lake martin: Guess What? Nothing Happened At Lake Martin Auctions - 07/29/08 02:37 PM
Recently two auctions were held at waterfront property on Lake Martin.  A quick check with each of the auction companies revealed that neither homes sold for the reserved prices.  Both remain unsold at post time.

Here's the lowdown:
1. 284 Lakeview Drive - The "Waterfall House" at Willow Point - This … (0 comments)

lake martin: Take The Road Less Travelled - 07/21/08 10:30 PM
Recently around Lake Martin (online and offline) I have heard a lot of talk about eating at the lake.  Some were bemoaning a lack of restaurants, others were extolling the virtues of cooking at home.
Still others admitted wanting someone else to do the cooking, but when they get down to … (0 comments)

lake martin: Video Tour of the Amenities of The Ridge, Lake Martin - 07/09/08 10:59 AM
I am working with a couple of buyers in The Ridge, a Russell Lands development in Lake Martin.  I always get asked lots of questions about the amenities at the Ridge, so I thought I would shoot a video to show some of them.
Click here to go to my blog … (0 comments)

lake martin: Register Now For Waterfront Home And Lot Auction - Willow Point, Lake Martin - 07/09/08 10:56 AM
A waterfront home and lot will be auctioned off at Willow Point on July 20, 2008.
No, it is not an auction by Russell Lands. Even though Willow Point is a Russell Lands development, this auction is by a private landowner.
Click here to go to my blog and learn more..
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lake martin: Interested In Building A RV Park On Lake Martin? - 06/26/08 01:40 PM
Lots of people enjoy Lake Martin by taking their RV to or camping in Wind Creek State Park.  It has lots of sites on the waterfront, and is really a pretty park.  As you can imagine, it can get crowded on the summer weekends with camping spots in high demand.
Recently this … (2 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin And The New F Word - 06/09/08 06:00 PM
You may have heard the new F word that is seeping through the real estate industry and trickling down to Lake Martin – Foreclosures!  A lot of folks ask me if Lake Martin has as high a foreclosure rate as the rest of the nation.
First of all, I must give … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Waterfront Sales - April 2007 vs April 2008 - A Photo Finish - 05/29/08 10:26 AM
Lake Martin real estate waterfront sales showed some signs of improvement in April 2008 as compared to April 2007.

In April 2008, there were 18 waterfront homes and condos and 1 lot sold through the Lake Martin MLS.* Compare that to 2007 when 17 homes and condos were sold and … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Tour Of Fine Homes in Trillium - 05/15/08 04:21 PM
Saturday May 17 you will have another chance to tour some really nice homes in Trillium on Lake Martin while benefiting the Children's Harbor.
This is not your average Lake Martin home tour, where they are all for sale and realtors are there breathing on you while you try and eat those … (0 comments)

lake martin: The Ridge Marine In Water Boat Show 2008 - 05/11/08 10:31 PM
The Ridge Marina on Lake Martin hosted its In Water Boat Show for 2008 last weekend.  I went down there on Thursday and filmed a little video footage of the Marina.  It was a beautiful day, albeit windy.  I was going to post this on Friday to give folks a chance … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alex City Jazz Fest 2008 At The Lake Martin Amphitheater - 05/07/08 11:26 PM
The Alex City Jazz Fest, held in downtown Alexander City and at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, announces its dates and the performing acts for 2008.  As usual, it is loaded with talent:
Friday, June 13, downtown Alex City:
6:00 PM - Coolbone Brass Band - they are a true marching New Orleans style "Brass … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lunch At Willow Point, Lake Martin - 05/04/08 03:20 PM
A couple of Sundays ago found us at Willow Point eating lunch to celebrate my Mom's birthday.  We ate lunch in the Willow Point Clubhouse, which overlooks the golf course, and of course, Lake Martin.  I had my camera with me, and it was such a beautiful day, I thought to … (0 comments)

lake martin: Tell Your Realtor To Shut Up And Listen To You - 05/01/08 09:50 PM
I grew up on Lake Martin, in the real estate business.  I know what I like.  I know which parts of Lake Martin I prefer.  I have been all over this lake, and have friends in every corner.  But guess what...
No one cares about that.
Especially my clients... nor should they.
One of the first … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Property : For Sale By Owner Tips - 04/24/08 03:43 PM
Lake Martin, like any real estate market, will always have its share of people selling their waterfront property themselves - aka For Sale By Owner or FSBO (pr FIZZ-bo).  And that's fine with me.  I am not one of those realtors that looks down on FSBOs as idiots or realtor hating … (0 comments)

