Do you find yourself imagining the glorious view from one of our area’s penthouses? Do you wish you could take a peek into—and out of—one of those luxurious, top-floor residences? This Saturday, you can stop imagining and let your eyes take in the View From the Top.

Tour 6 exquisite penthouses with gorgeous views this Saturday to help Sirens of the Sea award scholarships and assist Mary's Shelter.

The Sirens of the Sea organization presents this 5^th annual tour of condos and penthouses to raise funds for their scholarship awarded to a local high school senior, and to give assistance to Mary’s Shelter, a provider of family-style living for homeless mothers-to-be. Your $20 admission helps to make both of these programs possible.

This year’s tour includes six exquisite residences on the gulf and the bay in Gulf Shores (Oceania), Orange Beach (Phoenix West, Sea Chase, Caribe) and Perdido Key (Spanish Key, La Serena). When you purchase your tickets, you will receive directions to each building, plus six raffle tickets. A beautiful basket will be on display at each property, along with a list of its contents; simply place your ticket(s) in the raffle jar(s) of your choice for your chance to win. Plan to stay long enough at each location to absorb the view as you chat with friendly folks and snack on delicious treats.

Simply go to any of the properties Saturday, February 4, 2012, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to purchase your six-property pass and begin your tour. For advance purchase, you may contact Peggy Martin at 251-942-6440 or Century 21 Meyer Real Estate agent Angela Martin at 251-923-6082.

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Join us for home tours in Orange Beach, Alabama (Feb. 9) and Perdido Key, Florida (Feb. 23).

Meyer Real Estate is sharing a special public opportunity to get a more intimate feel for local communities by walking into a handful of houses and condos. During February, you are invited to tour select properties in Orange Beach, Alabama and in Perdido Key, Florida.

Highlighted on these tours are condos and houses for sale as well as those available for vacation rentals.

You might be surprised to learn that you can afford a gulf-front or near-beach home. Even if you are not ready to buy at this time, it may help you decide on an eventual second home or retirement location.

Vacation rentals are not typically open for inspection, so these open houses are a rare live glimpse into popular rental properties. Admire the scenery from each room, picture your family or friends sharing a condo or home, and imagine the many fond memories that will be created from each visit.

The public is welcome to attend these free walk-throughs that are open between 1:00 and 5:00. For the Orange Beach, Alabama tour, maps are available beginning Saturday, February 6, while the tour itself is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9. The Perdido Key, Florida tour is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23; maps will be available beginning on Saturday, February 20.

To participate in either of the Tour of Homes events, simply stop by one of the Meyer Real Estate offices (Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan or Perdido Key) to pick up a map. Although the tour is self-guided, you will find friendly, knowledgeable real estate and rental agents at each location.

Whether you are interested in real estate sales, vacation rentals, or long-term rental of personal or commercial property, Meyer Real Estate can be of service. Learn more at our blog, or view our website.