New Fruit & Nut District Area Lot Listing Our new SouthAlabamaLiving Team lot listings is just 4 blocks from Mobile Bay and less than 1 mile from the heart of Downtown Fairhope.  This ideal location is in walking distance to the best that Fairhope has to offer, from the bay front park to great annual downtown events like Mardi Gras and the Arts & Crafts Festival.  Our downtown also has a great shops and eateries to enjoy. Search Fruit & Nut District Lots for Sale in Fairhope, AL Our new SouthAlabamaLiving Team lot listing is located at the corner of Pecan Avenue and Church Street.   The lot is very level lot, that enjoys a high elevation.  The seller says that the lot never floods.  It would also be possible to capture bay views from a third story crow's nest, from this lot location.     01/27/2011

Why Idlewild Tops the List of Places to Live Idlewild is an established community located between Fairhope Avenue and Windmill Road in Fairhope, AL. This awesome location is ideal for busy families and commuters to Mobile and Pensacola, as it offers the conveniences of in-town living, as well as quick access to Highway 181.  Highway 181 will eventually become a four lane road from Interstate 10 to Highway 98.  Residents are also just a short car ride away from the Fairhope Municipal Pier, which provides a great place to fish, exercise and enjoy the beauty of our afternoon sunsets. Search Idlewild Subdivision Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Idlewild offers quality custom homes at great prices.  The majority of the homes are constructed from low maintenance brick and priced well under $300... 01/18/2011

Hollowbrook Subdivision Offers Very Affordable New Homes The banner draped over the model in Hollowbrook reads "Lowest Prices Ever!!!" and for good reason, as Adams Homes is offering new construction homes for as little as $73 a square foot.  With prices this low on new homes, taking into account the upgraded standard features and incentives that builders are offering, it is easy to see why new home sales are a driving force in our market.  Adams Homes builds low maintenance brick homes and feature upgrades like vaulted ceilings, tray ceilings in the master, 42 inch kitchen cabinets and gas log fireplaces.   Search Hollowbrook Subdivision Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Hollowbrook is one of a handful of Fairhope subdivisions that feature a community outdoor pool, complete with a gazebo ... 01/10/2011

There are only two single tax colonies remaining in the United States today and 4,500 acres of land in and around our city is owned by the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation.  Homeowners on Fairhope single tax property have a 99 year renewable lease agreement with the city, yet retain ownership on improvements made to the land. In addition, these homeowners pay a "demonstration fee" for the city to use towards public parks and the overall beautification of Fairhope.  Driving through our downtown, it is clear that single tax fees are put to good use, as the city's landscape is well manicured and in a constant state of bloom. Search Jason's Top 3 Fairhope Single Tax Colony Subdivision Homes for Sale Falls Creek is a popular subdivision of traditional and craftsman style custom built homes.  ... 01/08/2011

Sedgefield is THE SUBDIVISION for Custom New Construction Sedgfield is a showcase of elegant custom homes with traditional southern designs.  Homes feature flawless floor plans and superior upgrades, like marble countertops, Boche appliances, coffered ceilings and hand-scrapped hardwood floors.  The attention to detail from some of Fairhope's top builders, create an attractive community set among mature trees. Search Sedgefield Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Sedgefield enjoys an excellent Fairhope location, close to shopping, dining and Thomas Hospital.  Fairhope High and Middle Schools are a very close commute from the subdivision.  If golf tops the list of your leisure activities, Sedgefield is centrally located from Fairhope's top golf courses, to include Lakewood and Rock Creek. Sed... 01/08/2011

Lakewood Club Estates is an upscale, gated golf course community on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Lakewood Club Estates offers country club living at its finest in one of the most prestigious areas on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  The community covers prime real estate in both Fairhope, Alabama.  Picture a lush southern landscape,  illuminated by the fluorescent spring blooms of bountiful Azaleas and shaded by the sprawling arms of 200 year old oak trees.  This a special stretch of the Eastern Shore's Scenic Highway 98, where sunsets are a religious experience and golf and sailing are the official past-times. Search Lakewood Club Estates Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Lakewood Club Estates was born from the historic Grand Hotel Resort and Spa sets the tone for life in life in the communi... 12/17/2010

