Located just minutes from the downtown village area and bay front recreation area, Quail Creek Subdivision is a long-established neighborhood built adjacent to the public Quail Creek Golf Course.

Quail Creek residents are a wonderfully diverse cross-section of all ages, interests, and life styles. Nearby shopping, medical services, recreation, churches and schools add to Quail Creek’s appeal.

There many lovely residences, some fronting the golf courses, a villa section which features patio style homes, as well as available lots. Sales price in the Estates section have ranged from $165,000-$375,000 in the past. In the Villas have recently sold around $240,000. If you want to know more about Quail Creek homes for sale contact The Tia Stanley Team.

Thursday December 8, 2011 is the Quail Creek Christmas Walk. Residents line the streets with luminaries at sundown to enjoy a quaint walk or drive, and to enjoy the neighborhood decorations. Here and there refreshments are offered as a gathering place to say hello to neighbors or friends. This is one of several annual organized activities planned by volunteer residents.

For the golfers, the City of Fairhope has a comprehensive website for the Quail Creek Golf Course.

The entrance to Quail Creek is located on Hwy. 181 just south of the intersection of County Rd. 48, also known as Fairhope Ave.

The city of Gulf Shores and Neighbor Orange Beach are ready with the Holiday season officially upon us. Events have been scheduled for all ages, and with the wonderful weather forecast so far, there is no reason not to get out and enjoy some of the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday Events!

This Saturday December 2nd, 2011 marks the 2nd annual Gulf Shores Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 4:00 and will run down Highway 59 from the Bridge to the Beach. Last year the parade was graced with the Budweiser Clydesdales along with a wide variety of area business sponsored floats, The Gulf Shores High School Band, and more. This year should be a similar string of participants, with candy, necklaces, and the like for your children (or even YOU) to scamper for. According to the weather forecast Gulf Shores should be experiencing temps around 65 degrees- perfect for a parade!

Another Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday event that you will not want to miss is the Back Country Trail Sleigh Ride that Orange Beach will be putting on. The event will take place on December 9th, from 6-9pm and is free for all who attend. Our beautiful Gulf Coast doesn't normally allow for a white Christmas, but Orange Beach will surely have all of the expected Holiday trimmings for your viewing pleasure along the sleigh ride trail. Be sure to take part, and make this a new family tradition! People wishing to take the "sleigh" ride will be picked up at the Orange Beach City Hall.

For 26 years now, this Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday Event has been putting down the Canal for eveyone to enjoy. The Nautical Night of Lights Boat Parade will be taking place on December 10th, 2011 from 5:30-8:00 pm. The annual Holiday Event will start at LuLu's Homeport Marina and travel East down the Canal, Pass the Wharf, head around Bear Point, down the South end of Ono Island, to Perdido Pass, Terry's Cove and eventually ending up at Zeke's Marina. Enjoy the tour of boated lights, a Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday Event that was been a 26 year tradition- it must be good!

Rounding out the month is LuLu's annual "Noon Year's Eve" Family friendly New Year's Event. This Gulf Shores Holiday Event will take place on December 31, 2011 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This free Holiday Event will include face painting, sand castle contests, The Gulf Shores zoo with some of their animals, and music by Suite Caroline! Let your children be part of your New Year's celebration this year at Lulu's Noon Year's Eve.

In addition to these Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday Events, there are many area churches and organizations that will be holding their own events and traditions. Check out the link on my site for more Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Holiday Events to enjoy this season!

Seasons Greetings from my family to yours! How 'bout buying your loved one that beach condo they've always wanted for Christmas?

As many are aware, the current housing market has created a large number of foreclosure properties. For people who would like to live in or own property in the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach area, this can be the opportunity of a lifetime.

A spectacular Gulf Shores beach bargain can seem like just a dream. By getting assistance from a knowledgeable source familiar with not only the physical area but also the foreclosure process, your dream could come true!

Potentially acquiring a house, even if it is a foreclosure, is still a major purchase with many possible pitfalls. With the proper guidance, however, it can be quite a sensible decision.

One of the first steps you should consider is contacting a Gulf Shores real estate agent. An agent can assist you from the beginning and give you advice that could make all the difference for such an important purchase. Agents are familiar with the different stages of foreclosed properties and can guide you in the best direction given your own personal situation and desired outcome. For instance, you could be dealing with an owner in default, a trustee or a foreclosing lender. An agent can show you options to help you determine the best course of action.

