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

Baldwin County, AL is home to some of the most prestine watefront living destinations in the Southeast Region of the United States. Showing waterfront propety from Mobile Bay to our gulf beaches is one of the many perks of working as a real estate agent in Baldwin County, AL.  There is something about living at the edge of the water that has captivated my attention since I was a little boy.  My dad built a small cottage on a bluff overlooking Bay la Launch in Orange Beach when I was two years old.  I guess you could say that I have been hooked on watefront life ever since! Search Bay Front Real Estate for Sale in Baldwin County, AL I encourage prospective gulf coast waterfront homebuyers to explore waterfront real estate listings along the Eastern Shore area of Mobile bay, which encompa... 07/14/2010

With interest rates at a low rate and inventories high now an investment in real estate is affordable.   05/13/2010

The charming little village of Montrose was founded in 1847 and was comprised mostly of bay front lots, that sat on the red clay bluffs high above Mobile Bay.  Montrose has retained its charm over the years and grown into a upscale residential area of Fairhope, drawing residents away from their native California or colder climates of the northeast. Search Montrose Homes for Sale in Fairhope, AL The history of Montrose is celebrated through the preservation of its natural beauty.  The stretch of Scenic HWY 98 passing through Montrose is one of the most picturesque stretches of road way in all of Baldwin County, decorated by magical grandfather oak trees and bountiful blooming azaleas.  The attractive landscape has brought on new, luxury development.  Yet, much of the real estate in Montr... 04/24/2010

  July, 2009, DAPHNE, Ala.: Two men were on the elevator when I managed to squeeze in before the doors shut at the rehabilitation facility. We exchanged nods and hellos as the elevator ambled through the floors. One of the men was wearing a cap with the Saints fleur-de-lis emblem. "How do you think they'll do this year?" I asked him, just as the elevator doors opened. He stalled a minute, letting the other gentleman exit, and with a twinkle in his eye, he made his confession. He was a Saint. An original Saint! Bill Cody. He spoke of his career as a line backer that first year when the Saints were christened a new expansion team, how he sold cars after that and was now living in Fairhope, Ala.  He was visiting his mother-in-law who was recovering from knee surgery. I was visiting my fath... 12/14/2009

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 bedroom... 10/16/2009

Citing excellent stats such as median income levels, median home prices and availability of hospitals, our charming town of Fairhope, AL has topped the charts again as #14 of the Top 25 Places to Retire. I think the last time Fairhope made this list was in the 1990s and CNN Money was right again to add it back to the list! Read the article for yourself here! I personally have my own list of why Fairhope is the best place to live/retire: 1) Sunshine year round 2) Local artists and retailers that are always smiling 3) Delicious restaurants 4) Sunsets sent from God 5) the new Publix Supermarket :) 6) the old Greer's Supermarket 7) Pelicans & Seagulls 8) Alligators seen from the bayway   What's on your list?       09/11/2009

Fairhope Alabama # 14 in Places to Retire The first thing I heard this morning was Fairhope Alabama # 14 in Places to Retire.  Wahoo! The SHOP'S What makes Money Magazine place Fairhope Alabama #14 out of 25 in places to retire? Well it could as simple as the Quaint small town. Without even mentioning the all local galleries, antique shops galore, the many unique boutiques, and the beautiful Mobile Bay. I have to believe it all boils down to the people of Alabama and our culture.  Fairhope Alabama and its small town atmosphere offers many opportunities for its residence and the people who visit. Fishing, boating, golfing, shopping, bird watching, and the parks with walking and bike paths.  THE SUNSET There is so much to do and see here in Alabama, no wonder we attract many retirees. If ... 09/11/2009

Fairfield Pointe, a 2006-2007 new subdivision, is located only minutes from downtown Fairhope, Alabama on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay and about 25+- minutes from historic downtown Mobile.  This new residential community offers upscale homes within a village atmosphere.  Fairfield Pointe has a reported total of 37 lots consisting of 20 townhome styles ranging from 2,682 to 2,967 square feet, 12 zero lot line homes ranging from 2,745 to 2,934 square feet and 5 single family homes having around 3,000+-  square feet each.  These Creole style homes, designed by architect A. Hays Town, (will) feature homes with the highest quality building materials and energy efficient mechanical components.  The architectural features of these homes, as described by the architect and developers, will be... 08/07/2009

Certified Online FHA Appraiser, Albert M. Cheney, reporting on The Meadows At Point Clear Subdivision located along south of historical Fairhope, Alabama. The Meadows At Point Clear Subdivision is one of Fairhope's newer residential subdivisions with 71 lots per record with around 2 common area parcels. The majority of the homes will range from 2,790 square feet to 3,681 square feet with primarily four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are only a few built homes at this time. Within the past year, the Average List Price is around $549,125 and no Average Sale Price is known based on the online REALTORS records at this time. The Average Number of Days On Market (DOM) is 192 days at this time; although, the current varying economic and lending conditions could affect the length of days o... 07/04/2009

