NEW LISTING! 27282 Canal Road #102, Orange Beach, AL 36561 just hit the market brokered by RE/MAX of Gulf Shores! Take a look at this awesome property: https://nicolesmithteam.com/d8r6te63

Congratulations to my neighbors Pete & Dena for closing on their new condo here at Harbor Cove in Orange Beach! They’ve enjoyed their 2-bedroom unit at Harbor Cove for many years, but needed more space for the grandkids to visit! That’s a wonderful reason to need to move! So we upgraded them to a beautiful 3-bed 3-bath unit on the TOP FLOOR with a giant balcony & gorgeous views! I know they will enjoy the extra space and will be selling their 2-bedroom unit here soon! Thanks Pete & Dena for letting me help you find the perfect new condo to call home! - Nicole (251) 776-2909

JUST SOLD!! 🛌 4 🛀 2 🚘 2 📍 27470 Bay Branch Drive, Daphne, AL, 36526 4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car Check out my latest sale and reviews on RateMyAgent. >>https://rma.reviews/brr3oemmn0z5 ... #ratemyagent #realestate #REMAX_of_Gulf_Shores #nicolesmith #remax #soldwithasmile #gulfshores

Baldwin County market brief: right now, strategy beats timing. 📊 July 2026 county numbers: • Traditional homes averaged $398,711 and 78 days on market • Resort and island properties averaged $836,017, up 9.43% year over year, but sat 122 days • Closed traditional sales: 619, down from 804 last July What that means for owners and investors: buyers are active, but patient and price sensitive. Inventory in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is down year over year while days on market stretch, so pricing accuracy, condition, and clean rental records carry the deal. In Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort, well prepared homes still move inside 60 days. Local note: the Gulf Shores Sunset Series runs Sept 3, 10, and 17, and shoulder season is when relocation buyers tour the coast without the summer crowds. A strong window to be listed with a sharp plan. My value proposition is simple: hyperlocal data, candid pricing guidance, and marketing built for a slower absorption market. Curious where your property lands in today's numbers? Send me the word BENCHMARK and I will return a one page pricing and positioning snapshot for your address this week. #BaldwinCounty #GulfShores #OrangeBeach #Fairhope #AlabamaGulfCoast #CoastalRealEstate

JUST SOLD!! 🛌 4 🛀 2 🚘 2 📍 27470 Bay Branch Drive, Daphne, AL, 36526 4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car Check out my latest sale and reviews on RateMyAgent. >> ... #ratemyagent #realestate #REMAX_of_Gulf_Shores #nicolesmith #remax #soldwithasmile #gulfshores

Stop waiting until you "know enough" to call an agent. That's not preparation. That's avoidance dressed up in responsible language. Here's what actual preparation looks like on the Gulf Coast: you drive a neighborhood on a Tuesday morning, not a Saturday in July when everything looks like a vacation. You get the real insurance number for that zip code, not a ballpark. You ask what that unit actually rented for last year, not what a projection says it could do. Then you sit with the carrying costs and decide if it still makes sense. That's the work. Most people skip it and either rush into the wrong property or talk themselves out of a good one. The market right now gives you room to do it right. 🏖️ Inventory is up, days on market have stretched, and buyer leverage is real. That breathing room has a purpose, use it to get sharper, not to stay comfortable. The clients who come to me already doing that work? They close fast when the right property appears and they don't look back. The ones who waited until they were "ready"? Some of them are still waiting. If you're comparing areas, wrestling with timing, or not sure what questions to even ask yet, that's exactly when to reach out. Not later. What's one thing you wish you'd known at the start of your Gulf Coast search? #GulfCoastRealEstate #BaldwinCountyAL #OrangeBeachAlabama

Baldwin County, September 2026: this market rewards preparation, not guesswork. 📊 What the latest county data tells us: • July closings and new listings eased in both the Resort and Traditional markets • Countywide median sale price sits near $404K, up about 6% year over year, with homes averaging roughly 63 days on market • Active inventory is down about 14% in Gulf Shores and about 18% in Orange Beach Translation: pricing is now hyperlocal. A Fairhope waterfront home, a Foley new build and an Orange Beach rental condo each need a different playbook. That is where an experienced local agent earns the fee. I underwrite every listing and every offer with current comps, rental income projections, insurance costs and absorption data, so your decision rests on numbers, not sentiment. Around town, the Gulf Shores Sunset Series runs Sept 3, 10 and 17, and fall chamber events ramp up soon. September is a smart month to tour neighborhoods before snowbird season arrives. 🌅 Ready for clarity? Reserve a 20 minute Coastal Market Strategy Session and I will send you a written valuation plus a net proceeds estimate before we ever speak. Call or text to claim a slot this week. #BaldwinCounty #GulfCoastRealEstate #Fairhope #GulfShores #OrangeBeach

Under Contact! 🎉We're through the inspection period, and my buyers will be closing on their new condo here in Orange Beach soon. This waterfront, fully furnished condo comes with a deeded boat slip & resort-style amenities! - 3 beds / 2 baths - Deeded boat slip featuring a 30,000-lb boat lift on an exceptional ironwood dock - Breathtaking views of Old River and Cotton Bayou from the oversized balcony - Community amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, saunas, and fitness rooms I know my buyers will enjoy this beautiful condo, and they are looking forward to lots of fishing too. Big thank you to our mutual Mariner Pass friend Chris Ward for the referral! 🫶 - Nicole (251) 776-2909