Lake Wedowee 4th of July Boat Parade

We are gearing up for a great 4th of July on Lake Wedowee.

More events will be posted as they draw near!

Awesome Open House on Lake Wedowee

We have been working for the past several weeks on a great real estate event for Lake Wedowee this weekend. RE/MAX Lakefront will have 10 waterfront lake homes open for your viewing pleasure beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2009. My mom and I will be at three of the homes and will be there to answer all of your questions about the properties.

There will be refreshments (at least something cold to drink on what is forecasted to be a hot day) and we will be registering people for a Cruise4Two certificate to be given away on June 1, 2009.  (I will explain more of that later.)

The three homes we have chosen to include on this tour offer fantastic views of Lake Wedowee.

Leisel will be at 343 Pleasure Point Drive. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath on located off U.S. Highway 431. It is listed at $389,000 and offers so much more than you would think for this price. It has ceramic tile and hardwood floors and the views of the lake are breath taking. You can click on the picture to go to another site with additional pictures and information.

I will be at two houses (luckily, they are side by side) in the Andanley Heights area of the lake. The homes are located on County Road 2402. To get there from town, head west on Highway 48, turn right on County Road 237 (the next right after Lake Wedowee Bait and Tackle, there will be a Dempsey Auction sign and a RE/MAX Lakefront sign pointing the way) At the stop sign turn left onto County Road 240. Take a right on County Road 2402 (Another Dempsey sign and RE/MAX Lakefront sign will point the way) Follow the gravel road past the Dempsey Auction sight and the homes will be on your left. 

Clicking on the pictures will take you to their individual websites. The first home (Lot 7) is offered at $569,000 and is on two levels (a full finished basement with a wet bar) and is full of upgrades.

The second home (Lot 8) is on three levels with two options for a master bedroom. It also offers a sun room on the third floor that offers a virtually unobstructed view of the lake.

Also the owners of these two homes on County Road 2402 will give away a Yamaha VX Cruiser if either (or both) of the homes are sold and closed by July 1. It has a retail value of $8,699 and you can see one at Wedowee Marine. There will also be one at the houses May 2. The owners will also throw in a year of boat storage at Mount Grove Boat Storage if one of the homes is bought and closed before July 1.

Okay, more about the Cruise4Two. Here is the ad that we are using to promote the drawing.  There is no cost to you to register. And Leisel and I will both have forms on Saturday. If for some reason you can't make it on this awesome open house Saturday we can also register you if we show you property before May 31. The certificate is for a 5 Day / 4 Night certificate for two to Mexico, the Bahamas or the Western Caribbean. Port charges, taxes, customs and fullfillment fees are the responsibility of the winner.

Hope to see you Saturday and remember... No One sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX!

Lake Wedowee weather...

We had our share of storms in the area on Good Friday. We had hurricane force winds for a while but thankfully the damage was minimal. I did get a chance to see some of the damage created by the storms. The metal roof of Rice Boat storage was blown off. But to my knowledge there were no casualties from the storm. If you own property on Lake Wedowee, you may want to come over to make sure it didn't receive damage from the storm. We have a lake-wind advisory in effect for today as well with more thunderstorms predicted!

Be safe!

And, remember if you are interested in buying or selling real estate on Lake Wedowee, we've got you covered. Visit us at www.ILoveLakeWedowee.com! Have a great day!

Lake Wedowee water level

It is Easter weekend and Lake Wedowee is near full pool. With all the rain we have had over the last few weeks, it has been an easy task for this big fish pond to fill up. It is a great time to come visit! According to Alabama Power we are about 3 inches from full pool. Typically Lake Wedowee doesn't reach full pool until May 1 but because of the continuing dry conditions, the Corp of Engineers gave APCO a variance this year which means we get to enjoy the lake earlier than usual.

This also means that the lake properties for sale are lookinng their best as far as water level goes. If you are interested in real estate on Lake Wedowee, visit Leisel and Kelly's main website at www.ILoveLakeWedowee.com! We can help you find what you love no matter if it is a mansion or a cabin! We would love to hear from you!

What kind of market is Lake Wedowee, Ala.?

Many are wondering what is wrong with our Market...

Everyone who knows anything about real estate will tell you real estate is “local”. Just exactly what does that mean? It means what is being bought and sold in New York City, New Orleans or Miami has no impact on what is being bought and sold in Wedowee, Alabama.

