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Focus on the Coast Photo Contest Winners

Friday, December 4th, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS to each of our twenty finalists in the

Meyer Real Estate 2009 Focus on the Coast beach photo contest!

Our winning photo, submitted by Melanie Plum of Amory, MS!

OUR WINNING PHOTO! Submitted by Melanie Plum of Amory, Mississippi.

Our winning photo, decided by public vote, was submitted by Melanie Plum of Amory, Mississippi, who has been awarded a 3-night stay in a 2-bedroom gulf-front condo for spring 2010. The photo was taken by Blake McCollum, who is a family friend of Melanie’s and an art student at Mississippi State.

Upon being told the good news, an excited Melanie explained that the family was in the midst of a photo shoot, but this winning photo was a candid shot of the girls simply enjoying the warm July beach and their flowing, colorful costumes.

Congratulations to Melanie and everyone involved in this award-winning photograph!

We are also very pleased to name as Honorable Mentions our 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as voted by the public:

HONORABLE MENTION: 1st runner up. Submitted by Molly Canter, Murray, Kentucky.

HONORABLE MENTION: 1st runner up. Submitted by Molly Canter of Murray, Kentucky.


HONORABLE MENTION: 2nd runner up. Submitted by Shellie Benson, Speer, Illinois.

HONORABLE MENTION: 2nd runner up. Submitted by Shellie Benson of Speer, Illinois.


HONORABLE MENTION: 3rd runner up. Submitted by Cheryl & Rusty May, Madison, Mississippi.

HONORABLE MENTION: 3rd runner up. Submitted by Cheryl & Rusty May of Madison, Mississippi.

You can see all the Top 20 photos on our Facebook page.

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The Gift That Fits Every Time

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
The ideal gift can be difficult to find, but we have a solution!

The ideal gift can be difficult to find, but we have a solution!

It’s time to choose a gift for someone special. But your sibling/parent/best friend/cousin has all the material goods he or she needs. Another knickknack or small kitchen appliance may end up in a closet or cupboard, rarely used in spite of your good intentions.

A gift of experiences and memories, though, will be forever cherished. The honored recipient will immediately understand the special thought that went into choosing it, and you’ll be reminded often of how much it was appreciated.

That is why a gift certificate for vacation accommodations from Meyer Real Estate is the perfect fit. It allows you to present your loved one with something specific, yet offers them a great deal of flexibility. They can choose their preferred dates to stay in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach or Fort Morgan, Alabama, or Perdido Key, Florida. And with 1600 condos and 300 houses located along the Gulf of Mexico, inland waters or golf courses – including virtual tours and photos of all properties – they will enjoy the online shopping experience almost as much as the actual getaway.

Make it a gift from just you, or arrange for the family or a group of friends to chip in together. Your gift certificate can be for any dollar amount you choose, and your recipient can get even greater value when they use it with one of our many specials or Hot Deals.

Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Meyer Real Estate Gift Certificates are available year-round by calling 877-877-5066. Our terrific vacation representatives will be happy to help you and your recipient at any hour of the day or night, whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Historical exploration, water adventures, golf outings, outlet shopping, relaxation . . . No matter how their time is spent, you will feel wonderful knowing you gave someone a lasting gift that will always be treasured.

A Beach House for How Many People?

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Halekai III

A large beach house may just be the perfect answer to your group's next multiple-night business or social gathering.

When you are planning a family reunion, business retreat or church gathering that requires a few nights in one location, does your mind immediately jump to an impersonal hotel, or maybe a group of separate condos near each other?

Why not consider everyone staying together in one house at the beach? Below are six Gulf Shores houses in Meyer Real Estate’s vacation rental program that will accommodate 22 to 32 people. Follow the links to see virtual tours and photos, learn more about the amenities offered at each property, and check dates of availability.

Egret, 4 miles west of the north-south AL Hwy. 59 that ends at the beach in Gulf Shores, is a one-story house that is deceptively large. Its six bedrooms combine king, queen, double and twin beds; when the 3 sleeper sofas are included, 22 people can call this gulf-front location “home.”

Avocet also sleeps 22 in its two-level, 4200-square-foot house located gulf-front almost 14 miles down Fort Morgan Road in the Surfside Shores subdivision. The five bedrooms include king, queen, bunk and double futon configurations.

Aqua Vista is a new home on West Beach, just three miles from the main beach intersection. With eight bedrooms and baths divided among three levels, 23 people can share the gulf-front house and still enjoy a bit of privacy within its 4000 square feet. Bedding includes king, queen, bunk and triple bunks as well as a sleeper sofa.

