I absolutely love Coastal Alabama and that's one of the big reasons I went into real estate. . . but for me real estate isn't just about the property - it's about finding a place to call home.

After retiring from a successful administration career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, my husband, a 20-year Air Force veteran, and I relocated to the beautiful Alabama Coast. But retirement couldn't dim my lifelong passion for helping others. You see, before moving south, I founded and directed a large-scale homeless outreach program and also an annual event to serve our homeless veterans specifically. Driven by the deep belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, transitioning into real estate was a natural evolution of my life's work.

Today I use that same fierce advocacy and heart to serve buyers, sellers and investors across the Coastal Alabama region. Although I love helping anyone, I specialize in those relocating, first-time homebuyers, retirees, and military families who are navigating the relocation process. I am known for my integrity and relentless work ethic. I also specialize in finding lenders who can offer programs that offer down payment assistance and make home ownership possible - even when clients believe it's out of reach. For sellers, I go above and beyond to market and move properties efficiently, keeping my clients' dreams and timelines front and center. When I'm not opening doors for my clients, I love soaking up the white sand beaches, spending time with my husband, son and his family and grandchildren all the while welcoming old and new friends to this coastal paradise, I now call home.

Melinda Purcell