Okay, what does influence the local market? The two most important factors are:

#1 The number of homes for sale (inventory) and the number of buyers currently looking at those homes

#2 The price buyers are willing to pay or can get financed

Comparable sales for the last 6 to 12 months is the best indicator of what buyers are willing to pay. Please know we are not talking about the list (asking) price but the sold price! Comparable sales of like kind properties help us to know what a buyer is willing to pay for a typical size and style house or lot located in our current local market. An appraiser will use comparable sales to arrive at an educated opinion of market value for a property being sold or financed. A lending institution or an astute buyer does not want to pay or finance a property for more than what it can be sold for in the current market.

When we have more buyers than we have homes for sale it is called a “sellers market” if we have more homes for sale than we have buyers it is called a “buyers market”. With a seller's market, prices are increasing and good listings sell quickly. In a buyer's market prices are subject to decrease and the days on the market are for longer periods of time. We are currently in a buyer's market on Lake Wedowee in most price ranges.

Just a few years ago it was possible to purchase a nice cabin or home with what we considered “good water” for under $250,000. We had an abundance of buyers looking for lake lots from $75,000 to $200,000 and lake homes in the $200,000 to $400,000 price range. It was a seller's market for those price ranges. So what happened? People got greedy. Sellers got greedy, developers got greedy, agents got greedy and the prices were pushed.  And, then pushed some more where now they are right out of the typical buyer's reach.

There are other factors stalling our market too:

Poor construction – no building inspection or building code

Lack of planning for quality growth

Real estate agents competing with buyers and flipping properties

Lack of quality subcontractors and service providers

Bad business practices - lack of ethics - distrust

Lack of hospitality and cooperation

It was fast and furious for a while and the buying was easy. I think in many cases too easy. Our market is now in a time of adjustment, even the good properties are slower to sell.

However, the good news is there will always be those who need or want to sell and those who need or want to buy. The most important person in today's market is the Realtor who knows their market, is honest, trustworthy, loyal, listens and has a true desire to help their customers and clients.

Best Time To Buy

by...Leisel Caldwell

Prospective buyers ask me all the time, "When is the best time of the year to buy a home on Lake Wedowee?" The answer becomes obvious when considering supply and demand. A limited number of lake-front properties are available or will ever become available. Of those for sale and an even more limited number meet the needs of the prospective buyer. When is the right time to buy? As soon as you find the home you desire. The one that fits your lifestyle may come along only once in a lifetime

The Media's focus on nation-wide foreclosure rates and tightening mortgage requirements has lead to some prospective buyers hesitancy to buy because of what they refer to as "current market conditions." Some are less confident in their ability to get financing on second homes and lake lots. Contrary to common perception, many buyers are enjoying better mortgage options and rates than ever before, and they have more properties to choose from. The national downturn and the hesitancy for some prospective buyers, presents a perfect buying opportunity for smart investors.

Lower pool offers buyers greater insight

While some buyers may complain about low lake levels, it is really good to see lake homes and lots when the lake is down. It provides buyers with an unrestricted view of the property and the lay of the lake. Is a dock placed far enough out in the water? Is a quiet and peaceful cove affected by drought? Is the new beach, revealed by the low water level, gently sloped, perfect for children? How does the lake front compare community by community? Observing property at lower water levels provides purchasers with an exceptional opportunity to see what is otherwise easily overlooked in a quick tour of the lake and home.

I cannot remember a better time to buy real estate on Lake Wedowee, taking advantage of choice, opportunity,and special insight, during this prime real estate buying time. If you are currently looking for Lake Wedowee real estate please give Kelly or me a call. We will work very hard to find you the perfect lake front property.

Lake Wedowee Life

Lake Wedowee Life Magazine

Lake Wedowee Life hit the streets as the first publication dedicated to the people and culture that make Lake Wedowee so unique on Feb 1, 2008. For years, people have fallen in love with Lake Wedowee and as it continues to grow in popularity the demand for information about the area grows too.

Lasting Impressions...

Growing up, we loved to wake up early to find out what Santa Claus had brought to our house. It was not uncommon for us to wake up at 2 in the morning (even as teenagers). Well the first year we lived in Quail Run, our neighbors were not the early risers we were. We had finished playing with all our new "stuff" before the sun came up and the neighbors were still not awake. We didn't let this stop us from enjoying their Christmas Day Fun. It was time for a Caldwell Wake Up Call (Complete with my older sister singing and video taping it). We always make a lasting impression where ever we live.

Kelly Caldwell, Advantage Realty

I wonder if the early morning Christmas tradition will continue with my nephew Luke...

