What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties?

 GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/04/04/boomers-moving-will-be-more-like-a-gentle-tide-than-a-tsunami/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/04/03/newly-built-homes-could-be-a-game-changer-this-spring/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/04/02/why-overpricing-your-house-can-cost-you/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/04/01/the-best-week-to-list-your-house-is-almost-here/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1.  Space Camp for the beach? Gulf Shores launches Gulf Camp for environmental education, ecotourism
https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/space-camp-for-the-beach-gulf-shores-launches-gulf-camp-for-environmental-education-ecotourism.html

2. Experience the thrill of history: Blakeley State Park's Living History Day – Be part of the Civil War saga, April 6
https://www.blakeleypark.com/Things-to-Do/Events/AgentType/View/PropertyID/193

3. Explore the Rich History of Foley through Walking Tours in April
https://www.obawebsite.com/step-back-in-time-with-foley-s-walking-tours-of-its-historic-district

4. Malbis historic water tower to be demolished
https://www.yahoo.com/news/malbis-historic-water-tower-demolished-215708228.html

MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. New Mobile Tree Trail:
Sharing the love for our Area's Nature and Past
https://mobilebaymag.com/new-mobile-tree-trail-sharing-the-love-for-mobiles-nature-and-past/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Deviled+Eggs+4+Ways&utm_campaign=Mobile+Bay%2C+03%2F29%2F24&vgo_ee=9xKOE0TnGigJV33jrEOZKIz60Rt6Mf40r49Ourh7wNFIaq%2F%2FtOw%3D%3A%2BizIwazkPejNn2dR6jZT6r7niulLW8mg
 

2. Discovery Day - Dauphin Island Sea Lab - April 6
https://www.disl.edu/events/discovery-day/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Mobile+Bay+Magazine+Eblast&utm_campaign=Discovery+Day+2024&utm_id=Discovery+Day+2024

3. Solar eclipse ZIP code tool: How much of the eclipse will you see where you live?
https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/solar-eclipse-zip-code-tool-how-much-of-the-eclipse-will-you-see-where-you-live.html

4. USS ALABAMA Crewmate program opens for 2024
https://www.ussalabama.com/get-involved/crewmates/

What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? February 4, 2024

 

Dear friends,

 

I came across several articles and links this week that I thought may be of interest to you. Feel free to browse the list below for a few good articles on local news, upcoming community events, charitable news, and some general real estate updates. I wish you a wonderful week and as always, I am available and eager to assist if you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate. 
 

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/02/01/dont-wait-until-spring-to-sell-your-house/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/01/31/foreclosure-activity-is-still-lower-than-the-norm/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. 2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/01/30/2-of-the-factors-that-impact-mortgage-rates/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/01/29/will-a-silver-tsunami-change-the-2024-housing-market/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. Eastern Shore Art Center introduces new exhibits at free event
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/eastern-shore-art-center-introduces-new-exhibits-at-free-event/

2. High school seniors in Baldwin County eligible to apply for $10,000 scholarship
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/high-school-seniors-in-baldwin-county-eligible-to-apply-for-10000-scholarship/

3. Mystic Mutts of Revelry 2024
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/01/31/mystic-mutts-revelry-2024/

4. New pilings going in at Gulf State Park Pier
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/02/01/new-pilings-going-gulf-state-park-pier/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. Alabama leaders tout $98B economic impact from Port of Mobile in 2022
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/alabama-leaders-tout-98b-economic-impact-from-port-of-mobile-in-2022/

2. Spot of Tea to reopen Friday ahead of Mardi Gras parades
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/spot-of-tea-to-reopen-friday-ahead-of-mardi-gras-parades/

3. City of Mobile offering safe programs for teens
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/city-of-mobile-offering-safe-programs-for-teens/

4. University of South Alabama touts near record freshman retention rate
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/02/01/university-south-alabama-touts-near-record-freshman-retention-rate/

 

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What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? January 4, 2024

 

 GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

 
Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2024/01/02/things-to-consider-if-your-house-didnt-sell/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4
 

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/13/the-surprising-trend-in-the-number-of-homes-coming-onto-the-market/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/29/the-benefits-of-working-with-an-agent-when-you-sell-your-house-infographic/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4
 

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-saving-for-a-home-in-2024/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

 
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens first location in Daphne
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/chipotle-mexican-grill-opens-first-location-in-daphne/
Foley receives national World War II Heritage City designation
https://www.fox10tv.com/video/2024/01/02/foley-receives-national-world-war-ii-heritage-city-designation/
Daily cruises at Fairhope Pier planned for the new year
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/daily-cruises-at-fairhope-pier-planned-for-the-new-year/
Baldwin County awarded $900K grant Eastern Shore Trail pedestrian bridge
https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/12/23/baldwin-county-awarded-900k-grant-eastern-shore-trail-pedestrian-bridge/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

 
Spring Hill College Unveils Innovative Initiative Offering Incoming Freshmen a Tuition-Free Graduate Degree
https://mobilechamber.com/2023/11/spring-hill-college-unveils-innovative-initiative-offering-incoming-freshmen-a-tuition-free-graduate-degree/
MCPSS Signature Academies: MGM
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/01/02/mcpss-signature-academies-mgm/?tbref=hp
Reasons why we love the Gulf Coast in 2023
https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/12/28/reasons-why-we-love-gulf-coast-2023/
No Christmas tree recycling planned in Mobile, city says
https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/12/27/no-christmas-tree-recycling-planned-mobile-city-says/

What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? December 15, 2023

 

 

More information can be found by visting Facebook.com/AmandaSpearsRealtor or AlabamaGulfCoastLife.com ...Have a wonderful weekend!

