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There's no place quite like the Mississippi Gulf Coast to call home. From the miles of sandy beaches to the tasty coastal cuisine, festivals, art shows and quaint shops, you will find something unique about our way of life. Compass Realty would love to
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Established in 1699 and one of the oldest settlements in the United States, Biloxi was the first permanent settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley and was the first capital of the Louisiana Territory.
Biloxi, which was originally on a peninsula, is home to a multi-billion-dollar casino-resort industry where resorts offer ‘round-the-clock Las Vegas-style gaming, big-name entertainment, restaurants, shopping, first-class accommodations and top-flight golf courses. One of the resorts, the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, with 1,780 rooms, is the largest AAA Four Diamond resort on the Southeast coastline.
Keesler Air Force Base was established in 1941 in Biloxi and today is the electronics training center for the Air Force, and home to the second largest medical center in the Air Force and the world-famous Hurricane Hunters. More info
Incorporated in 1988, is located on the Eastern Border of Harrison County, Mississippi, adjacent to Interstate HWY 10, 71 miles east of New Orleans and 50 miles west of Mobile. D'Iberville is part of a large regional community located on Interstate 10, the primary transportation route that runs along the southern boundary of the United States stretching from California to Florida. The region consists of (6) counties (Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson) with a total population 466,900 according to the 2010 Census.
“One of the fastest growing cities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. D’Iberville prides itself in nurturing local businesses and growing commercial districts. Experiencing tremendous growth with new housing & commercial developments being built & planned. The smallest big city on the Gulf Coast is poised and receptive for growth.” Mississippi Development AUTHORITY. More Info
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, lies at the heart of the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast on the eastern shore of Biloxi Bay. It's known as the City of Discovery in recognition of the French establishment of a settlement here in 1699. Long before the French arrived, however, the area was appreciated for its beauty and natural resources by Native Americans. The attributes that brought these early residents have attracted a diverse stream of people during the past 300 years. Ocean Springs has been flavored by many influences during its rich history, and now in the 21st century, it has a unique character that makes us happy to call it home..
Nestled along the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the City of Ocean Springs is a vibrant and eclectic arts community. It is home to numerous galleries, artist studios, and over 100 restaurants, and recently opened its first micro-brewery. With relatively affordable housing (the median home value is just over $204,000), schools that are among the best in the State of Mississippi, premier healthcare facilities, and a unique beauty found all over town, it is easy to understand why 17,000 people are proud to call Ocean Springs home! More Info
Gulfport was incorporated on July 28, 1898. An early settlement near this location, known as Mississippi City, appeared on a map of Mississippi from 1855. Mississippi City was the county seat of Harrison County from 1841 to 1902, but is now a suburb in east Gulfport. Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. It is the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. Gulfport is co-county seat with Biloxi of Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees.
From its beginnings as a lumber port, Gulfport evolved into a diversified city. With about 6.7 miles (10.7 kilometers) of white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport has become a tourism destination, due in large part to Mississippi's Coast Casinos. Gulfport has served as host to popular cultural events such as the "World's Largest Fishing Rodeo," "Cruisin' the Coast" (a week of classic cars), and "Smokin' the Sound" (speedboat races). Gulfport is a thriving residential community with a strong mercantile center. There are historic neighborhoods and home sites, as well as diverse shopping opportunities and several motels scattered throughout to accommodate golfing, gambling, and water-sport tourism. More Info