El Jalapeno opens in Wedowee

There is a new restuarant in Wedowee and I tried it out for the first time today. El Jalapeno (located on U.S. 431 North) did not disappoint. First off, I do have to say I LOVE Mexican Food. I love the cheese dip, salsa (even though I don't like tomatoes) and the chips.

I got take out for my mom and I this afternoon and love the abundant choices available. My mom chose the mushroom quesadilla while I got the fajita nachos. They were great!! When I picked up the order, I noticed the decor which features brightly painted walls and enough tables to handle a big crowd.

The restaurant has only been open for almost 2 weeks and the masses seem to be giving the new restaurant a shot.

When I try more things on the menu, I will let you know!!

Have a great day!

Kelly

From a whisper to a scream

From a whisper to a scream - September Market Update

We have talked about how things are changing on Lake Wedowee and the changes are becoming more evident. There are two dozen homes currently listed that have been reduced in price recently. Some have been drastic reductions (as much as 17 percent) while others have been a gradual decrease.

These numbers are screaming one thing at me and whispering another. On first look you would think prices are adjusting because they were too high in the first place (scream), then one could think all these people are beginning to realize their properties are not attractive to buyers (whisper).

In reality it is a mixture of both. Half of the homes have been sitting on the market for more than five months and have not been sold. Houses have been selling during this time frame, matter in fact 27 homes have sold since April 1. The kicker is the average sell price for those 27 homes is $385,266 and the current average price for the homes that have been reduced is $512,675. Again there is a scream and a whisper. The average buyer is not interested in $400,000 plus lake homes (scream), but many sellers and agents continue to list properties with over inflated prices in a market that won't support their asking prices. (whisper but becoming louder everyday).

There are many homes on this lake for sale worth more than $400,000 but the majority of the buyers are looking for less than $400,000. Actually only nine homes have sold for more than $400,000 this year compared to the 30 homes that have sold for less.

The real estate market is changing nationally and Lake Wedowee is not immune to it. The real estate frenzy of the last few years has softened. In 2005, the seller could set the price and even entertain multiple offers before it sold. That's not the case now. Homes are now sitting on the market for a longer period of time and their is a large increase in the number of homes for sale. The average number of sales (buyers) has stayed the same but we now have more builders, more developers, more agents and more sellers competing for these buyers .

Lake Wedowee has experienced a boom like other areas in the county in the last few years, many have profited over the tremendous increased values of the last few years but the past is in the past. On the national level home sale prices were down 4.3 percent in August and the home inventory is at an 18-year high. We have now hit a plateau and prices have stabilized. No more flipping properties for 50% to 100% profits but stable pricing with a slight increase in the average sales price from 2006. It is a more balanced market for buyers and sellers alike.

To sell a house in today's market, hope is not lost. Like we have said before a house is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it. This summer has been an interesting one in that more new homes have sold than existing. Why is this? Builders negotiate, offer buyer incentives stage the house to look its best and do whatever it takes to get it sold. Those who want or need to sell their primary home or second home need to sit up and take notice of what is selling and why. Do not leave it to chance, do your homework. You must price competitively, prepare your home for the market (make it look its best) and enlist the help of a good agent to market your property aggressively to buyers and other agents.

You need an ALL STAR when moving these days

Recommendation by: Ron Winslett

We have recommended many goods and services in the Lake Wedowee area over the last year and we always love to hear from you. A past client (Mr. Ron Winslett) came to us with the idea of recommending a mover, we jumped on the idea as long as Mr. Winslett gave us his personal account of the services he received from All Star Movers. We hope you find the information useful. Also if you have any future ideas for our "May We Recommend" section, please let us know.

It is not too often we step out on limbs and make recommendations on Service Companies, but in the case of "All Star Movers", Winston, Georgia (also licensed in Alabama), and Mr. Ron Motes, this is the exception.

Unfortunately over the span of my 36 year career, I had to move my household far too many times. And, in each of those times, there was always some negative experience. Whether it be major or small, there is no doubt something bad is going to happen. However, in the case with our last (and final move of our lives), we contracted All-Star Moving, Mr. Ron Motes, and Company to move our household from Lake Wedowee to our new home in Carrollton, GA.

Simply put, from beginning to end; from the initial visit and estimates which Mr. Motes accomplished personally, until the last box was removed from his high image trucks, this move was flawless.

With some much interest in homes and in Real Estate in general between Randolph County and Carroll County, GA, there is no doubt, in our minds, "All-Star" should be your first call. Extremely courteous loaders and the crews which handled our household goods and may have been the "Best" your moving dollar can buy. "All-Star's" motto is "22 Years of Reliable and Dependable Service. This certainly was our experience.

