
Every month, our Vital Signs report takes the pulse of the residential market across the two counties we serve. The number behind each market is its absorption rate — how many months it would take to sell every home currently listed if nothing new came on. Under six months means homes are moving quickly and sellers hold the advantage. Over six months means buyers have more room to negotiate. The 6.0–6.9 zone is a balanced market where neither side has a clear edge.
From May to June, one county held its ground, and the other made a move worth talking about.
Mobile County flipped from a buyer's market to...

There is a reason people fall in love with the Alabama Gulf Coast. The water, the pace, the way the light sits on Mobile Bay at dusk. It's a place that feels like a reward. But owning a home here comes with a learning curve that no one should skip, and buyers who arrive from inland markets are sometimes caught off guard by what the coastal climate asks of a property. Whether you are already settled in or just beginning to explore Mobile and Baldwin County real estate, our expert real estate advisors can help you un...