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 development that currently has a private golf and country club......Click here to read more info on the real estate and amenities in Willow Point, Lake Martin, Alabama. 03/06/2007

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 that they top even Auburn football games in terms of economic impact.How can this be?  The Talladega Superspeedway is only about 45 minutes from Alexander City..... Click here for the rest of the story. 03/06/2007

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, so take a look - maybe it will give you more time on the water!1.   From Montgomery / Atlanta to Blue Creek / Stillwaters / County Road 34 - Now the fastest way to get to the east side of Lake Martin is to take Interstate 85 to the Tuskegee exit (#32) and take Alabama Highway 49 North.  This route is back in action since they have fixed the bridge over Sougahatchee Creek. It is windy and wicked but the best way to get to everything east of Chuck's Marina.  West of Chuck's to Martin Dam, it's a toss up between this way and taking AL hi... 03/06/2007

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 a local thing.  I make my living selling real estate in the Lake Martin area, but if you dropped me off in Craig, Colorado, or Nicholasville, Kentucky, I would be just as lost and in need of local advice as the next guy.  Here are 5 mistakes that you can avoid on Lake Martin (no particular order of importance):1.     Don't waste your time calculating price per square foot of waterfront homes.  As a former math major and current recovering accountant, I struggle to ignore this siren call every day of m... 03/05/2007

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 music on Friday night will be held under the stars in downtown Alex City.  Saturday night it will be at the Lake Martin Amphitheater just south of the Kowaliga Bridge on AL Highway 63.  I'm giving you plenty of notice so that you won't miss the biggest area concert event of the year.  It's a BYOB event, so you won't get stuck buying a 12 ounce cup of beer for $12, but it is also BYO common sense, so ....   Click here to get the rest of the story on the Jazz Fest. 03/05/2007

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 projects below going to be near your lake place, or the one you plan to buy?The Bluffs at Copper Creek Location - Off of Centerport Road and Highway 50 Concept - Condominiums Density - 8 buildings - 3 stories each, 10 units per building or 80 total Price Range - looks like the first phase is $341,000 to $431,000 Available - First buildings to be ready by "late Summer 07" Lowdown -  This is on the Cooper Branch of Blue Creek.  How they got from Cooper to Copper I do not know.  Maybe there is a Copper Creek... 02/27/2007

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 choose to be.  If you are not aware of the lake level’s changes, it may affect how happy you are with your purchase.  If you want to be able to take a New Year’s Eve boat ride, you will be disappointed if you are high and dry with no water in the winter.  Or, maybe you prefer a quiet cove off of the main thoroughfare.  In that case, don’t over pay for a place that doesn’t fit your needs.  You need to learn a little about Lake Martin in order to make the right decision.  Why does the lake level go up and down? You'... 02/27/2007