Historic Mobile is always filled with adventures and events each week of each year. Walk around downtown Mobile or take a walking tour of the historic homes and feel the presence of the past-Mobile's history and its people.
Also, consider the following November events
in the downtown area of historic Mobile.
The "Greek Fest" is from the 5th to the 7th of November, 2009 and experience the sights and sounds of a "Holiday in Greece!" The event is located at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on Ann Street between Dauphin Street and Government Street. A delicious "Taste of Greece" with entertainment on the grounds of the Hellenic Center next to the church always has many people enjoying live Greek dancing and music. There will be an abundance of wonderful traditional food, such as, roast lamb, Grecian chicken, dolmathes, pastichio, spanakopita. For more information visit this site, http://www.GreekFestMobile.org/, or call (251) 438-9888.
The "Lighting of the Trees" celebration will be held on Friday, 20th November 2009, in downtown Mobile's Bienville Square beginning at 5pm. Join Santa as the holiday season is kicked off! There will be holiday sights and sounds to amaze. Between the Holiday Gift & Farmers Market, festive children's activities, carolers and crafts, and other local entertainment all evening, there is sure to be something for children of every age. For more information visit this site, http://www.NCSMobile.org, or call (251) 208-7540.
A world of entertainment awaits you at the annual "Mobile International Festival" at the Mobile Civic Center Main Arena on Saturday, 21st November 2009, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! The Gulf Coast's premier international cultural event is celebrating 25 years of exciting family fun. Enjoy the adventure of firsthand experience of varied cultures. See the arts and crafts, hear the sounds, be entertained, participate in children's activities and taste the flavors of the world. For more information, please visit this site, http://www.MobileInternationalFestival.org, or call (251)470-7730.
Looking for city of Mobile "Certified" Home Appraisers in historic downtown?
Then look no further than Al Cheney, Cheney Appraisal Services, for "Certified" Residential Appraisals and FHA Appraisals in the historic areas of downtown and midtown areas.
Al Cheney also covers other outlying areas of
Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the Eastern Shore
(Daphne, Fairhope, Montrose, Mullet Point, Point Clear, Spanish Fort).
Al Cheney is an Alabama "Certified" Residential Real Property Appraiser
for the State of Alabama and a FHA Approved Appraiser,
with over 30 years of real estate experience.
Are you an owner looking to sell your home in historic Mobile? Cheney Appraisal Services offers only a $225 full appraisal report fee within the city limits of Mobile and a $250 fee for all other areas within Baldwin County and Mobile County.
Al Cheney will give you a specially designed and targeted appraisal report with a derived value opinion estimate, value range estimate, and other necessary marketing information to assist you in selling your home. If you are unsure of what asking price to offer, then isn't having a "Certified," specialized, professional appraisal report your answer for a more
targeted marketing strategy and a quicker sale of your home?
The city of Mobile and the other communities within the Mobile Bay Metro Area (Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama) have the opportunity to capture many more economic projects if, as area businesses and residents, we continue to stand together "as one!"
We must all participate in the promotion of our area, whether it's in a small way or a big way. You can contribute with only a smile to a weary traveler visiting our area (they might be moving here or relocating their business) or keeping the trash picked up around your home. Landscaping, mowing the lawn, or volunteering to assist with your educational talents are certainly other ways to place your positive mark upon our metropolitan bay area.
Also, even more small and large businesses should consider banding together, promoting our area through worthwhile local civic, economic and marketing projects. It is through these ongoing positive efforts and promotional projects which will continue to keep us progressive, in contention for even more economic opportunities and, certainly, noticed by outsiders looking in. These outsiders just might want to jump right in with us, so they can also experience the economic flurry of opportunities. Our local assets and opportunities to compete surround each of us every day. So open your eyes widely, see the possibilities and potential, and the next time you look into a mirror, realize that you are looking at one of our greatest assets!
