Fairhope Fun for All

09/04/2024

Joyful Jammers: This informal group gets together Tuesday mornings at the Nix Center to make music…

Part of living, loving Fairhope: The Joyful Jammers gather each week at Fairhope's Nix Center to make music. Open to anyone interested...Community activities...

08/04/2024

March Fairhope home sales report:

Homes sold: 78
Lowest: $250,000 (3BR/2BA, 1288 sq ft, 2011)
Highest: $3,850,000 (3BR4BA Bay front, 3782 sq ft, 1973)
Average: $570,869
Median: $417,500
Median sold/sq ft: $193
Median days on market: 41

• March sales are up 47% compared to January’s 53 sales

Of the 78 March 2024 sales:
• 32 were cash
• 35 were financed (Conventional)
• 4 were financed (FHA)
• 3 were financed (VA)
Source: Baldwin Co. MLS

Thinking of selling your home or looking for help with a purchase? We’re happy to answer questions and help bring about a smooth, successful sale.

Call or text us today at 205-356-5412...

Colleen and David Black, REALTORS®
eXp Realty LLC
Fairhope AL
Voice/text: 205-356-5412
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.theblackteam.com

08/04/2024

This week in Fairhope

MON APR 8th:
　Phil and Foster
　5:30-7:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

THU APR 11th:
　Fairhope Farmer’s Market
　3-6
　Behind Fairhope Public Library

　Brigham Cason
　6
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

　Elise Taylor
　7
　The Bone and Barrel

FRI APR 12th:
　Bike Night
　6-9
　American Legion Post 199

　Mellow Dramatics
　6:30-8:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

　Cecil Blue
　8
　The Bone and Barrel

　Zoe Burdett
　Fairhope Brewing Company

SAT APR 13th:
　Fairhope Walking Tour w/Coach Wayne Miller
　10
　Fairhope Welcome Center

　Hunter Pipkins
　4
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

SUN APR 14th:
　Ben Jernigan Band
　4
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

07/04/2024

Something for everyone: Checking out today’s Mobile Bay Maker’s Market…

Thinking of living on Alabama's Gulf coast? The Mobile Bay Maker's Market is one of many reasons to consider Fairhope. Check out the APR 7th 2024 market, off...

06/04/2024

Spirit's last time to be seen in the Bay for six months: The passenger ship Carnival Spirit leaves the port of Mobile Saturday afternoon, marking the end of passenger ship cruising out of Mobile until later in the year. Spirit’s final cruise out of Mobile was a six day trip to the Bahamas which ended with the ship’s arrival back in port early this morning. Moving at 14 mph, Spirit begins a day’s trip to Tampa. From there, it sets sail on a sixteen day one-way voyage to Seattle. Spirit will remain based in Seattle until October, running round trip tours of Alaska before returning to resume cruising out of Mobile late in the month. Photo shot from Fairhope’s White Ave park, roughly 6.5 miles away…

06/04/2024

Alabama Gulf coast music fun: If you’ve never checked out the music offered during Art Walk each week in Fairhope, you’re missing out. This area is blessed with talented musicians performing music to please just about anyone. A husband roams around Fairhope unsupervised with a video camera, capturing a sampling from last night...

04/04/2024

It’s back: Fairhope Farmer’s Market kicks off its spring season today. Markets will take place Thursdays 3pm-6pm through JUN 27th. Corner of Magnolia Ave and N Bancroft St, behind Public Library. For information: 251-929-1474…

03/04/2024

Coast Guard over Fairhope: A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk passes over Point Clear and the eastern shore at midday Wednesday. Manufactured by Sikorsky, the Jayhawk specializes in search and rescue for the Coast Guard but can also be equipped with weapons including a machine gun, allowing it to be used for drug interdiction and law enforcement. The MH-60T’s exterior includes armor to protect the aircrew from small arms fire. Photo shot from Fairhope, less than half a mile away…

01/04/2024

Fairhope April real estate market update

Currently, 241 homes are available. This is up 46% compared to one year ago.