An agent can assist you in other aspects as well. For instance, it's likely you’ll need to deal with several other professionals—from home inspectors and contractors to finance officers and attorneys. The agent will be able to refer you to reputable experts in these fields. By going in with your eyes wide open to all disclosures regarding the property, knowing realistic repair estimates, being aware of any outstanding liens or tax arrearages, and having your financing pre-approved, you’ll be in a position to make a practical offer. You’ll have a better view of what is likely to be accepted, and your time won’t be wasted on improbable bids so you can get right down to enjoying your amazing Gulf Shores beach bargain!

I would like to be the agent to support you. I can assist you in looking for foreclosure properties and several other real estate options. I have extensive knowledge of the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area and enjoy living here. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225 or contact me online.

   Bella Luna Condos of Orange Beach Alabama

    The views that Bella Luna in Orange Beach offer are distinctive because you receive a taste of the Gulf as well as the area's Ole River that is salt and peppered with a number of the coast's most stunning and character filled homes. From within a unit at Bella Luna in Orange Beach the floor to ceiling glass lends expansive views of it all. Take your pick!

The Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach Alabama are over the Alabama Point Bridge you'll see the single tower gleaming on the north side of the scenic beach highway in Orange Beach Alabama.  Before the Florida border the stunning glass semi-circle is conveniently located to both Perdido and Orange Beach and their attractions.  Bella Luna Condominiums in Orange Beach sit a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Orange Beach's busy tourist row, but far enough to watch the crowd from afar.

   An owner or visitor staying in a Bella Luna unit can expect nothing less than high end finishes and upgrades throughout, from stainless steel, granite, wetbar, wine cooler, as well as the most modern fixtures sure to interest even the most discriminating of individuals.

The Amenities that Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach offer are plentiful. There are several swimming pools both indoor and outdoor. The large fitness room is state of the art and includes both a steam room and sauna as well. Let's not forget the indoor theater  for entertaining! Boat slips are available on a first come first serve basis, and beach access is available directly across the street. It is safe to say you can have it all with a Bella Luna Condo in Orange Beach Alabama!

   Although the closed prices have varied greatly over the last year, a number of the best priced deals for 2011 Bella Luna Condos are as follows:

  #208: 2/beds 2/baths: Closed 6/28/2011 $275,000
#603: 2/2 Closed 7/2011 $389,000
#206 3/3 Closed 2/2011 $360,000
#1207 3/3 Closed 10/2011 $425,000
PH3 4/4.5 Closed 8/2011 $725,000

(Of course the lower level units lack the views that are so impressive)

    Currently the stock is slim with 9 Active Bella Luna Condo Orange Beach units (two of which are under contract) on the MLS. Prices are ranging from $399k for a low level two bedroom, to 1M for a Penthouse.

 If you think this immaculate community might  be up your alley, give me a call, or search Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach here!  

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Residents in the Gulf Shores and surrounding areas, and even those just visiting, you are going to want to mark your calendars! With the holidays sneaking right up on us, be sure to make time to celebrate and enjoy the season. The Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 26^th Annual Nautical Night of Lights parade of lighted boats. It is a wonderful way to spend time with the family and really get into the holiday spirit.

The Nautical Night of Lights will be held on Saturday, December 10^th at 5:30pm. It will end at approximately 8pm. Admission is FREE to the public, so Orange Beach/Gulf Shores residents, bring even your extended family! The participating boats will assemble at LuLu’s in Homeport Marina. The route the boats travel will be east down the Intracoastal Waterway Canal, passing The Wharf (which is a public viewing area), around Bear Point, down along the south end of Ono Island, west to Perdido Pass, up north into Terry Cove Harbor, south to the bridge and then ending at Zeke’s Landing Marina. People who want to view this fabulous array of lighted boats may choose a spot from any public area along Canal Road.

If you want to be really ambitious and get into the spirit, throw a party on one of the boats and be a participant in the parade! It would be a night remembered by all. You can reserve a boat for your party. Choose how many guests you think you’ll be hosting—any amount from 1 to 30 guests. As part of the package, you’ll get the lights for decorating the boat, complimentary snacks on board and following the parade, and you will get to attend the awesome Christmas Party at Zeke’s Landing—Wolf Bay Lodge in Orange Beach. Fantastic food will be served, live music for entertainment and a cash bar. See the website to host a party or to enter a boat in the parade.

The Nautical Night of Lights is just one way that Orange Beach/Gulf Shores likes to celebrate the holidays. It’s a great place to make your home or your “get-away from home!” I have extensive knowledge of this area and enjoy living here. I’m ready to assist you with several real estate options. Give me a call today, Lance Steffek: 251-981-2225 or contact me online.