It could be raining economic projects' money in the Mobile Bay Metro Area, so here are some recent newsworthy articles (links below) for your reading. Let these articles stoke your embers of creativity and professionalism, and turn them into your flames of positive ideas and possibilities!
Please send me your comments, opinions and suggestions.
Al Cheney is a native of southern Alabama and a graduate from the College of Business and Management Studies, University of South Alabama. Al Cheney has maintained an active real estate broker's license for thirty-six years and president of his company, Realty Leaders Corporation. Of course, most people know Al Cheney as a Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and FHA Approved Appraiser with over 30 years experience. Al Cheney also has past experiences and professional involvement with advertising, graphics, photography, marketing and writing.
Bay Minette, Alabama may capture two large economic projects benefiting the town as well as the Mobile Bay Metro Area.
Earlier in October, HK Motors indicated its strong interest in wanting to build an automobile plant in the northern part of Bay Minette.
Now, an economic project in the aerospace industry has set its sights on Bay Minette. The announcement will be on Monday, 26th October, according to news sources.
Looking for Bay Minette, AL Home Appraisers? Then, look no further than
Cheney Appraisal Services for all "Certified" Home Appraisals in Bay Minette.
Al Cheney also covers all of the Eastern Shore
(Daphne, Fairhope, Montrose, Mullet Point, Point Clear, Spanish Fort)
as well as other areas within Baldwin County, Alabama.
Al Cheney is an Alabama "Certified" Residential Real Property Appraiser,
FHA Approved Appraiser, with over 30 years of real estate experience.
Are you an owner looking to sell your home? Cheney Appraisal Services offers only a $225 full appraisal report fee within the city limits of Mobile and a $250 fee for all other areas within Baldwin County and Mobile County. Al Cheney will give you a specially designed appraisal report with a derived value opinion estimate, value range estimate, and other necessary marketing information to assist you in selling your home. Are you unsure about what sale price to offer? Then isn't having a "Certified," specialized, professional appraisal report your answer for a more targeted marketing strategy and a quicker sale of your home?
The Stone Creek Subdivision is located along the east side of Alabama State Highway 181, approximately 2 miles south of Fairhope Avenue, and about 4 miles East Southeast from the town center of historical Fairhope, Alabama.
Stone Creek, Phase 1, Subdivision was developed on around 330 acres, formerly a hunting preserve. This first phase has 78 lots per record with about 18 common area & green belt parcels.The developer's concept is a village community with a lodge, rock water features, stocked lakes, swimming pool, tennis courts, village shopping center, walking trails and a wetland preserve.
The majority of the homes will range from 2,400+- square feet to 4,500+- square feet with primarily four bedrooms and three to four bathrooms. There are only a couple of homes having three bedrooms and one home having six bedrooms according to the online records.
The Average List Price is around $443,462 for the month of October 2009, down $54,624+- when compared to July 2009 having an Average List Price of $498,086.
The Average Sale Price is around $485,583 for the month of October 2009, down only $1,384+- when compared to July 2009 having an Average Sale Price of $486,967.
The Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio is now approximately 90.986% for the month of October 2009. The month of July 2009 the ratio was 98.02%.
The REALTOR online records indicates the Lowest Price Listing is now $381,500 for the month of October 2009 (July 2009 was $369,900.). The Highest Price Listing is now $573,500 (July 2009 was $795,000.).
The Stone Creek Months Of Housing Supply calculates to be around 11.94 months for the list to sale time period. Although, Stone Creek appears to have more stable property values when reviewing the calculated inventory analysis for the subdivision.
The above information was obtained from the Baldwin County Association of REALTORS, Albert M. Cheney, Certified & Approved FHA Appraiser, (251) 533-2424, is an associate member of this REALTORS' organization. (Appraisers Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Alabama)
The third quarter, 1st July 2009 to 30th September 2009, indicates at least 984 sales within Mobile County, Alabama according to online REALTOR information records. The 984 sales include condominiums & townhouses, manufactured homes, new construction homes and single family older homes.
