For decades, our little niche in the south has been extremely popular with tourists and snowbirds, but a new trend is beginning to take form for full-time residents. With new job opportunities becoming available, as well as retirees wanting to find a great part of the world to settle down, Gulf Shores is experiencing a boom in the housing market.
Most people think of high rise condos or beach homes on stilts when they think of our town; however, what may be surprising to many is the number of single-family neighborhoods that Gulf Shores has to offer. There are a number of already established communities but, because of the amount of available land that is still available in the city, builders and developers are making the move to create brand new construction projects in Gulf Shores.
The article below talks about how new building permits are drastically increasing and how it pertains to our school system.
Housing Boom will Add More Students to Island Schools
Please take a minute to read on and, if you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Gulf Shores, don't hesitate to contact me.
Jeff Nelson
IXL Real Estate – Eastern Shore
251-654-2523
jeff@livegulfshoreslocal.com