lake martin: If You Don’t Like My Service, Please Fire Me On The Spot - 04/24/08 01:59 PM
Why do some real estate agents insist on holding their sellers to the last day of a listing contract?  I don't know if my market on Lake Martin is different, but I don't see the point in guilt tripping a seller into staying with me if they are unhappy or decide … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Is High, But So Is Real Estate Inventory - 04/06/08 10:00 PM
Spring rains have filled Lake Martin faster than almost anyone expected In the first 3 months of 2008 we went from bone dry to runnething over.  Will the waterfront real estate market bounce back in three months, too?
Maybe, maybe not.  There is still a lot of inventory to sell which I … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Water Up, Business Is Hopping - 04/01/08 11:54 AM
This is not a news flash: Lake Martin's water level is back!
It's hard to believe, but in the 5 short weeks since I wrote this post  about the water hitting 480, Lake Martin stands inches away from its highest possible mark of 490.  All of the nay sayers have been proved … (0 comments)

lake martin: Make An Impact At The Tallapoosa Watershed Conference - 03/27/08 11:19 PM
The "4th Annual State of Our Watershed Conference - The Tallapoosa River Basin", coordinated from the Alabama Water Watch office in the AU Department of Fisheries, is for all who are interested in learning more about the health of streams, lakes and rivers of the Tallapoosa River Basin, the development plans … (0 comments)

lake martin: Little Kowaliga’s Little Steel .. errr… Concrete Bridge? - 03/10/08 03:55 PM
If you have a Lake Martin house in the Little Kowaliga area, you are well aware that Little Steel Bridge Road aka Elmore County Road 55 is closed.  If you are heading to the Real Island or Parker Creek areas of Lake Martin, and are coming from the south, be aware that … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Maps: Pre Civil War And Web 2.0 - 03/09/08 11:33 PM
For anyone that likes old maps of Alabama - or if you would like to see what your Lake Martin property looked like before the lake was built - I have a great site for you. 
The University of Alabama is a great site resource for these old maps.  Some of them … (0 comments)

lake martin: 4 Points To Ponder On The Future Of Lake Martin Zoning - 02/29/08 02:32 PM
Right now there is no one set of zoning rules that covers the entire Lake Martin area.  Why?  For starters, it stretches over three different counties, and most of the shoreline is not inside any cities' limits.  It's an old lake, developed in a rural area.  But, as things change, prices … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Property Taxes - It Pays To Do Your Homework - 02/25/08 03:20 PM
Lake Martin waterfront property owners are in one of three counties - Tallapoosa County, Elmore County, or Coosa County.  If you're considering buying on Lake Martin, and are curious about property taxes, you would need to research all three counties to cover  of your bases.
There are some similarities, however, in that … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Breaks The Rule - 02/23/08 11:10 AM
Lake Martin's water level has finally risen above the rule curve established by Alabama Power and the Corps of Engineers.Today's read of 481.83 is above the rule curve of 481.7.  What does this mean in English? Lake Martin's water level is ahead of the pace it needs to get to full pool of … (0 comments)

lake martin: Does Your Lake Martin Home Need Botox? - 02/10/08 10:25 PM
When it comes to architecture, I don't know rococo from romanesque. The Lake Martin Voice welcomes guest writer Amy Stoyles to help us all learn about the finer points of home design.  Thanks Amy!!! Does Your Lake Martin Home Need Botox?Okay, so since the holidays we've all been working on those New Year's resolutions... and … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alabama And Lake Martin Win Battle In Water War - 02/06/08 11:09 PM
Lake Martin and Alabama have won a victory in the long running "water war" with Georgia and Florida.
In this press release, Governor Bob Riley calls it "the most consequential legal ruling in the 18 year history of the water war."
What happened?
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT
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lake martin: Gov Bob Riley On Water Wars And Lake Martin - 01/29/08 11:00 PM
Alabama Governor Bob Riley has recently played a huge role in lobbying FERC on behalf of Lake Martin's water level.  He is also Alabama's most visible representative in the ongoing "Water Wars" - the struggle of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama to determine the future water usage of each state, and how that … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate MLS Statistics - 2007 In Review - 01/16/08 11:20 PM
The Lake Martin real estate market suffered a major slowdown in 2007 for a variety of reasons.  I dug through the sales results in the Lake Martin MLS to attempt to cut through the gossip and analyze the numbers.
In 2007, the number of Lake Martin waterfront homes sold was about 35% less than … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: Trillium - 01/12/08 09:42 PM