Point Clear Landing - Luxury Bay Front Condos   Point Clear Landing is a well established luxury, bay front condominium development in Fairhope, located approximately 1/2 mile north of Grand Hotel Marriott Resort on beautiful Scenic Highway 98.  Each unit is three stories, comes equipped with its own elevator service to each floor and has a concrete board exterior finish.  Each floor has either its own private porch, sun deck or balcony, where residents can take in views of Mobile Bay, the marina or the canal leading to the bay. Point Clear Landing condo units will wow prospective buyers with exquisite interior features, like beautiful oak hardwood flooring, granite, wet bar and gas fireplace.  Outside you will find all the delights of bay front living at your fingertips.  The community... 12/06/2010

The Woodlands at Fairhope Subdivision   The Woodlands at Fairhope is a subdivision of estate style homes, secluded by its natural surroundings.  Residents retreat into the subdivision, from the often busy U.S. Highway 98, into a lush wooded landscape that has been decorated with prestigious residences.  The natural beauty of the subdivision is its superior amenity. Search Homes Currently Offered for Sale in The Woodlands at Fairhope The Woodlands of Fairhope is a celebration of nature and luxury living.  A late evening kayak ride on the calm waters of the community lake, is a familiar scene among residents and guests of the subdivision.  The private wooded estate home sites are expansive tracts of prime Fairhope real estate, with some lots measuring well over an acre.   The Woodlands at... 10/26/2010

Luxury Million Dollar Homes for Sale When I think of luxury million dollar homes for sale in Fairhope, Alabama, I picture sitting on the front porch of a grand estate watching horses graze or enjoying a slow sunset wrapped in a hammock on the end of a long pier over Mobile Bay.  Luxury home buyers might also find themselves overlooking the brilliant green landscape of one of our fine golf courses or prime river front real estate.  If impeccably restored historic homes are your idea of luxury, then you will might find your piece of history in Fairhope's Fruit & Nut District. Search Luxury Million Dollar Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Our luxury million dollar homes will fulfill your idea of heaven on the Alabama Gulf Coast, whether it be a million dollar water view in Point Clear or an e... 10/20/2010

Golf Community Homes for Sale Under 2 Million Dollars Golf communities comprise some of the most sought after subdivisions in Fairhope, Alabama.  The three golf communities are Lakewood, Rock Creek, and Quail Creek, and I have named each from greatest to least in terms of price point.  These communities have their unique qualities, that make each of them ideal places to live. Search Golf Community Homes for Sale Under 2 Million Dollars in Fairhope, AL Lakewood Estates is a golf community that celebrates the luxurious history of the game.  The rich southern landscape is comprised of traditional architecture, wrapped in the long arms of 200 year old oak trees and brought to life in the spring by an abundance of azaleas in full bloom.  Lakewood Golf Club is comprised of two challenging cou... 10/19/2010

If you like to run you will want to participate in the 3rd Annual Mullet Run in Fairhope, Alabama this Saturday,October 16. Registration begins at 7:30 and the race will begin at 8:30. The races begin at the Fairhope Museum of History and will end at Henry George Park, overlooking Fairhope Pier. The race benefits the BayArt Project and Youth Created Public Art in the Eastern Shore Area.   Fall Into Fairhope for  a weekend of events, including the Grand Festival of Art. See what kind of deals are available in the Fairhope Homes For Sale link. . 10/07/2010

Baldwin County, AL has some of the most pristine river front real estate on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  This blog entry focuses on Fish River real estate listings for sale. The hotlinks below will provide prospective river front buyers with the current homes for sale on both the Fish River in Fairhope, AL:   Search Fairhope, AL Riverfront Home Listings for Sale       09/22/2010

The economic downturn has resulted in there being 600+ residential, single family home listings for sale in Fairhope, Alabama at any given time.  Foreclosures and Short Sales remain a small percentage of the active listing inventory in Fairhope.   Search Fairhope Foreclosures for Sale in Fairhope, AL     What prospective homebuyers should know about Alabama's Foreclosure Law?   09/16/2010

