Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Baldwin County leads Alabama in new home permits decline—by -25.8% in 2025, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This isn’t a sign of weakness, but a strategic recalibration. While the region’s construction engine has slowed, the shift reflects disciplined development in response to tighter financing and rising inventory. The real story? A move from volume to quality, favoring builders with long-term vision and deep local roots. For buyers, this means fewer speculative units and more thoughtful, sustainable growth. They’re not in the same league—Baldwin’s slowdown is a local, market-driven decision, not a national trend. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-baldwin-county-permits-market-change One-Year Change in One-Unit Homes Permitted (2025), top 1 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2025) #1 Baldwin County — 2,517 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: tonya cook (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21638144; Slide 2: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54192932; Slide 3: JodyB (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=38459510; Slide 4: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56287793 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-baldwin-county-permits-market-change View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902