holiday excitement wanes, the market will remain strong for our beautiful beachside and bay properties.  The high tourist season results in the greatest g...

I recently returned from visiting my son, Rob, in Washington, D. C.  While this was primarily my Mother's Day treat to myself to visit my one and only child, I was also excited by the possibilities that the long weekend held. I had not visited our nation's capital in nearly 30 years.  So much his...

I have said it before this year and I will say it again - There has NEVER been a better time to buy beach property! Low rates, good selection, beautiful beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL and Perdido Key , Florida.    Call or email me today - I would love a referral from you!

Prices are great, rates are low, good inventory out there and some more inventory coming. If you have been longing for a beach place that can pay for itself in rent, the time is now! A foreclosure in beautiful Lighthouse, 2 BR 2 BA, is listed now for abut $314,000! Good deals are happening daily!...

Hello to all!  Just evaluated my 2008 production.  I sold almost 1.8M in inventory! $1,789,400 worth, to be precise.  Lots of hard, hard work, but it is proof that property IS selling, and some buyers are getting terrific deals!  As I look over the year, I had to shift gears many times and step o...