
Painting a house along Alabama's Gulf Coast can be tricky. Our area's high humidity and temperatures can limit the times that it's possible, and when it is, make the process a bit more difficult. But painting your home, inside and/or outside, is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase its value. As we head into a new year, that's something to keep in mind when making your home improvement to-do list.
Winter is often a particularly good time to paint indoors in South Alabama. Low temperatures pose less of an issue when painting indoors since latex paints' ideal temp range is between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler weather will even allow you to open the windows and doors with less of a chance of being bitten by mosquitoes.
Alabama's Gulf Coast contains several real estate markets depending on location and price point – just to name a few factors. The graphic below shows real estate statistics for November 2022, the latest month available.

Vital Signs provides a visual representation of what's happening in several local markets by showing you supply. The colored-coded numbers represent the absorption rate, the number of months it would take to sell every home on the market in a particular price range if no others were added. If the market is moving quickly, the absorption rate will fall below six months of supply, and if it's more of a buyer's market, it will jump above six months of supply...

New construction is booming in order to meet the demands of the more than 230,000 residents that now call Baldwin County home. Each month Baldwin REALTORS® creates a report from local government meetings to highlight what new developments are in the works in Baldwin County. Below is a brief list of the plans addressed in November 2022.

Depending on how you feel about cold weather, it may already feel like winter, but winter hasn't officially made its appearance along Alabama's Gulf Coast. At least not quite yet. December 21 officially marks the beginning of winter in lower Alabama. With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season already in full swing, now is the time to cross one thing off your to-do list: getting your yard ready for winter.
Your yard needs preparation for the extreme weather changes ahead. If precautions aren't taken before winter truly arrives, your yard may suffer. Check out the tips below to knock it off your list, so you can focus on holiday festivities.
1. Create a co...

The Christmas season is in full swing along Alabama's Gulf Coast. Check below for all the events you and your family have the opportunity to attend!
Magic Christmas in Lights
Nov. 25 – Jan 4
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Candy Cane Dash
Dec. 10, 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Battleship Memorial Park