Certified Online FHA Appraiser, Albert M. Cheney, reporting on The Meadows At Point Clear Subdivision located along south of historical Fairhope, Alabama. The Meadows At Point Clear Subdivision is one of Fairhope's newer residential subdivisions with 71 lots per record with around 2 common area parcels. The majority of the homes will range from 2,790 square feet to 3,681 square feet with primarily four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are only a few built homes at this time. Within the past year, the Average List Price is around $549,125 and no Average Sale Price is known based on the online REALTORS records at this time. The Average Number of Days On Market (DOM) is 192 days at this time; although, the current varying economic and lending conditions could affect the length of days o... 07/04/2009

When: Saturday June 6, 2009 11:00 a.m. Where: Weichert Realtors Eastern Shore Office at 24336 Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 36532 Buyers will learn about: $8,000 Tax Credit Available loan programs, down payment assistance What your lender will require Homeowners insurance which is a major factor in our area The process of buying a home...where to begin What you need to know about having a Buyer's Agent Light refreshment will be served. Expected length of seminar is 2 hours. Participants will have the opportunity to start the process if desired. Participants will not be asked to buy anything, nor will anything be presented for sale. Registration required. Call 251-406-2859. 05/21/2009

This is a beautiful place to work and live in LA ( lower Alabama:))  with the Eastern shore of Mobile Bay sunsets, Gulf Shores sandy beaches and gulf waters and so much to do.   03/29/2009

In dealing with a couple of families relocating to the Eastern Shore area, I thought it helpful to pass on an area visual tour. The tour covers Spanish Fort, Daphne and Fairhope. Everything from golf courses to downtown shopping. You too can visit the tour here (click on map below): 12/23/2008

There are currently 12 Homes Under Contract and 18 Homes Pending in the Fairhope/Point Clear area. This includes the lovely 2008 Showcase Parade Home listed for $1,385,000 in The Waters At Fairhope. In addition, there are 545 Active listings. Current average list price is $473,191. Prices range from $69,000-$4,500,000. Half are listed below the median price of $339,000 and half are listed above that price. Visit my web site: http://tiastanley.com     12/21/2008

Two Separate Boards of Realtors? If you've ever searched for homes and real estate in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas of Alabama, you probably did not realize that we have two separate Multiple Listing Services (MLS) that are NOT connected.  We have the Mobile MLS System and the Baldwin County MLS System, and each has its own Board of Realtor Association.  Most agents are not members of both, because of the additional cost to the agents. I believe that to best serve clients, a membership in both Associations is needed, so I choose to be a member of both boards. Why is it Important for Your Realtor to Belong to Both Boards and MLS's?  Both MLS Systems have listings for both counties by cities. The MLS listings are also uploaded to numerous participating websites that broadcast the li... 12/10/2008

Al Eastern Shore Real Estate: Welcome to Fairhope Description to follow will allow you to take a driving tour through the Eastern Shore. Please remember this is a partial list but we want to share our natural beauty with you. Founded in 1894 by a group of idealists from Iowa seeking a Utopian quality of life focused on common ownership of the land, Fairhope has evolved rapidly into one of the main centers of the Eastern Shore's commercial and cultural activity. Its founders believed that their progressive project had "fair hope" of coming to fruition and indeed the city's prominence in the area may well be due in part to its heritage of fortitude and perseverance. Bright flowers, brick walkways, downtown galleries and shops all add to the small town charm of this beautiful city. The pub... 10/18/2008

Stone Creek....."It's all about lifestyle." Stone Creek is a unique community on 330 Acres within Fairhope, Alabama that combines modern-day conveniences within a scenic, natural setting. Located approximately 12 miles south of I-10 on Highway 181, Stone Creek is only a few minutes drive to downtown Fairhope. However, when considering the mixed-use master plan of the development, one will hardly ever have to leave...at most you will be able to simply hop on your bike or get in your golf cart to head to the village center! The community will not only merge homes, villas and town homes, but also retail and service-oriented business oriented to have frontage on Highway 181. The developers actually traveled the Southeast to look at what other builders were doing in traditional neighborhood... 07/23/2008

Putting foreclosures into perspective, plus 2nd quarter home sales in Fairhope, Alabama  The latest epidemic, the latest outbreak, is not on our tomatoes. It's on our foreclosure-fevered brains.   The symptoms: ■ Worry that the foreclosed house in your neighborhood is going to bring down property values. ■ Worry that the foreclosured house down the street will sell before your house sells. ■ Worry that your offer on that "deal-of-the-century" foreclosure won't be accepted. ■ Worry that you will have to flee in the dead of night to avoid the neighbors as your house is foreclosed on.   Really, the only one in trouble is the person with the last symptom.   Most appraisers and Realtors differentiate between a foreclosure and a normal sale when valuing property, so unless your street is line... 07/16/2008

Segers Aero Corporation of Crestview and Opa Locka, FL to relocate its North American headquarters to Fairhope, AL.   Segers Aero Corporation has purchased a 130,000 square foot facility, which formerly housed Crestview Aerospace and L3 Communications, in Fairhope, AL.  They will employ approximately 100 people at this location.   Segers is an internationally recognized provider of aviation services to fixed wing and rotary wing; military and commercial customers worldwide. Segers specializes in parts management and logistics as well as engine maintenance repair and overhaul. With locations in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the USA; Segers is an organization growing to meet the needs of its customers.   "We (Segers Aero Corporation) will relocate our Rolls Royce T-56/501 T... 06/05/2008