 Trillium, one of Russell Lands' more mature Lake Martin developments, is located just west of Kowaliga Marina.  Along with Willow Point and The Ridge, Trillium has some of the more high end homes on Lake Martin.
Trillium was one of Russell Lands' first neighborhoods that were completed in different phases.  The first homes were … (0 comments)

lake martin: Local Lending Would Have Helped Mortgage Mess - 01/06/08 10:26 PM
The Lake Martin real estate market has not really felt a direct effect of the mortgage meltdown yet.  Sure, the subprime fiasco has caused conventional and jumbo rates to rise, but I consider that indirect.  By direct effect I mean huge waves of foreclosures from high risk loans, and we haven't really … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Shallow Water Hazards - 12/25/07 10:50 PM
Lake Martin's drought of 2007 created some low water levels and has exposed many spots that are shallow water hazards.  As of this writing, the Lake Martin water level is at 474.7 feet - about 5 feet below the normal winter water level, and 15 feet below normal summer level.  If you have been around Lake Martin … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin’s Sand Island Repaired By Russell Lands - 12/15/07 10:26 PM
Lake Martin's Sand Island has been battered by erosion and losing real estate for many years. Alabama's 80 year record drought exposed a land bridge and afforded area developer Russell Lands an opportunity to drive to it and make repairs.
I rode out there on Friday, December 14, 2007.  It was pretty weird to be … (0 comments)

lake martin: All Real Estate Is Local (This Means You, Lake Martin) - 12/07/07 10:17 PM
Life as a Lake Martin area realtor means I hear (and try to answer) lots of questions.  One I get regularly is:"I saw on CNN where home prices in (fill in here with name of huge city 3,000 miles away) are down 75%.  All the sellers are being foreclosed on their sub … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lost At Lake Martin? Use Google’s Free Maps For Mobile - 12/05/07 10:40 PM
Ever been lost around Lake Martin?  Has anyone given you bad directions to their cabin and frustrated you by relying on the term "can't miss it?"  If you were looking for 1135 Lakeview Drive, Dadeville, how would you like to be able to see this map on your cell phone:  Download Google's … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: Eagle’s Point - 12/01/07 01:36 PM
One of Lake Martin's newest developments - Eagle's Point - has a model home that is ready to see plus several other spaces for lots.
Located at the easternmost end of Coosa County Road 20, Eagle's Point has big water views looking southeast at the junction of Parker Creek and Kowaliga towards … (0 comments)

lake martin: Higher Winter Water Level Approved For Lake Martin - 11/20/07 04:16 PM
Lake Martin scored a major victory when FERC approved Alabama Power's plan to raise the winter water level to 483, effective this year.
Alabama Power has also requested to move up the date to fill the Lake Martin to summer level up to January 15, 2008.  THIS IS ALL GOOD NEWS.
Lake Martin's winter water level … (1 comments)

lake martin: Closets For Your Lake Martin Cabin: $50 - 11/15/07 08:27 PM
Do you have a a cabin on Lake Martin with no little or no closet space?  Why not buy a nice armoire for $50?
Lots of the waterfront homes around Lake Martin were built in the 1960s, so that means no storage.  The owners can fix them up or keep them rustic, … (1 comments)

lake martin: Lake Mag Interview: The Uncensored Director’s Cut - 11/06/07 12:08 AM
Lake Martin Magazine interviewed me a couple of weeks ago about the effect of the drought on the Lake Martin real estate market, and general trends affecting buyers, sellers, and realtors. They included it in an article called "Special Report: The Water Issue" in the November 2007 issue. I thought Nikki … (0 comments)