Available now: 241 (APR 2023: 164)
　Lowest: $199,900 (3BR/2BA, 1,092 sq ft, 1980)
　Highest: $7,950,000 (8BR/9BA, Bay front, 8,283 sq ft, 2002)
Average: $836,578
Median: $579,900
Median/sq ft: $252
Median days on market: 47
Under Contract/sale pending: 118
Coming soon: 4
Source: Baldwin Co. MLS

Thinking of selling your home or looking for help with a purchase? We’re happy to answer questions and help bring about a smooth, successful sale.

Call or text us today at 205-356-5412...

Colleen and David Black, REALTORS®
eXp Realty LLC
Fairhope AL
Voice/text: 205-356-5412
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.theblackteam.com

01/04/2024

This week in Fairhope

MON APR 1st:
　Mike Estep & Jeff Parsons
　5:30-7:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

TUE APR 2nd:
　Coffee, Croissants & Hospice Care
　10 (registration required: 251-928-2835)
　James P Nix Senior Center

WED APR 3rd:
　Troi Atkinson / Bike Night
　5
　Bill E’s

THU APR 4th:
　Fairhope Farmers Market
　3-6
　Behind Public Library

FRI APR 5th:
　Art Walk - Trio Con Brio
　6-8
　Eastern Shore Art Center

　Robert Sully
　5:30
　My Place (14 N Church St)

SUN APR 7th:
　Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
　10-3
　South Beach Park

　St. James Hymns and Beer with Matt Myrick
　4-8
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

30/03/2024

Spirit’s last voyage before leaving for the Pacific Northwest for several months: The passenger ship Carnival Spirit, sailing under the flag of Bahamas, heads out of Mobile Bay late Saturday afternoon. Moving at 13 mph, the ship begins a seven day voyage to the Bahamas with arrival at Bimini Sands Resort Monday. According to an itinerary, this is Spirit’s last voyage out of Mobile before being relocated to Seattle where it will provide tours of Alaska during the summer. During Spirit’s absence, there will be no commercial passenger ship service out of Mobile. Spirit is scheduled to depart for Seattle from Tampa on APR 7th with the first trip to Alaska starting APR 23rd. Spirit’s first trip out of the port of Mobile after returning from the Pacific Northwest is OCT 26th, when it’s scheduled to begin a tour of the western Caribbean. Photo shot from Fairhope’s Magnolia Park, about 6.5 miles away…

30/03/2024

Easter weekend on the eastern shore…

30/03/2024

Heading from coast to coast: Jet Blue Airways flight 577 passes over Daphne’s Belforest community late Saturday morning while on a roughly six hour flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. The Airbus A321 is captured at a flight level of 32,025 feet or about six miles, moving at a ground speed of 399 knots or 459 mph. Photo shot from Fairhope, roughly 9.5 miles from the aircraft…

27/03/2024

Boeing 757 test flights over Mobile Bay and the eastern shore: Photo shot from Fairhope, about one mile away…

27/03/2024

In the air, on the job: US Coast Guard over Fairhope...

25/03/2024

Setting the record straight...

You’ve seen the headlines and stories about the real estate market being turned on its head because of the recently announced lawsuit settlement. Colleen and I have been getting questions from people asking what it means. Would you believe that we think many, maybe even most, real estate sales going forward will happen much the way they do now?

Here’s our take:

https://youtu.be/HEG4fYX_Hj8

Colleen and David Black, REALTORS®
eXp Realty LLC Fairhope AL
Voice/text: 205-356-5412
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.theblackteam.com

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25/03/2024

This week in Fairhope

MON MAR 25th:
　Grayson Capps
　5:30-7:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

TUE MAR 26th:
　Veterans Resource Fair
　10-12
　James P. Nix Resource Center

WED MAR 27th:
　Nue Bicycle Band
　The Bone & Barrel

FRI MAR 29th:
　Light Travelers
　6:30-8:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

SAT MAR 30th:
　Street Folks
　4
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

