Mobile Alabama Real Estate Blog

Switching off your lights Saturday from 8:30-9:30 is one small thing everyone can do. Below are some other suggestions.

This home on Halls Mill Creek has a beautiful wide bayou vista with setting sun views. The pool decking was has been updated and the gunite swimming pool with adjacent hot tub was repainted, a new fence was added and new landscaping includes Jackson Perkins roses. The den and pool area overlook over 500' of waterfront in this quiet residential community , and the current owner has recently installed all new front landscaping and cleared all the waterfront brush to give the home a clearer view. The expansive back porch has a new beaded board ceiling and really gives you so much wonderful entertaining or relaxing space. There is a new 30 year roof on the home.  This home is conveniently located very close to Tillman's Corner shopping, minutes to other major shopping malls, schools, and I-10

This home is situated at the end of Halls Mill Creek just a short boat ride to Dog River, Mobile Bay and The Gulf of Mexico. Situated on a 1 acre lot. Relax in your pool, overlooking the water. Just enjoy it, don't worry about it. It has 3 new pumps and a new polaris vacuum. There is also a half bath and outside shower in the pool area. There is a wonderful outside area that is perfect for entertaining or relaxing!

Inside you will find a lovely home with too many updates to list them all. The kitchen has a new stainless stove with a double oven (including a convection) and a stainless microwave. There are plenty of cabinets and counter space and there is also a built in wine rack above the sink. The hall bathroom was totally redesigned and remodeled and has a new walk in shower.

Contact me today for more information about this beautiful waterfront home!

Here are the upcomng events from the News From Downtown Mobile Alliance:

Some upcoming entertainment:

• Crescent Theater
  • TimeCrimes, through March 19th - Lauded short film director Nacho Vilalondo makes his feature debut with this tense, unstoppable vision of science and natural law gone awry. A man accidentally travels back into the past and meets himself. A naked girl in the middle of the forest. A mysterious stranger with his face wrapped in a pink bandage. A disquieting mansion on the top of a hill. All of them are pieces of an unpredictable jigsaw puzzle where terror, drama and suspense will lead to an unthinkable crime.
  • FanBoys, March 20-26th - Set in 1998, FanBoys is the story of a group of friends who, eager for the premiere of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - and because one of them is suffering from cancer and wishes to see the film before his death, decide to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of the film. They travel across the country and on their way they encounter William Shatner, obsessed Trekkies, and bikers who make them undress for water.

• Soul Kitchen
  • Above Zero - Friday, March 20 at 10:30 pm
  • The North Mississippi Allstars with Hill Country Revenue as opener - Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 pm
  • Laura Reed & Deep Pocket - Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 pm
  • Frontier (tribute to Journey) - Friday, March 27 time TBA
  • The Uglistick - Friday, April 3 at 11:00 pm
  • The Molly Ringwalds - Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 pm
  • Fusebox Funk with Past Pluto and Subject Matters - Friday, April 10 at 10:30 pm
  • The Original Wailers feat. Al Anderson and Junior Marvin - Friday, April 24 at 10:00 pm
  • Satisfaction (tribute to the Rolling Stones) - Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 pm
  • DL Logic, New Mastersounds and Moon Taxi - Tuesday, April 28 at 9:00 pm

• The Blind Mule
  • Final Nights and Angora Reunion - Friday, March 20 at 8:00 pm
  • The debut of Eraser Eyes and Seduction Bomb - Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 pm
  • For Fans of Zoogma: The Great Big No! - Friday, March 27 at 8:00 pm
  • Trees Leave and Chris McFarland - Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 pm
  • Red Mouth and Come On Go With Us - Friday, April 3 at 8:00 pm
  • Smiley With A Knife and A Living Soundtrack - Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 pm
  • Blind Mule artfest ARTS ALIVE! - Friday, April 17 at 10:00 pm
  • The Blind Mule artfest ARTS ALIVE! - Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 am
  • The Blind Mule artfest ARTS ALIVE! - Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 am
  • Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed - Friday, April 24 at 8:00 pm
  • Blaine Duncan and the Lookers - Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 pm

