Alabama Beach Real Estate Rentals and Sales

As I wrap up my 6th year in real estate sales, I can’t help but reflect on how far this journey has taken me. God has surely blessed me to have built such an incredible business, and one of the greatest gifts has been the relationships I’ve built along the way – connections that might never have happened otherwise. From clients to colleagues, each relationship has enriched my life in ways I’ll always cherish 🙏 This industry is a roller coaster of contracts, closings, and caffeine ☕but I wouldn’t have it any other way😉

🏠 31 transactions and $10,804,314 closed volume in 2024. I exceeded my goals for the year and reached a milestone that I am very proud of...this year pushed me to 155+ transactions and $45,500,000+ in closed volume as a single agent (not including my time as a team leader).

I’m beyond grateful for everyone who made this possible:

💖 My incredible family – my biggest cheerleaders 🎉
🤝📋💼 Fellow REALTORS®, Lenders, Title Agents, Inspectors, Appraisers, Photographers & every behind-the-scenes hero – you make the magic happen!
🙌 My amazing clients – Thank you for trusting me with one of life’s biggest decisions. Your support, referrals, and belief in me mean the world!
❤️ Friends, followers & supporters of my business – your encouragement keeps me going on the wildest days.

To all - I wish you, and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead...Here’s to an even bigger and better 2025🚀

Message me or drop a 🏠 if you’re ready to make your next move with me in the coming year!

Amanda 😘
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Jeremiah 29:11

The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, here are just a few reasons why so many people see the value of homeownership.

There are several benefits to owning your home. A significant one, especially when inflation is high like it is today, is that homeownership can help protect you from rising costs. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains, “Renters actually have a harder time in inflationary periods, because rents tend to rise along with inflation, whereas mortgage payments stay the same for homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages.”

When you buy a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, you can lock in what's likely your biggest monthly expense – your housing payment – for the duration of that loan, often 15-30 years. That...

The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year:

Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year?

>>Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm

In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. There were more people looking to make a purchase than there were homes available for sale. That led to competitive bidding wars which drove prices up.

That appreciation was greater than the pre-pandemic norm which was typically around 3.8%. This goes to show, 2021 was an anomaly in the housing market spurred by more buyers than homes for sale.

>>Home Price Appreciation Moderates Today

This year, home price appreciation is slowing from the feverish pace the market saw over the past two years. According to the latest forecasts, experts say on average, nationwide, prices will still appreciate by roughly 10% in 2022.

Even though housing supply is growing today, it’s still low overall...

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals.