Jay Carden

From the Rockies to the Gulf Coast—I made the move. I'd be honored to help you make yours.

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About Jay Carden

In 2022, my family made the decision that changed our lives forever.

After building a successful real estate business in Colorado for more than 20+ years and helping over 1,000 families buy and sell homes, we decided it was time to stop dreaming about the beach and start living it. We packed up our lives, left Colorado behind, and moved to Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast.

It was one of the best decisions we've ever made.

Today, I'm the Team Leader and Broker of The Carden Group at eXp Realty, and my passion is helping others make the same life-changing move. Since relocating, I've already helped numerous Colorado families successfully transition to the Alabama Gulf Coast, and nothing is more rewarding than handing someone the keys to a home while watching them begin the next chapter of their lives.

I know exactly what you're thinking because I asked myself the same questions.

"Will I really love living here?"

"What about hurricanes?"

"How much is insurance?"

"Which communities fit my lifestyle?"

"Can I work remotely?"

"Is it really more affordable?"

"Will I miss Colorado?"

I've lived both lifestyles, and I can give you honest answers—not sales pitches.

Whether you're looking for a waterfront home in Orange Beach, a condo overlooking the Gulf, a home in Gulf Shores, Foley, Fairhope, or along Florida's beautiful Panhandle, I'll help you understand far more than just the real estate. I'll help you understand what it's actually like to live here.

My clients appreciate straightforward advice, strong negotiation, exceptional communication, and someone who genuinely puts their interests first. Whether I'm helping an out-of-state seller coordinate repairs, guiding an investor through the short-term rental market, or spending months helping a relocating family find the perfect fit, my commitment doesn't end when the contract is signed. That's when the relationship really begins.

The Carden Group was built on relationships, trust, and delivering results—not pressure. Our mission is simple: make every client feel like they have a local expert, trusted advisor, and friend guiding them through one of life's biggest decisions.

If you've been thinking about leaving Colorado for sunshine, boating, warmer winters, and an entirely different pace of life, I'd love to show you what made my family fall in love with the Alabama Gulf Coast.

I've made the move... Now I'd be honored to help you make yours.

Jay Carden
Team Leader & Broker | The Carden Group at eXp Realty
Serving Alabama's Gulf Coast & Florida's Emerald Coast
Colorado ➜ Alabama Gulf Coast Relocation Specialist

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Your Guide to Making the Move to Gulf Coast Paradise

Posted by Jay Carden

July 31 2026

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Watch Our Colorado-to-Gulf-Coast StoryWe wondered if we were crazy.We Left Colorado.Then We Found Home.In 2022, Shannon and I built a home here on the Alabama Gulf Coast after moving away from the

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