lake martin: Elmore County Water System Extends Intakes Deeper in Lake Martin - 10/30/07 09:51 PM
The recent drought on Lake Martin has threatened to lower the water level below the intake valves of Elmore County. They are extending the intakes to deeper water.  This video was made on 10–26–2007 at the County’s intake station, which is on the Little Kowaliga branch of Lake Martin.  To get there you … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alex City Water System Extends Intakes Deeper in Lake Martin - 10/30/07 09:47 PM
The drought this year has threatened to lower the level of Lake Martin to below where the intake valves for the water works of the City of Alex City are located. The City has had to extend their intake valves to deeper water.  This video was filmed 10–26–2007 on the Tallapoosa River … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alabama Power Wants Higher Winter Level On Lake Martin - 10/25/07 11:25 AM
Lake Martin HOBOs President Jesse Cunningham announces that Alabama Power is taking a major step by requesting to hold more water in the lake during the next few winters.  Cunningham reports in an email, "I received word on Friday from Charles Stover with Alabama Power that they have just filed a request with FERC" to … (0 comments)

lake martin: Nobel Winners In Economics Say Buy Now On Lake Martin - 10/18/07 10:00 PM
The winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics, are advising buyers to act now on Lake Martin.OK, OK, maybe Leonid Hurwicz, Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson haven't come right out and literally said that, but a quick review of their work should tell you that they would advise it.  Their work laid the foundation … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Drought Hits The Weather Channel Video - 10/10/07 03:15 PM
The historically harsh drought that has hit Lake Martin in 2007 has been highlighted by The Weather Channel Network.  They sent reporter Julie Martin (no relation) to shoot a video spot that aired last night.   Click here for the video.  If for some reason it doesn't auto play after the commercial, look to the … (0 comments)

lake martin: ElCo Tax Man Squeezes Lake Martin Property Owners - 10/03/07 11:04 PM
If you own Lake Martin waterfront property that is in Elmore County, chances are that your assessment (and therefore property taxes) went up this year.  I have heard lots of anguish from taxpayers that were shocked by their increase this year.  I don't know that those in Elmore County are any worse … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Marina Spotlight: Real Island Marina - 10/03/07 12:36 PM

Real Island Marina - one of Lake Martin's older full service marinas - is located in Elmore County on the southwest side of the lake.  It's close to Lake Martin landmarks such as Kowaliga Marina, Kowaliga Bridge, Willow Point, Parker Creek, and Sand Island.  The Real Island / Little Kowaliga area is … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alabama Power Seeks Input To Relicense Martin Dam - 09/27/07 02:51 PM
Alabama Power owns and operates the hydroelectric Martin Dam, which impounds the Tallapoosa River to create Lake Martin.  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - regulates Alabama Power's operation of Martin Dam, and its effect on the water flow downstream on the Tallapoosa River, as well as any economic, environmental, and … (0 comments)

lake martin: To Predict Lake Martin Real Estate Market Cycle - Look West - 09/25/07 11:12 PM
Most Lake Martin real estate observers now recognize that the sellers' market is over, because all real estate is local.  In fact, we are in a buyers' market.  For those who are in doubt - a buyers' market means that the buyers have the advantage - IT'S A GOOD TIME TO BUY.Market … (0 comments)

lake martin: 2 or 3 Thousand Expected at The Ridge Showcase of Homes - Lake Martin - 09/13/07 01:53 PM
Russell Lands is hosting the "Annual Showcase of Homes" at its newest Lake Martin development - The Ridge.  The showcase is happening over two weekends - September 15 and 16 as well as September 22 and 23, 2007.  Many of the builder spec homes that are for sale will be open to the … (0 comments)

lake martin: 6 Crucial Changes Coming to Lake Martin Real Estate - 08/30/07 12:42 PM
As the Lake Martin real estate market shifts to a buyers' market, away from sellers, what does this mean?   If you are about to sell or buy waterfront property, how can you use this to your advantage?  What changes can we expect?  We can guess a few possibilities from studying other … (1 comments)

lake martin: 2007 Is Russell Lands’ 2nd Best Year On Lake Martin - 08/27/07 03:51 PM
This year has been good to Lake Martin developer Russell Lands.Broker Steve Arnberg was interviewed by the Opelika - Auburn News recently about the sales trends on Lake Martin.  Arnberg said that, while low water levels on Lake Martin had affected sales, this year was still strong enough to qualify as their … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: The Ridge Update - 08/14/07 11:52 AM
The Ridge - Russell Lands' newest Lake Martin development - is near to completing its Ridge Clubhouse and Pool Area, while Phase III construction is ramping up.I popped by The Ridge last week to look at some lots in Phase III.  Phase III - which stretches south towards the Dixie Sailing Club, … (0 comments)