For further information or to possibly contact their Company, please call: Mr. Ron Motes General Manager All-Star Movers Winston, GA (770) 577-2142 or Ron's Cell: (770) 316-2340

Word On The Street

The Word On The Street...

It is a Done Deal!

by: Leisel Caldwell

If you have been following our story on the "Big" Developer coming to Lake Wedowee you will be interested to know the word on the street is... it is a done deal. We have been told by more than one source Alabama Power and "Mr. Big" have come to terms and to expect an announcement by the end of the year.

So, what does this mean for our area? If true, "Big" things are sure to come, but we all must realize the process of any major development takes time (years). Just the sheer excitement of any such announcement will have many expecting the prices to sky-rocket. I feel those who want or need to sell in the next 2 years may be disappointed with this assumption. The real estate market is driven by what the buyers are willing to pay for the available properties for sale, supply and demand. See Kelly's Market Update for more information on what the average lake buyer is currently willing to pay.

We are currently in a stabilizing market with property values holding their own, inventory of available properties climbing and the number of buyers entering our market staying at about the same number as we have seen in years past. The major jump in values we saw from 2003 - 2006 in real estate sales is not going on in the 2007 market. Yes, listing prices are continuing to escalate without rhyme or reason, but the properties that are selling are holding their own with the 2006 sales price averages.

The impact of a major multi-use development in our community will first be felt by the influx of a large number of contractors and construction workers. Rental properties will be in high demand. Sub-contractors and construction workers will have employment opportunities. More sales for restaurants, fuel providers, construction material suppliers, etc. and more sales tax will provide an economic boost for Randolph and Clay Counties. As the development progresses there will be many full time employment opportunities.

In my opinion, once the anticipated announcement is made, it will have an immediate influence on bringing more buyers to our market. Once "Mr Big" has something to sale and they begin their marketing efforts we will see major increases in the number of buyers in this market. Again, with the supply and demand, we will see large increases in values on prime waterfront property. Please note, I do not see major price changes for low and mediocre water front quality properties. They will continue to see increases but only moderately.

Our area will have a great opportunity to prosper in many ways and with such a development we should expect many changes. This developer is likely to become the largest employer for the county. Our local leaders need to embrace this new development. They need to offer a helpful hand and be open to new ideas. They also need to have a watchful eye to protect us and our assets.

We all get excited about the prospect of recruiting major industry, well folks, this is major industry.

The plot thickens on Lake Wedowee

Is Lake Wedowee about to boom?

1. Alabama Power bought 80 acres on Lake Wedowee in the summer of 2006.

2. Alabama Power had a road closed County Road 90 behind D and S Marine in 2006.

3. Agents from one local company have spread the rumor that it is happening and have used it to capitalize on sales.

4. Highway 48 is being resurfaced.

5. Traffic counters are currently on Alabama 48 and U.S. 431.

6. The wet/dry referendum is being talked about for the Feb. primary ballot.

7. Boat Ban Legislation banning boats of a certain size on Lake Wedowee signed into law by Gov. Bob Riley.

8. People in high places are calling asking about a Ritz Carlton coming to Lake Wedowee.

9. Ad on Craigslist describing future plans of a marina, golf course and more by Reynolds Plantation.

10.   Website addresses have been bought connecting “Linger Longer” and “Reynolds” to Lake Wedowee in the last month.

Taken one at the time, these items could be dismissed as a coincidence, but if you think of all 10 items collectively it presents a pretty strong case. While searching Lake Wedowee on Google Monday, I found several interesting addresses which have not been advertised before. The first one getting my attention was www.LakeWedoweeGolf.com. There is only one golf course in Randolph County, and it’s not advertising the Roanoke Country Club’s 9 hole course. It’s actually not advertising anything at the moment. The site shows a picture of a girl with keywords down the side like Lake Wedowee and Wedowee. This doesn’t mean much, but the exact same screen displays if you go to www.LingerLongerLakeWedowee.com; www.ReynoldsLakeWedowee.com and www.ReynoldsWedowee.com.

To explain a little more of how Linger Longer connects to the Reynolds of Oconee, you just need to visit the website. Linger Longer was the name of the family land generations of Reynolds family used. Linger Longer Development Company was created to develop Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee. Linger Longer Road is one of the main roads at Reynolds Plantation, and www.LingerLongerCommunities.com is a website dedicated to development of the Reynolds family. A Reynolds Plantation quarterly publication is also called Linger Longer.