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/14/if-your-house-hasnt-sold-yet-it-may-be-overpriced/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/13/the-surprising-trend-in-the-number-of-homes-coming-onto-the-market/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/12/down-payment-assistance-programs-can-help-pave-the-way-to-homeownership/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/11/the-perfect-home-could-be-the-one-you-perfect-after-buying/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. 'Bigger bang for your buck': Florida is getting too expensive for some retirees — so they're moving to Alabama instead to save money during their golden years
https://www.aol.com/bigger-bang-buck-florida-getting-133000485.html

2. Toy, food giveaway brightens Christmas for hundreds of South Baldwin County families
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/toy-food-giveaway-brightens-christmas-for-hundreds-of-south-baldwin-county-families/

3. Foley among ‘9 Small Towns that Belong in a Hallmark Christmas Movie’
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-among-9-small-towns-that-belong-in-a-hallmark-christmas-movie/

4. Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve Christmas Trail is now open
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foleys-graham-creek-nature-preserve-christmas-trail-is-now-open/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. River Walk Plaza coming to downtown Mobile
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/river-walk-plaza-coming-to-downtown-mobile/

2. City of Mobile, Secret Scientist set toy giveaway
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/city-of-mobile-secret-scientist-to-host-toy-giveaway/

3. Mobile 1 of 9 metros with more brick-and-mortar retail: Report
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-1-of-9-metros-with-more-brick-and-mortar-retail-report/

4. USA Health receives $16 million grant to address physician shortage
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/usa-health-receives-16-million-grant-to-address-physician-shortage/

What's happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? December 8, 2023

 

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/07/why-you-need-to-use-a-real-estate-agent-when-you-buy-a-home/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/06/how-to-turn-homeownership-into-a-side-hustle/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go?
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/05/when-you-sell-your-house-where-do-you-plan-to-go/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/12/04/experts-project-home-prices-will-rise-over-the-next-5-years/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. Baldwin Preparatory Academy: first look at Loxley’s ‘economic engine’
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/baldwin-preparatory-academy-first-look-at-economic-engine-coming-to-loxley/

2. St. Michael Catholic School sailing team gets 4th place in invitational
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/st-michael-catholic-school-sailing-team-gets-4th-place-in-invitational/

3. Gulf State Park Pier repairs begin three years after Hurricane Sally
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/gulf-state-park-pier-repairs-begin-three-years-after-hurricane-sally/

4. Foley breaks ground on $17M public works facility
https://www.wkrg.com/news/foley-breaks-ground-on-17m-public-works-facility/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. ‘She doesn’t play about the kids’: school crossing guard receives Smiles Behind the Shield award
https://www.wkrg.com/smiles-behind-the-shield/she-doesnt-play-about-the-kids-school-crossing-guard-receives-smiles-behind-the-shield-award/

2. South Alabama, Eastern Michigan to square off in 68 Ventures Bowl
https://www.wkrg.com/sports/college-football/south-alabama-eastern-michigan-to-square-off-in-68-ventures-bowl/

3. Preparations underway for Semmes Christmas Tour & Shop Hop
https://www.wkrg.com/local-news/preparations-underway-for-semmes-christmas-tour-shop-hop/

4. Ladd-Peebles Stadium is officially MCPSS property
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/ladd-peebles-stadium-is-officially-mcpss-property/

November 2023 Baldwin REALTORS® Local Government Report

Local decisions across Baldwin County on development, improvements and zoning may affect your business and clients.

 Click the link below to read more...

Local Government Update – November 2023

What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? November 17, 2023

 

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/11/15/the-latest-2024-housing-market-forecast/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/11/13/life-changing-events-that-move-the-housing-market/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/11/14/home-prices-keep-climbing-in-most-markets/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/11/16/people-are-still-moving-even-with-todays-affordability-challenges/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. Popular Fairhope restaurant to reopen next month
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/popular-fairhope-restaurant-to-reopen-next-month/

2. Daphne foundation donates $1.6 million in grants to 4 local charities
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/daphne-foundation-donates-1-6-million-in-grants-to-4-local-charities/

3. Baldwin EMC’s ‘Power of Giving’ drive collects enough blood to save 230 lives
https://www.wkrg.com/news/baldwin-emcs-power-of-giving-drive-collects-enough-blood-to-save-230-lives/

4. Volunteers make Thanksgiving happen for dozens of Daphne families
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/volunteers-make-thanksgiving-happen-for-dozens-of-daphne-families/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. ‘Barbie’-inspired spa day empowers Mobile girls in foster care
https://www.wkrg.com/news/barbie-inspired-spa-day-empowers-mobile-girls-in-foster-care/

2. Country music festival coming to Mobile in 2024 with big-name headliners
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/country-music-festival-coming-to-mobile-in-2024-with-big-name-headliners/

3. Senior Bowl to give away 1,000 turkeys to Mobile-area families
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/senior-bowl-to-give-away-1000-turkeys-to-mobile-area-families/

4. Christmas on the Coast ornament for Mobile features Bankhead Tunnel
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/christmas-on-the-coast-ornament-for-mobile-features-bankhead-tunnel/