lake martin: This Man’s To Blame For Slow Lake Martin Market - 08/05/07 07:14 PM
The Lake Martin real estate market has slowed way down - it's no longer a sellers' market.  Who is responsible?
One man - Adam Smith.
In 1776 Smith established himself as one of the most influential economic philosophers when he penned Wealth Of Nations.  He described the natural economic forces that have existed since the caveman … (0 comments)

lake martin: 1171 Lakeview Drive, Dadeville - Lake Martin - 07/31/07 10:15 AM
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lake martin: Lake Martin Drought of 1941 Was Worse than 2007 - 07/31/07 10:08 AM
 Lake Martin has been a victim of the 2007 drought that has affected Alabama and much of the southeast.  The lake level is down to 480 already, which is the normal winter level.Apparently in 1941 it was worse.  50 feet down is about as bad as it gets.  I think back then … (0 comments)

lake martin: Proof Of End Of Sellers’ Market On Lake Martin - 07/23/07 12:43 PM
What is the real estate market like on Lake Martin right now?  I own waterfront property, should I sell?  I want to buy Lake Martin waterfront property, but is it still a crazy market?
These are questions I hear constantly.  Both potential buyers and sellers of Lake Martin real estate want to … (1 comments)

lake martin: Gov Riley Declares War On Lake Martin Water Level - 07/20/07 04:02 PM
Governor Bob Riley has declared war with the Army Corps of Engineers over the Lake Martin Water level.Apparently he is sick of seeing this drought affect Lake Martin's water level drastically, while reservoirs that are upstream (read: in Georgia) haven't felt the hurt like we have.  The Army Corps of Engineers regulate the … (0 comments)

lake martin: How To Get One-Up On Lake Martin Wannabes - 07/13/07 08:56 AM
Have you had Lake Martin waterfront property all of your life, but you're tired of the Johnny-come-latelys who can't find Chimney Rock without a GPS?  Or maybe you're new to Lake Martin, and have heard enough hot air from old timers that think they should have shut the gates of the lake back … (0 comments)

lake martin: More Info - Harbor Pointe Condo Auction - Lake Martin - 07/11/07 10:41 AM
Due to many of you asking, here is more information on the auction for the 20 waterfront condos at Harbor Pointe, Stillwaters Development, Lake Martin, Alabama. The sellers of the Harbor Pointe condos will do the absolute auctions first.  The high bidder on the first one will get a free boat slip.  The … (0 comments)

lake martin: Results Of Waterfront Condo Auction - Harbor Pointe - Lake Martin - 07/11/07 10:21 AM
Lake Martin waterfront condo buyers flock to the condo auction at Harbor Pointe in Stillwaters.
Roebuck Auctions held an auction at Harbor Pointe Marina in Stillwaters last Saturday, July 7, 2007.  The bidding started at 11:07 AM, selling 20 units in the Harbor Pointe Condo development.  Chris Boden, representative of Roebuck Auctions, stated … (0 comments)

lake martin: You Are A Lake Martin HOBO - 07/09/07 10:52 PM
Whether you know it or not, you are a Lake Martin HOBO!Some local Lake Martin area folks have organized the Lake Martin Home Owner and Boat Owner Association - and called it the Lake Martin HOBOs.  You don't really have to be a waterfront home owner or a license toting boat owner to … (0 comments)

lake martin: 6 Questions To Ask At An Auction On Lake Martin - 06/24/07 11:15 PM
25 condos are being auctioned at Harbor Pointe in Stillwaters on July 7th.  Five of those will be absolute.  This auction follows on the heels of one earlier this spring.  Is this a sign of the times on Lake Martin?  Does this signal an end to the seller's market? Are auctions … (0 comments)

lake martin: New Lake Martin Lunch Spot: Green Valley Market & Cafe - 06/23/07 12:28 PM
Lake Martin has another great dining choice!  The Green Valley Market and Cafe is now open. The Green Valley Market is located in the Eclectic or Kowaliga area of Lake Martin, next to the Kudzu Corner.  They are located on Highway 229 about halfway between where 229 intersects highway 50 at Castaway Island Road, and … (0 comments)

