What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? October 20, 2023

GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/18/what-are-the-real-reasons-you-want-to-move-right-now/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

2. A Beginner’s Guide to the World of Alabama Oysters
https://soul-grown.com/a-beginners-guide-to-the-world-of-alabama-oysters/

3. Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay? 
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/16/are-higher-mortgage-rates-here-to-stay/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/19/the-risks-of-selling-your-house-on-your-own/?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. State-of-the-art athletic complex coming to Orange Beach City Schools
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/orange-beach-city-schools-gets-multi-million-dollar-athletic-complex/

2. $5M grant awarded to improve Highway 287 near new Novelis plant
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/5m-grant-awarded-to-improve-highway-287-near-new-novelis-plant/

3. Halloween at Zeke's Marina features costume contests, games, treats and more
https://www.obawebsite.com/zeke-s-marina-to-host-family-friendly-halloween-event

4. Gulf Coast group helps families with grief and loss
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/gulf-coast-group-helps-families-with-grief-and-loss/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. New bike path to connect Downtown Mobile to West Mobile 
https://www.wkrg.com/growing-the-gulf-coast/new-bike-path-to-connect-downtown-mobile-to-west-mobile/

2. Guy Fieri spotlights this Alabama restaurant on Friday: How to watch
https://www.al.com/life/2023/10/guy-fieri-spotlights-this-alabama-restaurant-on-friday-how-to-watch.html

3. 1,000 jobs coming to Mobile with Airbus expansion
https://www.wkrg.com/news/1000-jobs-coming-to-mobile-with-airbus-expansion/

4. ‘Boo at Bellingrath’ returns for Halloween 2023
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/boo-at-bellingrath-returns-for-halloween-2023/

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

                                         

 

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. September 2023 Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate Stats
https://www.gobellator.com/blog/2023/10/09/september-2023-alabama-gulf-coast-real-estate-stats

2. Growing your net worth with homeownership 
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/12/growing-your-net-worth-with-homeownership?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

3. 40 creamy dips that will have everyone asking for the recipe 
https://www.southernliving.com/creamy-dip-recipes-7974042

4. Historic Stories: Five Alabama historic sites with stories to tell 
https://soul-grown.com/hidden-histories-five-alabama-historic-sites-with-stories-to-tell/

5. Are grandparents moving to be closer to their grandkids?
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/10/are-grandparents-moving-to-be-closer-to-their-grandkids?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. 12 most scenic towns in Alabama 
https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/12-most-scenic-towns-in-alabama.html

2. 50th National Shrimp Festival returns today; vendors setting up booths
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/a-little-rain-not-stopping-set-up-but-delaying-start-of-50th-national-shrimp-festival/

3. Seasonal celebrations take over the Gulf Coast this October 
https://www.obawebsite.com/seasonal-celebrations-take-over-the-gulf-coast-this-october

4. Foley Planning Commission to review multiple subdivision extensions
https://www.obawebsite.com/foley-planning-commission-to-review-multiple-subdivision-extensions


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. 'Exciting time for Mobile': Alabama's Port City welcomes the Carnival Spirit 
https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/exciting-time-for-mobile-alabamas-port-city-welcomes-the-carnival-spirit.html

2. Mobile nonprofit awarding $100 to Alabama 5th grade teachers through Coastal Kids Quiz
https://www.apr.org/news/2023-10-10/mobile-nonprofit-awarding-100-to-alabama-5th-grade-teachers-through-coastal-kids-quiz

3. Plan in works to convert downtown Mobile office tower to apartments
https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2023/10/plan-in-works-to-convert-downtown-mobile-office-tower-to-apartments.html

4. Mobile's best po-boys: our top 5
https://www.al.com/life/2023/10/mobiles-best-po-boys-our-top-5.html

What's Happening in Baldwin and Mobile Counties? October 5, 2023

 GENERAL UPDATES & INFORMATION

1. Taking control of your credit score: house-hunting tips 
https://www.gobellator.com/blog/2023/09/27/taking-control-of-your-credit-score-house-hunting-tips

