Tight supply is still doing the work in this market
Rates are above 7% again, but local supply numbers tell a different story than the national headlines.
Chris McClureOct 4, 2026Orange Beach is tighter than the national market, even with slower deals
Inventory in Orange Beach fell 20.7% year over year while the U.S. hit a ten-year supply high, and that gap changes how sellers should price and how much room…
Chris McClureOct 4, 2026This part of the market is tighter than the national supply picture
One ZIP code here sits at 2.1 months of supply while the U.S. sits at 4.9 months. That gap changes what sellers face and what buyers need to plan for.
Chris McClureOct 4, 2026Orange Beach is tighter than the national market right now
This is not a preference issue. It is a supply issue, and the numbers as of October 4, 2026 show exactly where Orange Beach stands.
Chris McClureOct 4, 2026This part of the market is moving tighter than the national market
While national pending sales fell 4.1% and rates pushed past 7%, parts of this Gulf Coast market are absorbing listings faster than the headline numbers…
Chris McClureOct 4, 2026Gulf Shores sales rose even as prices eased and homes took longer to sell
More homes sold in ZIP 36542 in the three months ending July 31, 2026, but the median price dropped 8% and the typical home sat on the market for 95 days,…
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