• The Alabama Music Box
  • Nelaska, Muskrat Hannah, Slow Claw, One Small Step for Landmines - Friday, March 20 at 9:00 pm
  • Criminal Envy, Within Reason, Maybe Later - Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 pm
  • This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb, Shallshag, Future Virgins, Stupid Party - Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 pm
  • Wizzard Sleeve, The Headliners - Sunday, March 22 at 9:00 pm
  • Prizzy Prizzy Please, Cbend - Monday, March 23 at 9:00 pm
  • Bathrop Alabama, Paper Moons, Amy Lavere - Tuesday, March 24 at 9:00 pm
  • Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Son of Gun +2 - Friday, March 27 at 7:00 pm
  • TKO: Round 2! Dance Party with: DJ Charles III, Jeerz, Blacwaldo - Friday, March 27 at 10:00 pm
  • Final Nights, Little High-Little Low, Lollipop Factory, Elle Duhe - Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 pm
  • Muskrat Hannah, Vertigo, The Ingalloids - Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 pm
  • Vulture Whale, The Photonicas, Last November - Friday, April 3 at 9:00 pm
  • O' Brother - Sunday, April 5 at 9:00 pm
  • Stone Avenue, Stangefeather - Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 pm
  • Sons of Hippies - Thursday, April 9 at 9:00 pm
  • Roma, Magnolia Sons, The Drownout - Friday, April 10 at 8:00 pm
  • Geronimo 2! Electric Boogaloo, Night 2 with Wild Sweet Orange, El Cantador - Friday, April 24 at 9:00 pm
  • Against Me, Pinehill Hiants, Off With Their Heads - Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 pm

Although many exhibits across the country are noting a drop in attendance, the state-of-the-art health exhibit, My BodyWorks, has proven to be an overwhelming success. In the opening weekend, more than 4,000 people visited the exhibit, presented by Mobile Infirmary Health Systems and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.

The impressive turn out can be attributed to a new "stimulus package," making the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center more affordable than ever. In light of the current economic state, the Exploreum has significantly lowered ticket prices. You will find a savings of more than $10 per ticket. For example, in 2008 an adult combo ticket was $25. Now, for only $14, you can get a combo ticket which includes admission into the Exploreum as well as an IMAX film.

Don't forget to sign up for your membership package to the Exploreum! With more savings than ever, a membership includes free admission to the entire Exploreum, discounts on IMAX tickets, and 20% off of birthday parties, gift shop purchases, camp registrations and café items.

For more information about the Exploreum

I have been given permission to publish news from the Downtown Mobile Alliance on my blog, so here is some current Mobile Updates:

At recent economic and real estate summits, we've been reminded that there are winners and losers in every economic crisis. Mobile in general and Downtown in particular seem poised to come out of the current recession in better shape than much of the rest of the country. Our overall economy is fairly diversified, with a healthy mix of manufacturing, health care and knowledge-based industries.

As for Downtown, Richard Florida, the economist who coined the term "creative class," has written recently that urban centers will fair better than the suburbs as the economy shifts. The cost and aggravation of commutes will encourage many to move closer to city centers, which has the additional benefit of fostering more innovation since living a little closer together encourages the exchange of ideas.

So will we be a winner or a loser in this "reset" of our economy? Much depends on how livable our Downtown is. Do we offer the amenities people are seeking, is there a variety of housing options and is it a place of constant delight? These are the issues the Alliance works on daily, because, in the words of the great urbanist Jane Jacobs, "When a place gets boring, even the rich people leave." With our "colorful" personalities and events (see the photo of the Cathedral Square fountain on St. Patrick's Day), it is a fate we stand a good chance of avoiding!

The Gardner Law Firm soon will be moving into the former Hargrove and Associates offices at Washington and Canal Streets. The firm is currently on Government Street in the Oakleigh Garden District, in superbly renovated space that was once a motel. It's very encouraging that such a significant corner was not vacant for long, and we look forward to another beautiful renovation.

In other development news:

• The beautifully repainted Daniels, Elgin & Co. Building at 2 South Water Street is now home to Louisiana-based Iberia Bank. Seabulk Towing has also moved into the building from offices on the State Docks property. Austal has also moved some of its offices into the building from across the river.
• Our arts and entertainment district is expanding with the addition of two new galleries. Blue Velvet Studio will open next month at 709 Dauphin Street in the newly renovated Carriage Works project. Artist Brad Robertson will be opening up a studio/gallery in the wonderfully funky space at 450 Dauphin Street.

