Crye Leike Gulf Coast Real Estate & Vacation Rentals has recently acquired the assets of Gulf Shores, Alabama-based vacation rental management company Flip Flop Vacations and Real Estate. Crye Leike Gulf Coast President David Stidham related, "We are excited to announce this acquisition, as the staff at Flip Flop Vacations and Real Estate is a great addition to our team, as both companies cultures align with a focus on boutique style service with an emphasis on customer service, leveraging our team of experienced staff with technology to bring the best experience for both our Owners and Guests. This acquisition grows our inventory along the Gulf Coast by almost 60%."

Bill Buckner and Casey Buckner at Flip Flop Vacations and Real Estate stated, "At Flip Flop Vacations, our goal has been to treat our owners like family, our visitors like house guests, and the properties we manage like they are our own. We are blessed today to join our family with the Crye Leike Gulf Coast family and are excited to be a part of the best management team on the beach."

Along with this acquisition, Crye Leike announced the promotion of current General Manager, Sherry Moore, to Vice President and General Manager of Vacation Rentals. In addition, Bill Buckner will join Crye Leike as Vice President & Sales Manager for Real Estate Sales and Casey Buckner will be joining the team as Vice President of Business Development for Vacation Rentals. This acquisition is effective January 31, 2024.