　Dead Flowers
　6-8
　Fairhope Brewing Company

SUN MAR 31st (Easter):
　Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt
　3
　Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879

　Hunter Pipkins
　4
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

25/03/2024

Gulf coast easter egg hunt: Palm Sunday in Fairhope is marked by a civics lesson for children about flag etiquette along with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an Easter Egg hunt at American Legion Post 199. Sponsored by the Legion’s Auxiliary Unit, hidden eggs are in abundance along the edge of Mobile Bay. Gift basket raffles and food are part of the activities, along with photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. The flag lesson comes courtesy of Legion member Ed “JuJu” Lessard, Fairhope’s Veteran of the Year for 2023. The Auxiliary Unit’s members seldom get recognition for what they do, but are typically behind the scenes of nearly all Legion events, working actively to ensure success. This is one of the many groups of volunteers Fairhope is lucky to have…

24/03/2024

Heading to Mexico: The 959 foot passenger ship Carnival Spirit approaches Gaillard Island while heading out of Mobile Bay late Sunday afternoon. Moving at 14 mph, the ship begins a voyage to Cozumel, with arrival expected Tuesday. Photo shot from the Fairhope pier park, roughly 6.5 miles away. Spirit is also visible in the second photo, but not quite as prominently compared to the job telephoto lenses can do…

24/03/2024

Another big crowd at today's Mobile Bay Maker's Market in Fairhope...

22/03/2024

West coast bound: Delta Air Lines flight 652 passes over the Fairhope pier late Friday afternoon while on a five hour flight from Orlando to Los Angeles. From a flight level of 31,975 feet or just over six miles up, the Airbus A321 moves at a ground speed of 432 knots or 497 mph. Photo shot from Fairhope, about six miles from the aircraft…

22/03/2024

Friday Alabama Gulf coast air traffic: When it’s just too nice of a day not to be in the air…

20/03/2024

Orange and blue in the sky over Alabama's Gulf coast: Sun Country Airlines flight 8135 passes over the Fairhope Yacht Club early Wednesday afternoon while on a flight from St. Petersburg to Gulfport. From a flight level of 27,000 feet or just over five miles up, the Boeing 737 moves at a ground speed of 342 knots or 393 mph during the roughly one and a half hour flight. Photo shot from Fairhope, roughly 5.5 miles away…

20/03/2024

Dinner fun on Alabama's Gulf coast...

Answering a key question about Mr. Spud’s: Fairhope folks know that Mr. Spud’s has some of the best fried dishes around, especially seafood. But is healthy eating possible here? And what about taste? Does healthy have to mean unsatisfied? I get the answer last night when Colleen and I stop by for dinner. As much as those shrimp and oysters tempt…and oh my, the Spud Burger and onion rings call at me, too--I wind up ordering the pineapple grilled chicken breast ($14.99) which they’ll blacken for an additional buck. A salad and corn are my sides, while Colleen orders the grilled chicken strips ($14.99) which many people get fried. This meal turns out to be a winner, and not just because of the entree. Chilled and fresh as can be, my salad is outstanding. As a side note, order a salad and add a bowl of homemade potato soup or gumbo, and you’ve got a serious meal. Mr. Spud’s makes their dressings; I pick ranch for my salad, and it’s excellent. Tender and full of flavor, the chicken breasts are delicious. And like most other entrees here, you get plenty of food. A to-go box is in our future; I get so much chicken that some winds up coming home to go over a salad for lunch. Same with Colleen and her chicken strips, which she gets regularly. Jason, our server, is friendly and fun and makes sure we have everything we need. At $37.03 without tip, we manage not to break the bank while having a meal that tastes excellent, is filling and is healthy. I know folks who only go for fried instead of grilled. And I’ll admit that--while the fried shrimp and oysters here are awesome--I don’t feel like we compromised on our meal at all by taking the grilled route. Once again, Mr. Spud’s manages to deliver another totally satisfying meal. Would definitely get this again…

18/03/2024

Fairhope mid March real estate update

• 80 3BR homes are available;
• 124 4BR homes are available;
• 48 properties are priced at $1 million or more;
• 12 properties are priced at $2 million or more;
• 13 properties are priced between $200,000 and $299,999;

