Winford McGaster, REALTOR - EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

Winford McGaster, REALTOR - EXIT Realty Gulf Shores Licensed REALTOR® with EXIT Realty Gulf Shores, proudly serving Baldwin County & parts of Mobile County. Need assistance outside Alabama?
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🏡 ALABAMA HOMEOWNERS — HAVE YOU FILED YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION YET?If you purchased a home this year and it’s your prima...
09/29/2026

🏡 ALABAMA HOMEOWNERS — HAVE YOU FILED YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION YET?

If you purchased a home this year and it’s your primary residence, this is your friendly reminder to make sure your Homestead Exemption is filed! 🔑

📅 To qualify, you must occupy the home as your primary residence on October 1, and your exemption claim should be filed before December 31 of the year you purchased the home.

Remember, Homestead Exemption does not happen automatically at closing — it is the homeowner’s responsibility to file.

There are also additional exemptions that may be available for homeowners 65 and older, individuals with qualifying disabilities or blindness, and certain qualifying properties.

If you closed on a home with me this year — or even if you didn’t — don’t let this important homeowner task slip through the cracks! ❤️🏡

📌 Save this post. Share it with a new homeowner. And most importantly, GET IT FILED!

Winford McGaster, REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
📲 251-979-8832
📧 [email protected]

🏡 JUST REDUCED $20,500 — NOW $299,000! 👀🔥If you’ve been waiting on the right home at the right price, this one deserves ...
09/29/2026

🏡 JUST REDUCED $20,500 — NOW $299,000! 👀🔥

If you’ve been waiting on the right home at the right price, this one deserves a look! The seller has relocated and is motivated for an offer!

✨ 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✨ Open, split-bedroom floor plan
✨ Fresh paint + new carpet
✨ Large fenced backyard
✨ Cul-de-sac location
✨ USDA Eligible! 💰🏡

And don’t let today’s interest rates automatically count you out — there may be options to help make the numbers work!

Homes don’t become available often in this desirable neighborhood, so don’t wait!

📲 Schedule your showing with me today! Let’s see if this could be the one for you.

Winford McGaster, REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
📱 251-979-8832

Listing Courtesy of Tom Stanton, Broker | EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

🏡 LET’S TALK ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES…Are they high? Absolutely! 😩But that doesn’t mean you have to put your homeownership p...
09/24/2026

🏡 LET’S TALK ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES…

Are they high? Absolutely! 😩
But that doesn’t mean you have to put your homeownership plans on hold!

Sometimes, asking for thousands off the purchase price isn’t the move that saves you the most money each month. 👀

💰 Seller concessions
📉 Interest rate buydowns
🏦 Closing cost assistance
🏗️ Builder incentives & special financing

There may be more than one way to make the numbers work!

Don’t just negotiate the PRICE… negotiate the DEAL! 💯

Not sure what that could look like for you? That’s where I come in. Let’s talk about your options and put a plan together! 🏡🔑

📲 251-979-8832
📧 [email protected]
Winford McGaster, REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

*Financing terms, rates, incentives and seller contributions vary and are subject to lender/program guidelines and buyer qualifications.

🏡 2026 ISN’T OVER YET!We still have a whole quarter left — 3 months — and A LOT can happen in 3 months! 👏🏾If becoming a ...
09/21/2026

🏡 2026 ISN’T OVER YET!

We still have a whole quarter left — 3 months — and A LOT can happen in 3 months! 👏🏾

If becoming a homeowner in 2026 is still one of your goals, don’t count yourself out just yet. Whether you’re ready to buy now or you simply need to figure out what needs to happen between now and closing day, I’m happy to help you put a plan together.

📌 Learn your buying power
📌 Understand your financing options
📌 See what’s available in today’s market
📌 Create a game plan to get you HOME 🏡

Questions are free. Mistakes can be expensive. Start with a conversation — not a commitment.

📲 Schedule your Buyer Consultation ASAP and let’s get the ball rolling!

Winford McGaster, REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
📲 251-979-8832
📧 [email protected]

Let’s build your future together. 🔑🏡

🏡 BALDWIN COUNTY HOMEBUYERS — THIS COULD BE BIG!Did you know you could qualify for up to $85,000 in homeownership assist...
09/15/2026

🏡 BALDWIN COUNTY HOMEBUYERS — THIS COULD BE BIG!

Did you know you could qualify for up to $85,000 in homeownership assistance through Baldwin County’s Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP)? 👀🏠

Want to know if you may qualify? Come learn with me!

The HAP Public Information Meeting is happening TODAY, and I’ll be there to learn more about the eligibility requirements, available assistance, and application process.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM
📍 Baldwin County Foley Satellite Courthouse
201 E. Section Avenue | Foley, AL 36535

The application portal is scheduled to open September 21, 2026.

💰 Up to $85,000 in assistance could make a BIG difference for someone working toward homeownership. Eligibility requirements apply, and assistance amounts will vary based on program guidelines.

If buying a home is one of your goals, meet me there! 🔑

Winford McGaster, REALTOR® | EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
📲 251-979-8832
📧 [email protected]

🏡 Baldwin County Market Update | July + August 2026We’ve got a little catching up to do! 📊 Instead of looking at just on...
09/14/2026

🏡 Baldwin County Market Update | July + August 2026

We’ve got a little catching up to do! 📊 Instead of looking at just one month, let’s take a look at July AND August and see what’s been happening across Baldwin County.

And these numbers are a great reminder of something I tell my clients all the time: real estate is local, and the market can change from month to month.

🏠 Traditional Market

In July, the average sales price was $398,711, down 19.47% compared to July 2025. There were 619 closed sales, with homes averaging 63 days on market.

Then came August:
➡️ Average sales price: $411,213 — UP 6.02% year-over-year
➡️ Average days on market: 73 days
➡️ Closed sales: 535

So while fewer homes closed in August than July, the average sales price moved back above $400K.

🌴 Resort/Island Market

The coastal market tells a different story.

In July, the average sales price reached $836,017, up 9.43% compared to July 2025, with 175 closed sales and an average of 122 days on market.

In August:
➡️ Average sales price: $776,553 — DOWN 6.37% year-over-year
➡️ Average days on market: 107 days
➡️ Closed sales: 156

🔑 What does all of this mean?

For sellers: Buyers are still purchasing, but pricing your home correctly from the beginning matters. The market is giving us signals that simply putting a home on the market and expecting it to sell immediately isn’t the strategy.

For buyers: More time on market can create opportunity. Depending on the property, there may be room to negotiate — and with some new-construction communities offering substantial incentives, it’s worth comparing your options.

For investors: July and August are a perfect example of why we don’t judge an investment solely by the overall coastal market. Complex, unit, purchase price, HOA expenses, insurance, rental history and management can all affect whether the numbers actually make sense.

📊 Bottom line: Don’t make a real estate decision based on a headline. Let’s look at the numbers that apply to YOUR property, price range and goals.

Thinking about buying, selling, building, or investing in Baldwin County? Let’s talk about your options.

📲 251-979-8832
🌐 soldbywinford.com

Winford McGaster, REALTOR®
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

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3725 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL
36542

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