Chuck Pfab & Candace Pfab, GRI, BCCS's Blog Posts

March 2025 Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Snapshot

The Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180) reports increases in all categories for last month: New Listings, Average

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Gulf Coast Market Snapshot 2024 vs 2023

A total of 6,396 properties sold in Baldwin County last year, which was just over a 500-unit decrease from the year prior’s 6,907 properties sold. With a lack of transactions, the total

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December 2024 Gulf Coast AL Market Snapshot

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – December brought more sales, despite rising prices, to Baldwin County's real estate market. According to Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS),

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November 2024 Gulf Coast AL Market Snapshot

The Resort area of Baldwin County (including Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Gulf Shores south of AL-180) reported an average sales price of $976,882 for November 2024, reflecting a 27.1% increase

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October 2024 Gulf Coast AL Market Snapshot

In the Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180), average sales price saw an 8.7% decrease from September 2023, resulting in

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September 2024 Gulf Coast AL Market Snapshot

In the Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180), average sales price saw an 8.7% decrease from September 2023, resulting in

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Gulf Coast AL July 2024 Real Estate Market Snapshot

In the Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180), average sales price saw a 8.2% increase from July 2023, resulting in an

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Gulf Coast AL May 2024 Market Snapshot

Baldwin County home prices are still climbing, even as properties stay on the market longer and the number of closings decreases. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports

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Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade!

Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some

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Gulf Coast AL April 2024 Market Snapshot

In the Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180), average sales price saw a 6.8% increase from April 2023, resulting in an

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March 2024 Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Snapshot

The Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180) reported decreases in Average Sales Price and Total Closed Sales. Average

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Clearing up Nine Misconceptions about the Recent Real Estate Settlement

You’ve probably heard all sorts of things in the news regarding the recently proposed settlement that the National Association of Realtors announced regarding a court case over how real estate

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February 2024 Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Snapshot

Local home sales continue to decrease as national mortgage rates do not see improvement. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports a year-over-year decrease in Baldwin County;

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January 2024 Gulf Coast Real Estate Market Snapshot

While fewer real estate transactions occurred last month, sellers are still showing confidence in the Baldwin County housing market as the number of new listings added in January 2024 significantly

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Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important for 2024

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re

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Is Having Your Own Agent Helpful When Buying a New Construction Home?

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly

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The Golden Standard: Gold Fortified Construction in Coastal Alabama

IntroductionCoastal Alabama, with its pristine white sandy beaches and stunning Gulf of Mexico views, has always been a popular destination for tourists and homebuyers alike. However, the area is

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Gulf Coast 2023 YOY Real Estate Market Update

A mixture of higher mortgage rates, a continuing increase in sales prices, and other inflation factors cooled down the Baldwin County housing market in 2023 and created a more level playing field

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Gulf Coast AL December 2023 Real Estate Market Update

🏡 Real estate update from Pfabulous Real Estate in Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, AL! 🔥👉 Attention Buyers and Sellers! Here's a quick snapshot of the current market trends in December 2023:📈

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Gulf Shores, AL: The Ultimate Beach Market for Investment

When it comes to investing in beachfront real estate, Gulf Shores, Alabama, stands out as a top choice. Nestled along the stunning Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores offers a unique blend of natural,

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Why You Might Want to Consider Investing in the Fort Morgan District of Gulf Shores

While the Fort Morgan district may not possess the same level of recognition as its neighboring Alabama coastal communities like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, it has much to offer as a tranquil

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Gulf Coast AL September 2023 Market Update

In the Resort area of Baldwin County (all of Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and anything in Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/180), average sales price saw a 6.8% decrease from September 2022, resulting in

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Are Property Values Falling?

Home Prices Are Not FallingDuring the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put

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Why Your House or Condo Didn't Sell

If your listing expired and your property didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you're also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three

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Revised 2023 Home Price Forecasts

Some HighlightsLast year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too 

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Alabama Gulf Coast Condos Show Increase in Median Sales Price for August 2023

Median Sales Price for Orange Beach Condos coming in at $760,000 for August 2023 vs $694,500 for August 2022.  Gulf Shores Coastal Condos coming in at $447,500 vs $370,600 for August 2022.;

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Should I Use an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) for an Investment Property?

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate MortgagesIf you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back.

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Are Home Prices on the Rise???

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and&

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What Do the Forecasts Show for the Rest of 2023???

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights- Home prices showing appreciation in multiple regions- Average expert forecasts indicating positive price growth- Mortgage

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Why the Median Home Price Can Be Misleading in Today's Market

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for

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Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? It May Not Be What You Think...

Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For

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Is Real Estate Still Considered to be the Best Long-Term Invesment?

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term InvestmentWith all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Can Beat Renting One This Summer

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This SummerFor many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like

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15 Public Beach Access Points for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

With 32-miles of white-sand beaches for you to discover, you may need a little guidance on where to begin. We've put together a list of 15 public beaches found along the Alabama Gulf Coast

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What is a DSCR Loan & Why Would I Want to Use That?

Investors seeking to expand their property portfolio can benefit from DSCR loans, which allow them to qualify for a mortgage without having to provide personal income or DTI ratios. This makes DSCR

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10 Simple Ways to Minimize or Avoid Capital Gains Taxes in Real Estate

Death and taxes are often considered the only two certainties in life, but there are ways for astute real estate investors to minimize their tax obligations. To take advantage of these real estate

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Lower Mortgage Rates Means More Buyers Are Coming Back to the Market

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the MarketWe have seen a tremendous upswing in buyer interest since the middle of January here at the beach!  As mortgage rates rose last year,

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8 Reasons You Should Seriously Consider Listing Your Property in January 2023

If you’ve been thinking about selling soon, you’re probably leaning toward doing so when the spring market rolls around, since it’s often considered the best time of year to sell a

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Vacasa Ranks Gulf Shores #1 Area for Beach Home Investment

According to a recent report from Redfin, buyer demand for second homes was up 87% at the start of 2022 from pre-pandemic levels, and while other areas of the real estate market may begin to

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