Homes currently for sale: 239
　Lowest: $210,000 (3BR/2BA, 1,092 sq ft, 1980)
　Highest: $7,950,000 (8BR/9BA, Bay front, 8,283 sq ft, 2002)
　Average: $820,116
　Median: $549,900
　Median list/sq ft: $239
　Median days on market: 45
　Under Contract/sale pending: 128
　Coming soon: 4
　Source: Baldwin Co. MLS

Thinking of selling your home or looking for help with a purchase? We’re happy to answer questions and help bring about a smooth, successful sale.

Call or text us today at 205-356-5412...

Colleen and David Black, REALTORS®
eXp Realty LLC Fairhope AL
Voice/text: 205-356-5412
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.theblackteam.com

18/03/2024

This week in Fairhope

MON MAR 18th:
　Joe Langley
　5:30-7:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

THU MAR 21st:
　Meredith Hicks
　6
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

FRI MAR 22nd:
　Leavin’ Brothers
　6:30-8:30
　The Book Cellar at Page and Palette

SAT MAR 23rd:
　Workshop: Making Felted Eggs ($85)
　10-2
　Register: https://tinyurl.com/4swnasy5
　Eastern Shore Art Center

　Easter Bunny visits Fairhope
　10-1
　Fairhope Museum of History

　Travis Jackson Smith
　4
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

SUN MAR 24th:
　Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
　10-2
　South Beach Park

　Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach (Children’s egg hunt + food)
　2
　American Legion Post 199

　Jenna McClelland
　4-8
　American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar

17/03/2024

Caught in the act of delivering packages: FedEx flight 746 passes over Fairhope’s Fruit and Nut District late Sunday afternoon as it prepares to land at Brookley Field in Mobile. Slowing from a ground speed of about 180 knots or 207 mph, the Airbus A300 wraps up a flight from Memphis. Photo shot from Fairhope, roughly 2,100 feet below the aircraft passing overhead…

17/03/2024

Julwin’s goes ‘After Dark’: If you’ve been around Fairhope a few years, you may remember Steak Night, the popular once per month evening meal service at Julwin’s, Baldwin county’s oldest restaurant. Steak night started in 2013 as a date night for couples and has come and gone over the years, having ended most recently in February, 2020 (Julwin’s briefly offered evening service last summer, but that was temporary and didn’t involve a special menu like Steak Night). Now, owner David Jewett says the time has come to bring back what many Fairhope residents still tell him they miss. Jewett says Julwin’s After Dark will make its debut APR 19th and will take place the third Friday of each month thereafter. After Dark will have its own menu with Chef Aron Heckler bringing special touches to, not just steak, but other menu options including seafood and whatever entree the Chef conjures up. Steak Night fans don’t need to worry; After Dark’s menu will include an eight ounce filet plus 14 ounce ribeye featuring grass fed Hereford beef, known for its flavor and tenderness. But Jewett says don’t be surprised if redfish, black grouper, veal or maybe even lamb chops show up as an option during After Dark. Scallops are on the menu, too. Other key points about After Dark:

• Reservations only
• 5pm ‘til 8
• BYOB (no cork fees)
• Discount for cash

With the debut of After Dark still a month off, early indications are that it’s going to be a success--Jewett says he’s already getting reservations. Exterior photo shot from Julwin’s, approximately six feet away…

17/03/2024

Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival 2024: Huge turnout in perfect weather Saturday for the second and final day of the Festival. Congratulations to the City of Fairhope and its many departments, the Festival Foundation, Eastern Shore Art Center, local businesses and scores of other volunteers who did such a great job. A lot of logistics have to come together to pull off an event this size. Saw some really nice art and talked with friendly artists. Lots of people use the shuttles and take advantage of another great idea: The parking area for golf carts. Phooey to the weather for canceling Sunday. But as one artist tells me, “we’re used to it. Happens all the time.”

15/03/2024

Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Day One...