Alabama Gulf Coast Homeowners paying less taxes than nearby areas

Monday, November 17th, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate, Gulf Shores Alabama property owners | Comments Off

While many Gulf Coast homeowners are concerned about the increasing property taxes, Alabama Revenue Commissioner Time Russell explained last Thursday that these taxes are still much lower than other parts ... Read more..

Daphne AL Officials to Discuss Property Taxes and affordable Homeowners Insurance

Monday, November 10th, 2008 Posted in Baldwin County Real Estate, Daphne AL real estate | 1 Comment »

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="sxc.hu home stock image"][/caption] This Thursday, Alabama Revenue Commissioner Tim Russell will be speaking at the Daphne AL City Hall.  The event entitled “Coffee with the Mayor” ... Read more..

Daphne AL Officials Discuss a More Efficient City Recycling and Trash Pick up

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate, Gulf Coast Homes, Gulf Shores Alabama property owners | Comments Off

Earlier this month, Daphne Alabama officials discussed some options for making the city’s trash and recycling pick up programs more cost effective.  The city has lost money in the past ... Read more..

Mobile and Baldwin AL Counties May have some water access projects to come

Monday, October 20th, 2008 Posted in Baldwin County Real Estate, Mobile Alabama real estate | Comments Off

Last year, approximately $51 million was awarded to Alabama and Mobile and Baldwin Counties to assist in offsetting the impact of oil and natural gas drilling.  The coastal counties of ... Read more..

Proposed Daphne AL Subdivision Plans in Flood-Prone areas Bring Legal Battle

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate | Comments Off

Recently Baldwin County Alabama officials have been in the midst of a legal battle involving developments in flood-prone areas.  The county’s planning and zoning commission voted last Thursday night 10-0 ... Read more..

Baldwin County Bicentennial Park to Boost Local Economy

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 Posted in Baldwin County Real Estate, Daphne AL real estate | Comments Off

The topic of discussion today at Daphne Alabama’s Public Library was focused on the construction of Baldwin County Bicentennial Park.  This park will include 367 acres of land near Stockton ... Read more..

Possible Development of Wetlands has Local Home Owners Speaking up

Monday, September 29th, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate | Comments Off

At a recent Daphne Alabama Utilities Board meeting, North Winding Brook residents voiced their opinions regarding the board’s plans to develop a portion of the 19 acres of savanna that ... Read more..

Daphne Alabama’s 20th Annual Jubilee Festival Tradition

Friday, September 26th, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate, Gulf Coast Homes | Comments Off

The rich culture of southern living will be showcased this weekend in Daphne Alabama, as the 20th annual Jubilee Festival commences.  On Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th, nearly ... Read more..

Daphne Alabama Discusses Future Use of Lodging Tax Funds

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Daphne AL real estate | 1 Comment »

Daphne Alabama city council members put forth a proposal to use some of the city’s lodging tax funds to acquire loans for the redevelopment of their downtown area. This proposal was ... Read more..

Home Prices Steady in Daphne, AL

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 Posted in Baldwin County Real Estate, Daphne AL real estate | 3 Comments »

There were 471 homes on the market in Daphne during August with an average sales price of $320,628 and a median price of $249,900, both basically unchanged from July numbers. ... Read more..