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📊 December 2025 Market Snapshot | Baldwin County

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

December 2025 Market Snapshot | Baldwin County Resort Area Market Overview (Orange Beach, Fort Morgan & Gulf Shores south of Canal Rd/AL-180) The Resort Area closed out 2025 with stable pricing and steady demand, though buyers took a bit more time to make decisions. • Average Sales Price: $823,465 (up from $800,958 in Dec 2024) • Average Days on Market: 137 days (up from 93) • Closed Sales: 137 homes (virtually unchanged year over year) • Total Sales Volume: $112.8M (up from $108.9M...

📊 Baldwin County Market Update: A Tale of Two Markets

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This Week at the Beach! Serving Families Since 2003 Baldwin County Market Update: A Tale of Two Markets November 2025 showed a tale of two markets across Baldwin County.. Resort-area pricing saw a notable pullback, while traditional residential neighborhoods continued to show steady strength. Across both markets, homes are taking longer to sell—but overall sales activity is up compared to last year. Resort Market Snapshot The resort market experienced a meaningful pr...

Happy Thanksgiving from Robb & Kelly Colley and Coastal Stays! 🦃🌊🍁

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and delicious food. As the Gulf breeze cools and the holiday season begins, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude with you. Whether you've stayed with us, partnered with us, or trusted us with your home, your support means everything. This year, we're especially thankful for our incredible community here along the Alabama Gulf Coast—owners, guests, neighbors,...

Is Managing Your Vacation Rental Wearing You Out?

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Is Managing Your Vacation Rental Wearing You Out?

Things to Do During Memorial Day Weekend

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This Week at the Beach! Serving Families Since 2003 Things to Do During Memorial Day Weekend If you are heading to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach during Memorial Day Weekend, check out our list of things to do during your stay at the beach. 1. Travel Back in Time at Historic Fort Morgan Filled with history, this third-system masonry fort built in the early 1800s stands guard on the Fort Morgan Peninsula, where the bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. Historic Fort Morgan played a role in severa...

Baldwin County March 2025 Housing Report

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

With steady rises is home sale prices and more homeowners listing their properties for sale, the Baldwin County housing market continues to move in a positive direction. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports that almost 1,200 new listings were added to the MLS during March 2025, which is a 10% increase from the year prior. Additionally, total revenue for last month's residential sales exceeded March 2024 by approximately $6.5-million. The Resort area of Baldwin County (al...

33rd Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show set for Feb. 22, 2025 at The Wharf!

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The 33rd Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and MAAAC Car Show will be held at the Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Agent Referral Program

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

🤝 Coastal Stays Agent Referral Program Rewarding Partnerships. Trusted Results. At Coastal Stays Vacation Rentals, we value strong relationships—especially with fellow real estate professionals. Our Agent Referral Program is designed to reward agents who refer homeowners in need of a trusted, full-service property management solution in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Perdido Key. Whether your clients are new vacation rental owners or looking to switch from another management...

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Ring in the New Year on the Flora-Bama line! Gulf Shores, Alabama, is situated just a stone's throw from Pensacola, Florida, and boasts some of the best NYE parties on the Gulf Coast. We're talking daytime bubble bashes fit for the whole family alongside wild and crazy beach parties that will have you celebrating until the wee hours of 2025.Here's what to expect when you plan a visit to Gulf Shores this New Year's Eve. Flora-Bama's New Year's Eve Bash * Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 6 PM...

Daydreaming about that vacation home?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

With the summer season approaching, your mind may be daydreaming about getting away to a vacation home. In fact, maybe buying a vacation home is on your holiday wish list this year. While purchasing a home away from home can be a wonderful investment, it should not be taken lightly. Here are some things you should ask yourself if you're deciding whether or not to buy a vacation home. Can I afford it? First of all, it's important to know whether or not you can actually afford (https://home.h...

Why Invest in Vacation Rentals?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As an investor, you can choose from a variety of opportunities, one of which is real estate. Residential real estate offers advantages unavailable with most other investments, including: * Cash Flow – Real estate is one of the only investments that can begin to produce cash flow on day one. Rents hardly ever decrease over time, so you maintain the ability to increase your monthly cash flow in the future. * Leverage – You can actually leverage your purchasing power, taking on less risk, whil...