Emily Burke, Broker - Century 21 J. Carter & Company

05/09/2026

📊 April housing stats are in for Baldwin County! 🏡

The latest Baldwin REALTORS® Housing Report shows strong year-over-year growth in the Resort market, including increases in both sales activity and total sales volume, while the Traditional market continued to see steady pricing and inventory growth heading further into the spring season.

Want to see how your area performed? Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4dfyBF0

04/17/2026

SB 292, the Alabama Property Protection Act, has been signed into law by Governor Ivey as Act 2026-536.👏 This legislation is a major step forward in protecting property owners from title fraud, where criminals impersonate owners to sell or encumber property without their knowledge. The Act adds both prevention measures and faster remedies to detect fraud early, clear title, restore ownership, and prosecute offenders. It also requires identity verification at key stages of listing, selling, and transferring property.

The Act strengthens criminal penalties for fraudulent property transfers, establishes the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund to support victims, and provides an expedited court process to restore ownership of fraudulently obtained property. It also allows probate judges to implement notification systems that alert property owners when documents affecting their property are filed.

Recent data shows that title fraud frequently targets mortgage free, vacant, or unimproved properties in rural areas.

The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 was supported by the Alabama Bankers Association, Southeast Land Title Association, Alabama Land Title Association, and Alabama REALTORS®. Thank you to Governor Ivey and members of the Alabama Legislature for their leadership in protecting Alabama property owners.

04/09/2026

The Orange Beach City Council were informed by Ford Handley, City Administrator, the southbound traffic on the Expressway would be detoured for three (3) days. The southbound traffic during that time will enter the island via the Hwy. 59 bridge in Gulf Shores.

03/16/2026

🚧 📅 With favorable weather conditions lately, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has been able to maintain a fast pace on construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.

A new traffic flow will be implemented in the area when the bridge opens. The bridge will be two lanes of southbound-only traffic, and the Foley Beach Express Bridge will transition to two northbound-only lanes.

ALDOT Communications and Public Relations coordinator James Gordon said the bridge is set to open the week before Memorial Day. The one-way flow of traffic will be effective immediately.

“As always, the timing remains dependent on weather and final construction activities,” he said.

The $52 million project aims to reduce congestion, improve access for emergency responders, enhance hurricane evacuation capacity and support continued economic growth in Coastal Alabama, according to ALDOT’s page on the project.

The most recent press release on the project states bridge structure and steel girders are complete, superstructure work is 95% complete and roadway work is 90% complete.

✍️: Ruth Mayo / Gulf Coast Media
📷: ALDOT

02/19/2026

Less than ONE WEEK on the market. Multiple offers!
16 Acres in Flomaton, AL
Escambia County, give us a call and let us list for you!
Emily Burke, Qualifying Broker
CENTURY 21 J. Carter & Company
Burke Real Estate Group
251.424.8072

02/09/2026

01/21/2026

🚧 Infrastructure Update | Baldwin County Commission 🚧

At today’s meeting, the Baldwin County Commission adopted the updated Baldwin Beach Express II Access Management Plan, an important step toward safer travel and better traffic flow across Baldwin County.

The Baldwin Beach Express II is planned as a 25-mile, multi-lane divided highway extending to Interstate 65. The project is designed to reduce congestion, support emergency evacuations, and help guide future growth.

“Today was a very historical moment for Baldwin County,” said Frank Lundy, Baldwin County Engineer. “This project will allow better access for property owners and better traffic flow. This is very important for planning and growth in Baldwin County. With the adoption of this new plan, we avoid plugging up intersections and public safety concerns.”

The updated plan focuses on:
✔️ Safer access through designated interchanges
✔️ Right-in/right-out access for some properties
✔️ Planned median openings for safer U-turns
✔️ A traffic signal at County Road 68

Planned interchanges include I-10, Truck Trail 17, County Road 112, U.S. Highway 31, Novelis, and I-65.

The previous plan was based on older roadway standards and did not account for future growth. This updated plan sets a clear path for future transportation improvements by reflecting today’s design practices, supporting growth, providing reasonable access for nearby properties, and keeping traffic moving safely and efficiently for years to come along one of Baldwin County's most important corridors.

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12/15/2025

11/14/2025

PRICE REDUCED!

Now listed at $279,000!

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The potential for growth is significant, with the opportunity to expand the number of units or introduce additional services such as climate-controlled storage or vehicle parking. The surrounding communities are thriving, with new developments and businesses continually emerging, making this a smart choice for investors looking to capitalize on the area's economic growth.
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22425 Racine Street, Robertsdale, AL 36567

Ben Burke, REALTOR®
251-979-0693
[email protected]

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