Lake Wedowee Market Update

New Construction is where it’s at!!

The good news… There have been more lakefront home sales so far in 2007 than for the same period in 2006. Since May 1, 17 lakefront homes have sold on Lake Wedowee compared to 11 in 2006. However, there has been a shift in the market.

More than half of the lakefront homes sold this year have been new construction with nine selling in the last 60 days. 

The not so good news… With all the new construction, existing homes sales has plummeted in the last 60 days. Since June 1, only one existing lakefront home has sold and only four are currently under contract. 

It is hard for individuals to compete with builders. Usually the builder has more than one home under construction and therefore can “wheel and deal” a little bit more than the average home seller. Plus, home buyers typically prefer new.

However, there are ways for the individual home seller to compete with the builders. Price, of course, is the best way to compete, but there are other methods.

We are seeing more and more homes sell furnished or with other incentives such as painting allowances and dock allowances.

The bottom line is to make your property more attractive than its competition. As of July 25, there are 93 listings for lake property on www.ezMLS.com, more than half are less than two years old, 20 have been built this year. For the lake as a whole, this is a great news, new construction is good for the economy, but it gets tricky for the existing home sellers who need to sell.

A REALTOR® can help you decide the best plan for you, if you are an existing home seller. There are a variety of ways to make your home stand out not only to prospective buyers, but area real estate agents as well.

$5,000 off Through Labor Day

Living on the lake has never been easier when you call Sunset Point home.

The development, located on the wide water of the Little Tallapoosa River on Lake Wedowee offers more than low maintenance living on the lake. It gives you a true home away from home.

“Sunset Point provides a close-knit atmosphere among property owners that you might not find elsewhere,” Sunset Point owner, Richard Carter, said. “It's a great place to share friendships, have fun, and enjoy outstanding recreation on the lake.”

Sunset Point consists of “Park Model Homes,” which gained popularity through the RV industry, and are roughly 400 square feet in heated space.

“I can't imagine having a huge house to clean with another yard to maintain at the lake,” Collin Cash, homeowner, said. “We spend so much time on our porch that I rarely have to do any actual housework.”

While the interior living space is small, it is more than made up for by the sizable porches.

“My grandson calls these porch houses,” Owner/developer Leisel Caldwell said. “There are 1200 square foot porches attached to some of these houses.”

Only three waterfront homes are still available at Sunset Point and all are priced under $140,000.

“Sunset Point is the best personal investment we have ever made,” Tammy Sweet said. “It’s affordable, neighborly and definitely family oriented.”

The development has an eight-foot wide boardwalk surrounding the 1,100 feet of shoreline which is used as private docks for the waterfront owners.

The off-water owners also have access to the lake through three community docks.

“Sunset Point offers an affordable solution for those who might not be able to afford typical lake front property without sacrificing access to the water,” Carter, an off-water owner, said.

There are currently four off-water cottages available all priced under $100,000.

“The community atmosphere is what is so neat about Sunset Point,” Caldwell said. “It is very reminiscent of neighborhoods when I was a child. There is always something going on around here. We have had street parties, game nights, and we always see children  riding their bicycles with their neighbors.”

Sunset Point is one the most affordable developments on Lake Wedowee  and in most instances, you can buy at Sunset Point for less money than you can buy a waterfront lot.

“ We had originally planned to buy a lot, put a camper on it and build over the next couple of years,” Cash said. “After looking around, we found that buying at Sunset Point would enable us to start using our lake property immediately. - no dock to build, no utilities to run.  For the price, we just knew that Sunset Point was the best choice for us.”

Full House for 1st Lake Wedowee Poker Run

Lake Wedowee Poker Run

DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?               

1ST ANNUAL                             

 LAKE WEDOWEE POKER RUN.

By: Leisel Caldwell

Have you heard the latest? Four local real estate companies are mixing real estate and fun together. What a concept! On July 7, 2007, Advantage Realty, Duffey Realty (Chimney Cove), Home Town Realty, and ReMax Lakefront are hosting the 1st Annual Lake Wedowee Poker Run. The poker run consists of a tour of 7 beautiful lake homes currently for sale by the participating real estate companies, a poker game where the best hand wins $777, entertainment, food and other great prizes given away during the event.

The Poker Run idea came together on a recent trip Kelly and I took to Las Vegas. It was a business trip where we attended the Mastery Summit on Real Estate presented by 3 of the top national real estate trainers in the business. Really, it was a business trip! Okay I admit it, we did mix a little business with pleasure. By the way, some of us were luckier than others in Las Vegas. Me ... not so lucky. Kelly, that is another story.