The former Fashion World on Dauphin Street is in the process of being converted into space for a new silk-screening business.  Unity Print Collective will be a screen printing operation and gallery for local artists to showcase their talent.

The house I listed yesterday was a combination of things. I was the listing agent when this buyer bought it, and it's waterfront in my neighborhood. She knew me by reputation and she like the way I had marketed it when she found it originally. She loved my MLS write up, but I'm not sure if she originally saw it on the internet or via her buyer's agent. My current internet marketing was definitely a plus in getting the listing.

I listed 6 waterfront lots last week that was the result of a meeting I had to list some downtown condos two weeks ago, because of my www.PortCityCondos.com website.

Having said all that, most of my listings come from repeat and referrals, but that is because I am serious about doing a good job, which includes a lot of good internet exposure.

So, any way you look at it, it is all connected.

Saturday The Luck of the Irish Cook-Off was held in Bienville Square to benefit The Exchange Club's Family Center. The Best Irish Stew's 1st Place prize went to The Conde Cavaliers, The Best Corn Beef and Cabbage's 1st Place prize went to Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, The Best Dressed Irish Chef's 1st Place prize went to Mobile Mystics and The Best Irish Theme's 1st Place prize went to SSI Group.

At 2:00 the parade rolled through the streets of Downtown. Oh how Mobilians love a parade!

In the Oakleigh District of Downtown Mobile Callahan's was having their annual St. Patty's Day block party.

At the fairgrounds the 8th Annual BBQ Championship & Hog Will Festival was held.

Sunday from 2:00-5:00 55 waterfront homes in the area on Dog River, Fowl River and Mobile Bay held open house to the public.

Whether is in the streets, at the fairgrounds or in our homes there's always a lot of good family fun available in our city!

The Perfect Balance of Seclusion and Civilization

Here is your chance to build a waterfront home in a pristine environment seeming far away from the city, and still be convenient to everything. It's available now at The Bluffs At Cypress Creek, a planned waterfront community. 

Elevated spacious homesites of varying sizes are situated in a heavily wooded area on Halls Mill Creek and Cypress Creek, at affordable prices. Nature trails, fishing, swimming, covered boat docking facilities, accommodating both medium and deep draft craft, and a community boat launch are ammenities to be enjoyed by everyone, whether they live on or off the water.

It's a wonderful way of life, just minutes by boat to restuarants like The Mariner and The River Shack on Dog River. Also easy access to Mobile Bay and The Gulf of Mexico.

There are 43 lots available ranging from $49,900-$185,000. There are lots on and off the water, but boatslips can be available for all lots. The lbeach front lot on Halls Mill Creek is under contract, but there may be a small amount of beach front on one other lot. There are several lots on Halls Mill Creek with good wide views. Lots on Cypress Creek have heavily wooded view accented by saw grasses reminiscent of the Carolina low country.

Homesite range for 100 feet x 280 to 720 feet. Building covenants ensure value and integrity, but allow for individual architecture design.

Community Ammenities

• Heavily-wooded, secluded environment
• Tree-lined, manicure common accesses
• Private residences on substantially elevated home sites of varying sizes
• Modern infrastructure
• Nature trails
• Tidal water fishing
• Swimming
• Covered dock facilities (medium and deep draft)
• Access to open water
• Minutes from schools, health care, shopping and central business district 

Mobilians Love Any Good Reason To Take To The Streets

Mardi Gras ended a week and a half ago, and the weather was so beautiful today. It was a perfect day for everyone to head back downtown to The American Cancer Society's Chili-Cookoff. Thousands of people attended, more than 100 teams participated and $248,000 was for the American Cancer Society.

The Chili Cook-Off was in Bienville Park, the Boat Show was at the convention center and the merchants in Downtown Mobile were enjoying the crowds.

Plenty of boats were on our rivers and in the bay with people enjoying the waterways. This is one of those days that reminds me why I live in Mobile.

What is unique about the town or city you live in? What were people doing on this beautiful day?

This is a wonderful post that I am re-blogging. I think these wise words of Dr. Seuss apply in so many areas of life...and are fun to read.