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

By Meredith Folger Amon
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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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ONO ISLAND MEDITERRANEAN FISH & ANGEL HAIR PASTA

A Gulf Coast–Inspired Italian Dish with Fresh Gulf Fish

 

Ono Island Cooking and Recipes Fish and Seafood Dishes

There was once a beloved restaurant on Walnut Street in Boulder, Colorado called The Med. It served simple Mediterranean dishes that let good ingredients shine. One dish that has always stayed with me was a bowl of delicate white fish simmered in a light tomato sauce and served over angel hair pasta. It was rustic, elegant, and effortless.

Over the years I have recreated a version of that dish at home, but with what I like to call a little Ono Island influence. Living along the Gulf Coast means we are spoiled with beautiful seafood. Tilefish, snapper, and grouper arrive fresh from the water, and dishes like this become a…

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The BlackJack 256 Bay Boat: A Perfect Fit for Gulf Coast Fishing & Boating


By Meredith FOLGER Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

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If you're passionate about fishing and boating along the Gulf Coast, the BlackJack 256 Bay Boat is an exceptional choice. Whether you're navigating the back bays of Orange Beach, running the flats for redfish, or heading into nearshore waters for bigger catches, this boat delivers versatility, performance, and comfort.

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BlackJack 256 Bay Boat: Quick Specs

  • Length: 25'6"
  • Beam: 8'6"
  • Draft: 16-18 inches
  • Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons
  • Max Horsepower: 450 HP
  • Hull Weight: Approx. 2,900 lbs

With a shallow draft, this boat easily…

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Creamed Spinach Eggs Sardou Style: Artichokes, Runny Poached Eggs, and Lemony Pepper Hollandaise

This is my elevated brunch plate when I want something classic, rich, and restaurant-worthy at home: artichokes, shallot béchamel creamed spinach, gently poached eggs (runny center), and a hollandaise that is intentionally lemon-forward with a crack of black pepper. If you enjoy Gulf Coast lifestyle food content alongside real estate, I share more at https://www.searchthegulf.com.

The key is texture control: drain the spinach well, drain the poached eggs briefly, and keep the hollandaise light enough to ribbon, not glue.

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What you are making

  • Artichoke hearts (or bottoms) as the base
  • Creamed…

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Simple Authentic Italian Pasta with Tomato Sauce

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida


If you want a pasta dish that tastes genuinely Italian, the secret is not extra ingredients. It is restraint, good tomatoes, and the timing between pasta water and sauce. This is the version I make when I want something simple, pitch-perfect, and better than most restaurant “marinara.”

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

  • 1 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or rigatoni)
  • 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano style if you can find them)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fine sea salt
  • 1 small basil sprig (or a handful of leaves)
  • Optional finish:…

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Easy Breakfast Tortilla Wrap: Crispy Potatoes, Soft Eggs, and a Simple Sauce

This is my go-to breakfast wrap when I want something comforting and filling, but still quick. Crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, a warm tortilla, and one bright sauce so it tastes like it came from a great brunch spot. More Gulf Coast lifestyle ideas (and real estate) live at https://www.searchthegulf.com.

My trick is to crisp the potatoes first, then cook the eggs low and gentle, and toast the finished wrap so it stays together.

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15-Minute Breakfast Tortilla Wrap

Makes: 2 large wraps

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (small cubes cook fastest), or 2 cups frozen diced hash…

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Ono Island Horseradish-Parsley Sauce for Steaks and Prime Rib

When I’m serving steaks or a holiday-style prime rib, I always reach for a bright, briny little “finishing” sauce that wakes everything up without masking the flavor of a great cut. This Ono Island-inspired horseradish-parsley sauce is my go-to. It’s cold, creamy, peppery, and just sharp enough to feel coastal and clean.

If you love cooking in a kitchen that yields timeless elegance and keeps entertaining simple, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the refrigerator. It also travels well, so it’s a smart addition to a hostess basket or a “drop-by” dinner invite in Ono Island and Orange Beach.

“A good horseradish sauce should feel like a cool Gulf breeze…

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