On April 6, 2025, South Alabama experienced a record-breaking weather event, with 6.51 inches of rain recorded by the National Weather Service in Mobile—nearly double the previous record set in 1918. In Spanish Fort (Baldwin County), rainfall totals reached an astonishing 10 to 12 inches. Why Gulf Coast Commercial Properties Need Expert Stormwater Management The …
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Case Study: The Cost-Saving Value of a Tech-Savvy Property Manager
Cost savings are a constant priority in commercial property management. While recent conversations often focus on AI tools and automation to reduce workloads, we believe real value lies in the combination of experienced professionals and smart technology. Our property management team at White-Spunner Realty recently proved just how powerful that combination can be. The Problem: …
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Case Study: How a Commercial Real Estate Agent Turned a Decade of Stagnation into a Closed Sale in 7 Months
The Challenge: Self-Listed North Mobile Property Sat Unsold for 10 Years Several acres of land in North Mobile had been sitting on the market for nearly a decade. The owner, relying solely on a “For Sale By Owner” sign posted on a side road, struggled to generate any significant interest. The property, while adjacent to …
The WSR Difference: Preparing Gulf Coast Commercial Properties for Summer
If you live along the Gulf Coast, what’s your favorite month? For us, it’s March—offering nearly perfect spring weather, blooming flowers and crisp mornings. Beyond the pleasant weather, March also signals that summer is on its way. Just as northern residents prepare their buildings for winter, Gulf Coast commercial property owners need to act now …
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WSR wins 2024 Top Leasing Firm Award
White-Spunner Realty is proud to be recognized as a 2024 CoStar Power Broker Award winner for Top Leasing Firm in the Mobile market! This prestigious award, presented by CoStar Group, Inc., honors the top-performing commercial real estate firms that have closed the highest transaction volume in their respective markets. For 25 years, the CoStar Power Broker Award program has recognized the …
Three WSR Brokers win CoStar PowerBroker Q4 Awards
CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, recently announced the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for Q4 2024. Chris Harle, Leigh Dale Younce, and Dobbson Vickers of White-Spunner Realty came out on top in the list of winners in Mobile, AL. The CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners …
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Team WSR’s Mardi Gras Traditions
Mardi Gras is a big deal along the Gulf Coast! With Mobile being the original home of Mardi Gras, we took a poll of our team asking everyone’s favorite part of this time of year. Marietta Urquhart (Commercial Sales & Leasing): “One of my favorite traditions is having the opportunity to socialize with family and …
How to Find a Good Commercial Property Manager
Investing in commercial real estate offers the potential for significant returns, but managing a commercial property requires a substantial amount of time, effort, and expertise. Hiring a property management company can be a smart solution, but sometimes finding a competent property manager can sometimes feel harder than finding true love. Essential Criteria for Evaluating Property Management …
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Many More Miles Shoe Donation Campaign 2025
January 8 kicks off the start of the 21st annual Many More Miles campaign, and once again, White-Spunner Realty is serving as a drop-off location. Bring your gently used shoes to our office between now and March 14. All donated shoes will be given directly to local individuals and families, including foster families, homeless communities, …
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WSR’s Katherine Trotter makes Mobile Bay Magazine’s 40 under 40 class of 2025
Katherine Trotter, White-Spunner Realty’s current President, made history in 2024 when she became the company’s youngest and first female president. That’s just one of the many accomplishments for which Katherine won a spot in the 2025 class of “40 under 40” from Mobile Bay Magazine! During her tenure as vice president, Katherine reduced accounts receivable …
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