  Fairhope, Alabama is laid back bay front community on the eastern shores of Mobile Bay.  It is a place where city pride is expressed through florescent blooms, sunsets are cherished, Mardi Gras is a family tradition and seafood is the main course.  There are many great places to live and subdivisions to choose from in Fairhope, AL, where a quality home can be purchased from the low 100's to the multi-million dollar range.  We have everything for mansions on the water to fine custom homes overlooking championship caliber golf courses.    Affordable Custom Home Living: Search Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL 250-450K   Create a Custom Fairhope, Alabama Home Search     08/05/2010

Why did you choose Stone Creek subdivision?  I recently asked Eric, a Stone Creek homeowner in Fairhope, Alabama, that question and he graciously agreed to share his responses with prospective buyers, looking to buy or build on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Search Stone Creek Subdivision Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL Me: Why did you ultimately choose Stone Creek subdivision to build your new custom home? Eric: There are several aspects of Stone Creek that I initially found appealing, like the attractive entrance, large lots and community amenities.  Yet, it was natural setting, the seclusion of trees and overall nature aspect that sold me on the neighborhood. Me: Can you tell us more about how Stone Creek incorporates nature into the neighborhood? Eric:  The developer took the time ... 07/31/2010

REO Foreclosure deals have not been much of a factor in the Fairhope, Alabama real estate market, however it appears that foreclosures may be a new reality for the once insulated bay front town on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The link below will provide direct access to a the current, complete inventory of REO Foreclosure Listings in Fairhope, AL.   Search Fairhope Foreclosure Home Listings for Sale in Fairhope, AL 07/29/2010

D.R. Horton defies the odds of an entrenched buyers market with their newest community, The Willows in Fairhope, Alabama.  The top rated home builder recently constructed 8 new spec homes and have sold all but 2.  What is the key to their success? D.R. Horton has managed to take advantage of the down market in terms of acquiring land.  With the drop in acreage value and the rise in developer foreclosures in our area, D.R. Horton has been able to transfer the money they save on land to their home pricing.  Their price points are unmatched among their competition and homes in The Willows are listed as low as $70 per square foot. Search Homes for Sale in The Willows, Fairhope, AL D.R. Horton understands that buyer traffic in their subdivisions is the key to moving their product.  They have... 07/29/2010

Private country setting, without the rules of subdivision covenants and restrictions, just a few miles from Downtown Fairhope.  My new listing at 20708 Lawrence Road offers a traditional ranch style home on 2 prime acres of Fairhope, Alabama real estate. This is an ideal property for anyone looking for private, deeded acreage in close proximity to all things Fairhope. There are multiple out-buildings on the property, to include a storage shed & large barn. The home has been very well maintained, in need of only minor updating to new owners style and personal taste.  Interior features include a large kitchen, formal area, fireplace, and sunroom. Recent improvements to the home include: New A/C in 2007 New Roof in 2008 New exterior paint in 2008 Marketing hotlinks: Virtual tour Website Pr... 07/22/2010

When people are looking to buy a home in Fairhope, AL, Rock Creek is always a subdivision at the top of the list! What is so great about Rock Creek subdivision in Fairhope AL? Beautiful Homes Sought After Amenities Convenient Fairhope Location Challenging Golf Course Well Manicured Landscape Safe, Quiet Streets Search Rock Creek Homes & Land for Sale in Fairhope AL Rock Creek custom homes range from a wide variety of architectural styles, like French Country and Creole.  The homes are elegant and show tremendous pride of ownership.  The golf course at Rock Creek is truly captivating and prospective Fairhope home buyers find themselves drawn to the luxurious view of a finely manicured landscape. Rock Creek has an amazingly convenient Fairhope location, close to brand new shopping centers... 07/16/2010

Fairhope, AL is a great place to live, work, play and EAT!  Jason's picks his Top 5 meals you must try when hunger strikes in beautiful Downtown Fairhope. There are several great places to eat in and around Fairhope, Alabama.  For the purposes of this Top 5, we will be focusing specifically on great meals in Downtown Fairhope.  The downtown area offers a wide variety of options from great sushi to steamed seafood.  If you get a chance, try these great meals and let me know if I got it right! #1 - My favorite meal in Downtown Fairhope begins with The Wedge salad and Escargot at Tamara's Downtown.  For the entree, I would suggest the pork chop or the scallops.  #2 - I have loved the Old Bay Steamer for years and Royal Red shrimp dipped in melted butter is truly the best.  The house salad ... 07/14/2010