Investing in commercial real estate along the Gulf Coast offers strong potential for income, appreciation and long‑term portfolio growth. From retail centers and office buildings to industrial warehouses and mixed‑use properties, this region continues to attract investors due to its economic diversity, expanding communities and business‑friendly environment. However, purchasing a commercial building requires more than …
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WSR’s Chris Harle Featured in Business Alabama Article
Chris Harle, our managing broker, was recently featured in an article from Business Alabama about commercial real estate in Alabama. Chris has over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, with vast experience in retail leasing. He also worked as a small business owner prior to joining White-Spunner Realty, so he has deep insight …
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Alabama Ranks in 2025 Top States For Doing Business
Area Development Magazine released their 2025 list of the “Top States for Doing Business,” and Alabama made the cut! Our sweet home Alabama ranked as the #8 Overall Top State for Doing Business. Alabama has ranked in the top 10 Top States for Doing Business for many years, including 2024, 2023 and earlier. Alabama also placed within the top …
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A Guide to 1031 Exchanges in Commercial Real Estate
For commercial real estate investors looking to grow their portfolio or optimize returns, the 1031 exchange is a powerful financial tool. Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this strategy allows you to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of one investment property into another like-kind property. If …
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Q1 2024 Market Report
Curious what the local commercial real estate market has been doing so far in 2024? Enter your email below to receive a copy of our 1-page report! View the latest market report for south Alabama Enter your email below and we’ll send you our Q1 2024 market report for Mobile and Baldwin counties. You can …
Dec. 2023 CRE Market Review
Check out some key stats below from the final month of 2023 and see previous market reports by clicking this link. Industrial and retail lease rates continue to rise in Mobile county. Some tips if you are looking for this type of property would include: Act promptly in your decision-making; rates for both these types of …
Nov. CRE Market Review
The commercial real estate market in South Alabama is in full swing headed into the holidays! Check out some key stats below and see previous market reports by clicking this link. Retail lease rates continue their slow but steady climb in Mobile county, while in Baldwin County, asking rates are lowering even as reported retail …
Oct. 2023 CRE Market Review
In the dynamic world of real estate, it’s important to stay in the know, so we’ve reviewed the October data from Mobile and Baldwin counties, found in the local commercial MLS. Below you’ll find our insights and tips on retail, land, industrial, and office properties. Retail Baldwin: The number of lease listings for retail properties in Baldwin …
September 2023 Market Report
September was a busy month for the commercial real estate market in Mobile and Baldwin counties! Check out the numbers and our analysis in this blog post.
August 2023 Market Report: South Alabama Commercial Real Estate
What happened last month in the commercial real estate market in Mobile and Baldwin counties? 🔹 Industrial: Our area has 3.9 million square feet available for lease averaging around $5 psf and an average asking sale price around $85 psf. With most properties snatched up within 3-4 months of listing, it’s an opportunity you don’t …
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