What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? August 21, 2023

 

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. July 2023 Alabama gulf coast real estate stats
https://www.gobellator.com/blog/2023/08/10/july-2023-alabama-gulf-coast-real-estate-stats

2. People want less expensive homes - and builders are responding
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/08/17/people-want-less-expensive-homes-and-builders-are-responding?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. 5 Alabama spots join National Register of Historic Places—in the Black Belt, Mobile + more
https://thebamabuzz.com/5-alabama-national-register-of-historic-places/

4. Equity is a game changer for homeowners looking to sell 
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/08/15/equity-is-a-game-changer-for-homeowners-looking-to-sell?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

5. 30 delicious cocktails perfect for celebrating Labor Day weekend 
https://www.southernliving.com/labor-day-cocktails-7568730    

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. This small Alabama town is the 3rd most picturesque in the U.S., travel guide says
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/this-small-alabama-town-is-the-3rd-most-picturesque-in-the-us-travel-guide-says.html

2. How a surprising $7.2 million investment could redefine Daphne's waterfront 
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/how-a-surprising-72-million-investment-could-redefine-daphnes-waterfront.html

3. Elevate your fall vacation at these 6 beautiful beachfront rentals 
https://bhamnow.com/2023/08/16/elevate-your-fall-vacation-at-these-6-beautiful-beach-front-rentals/

4. City of Foley breaks ground on campus that will house over 600 seasonal workers
https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/08/15/city-foley-breaks-ground-campus-that-will-house-over-600-seasonal-workers/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. How researchers are helping to save and grow the black bear population in Alabama 
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/how-researchers-are-helping-to-save-and-grow-the-black-bear-population-in-alabama.html

2. Construction on the Dauphin Island Causeway Restoration Project beginning soon 
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/construction-on-the-dauphin-island-causeway-restoration-project-beginning-soon

3. 'All hands on deck': 500-pound alligator caught during Alabama hunting season 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/16/500-pound-alligator-alabama-hunting-season/70593808007/

4. More concerts? Ice hockey? What awaits Mobile with a $202 million Mobile Civic Center rehab
https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/more-concerts-ice-hockey-what-awaits-mobile-with-a-202-million-mobile-civic-center-rehab.html