2. 28 Alabama pizza places you must try (and what to order)
https://www.al.com/life/2023/10/28-alabama-pizza-places-you-must-try-and-what-to-order.html

3. Understanding the benefits of owning your first home
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2023/10/04/understanding-the-benefits-of-owning-your-first-home?a=236535-347d38e6dd74291b43c67d6242b4e2a4

4. WorldAtlas names 9 most beautiful small towns in Alabama 
https://thebamabuzz.com/worldatlas-names-9-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-alabama/

5. Extras needed for Stephen King movie filming in Baldwin, Mobile counties
https://gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/extras-needed-for-stephen-king-movie-filming-in-baldwin-mobile-counties,187104

BALDWIN COUNTY UPDATES

1. New ambulance service to help with transports to Eastern Shore
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/new-ambulance-service-to-help-with-transports-on-eastern-shore/

2. Baldwin Bridge nears 6 million car threshold for the second span 
https://www.obawebsite.com/baldwin-bridge-nears-6-million-car-threshold-for-second-span

3. Fairhope Walking School Bus marks 10 years 
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/fairhope-walking-school-bus-marks-10-years/

4. The longest pier in Alabama is the length of 4.28 football fields
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/the-longest-pier-in-alabama-is-the-length-of-football-fields/


MOBILE COUNTY UPDATES

1. Mobile's best friend catfish: our top 5
https://www.al.com/life/2023/10/mobiles-best-fried-catfish-our-top-5.html

2. Battleship Memorial Park to feature Blackbird Expo
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/battleship-memorial-park-to-feature-blackbird-expo/

3. 8 old-fashioned Alabama soda fountains that take us back in time 
https://www.al.com/life/2023/09/8-old-fashioned-alabama-soda-fountains-that-take-us-back-in-time.html

4. This new restaurant extends an Alabama barbecue dynasty 
https://www.al.com/life/2023/10/this-new-restaurant-extends-an-alabama-barbecue-dynasty.html

Taking Control of Your Credit Score: House-Hunting Tips

 

• Paying on Time Is the Biggest Part of Your Credit
  Although several factors come into play when calculating credit, your history of paying debts on time is almost always the decisive factor. Your credit is damaged when a debt is 30 days late or more, then again when it reaches 60 and 90; at that stage, it usually goes into collections. If you have a bill you can't pay on time this month, call to ask about a payment deferral.
  
  
• Don't Close Revolving Credit Lines After Paying Them
  Revolving credit lines are credit cards you can pay off and re-use multiple times. They're the opposite of installment credit lines, such as auto loans, which you pay off once and for all. The age of your accounts is a factor in your credit score, so leave any fully paid-off revolving credit lines open.
  
  
• Avoid Taking Out New Credit Lines Before Buying a Home
  One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a prospective homebuyer is to take out new credit within six months before entering the market. No matter whether it's an installment-based auto line, a short-term loan for vacation, or even a new credit card, wait until afterward.
  
  
• For the Most Part, Don't Worry About Student Loans
  Student debt is skyrocketing in the United States, with many graduates carrying tens of thousands in debts that hamstring their financial lives for years to come. However, as long as you're paying on time, many lenders are willing to take a lenient stance over student loans. If you accepted federal student aid, be sure to investigate repayment programs that will reduce your monthly payment burden.
  
  
• You Have the Right to Dispute Everything on Your Credit Report
  By going to AnnualCreditReport.com, you can download a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once yearly. You have the right to dispute any adverse credit items that you don't recognize or disagree with. If creditors fail to respond within a certain timeframe, items can be removed.
  
  
• Don't Take Medical Debt at Face Value
  Medical debt is a factor that has tripped up many potential homebuyers. You can often get bills reduced by asking for an itemized list of medical charges. Likewise, requesting in writing the credentials of anyone who made the decision to refuse insurance coverage for treatment may lead the decision to be overturned.

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