lake martin: Russell Lands’ Fireworks Are On, But Don’t Try Them At Home - 06/14/07 11:00 PM
Lake Martin's Fireworks Display on the Fourth of July is one of the best things about the lake area.  After years of watching the fireworks show at the lake has caused me to be jaded and judgmental of any other claims to have "the best" fireworks show in the land.Many have worried … (0 comments)

lake martin: Help Keep Lake Martin Water Level Up - 05/31/07 06:42 PM
Help!  Alabama Power has requested to lower the required stream flow coming from Martin Dam, in an effort to keep the water level on Lake Martin from plummeting even more.  Click here for the public notice from the Corps of Engineers.
Willard Bowers, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Alabama Power, made a … (0 comments)

lake martin: Drought & Alabama Power Lower Lake Martin Level - 05/26/07 11:29 AM
Lake Martin's water level is low this year, and it could get even lower.Alabama Power says that Lake Martin's water level started dropping on May 18 and "could be much lower on July 4." It is no news flash that Alabama and much of the southeast has suffered a severe drought so far … (4 comments)

lake martin: Mythbuster: Alabama Power Leased Lots - Lake Martin - 05/12/07 04:19 PM
Alabama Power has leased waterfront lots on Lake Martin for decades.  Yet, so much rumor, speculation, and innuendo surrounds the topic it remains mysterious to many people, real estate agents included. Allow me to try to bust the myth on this subject.  Why are there leased lots on Lake Martin? Lake Martin was created … (1 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: Bolton Cove Update - 05/11/07 12:12 PM
Lake Martin has a lot of development and new construction going on right now.  One of the newest neighborhoods is called Bolton Cove.  Below are some pictures of the construction progress, and how it compares to their plans.Will the above be the site of the Bolton Cove Clubhouse?The above is a rendering … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Builder Spotlight: Landmark Construction & Dev - 05/07/07 04:17 PM
Lake Martin is bustling with developers, builders, sub contractors, and all types of people in the construction industry.  To shed some light on the life of one of the "good ones," today we chat with Bradley Pemberton of Landmark Construction & Development, LLC:1.  How do you get your sub contractors to show … (0 comments)

lake martin: Free Boats At The Ridge Boat Show & Spring Home Tour - 04/27/07 01:55 PM
Free boats Lake Martin!! 
Russell Lands' big event is the Russell Marine In-Water Boat Show and Spring Tour of Homes at The Ridge.  It is scheduled for two weekends, April 28 & 29 and also May 5 & May 6.
For the past couple of years, Russell Lands has done a couple of … (0 comments)

lake martin: Hey Lake Martin Fishermen - Live Bait For Sale! - 04/24/07 01:11 PM
Lake Martin live bait fishermen have a new spot to buy bait.  Kowaliga Live Bait And Tackle is open for business.  The new store on Kowaliga Road (aka Highway 63) is south of Kowaliga Bridge.  In fact, it's just south of my office, a tad north of the intersection with Highway 229.
The … (0 comments)

lake martin: Alabama Bloggers Carnival - April 23, 2007 - 04/23/07 03:57 PM
Welcome to the April 23, 2007 version of the Alabama Bloggers Carnival.  A blog carnival showcases different blogs that have something in common - in our case - we are all Alabama Bloggers.
Since I am admittedly the odd blog in this carnival, being the only real estate blog in the midst … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: The Ridge - 04/16/07 10:52 PM

Russell Lands has developed neighborhoods on Lake Martin for over thirty years, but its newest, The Ridge, is vastly different from any one it has done before.
Russell Lands has gated communities like Willow Point, and the Ridge is near to its other developments of Windermere, Windermere West, and Windover.  But The Ridge is a totally new animal.  Here are 5 … (0 comments)

lake martin: Why I Give Away The Milk For Free - 04/09/07 10:25 PM
The Lake Martin Real estate market, like every other one in the country, has changed irreversibly. 
When my father Walter started in the business in 1973, the process was pretty much the same as when my grandfather Temple founded Coley Real Estate in 1953.  If you were a seller in the Lake Martin … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Sellers - Don’t Pick This Realtor - 04/01/07 11:01 PM
Let's say you own waterfront property on Lake Martin, and want to sell it.  Let's also say that you have the good sense to hire a Realtor to help you list and sell it.  What are your choices?  Whom should you pick?
Selecting an average agent instead of a great one could end up costing … (1 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Named Top Real Estate Market In AL - 03/26/07 11:42 PM
Here we go again - Lake Martin was described as the top real estate market in the entire state of Alabama. 
The Central Alabama Business Journal - a sister publication of the Montgomery Advertiser recently interviewed J. Danny Cooper, the Executive Vice President of the Alabama Association of Realtors.  The article covered various … (0 comments)