Erica’s Sandpiper is another eight-bedroom/eight-bath home that can be shared by 24 relatives or friends. A combination of king, queen, double, twin and sleeper sofas are found within this 3800-square-foot, single-level gulf-front home. You’ll find it in a quiet area 4 miles down West Beach.

Halekai III boasts 8000 square feet near the end of West Beach. The 11 bedrooms and bathrooms can accommodate 29 people among the king, queen, sofa queen, bunk and day beds. Numerous extras, including a media room, two kitchens and three living rooms, make it possible for purely fun or all-business gatherings to be comfortable at this gulf-front location.

Ranch Beach House is owned by a non-profit agency, with proceeds benefiting a children’s charity. Its 2600 square feet are spread over two levels, including six bedrooms, six and a half baths and two living rooms. Bedding consists of king, double, twin and triple bunk configurations, making it ideal for family, corporate or church groups. This house that sleeps 32 is adjacent to the pass on West Beach, across the street from the gulf.

The time is right to plan for next week’s or next year’s cozy weekend for two, family getaway, corporate team-building week, or large-scale celebration. Choose from 1600 condos and 300 houses on or near the beach or golf course. We’re eager to delight you with our renowned STAR Treatment!

End-of-Summer Deals at the Beach

Friday, August 14th, 2009
The end of summer doesn't mean the end of beach time!

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of beach time!

It’s not too late! Cool off your wallet with a hot bargain while you soak up some sun and play time before fall sets in.

We can help you accomplish this with our Awesome August special. Need a beach house to accommodate your family or group of friends? Save 25% off the already-low early fall prices. Just you and a spouse, friend, or smaller family? Condos are a whopping 35% off!

Simply visit our website to find your ideal location. Choose from Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan or Orange Beach, Alabama, or Perdido Key, Florida. Decide on a house or condo. Discover the wide variety of settings gulf-front, near-gulf, golf course-oriented, or on backwaters. We know you’ll have fun shopping our 1900 properties!

Once you have your options narrowed down, choose your dates (final checkout for this deal is 10 a.m. on Sept 3), plug in the promo code 9EF-C (for condos) or 9EF-H (for houses), and click on “Get a Quote” to find out just how affordable it really is. When you have made your final choice, click the Book It button and follow the prompts. It’s that simple!

Can’t visit the beach by Sept. 3? No problem! Keep an eye on our variety of specials and specific-property hot deals. We’ll have great bargains available whenever you are ready to join us.

Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Monday, July 20th, 2009

October 15 through 18, 2009, is set for the 6th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest. Nineteen guided tours will be offered during the course of the four days; many of the popular past tours will be repeated, and some new locations have been added.

Birders from across the country are expected to flock to this event, along with the winged creatures they are so interested in learning about and viewing. And local aficionados will be especially pleased that the guest speakers are well-respected folks from our own backyard.

Alabama BirdFest 2009 is slated for October 15-18.

Alabama BirdFest 2009 is slated for October 15-18.

Photographer Kathy Hicks created this year’s BirdFest poster. On opening night she will present a selection of her photography, which she has set to music, during A Gulf Coast Photo Journal. Kathy’s talent with the lens has captured the interest of magazine editors – including those with Forbes and Science Daily – and she is currently an exclusive camera artist for iStock.com.

Friday night’s gathering will feature Dr. Bill Summerour, a well-known biologist and talented artist. His vocation meshed well with extra duties as editor of Alabama Birdlife magazine. Now retired, he continues to paint, photograph and research, with a particular interest in red crossbills in the Talladega National Forest and Swainson’s warbler in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Some of this area’s best birding places will be highlighted during his Birding the Alabama Gulf Coast presentation.

Five Rivers Delta Resource Center (on the Causeway to Mobile) will be used as the main location, and tours will depart from there. Some events will be held nearby, including the day-long Bird & Conservation Expo on October 17 at Faulkner State College in downtown Fairhope.

Registration is now open for this growing event.  Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the northern Gulf Coast’s beautiful weather, lovely scenery and great variety of fall’s feathered friends.

And as you are making your plans, don’t forget to reserve your accommodations at the beach in the Gulf Shores island area. Choose your perfect location from Meyer Real Estate’s more than 1900 condos or beach houses, and save money (up to 50% off!) by taking advantage of the specials and Hot Deals. Stay a few days longer to enjoy the great number of outdoor activities, history attractions and more.

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