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