lake martin: 4 Great Lunch Meals Around Lake Martin - 03/18/07 09:40 PM
It's lunchtime on Lake Martin - where should we eat?  When I was growing up on Lake Martin, there weren't many restaurants around the Lake, much less on the water.  Families had to pack their on provisions and make do.  You drove to the cabin, unpacked everything, and lived on ribbon … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Home Prices Not Affected By Sales Drop? - 03/14/07 11:20 AM
Rest easy.  Alabama home sales have dropped, but not on Lake Martin.  Or should you be alarmed that the average sales price of a home in Lake Martin plummeted 15% in one month?  Which is it?On March 12, 2007, Patrick McCreless wrote an article in the Alex City Outlook entitled, "Home sales still strong … (0 comments)

lake martin: Jazz Fest 2007 Lineup Finalized - 03/13/07 10:16 AM
The Lake Martin area is in for another musical treat - the Jazz Fest has finalized its lineup for 2007 (all times Central PM):
Friday,  June 8, 2007 at the Strand Park in downtown Alex City:
6:00 - 7:00  - The Robin Hill Band - local Alex City band
7:30 - 9:00 -  Kelley Hunt - … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin A Top 12 US Vacation Home Market - 03/06/07 10:49 AM
The Lake Martin real estate market was honored again on November 9, 2006, by the Wall Street Journal's RealEstateJournal.com, by being named a Top 12 Vacation Home market in the United States.
Regional and even national accolades are becoming common for Lake Martin.  In other words, the news is getting out.  I usually don't … (0 comments)

lake martin: Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: Willow Point - 03/06/07 10:45 AM
Willow Point was the first Lake Martin neighborhood by developer Russell Lands.  After years of having only rental cabins, Russell Lands started a new era in Lake Martin real estate by developing and selling high end deeded lots in the early 1970s. Willow Point is unique in that it is the only Russell Lands … (0 comments)

lake martin: Ricky Bobby And NASCAR Coming To Lake Martin? - 03/06/07 10:40 AM
Is it true that one of the events that affects Lake Martin area hotels is a NASCAR race?  Absolutely.  A recent article in the Alexander City Outlook points out that area hotels are jam packed with race fans whenever the track at Talladega is running.  The spring and fall races are so big … (0 comments)

lake martin: Top 5 Shortcuts To Lake Martin - 03/06/07 10:32 AM
Looking for the fastest directions to Lake Martin?  Or maybe a better way to get there from here?  We all have our tried and true routes, but recent road work has opened up a few new ways to get to the fun faster.  Also included are a few well worn trails, … (0 comments)

lake martin: 5 Mistakes When Buying Real Estate On Lake Martin - 03/05/07 11:00 PM
It's easy to make mistakes when buying a home or lot on Lake Martin.  Whether you are a wizened real estate pro or a newcomer looking for your first property, there are some pitfalls that everyone needs to avoid.  Heck, you could say that about anywhere, though, because real estate is such … (0 comments)

lake martin: Jazz Fest 2007 at the Lake Martin Amphitheater - 03/05/07 10:49 PM
The Jazz Fest- the Lake Martin area annual music festival that is free to the public - has been scheduled for Friday June 8th and Saturday June 9th, 2007.  Mark your calendars and plan to be in the area, because, as always, some great bands will be on hand to entertain you.
The … (0 comments)

lake martin: Heard About These 4 New Projects On Lake Martin? - 02/27/07 10:47 AM
Psssst .. There are 4 new construction projects on Lake Martin that might be news to you.  Everyone loves a juicy piece of gossip, and the only thing growing faster than the Lake Martin real estate market is the grapevine that spreads the news about it.  Are any of the new construction … (0 comments)

lake martin: When does the Water Level go down on Lake Martin? - 02/27/07 10:40 AM
When does the water go down?  Does this house have water year round?  
I hear this a lot.  When people are looking for homes or a lot on Lake Martin, they soon learn that the lake’s water level fluctuates.  Depending on your preferences, this might affect where on the lake you … (0 comments)

 
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