ALABAMA REAL ESTATE AGENCY LAW CHANGES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By Meredith Folger Amon
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

October 1st marks a significant change in Alabama real estate law. These updates affect how we, as licensed real estate advisors, handle agency relationships. If you’re buying or selling property on the Gulf Coast—whether it’s a waterfront estate on Ono Island or a condominium in Orange Beach—understanding these changes matters because they shape how your interests are represented in a transaction.

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Goodbye Limited Consensual Dual Agency

Until now, Alabama allowed “limited consensual dual agency.” This meant one licensee could represent both buyer and seller with the…

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UNDERSTANDING RENTAL POLICIES ON ONO ISLAND

By Meredith Folger Amon
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Ono Island Rentals

As a homeowner and real estate advisor on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, I am often asked about the community’s rental policies. These rules are unique to Ono Island and are important for both current owners and those considering a purchase. If you are thinking of renting out your property here—or buying with the intention to rent—it’s essential to understand the framework set by the Ono Island Property Owners Association (POA).

Minimum Rental Term

All rental properties on Ono Island are restricted to a minimum of 30 days per rental contract. Weekly or nightly vacation…

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Ono Island Homes + Boat Series: Big-Water Living on Bayou St. John and the Intracoastal Waterway

By Meredith Folger Amon


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Ono Island Homes + Boat Series: Big Water Living on Bayou St. John and the Intracoastal

By Meredith Folger Amon

Life on Ono Island is defined by water, and nowhere is that more evident than along the big-water stretches of Bayou St. John and the Intracoastal Waterway. These properties aren’t just homes—they’re harbors for boats that take their owners into the Gulf, across the Intracoastal, or over to waterfront restaurants with ease. For serious boaters, the right street matters just as much as the right floorplan.

Big-Water Streets for Serious Boats

The premier addresses on Bayou St. John—…

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Why ICF is the Future of Contemporary Coastal Homes on Ono Island and the Gulf Coast

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
"Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon."

Introduction

When I walk new construction sites on Ono Island  and throughout Orange Beach I see a growing trend: homeowners and builders choosing ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction for their coastal homes. This shift is more than just a building preference — it represents a new way of living on the Gulf Coast. Stronger, more efficient, and perfectly suited for contemporary coastal design, ICF is setting the standard for the next generation of luxury properties.


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What is ICF Construction?

ICF…

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Why the Caymas 34 CT is Perfect for Boaters in Orange Beach and Ono Island

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Caymas Fishing Boat Ono Island Orange Beach Alabama

One of the best parts of living on Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/ or in Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/ is that boating isn’t just a weekend activity, it’s part of everyday life. Whether I’m talking with neighbors at the dock, showing a waterfront property with a private boathouse, or watching the traffic pass through Perdido Pass, I can always count on seeing some of the most impressive center consoles on the Gulf Coast. Recently, one boat has been turning heads more than…

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Exclusive Invitation: 30% Off Pre-Construction at Caribe Seaside

October 25 • Orange Beach, Alabama
Invitation-Only Event • Not on MLS, Zillow, or Realtor.com • Limited to Qualified Invitees

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Caribe Seaside Orange Beach Pre-Construction Condos


An Opportunity Unlike Any Other

On October 25 in Orange Beach, Alabama , a private invitation-only event will open the doors to one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated developments: Caribe Seaside.

For this event, select invitees will have access to 30% off pre-construction pricing — a rare opportunity not available on the MLS, Zillow, or Realtor.com. This is a limited release designed exclusively for…

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Building a Home on Ono Island: What You May Not Know About Sand, Elevation, and Construction


By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Home Building on Ono Island and Sand, Elevation and Construction

Every time I walk a construction site on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, I’m reminded that building here is unlike building anywhere else along the Gulf Coast. One of the first things people notice when they see a home under construction on Ono Island is the towering piles of white sand delivered to the property.

Why Are Some Ono Island Homes Higher Than Others?

The answer is simple: sand. The elevation of a new home on Ono Island often depends on how much fill sand is brought in before…

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LIVING THE WATERFRONT DREAM ON ONO ISLAND IN ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Ono Island Lifestyle Waterfront Boating Ole River


Luxury waterfront homes on Ono Island along Ole River in Orange Beach, Alabama, capture stunning sunset views with private docks and boathouses — one of the Gulf Coast’s most exclusive lifestyles.

 

When I look at this view of Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, I’m reminded why so many luxury buyers fall in love with this community. The homes you see here line Ole River, one of the most sought-after waterfront settings on the Gulf Coast. Each home has its own distinct architecture, but together they create a serene,…

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ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Homes on the Gulf Coast: My Top 20 Q&As for Orange Beach & Ono Island


By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Ono Island ICF Insulated Concrete Form Homes Construction. Waterfront homes on Ole River at sunset in Orange Beach, Alabama, featuring luxury architecture, private boathouses, and Gulf Coast coastal living.

I love helping clients build smarter on the coast. On Ono Island and around Orange Beach, ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) has moved from “niche” to “expected” on many custom homes. Below are the twenty questions I hear most—asked by both builders and consumers—plus straight answers from my experience walking sites, reading reports, and living with coastal realities (wind, salt, flood, and insurance).

Looking at coastal building more broadly? Start here: New Construction on the Gulf Coast.

1) What…

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WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT BATS ON ONO ISLAND AND THE GULF COAST

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

Ono Island Orange Beach Alabama Homes For Sale

When I first moved onto Ono Island  in Orange Beach, Alabama , I was surprised to learn how many bats live here. To be honest, like most people, my first reaction was a little uneasy. I had always pictured bats as something spooky. But living on the Gulf Coast has completely changed my perspective. Today, I appreciate them as one of the most valuable — and least understood — parts of our ecosystem.

Why Bats Are an Advantage for Coastal Living

Here’s a fact that still amazes me: a single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitos in just…

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