The approximate 27 condominiums & townhouses had an average sale price of $162,727. The approximate 18 manufactured homes had an average sale price of $40,503. The approximate 131 new construction homes had an average sale price of $182,797. The approximate 808 single family older homes had an average sale price of $137,420.
The average days on market (dom) for the third quarter was around 81 days and the average sale price per square foot was $77.33+-.
The third quarter indicates more new construction in west Mobile, south of the Mobile Regional Airport, and in Semmes, Alabama when compared to other areas of Mobile County. Most of the single family residential or home sales occurred in the areas north and south of Cottage Hill Road, west Mobile, Semmes and in the Midtown area near downtown historic Mobile, Alabama.
The average sold terms for the third quarter was CASH (24.9%), CONVENTIONAL (24.83%), FHA (41.07%), VA (6.17%) and OTHER-ASSUMPTION, AUCTION, VENDOR LIENS (3.03%).
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 10:11:02 PM by blam
Company Announces Plan For Baldwin (Mobile) Car Plant Bringing 6,000 Jobs
Friday, September 25, 2009 By GEORGE R. ALTMAN
MONTGOMERY - Hybrid Kinetic Motors plans a $1.5 billion car plant,employing nearly 6,000 workers, in Baldwin County within three to five years, company and state officials said Thursday.
But state leaders said much work needs to be done - particularly fundraising by HK Motors - before the hybrid car plant can be built, and it is far from certain that the project will be completed.
"We're waiting now to make sure that we have all the pieces in place, so we can move forward on something that could be a really incredible venture," Gov. Bob Riley said during a ceremony in the State Capitol Building.
Riley said he thought the plans would be realized, but added, "There are no guarantees in life."
State officials said they would not negotiate incentives until HK Motors raised more money and gave adequate assurances that taxpayer dollars would not be lost if the program fails.
The Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance has options on 3,000 acres north of Bay Minette and just south of Interstate 65.
To quote an old saying, "You can't take it with you!" Since this fact is true, a person should always consider having a Will, a Last Will and Testament, in order to lessen the complications in settling the estate for their bereaving family.
A person's death has an affect on their family emotionally and financially as well as with any unforeseen future personal or legal issues when settling the estate. Having a Will allows the decedent, deceased person, to efficiently outline their wishes in detail and properly distributes the estate, personal property and any real property owned, at the time of their death.
Therefore, settling an estate efficiently is important and, in some cases, can be very stressful depending on its complexity and the number of heirs. As an executor, or personal representative, you have been entrusted in carrying out the decedent's wishes as exactly outlined within the Will and as quickly as possible.
When it comes to settling an estate with real property, Al Cheney, Cheney Appraisal Services, can provide a "Certified," detailed and timely appraisal opinion report while, at the same time, understanding the family's bereavement and any sensitive issues associated with the decedent's Will.
As for accountants and attorneys, they can rely on Al Cheney's knowledge, over 30 years, in the real estate industry of the Mobile Bay Metro Area. Al Cheney always has a primary goal of providing detailed estate appraisal reports with reliable and supported derived value opinion conclusions (Fair Market Value estimates). As an Alabama Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, Al Cheney, provides professional appraisal opinion reports which gives accountants, attorneys, and personal representatives solid facts and figures, in order to fulfill IRS and the State of Alabama requirements as well as the courts within Baldwin or Mobile County and any other local agencies.
Additionally, the date of death often differs from the date of the requested appraisal assignment. Al Cheney is familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal assignment with an effective date and a Fair Market Value opinion estimate as of the date of death. Furthermore, contracting an appraisal assignment with Al Cheney is a fiduciary relationship ensuring the fullest degree of discretion, confidentiality binding, as outlined within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) under the ethics provision.
In conclusion, many times, people do not fully appreciate their need in having detailed real estate appraisal opinion reports which supports the facts and figures. Settling an estate efficiently, properly and timely are paramount when completing and submitting the necessary documents, including all real property appraisal reports, to the IRS, Baldwin or Mobile County courts, and other revenue authorities. Having "Certified," detailed and professional appraisal opinion reports with supporting local marketplace information demonstrates credence and should facilitate the legal process when settling estates. Al Cheney, Cheney Appraisal Services, is ready to assist accountants, attorneys and individuals requiring estate appraisal value opinion reports!
