Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach Alabama

  Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach Alabama    

The Bella Luna Condos in Orange Beach Alabama are just 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.  Just before the Florida border the beautiful glass semi-circle is conveniently located to both Perdido and Orange Beaches and 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 just far enough to watch the crowd from afar.



    The views that Bella Luna in Orange Beach offer are unique because you get a taste of the Gulf as well as the area's Ole River that is salt and peppered with some of the coasts most beautiful 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!

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




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



     Lets talk prices... how much would it take to own one of these fabulous beach condos?
     
     Currently the inventory is very slim with 9 Active Bella Luna Condo Orange Beach units (2 of which are under contract) on the MLS.  Prices are ranging from $399k for a low level 2 bedroom, to 1M for a Penthouse. 


     Although the closed prices have varied greatly over the last year, some 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


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



Monday, November 21, 2011

Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Travel and tourism brings in record revenues!

Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Travel and tourism brings in record revenues!

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach travel and tourism brings in record revenues! 2007 was the top revenue year for our Gulf Coast community, but not anymore!  Gulf Shores and Orange Beach banded together to boost their travel and tourism efforts with marketing dollars and new campaigns to see that 2011 went over 2009’s top numbers.  And it did! – The summer season has brought in 18% more than the 2007 precedent, and year to date numbers are in line to be a 17% increase overall.
Of course The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach travel and tourism numbers from 2010 were sagging due to the BP Gulf Oil spill.  The 2011 numbers are towering over 2010 by an encouraging 51%!  Without a doubt Gulf Shores and Orange Beach tourism would have seen an increase over last year with little effort.  But to triumph over a record year (2007) after such a depressed previous year is something to shout about!  We are back!
The marketing efforts of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau along with the Alabama Tourism Department should be praised; they got it right.  Added events such as the Hangout Music Fest, along with the corporate sponsorship with the SEC and all of the great ads put together in conjunction with historic SEC coaches helped remind the Gulf’s target audience that the Gulf is still here and open for business! Our beaches are as white as ever, and our community still encourages a family atmosphere, we are the place to bring your family. 
Thank you to the CVB and ATD for boosting the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Travel and Tourism back to where it belongs.
For more on this story see the Yahoo! Finance Article here.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Business License for condo owners in Orange Beach raised over 50%

     The Press Register reported that the City of Orange Beach has decided to raise condo owners business licenses.  The price of the license hasn't seen a hoist since 2000, however, an Orange Beach and Gulf Shores travel and tourism report suggests that visitors to our area could hit 5M this year.  Beach services and upkeep will need to be able to keep up with these numbers and raising the license fees will help add an additional $200k in revenue for the city. 
     The Baldwin county coast is in the lead for the gulf coast lodging/rentals market share according to recent Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureaus reports.  These numbers are likely a result of the combination of recent advertising campaigns as well as the "urge to get back to the beach" - since many beach vacationers felt forced to skip their beach trip last year, due to the BP oil spill. 
     Either way, hopefully our area condo owners will see the increased fee returned in their overall annual rental income and then some!

Read the whole article here:  http://blog.al.com/live/2011/11/condo_owners_license_fees_rais.html