Mississippi Gulf Coast, an outsiders perspective
Ok, so let me start by saying that I have lived here for three years and while I am no longer an outsider, I do not say “y’all” very often. My goal is to adopt...
They found us!
About seven years ago, my wife and I looked around the country for a community that we could afford to retire in. The community had to provide us with a quality of life along with...
Military Welcome!
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is one of the most hospitable places on earth. If you are in the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines or National Guard, you have come to the right place. There...
Sicily’s Italian Buffet
Sicily’s Italian Buffet is unique on the buffet circuit because they specialize in Italian cuisine. In addition to traditional fare e.g. pizza, they offer one of the best salad bars that includes smoked ham. Warning,...
Property Management
A common topic when discussing rental property investments is property management. Should you manage your own property or have someone do it for you. Generally it is a good idea to have a professional manager...
Don’t Move to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Until…..
Don’t move to the Mississippi Gulf Coast until you agree that you will not move here and want what you had where you moved from. If you miss avocado toast, try grits. If you miss...
Living on the Water
If you are new to the Mississippi Gulf Coast or considering moving here, you must investigate homes that are on the water. “On-the-water” in this area can mean many things. The following is a listing...
Insurance, Taxes and HOA
It’s easy to determine the monthly payment for a home by using our calculator. Buyers however need more information about the actual monthly payment they will be expected to make. There are generally five key...
Median Priced Home
The median priced home along the Mississippi Gulf Coast is about $170,000. This price is expected to rise as new construction along the beach produces properties selling in the $400,000+ range. New developments are generally...
Life is a matter of perspective
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with a delightful young woman who works for Jackson County, MS. I had an inquiry about my property taxes and we discussed not only my taxes but how...
Gallery of Mississippi Gulf Coast Beach Photos
The following are photos taken by Bill Anderson around the Mississippi Gulf Coast area
Top 12 Gulf Coast Casinos
Why the top 12 and not the top 10 as most other sites would list? Simple, there are 12 Casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and they are all busy which means that someone...