________________________________________ Albert Marshall Cheney, Cheney Appraisal Services, Mobile, Alabama, is ready to assist you with all your estate appraisal report requirements! Call (251) 533-2424 today!
If you require additional estate research material, Al Cheney has provided these web links for further consideration:
Spanish Fort, Alabama continues to grow with new residential developments while maintaining its historic Southern charm. Its local people bustle from place to place, store to store, and eager to share a story, or two.
Spanish Fort is growing towards future prominence as "the major" town within Baldwin County, part of the Eastern Shore, and located only minutes from downtown Mobile by traveling west on I-10, across the "Bay-Way."
Spanish Fort has several newer residential developments, such as, "Garrison Ridge," about two years old. Most of the homes within "Garrison Ridge" have gross living areas between 3,213 square feet and 3,703 square feet, three bathrooms and four bedrooms according to online records. Building lots within this development will primarily range from $62,500 to $69,900.
"Garrison Ridge" is located about 1/2 mile north of U. S. Highway 31 and along the western side of Highway 225, near Spanish Fort's town center. "Garrison Ridge" sits on an area which once was the center of the Union lines during the Battle of Spanish Fort and one of the final battles of the American Civil War in the Spring of 1865. Before the development could begin, a team of archaeologists from the University of South Alabama spent time salvaging for information from the 57+- acre site.
The Certified Residential FHA Appraisers within Baldwin County also suggest checking into these other Spanish Fort subdivisions: Bromley Oaks, Cambron, Churchill, Delta Woods, The Hammock At Blakeley, Saluda Ridge, Spanish Fort Estates, Stillwater, Stonebrook, Tanager, Westminster Gates, Whisper Woods, and Wilkins Creek Estates.
If you require more information about Certified Residential and FHA Appraisal Reports within Spanish Fort and other communities (Daphne, Fairhope, Malbis, Montrose, Point Clear, etc.) within Baldwin County, Alabama, please contact Al Cheney at (251) 533-2424 or write to Cheney Appraisal Services, Post Office Box 7907, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36577-7907.
The 2009 Parade of Homes will take place September 19, 20 and September 26, 27. Homes will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An optional $2 donation can be made at the Showcase Homes to benefit local housing charities. Admission to all other homes is free.
There are 41 homes within the 2009 Parade of Homes. These homes are located in the following Baldwin County towns and subdivisions:
Arbor Ridge, Lillian, Alabama 36549
Arlington Farms, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Ashford Park, Foley, Alabama 36535
Aspen Creek, Foley, Alabama 36535
Austin Park, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Avalon, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Beau Chene Estates, Loxley, Alabama
Bellaton, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Cambridge Park (Phase II), Foley, Alabama 36526
Edington Place, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Fairfield Pointe, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Fruit & Nut District, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Greythorne Estates, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Huntington Woods, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Idlewild, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Landsdown, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Madison Place, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Meadow Run Estates, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
The Meadows At Point Clear, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Oldfield, Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Ottawa Springs, Daphne, Alabama 36532
Palmer Place, Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Parish Lakes, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
Pebble Creek, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
The Peninsula Golf & Racquet, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
Appraisal Inspections For Hurricane Disaster Services In The Mobile Bay Metro Area, Call Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Al Cheney at (251) 533-2424 and go tohttp://www.MobileAlabamaFHARealEstateAppraisers.com.
Al Cheney is ready to assist you within Baldwin County and Mobile County. Al Cheney has over 30 years experience in southwest Alabama.
Call Al Cheney with CHENEY APPRAISAL SERVICES at (251) 533-2424 for any Hurricane Disaster or Storm Related Disaster Appraisal Report In The Mobile Bay Metro Area Of Alabama.
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