Once we got back to Wedowee, we put some ideas together. We soon realized this could become a big event and we needed help. We called Home Town Realty and set up a meeting with Dawn Fold and several of her agents. Home Town Realty loved the idea. Together we decided we needed 2 more real estate companies to participate. We then invited Laurie Bloomfield broker for ReMax Lake Front and Eddie Duffey to our next meeting. Again, they loved the idea and jumped on board. With the real estate companies in place we then starting working on obtaining sponsors, putting together a website, selecting the homes for the open house tour, game rules, etc. To keep us legal, we also cleared the event with local law enforcement and the Alabama Real Estate Commission. Wow! it has now become the event of the season.

Be sure to mark your calendar to attend July 7, 2007 (07-07-07). The festivities begin at the Beautiful Chimney Cove Clubhouse and will end with you playing your poker hand at the Chow House at Foster's Bridge at 3:00 pm. Entertainment by Roger Hammett, food prepared by the Chow House, fun games and valuable prizes.

Do you feel lucky? Well them, we would like to invite you to pre-register as a guest of Advantage Realty. The first 100 to pre-register will receive a free Lake Wedowee Poker Run t-shirt the day of the event. To pre-register and learn more about the event visit www.LakeWedoweePokerRun.com

Lake Wedowee Market Update

While lower lake levels may be putting a damper on fun this summer, it hasn’t hurt the inventory of homes for sale on Lake Wedowee.

As of June 21, the official first day of summer, there are 93 lake homes on the market. Considering only eight homes sold in May, we have almost a year’s worth of inventory. What does this mean? Well it depends which side of the closing table you will be sitting.

If you are a buyer, this could be a good time to do just that. More inventory means more options for you. We are hearing of all kinds of incentives being done right now. One house that is under contract, we have heard the seller is throwing in a floating dock and in the second home market it is not uncommon to purchase a home partially or fully furnished.

We have also seen houses sell for much less than asking price. In April and May, we saw two homes sell for 77 percent of the list price. However, just like the $1.25 million sale, those examples are not the norm around here. In fact, the average sale price is 94 percent of the final list price. Keep in mind those averages do not take into account price reductions.

What these numbers mean in simple terms, is that Lake Wedowee is becoming a buyer’s market instead of a seller’s market like it has been for the past few years.

If you are in the process of selling your house or are thinking of putting your home on the market, do not fear. We are actually ahead of the game if you look at last year’s numbers. Twenty lake homes sold through June 21, 2006 with a median sale price of $285,000 while this year 25 lake homes have sold in the same time frame with a median price of $304,000. The meat of the market is in the “under $500,000 price range” (60 of 93 listings and 22 of 25 sales) and that doesn’t look like it is going to change regardless of what homes are listed for.

Adjustments to price have already started on this lake, and as the season progresses, and sellers get more anxious to see results, the market will continue to fix itself.

I mentioned earlier about seller’s giving incentives to buyers some of those include: paying closing costs, leaving furniture, giving a dock allowance and even selling the boat or jet skis along with the property. Sellers are getting more and more creative these days to get the end result they desire and as your REALTOR®, it’s my job to guide you through the process from start to finish.

It takes more than putting a sign in the yard to get things sold these days, but... Hey, that conversation is for another day.

Fireworks use cautioned during Fourth of July

We had a good day of rain Tuesday but it was not enough to lift a no burn order for 33 counties in Alabama which includes the Lake Wedowee area. The no burn order, however, was amended this week.

In its original form, the order put a ban on personal fireworks of any kind. State Forester Linda Casey signed an order Wednesday clarifying the use of fireworks in the counties affected by the no burn order.

The new regulation allows ground level fireworks such as sparklers, poppers and basic firecrackers. However, aerial fireworks such as Bottle Rockets, Sky Rockets, Roman Candles and any other launchable fireworks are PROHIBITED unless it is over open water.

If found guilty of violating this order, you could face fines up to $500 and a sentence up to 6 months in the county jail.

Commercial or Municipal fireworks displays do not fall under this category and are permissible based on a permit from the state forester.

Community Board

 

Just click on the Community Board picture or the link below to be directed to the 

Randolph County Community Board. 

 

It is easy to post items you want to sale or give-a-way.  Check out the FSBOs, Lake Wedowee Rentals, Classified Ads, Local Area Photos, Adopt-a-pet, etc. 

Best of all it is Free!

A community service provided by Advantage Realty.