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Higher Winter Water Level Approved For Lake Martin
2007-11-20 23:00:00 Lake Martin scored a major victory when FERC approved Alabama Power’s plan to raise the winter water level to 483, effective this year. Alabama Power has also requested to move up the date to fill the Lake Martin to summer level up to January 15, 2008. THIS IS ALL GOOD NEWS. Lake Martin’s winter water level is usually 480 msl. ... More About: Winter , Lake Martin , Water , Higher , Lake
Closets For Your Lake Martin Cabin: $50
2007-11-16 03:10:00 Do you have a a cabin on Lake Martin with no little or no closet space? Why not buy a nice armoire for $50? Lots of the waterfront homes around Lake Martin were built in the 1960s, so that means no storage. The owners can fix them up or keep them rustic, but lack of closets ... More About: Shopping , Cabin
Lake Mag Interview: The Uncensored Director?s Cut
2007-11-06 06:55:00 Lake Martin Magazine interviewed me a couple of weeks ago about the effect of the drought on the Lake Martin real estate market, and general trends affecting buyers, sellers, and realtors. They included it in an article called “Special Report: The Water Issue” in the November 2007 issue. I thought Nikki Reeves and Kenneth Boone ... More About: Lake Martin , Interview , Lake , Uncensored , Director
Elmore County Water System Extends Intakes Deeper in Lake Martin
2007-10-31 03:13:00 The recent drought on Lake Martin has threatened to lower the water level below the intake valves of Elmore County . They are extending the intakes to deeper water. This video was made on 10–26–2007 at the County’s intake station, which is on the Little Kowaliga branch of Lake Martin. To get there you go to Elmore County ... More About: System , Water
Alex City Water System Extends Intakes Deeper in Lake Martin
2007-10-31 02:26:00 The drought this year has threatened to lower the level of Lake Martin to below where the intake valves for the water works of the City of Alex City are located. The City has had to extend their intake valves to deeper water. This video was filmed 10–26–2007 on the Tallapoosa River just above River North ... More About: System , Water
Alabama Power Wants Higher Winter Level On Lake Martin
2007-10-25 18:14:00 Lake Martin HOBOs President Jesse Cunningham announces that Alabama Power is taking a major step by requesting to hold more water in the lake during the next few winters. Cunningham reports in an email, “I received word on Friday from Charles Stover with Alabama Power that they have just filed a request with FERC” to increase the winter water ... More About: Winter , Lake Martin , Higher
Nobel Winners In Economics Say Buy Now On Lake Martin
2007-10-19 04:23:00 The winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics , are advising buyers to act now on Lake Martin . OK, OK, maybe Leonid Hurwicz, Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson haven’t come right out and literally said that, but a quick review of their work should tell you that they would advise it. Their work laid the foundation for mechanism design theory, ... More About: Winners
Lake Martin Drought Hits The Weather Channel Video
2007-10-10 21:55:00 The historically harsh drought that has hit Lake Martin in 2007 has been highlighted by The Weather Channel Network. They sent reporter Julie Martin (no relation) to shoot a video spot that aired last night. Click here for the video. If for some reason it doesn’t auto play after the commercial, look to the right and select the ... More About: Video , Hits
ElCo Tax Man Squeezes Lake Martin Property Owners
2007-10-04 05:49:00 If you own Lake Martin waterfront property that is in Elmore County, chances are that your assessment (and therefore property taxes) went up this year. I have heard lots of anguish from taxpayers that were shocked by their increase this year. I don’t know that those in Elmore County are any worse than Tallapoosa or Coosa, ... More About: Property , Squeeze , Owners
Lake Martin Marina Spotlight: Real Island Marina
2007-10-03 19:22:00 Real Island Marina - one of Lake Martin ’s older full service marinas - is located in Elmore County on the southwest side of the lake. It’s close to Lake Martin landmarks such as Kowaliga Marina, Kowaliga Bridge, Willow Point, Parker Creek, and Sand Island. The Real Island / Little Kowaliga area is popular on Lake Martin. ... More About: Real , Spotlight
Alabama Power Seeks Input To Relicense Martin Dam
2007-09-27 18:32:00 Alabama Power owns and operates the hydroelectric Martin Dam, which impounds the Tallapoosa River to create Lake Martin . The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) – regulates Alabama Power’s operation of Martin Dam, and its effect on the water flow downstream on the Tallapoosa River, as well as any economic, environmental, and other impacts in the ... More About: Alabama , Input
To Predict Lake Martin Real Estate Market Cycle - Look West
2007-09-26 05:56:00 Most Lake Martin real estate observers now recognize that the sellers’ market is over, because all real estate is local. In fact, we are in a buyers’ market. For those who are in doubt - a buyers’ market means that the buyers have the advantage - IT’S A GOOD TIME TO BUY. Market forces in real estate ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real Estate Market
2 or 3 Thousand Expected at The Ridge Showcase of Homes - Lake Martin
2007-09-11 04:52:00 Russell Lands is hosting the “Annual Showcase of Homes ” at its newest Lake Martin development – The Ridge . The showcase is happening over two weekends – September 15 and 16 as well as September 22 and 23, 2007. Many of the builder spec homes that are for sale will be open to the public to tour. Russell ... More About: Neighborhoods , Thousand
6 Crucial Changes Coming To Lake Martin Real Estate
2007-08-30 18:48:00 As the Lake Martin real estate market shifts to a buyers’ market, away from sellers, what does this mean? If you are about to sell or buy waterfront property, how can you use this to your advantage? What changes can we expect? We can guess a few possibilities from studying other markets around the nation ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real , Ming
2007 Is Russell Lands? 2nd Best Year On Lake Martin
2007-08-27 21:47:00 This year has been good to Lake Martin developer Russell Lands. Broker Steve Arnberg was interviewed by the Opelika – Auburn News recently about the sales trends on Lake Martin. Arnberg said that, while low water levels on Lake Martin had affected sales, this year was still strong enough to qualify as their second best. Arnberg is quoted ... More About: Year
Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: The Ridge Update
2007-08-14 05:33:00 The Ridge – Russell Lands’ newest Lake Martin development – is near to completing its Ridge Clubhouse and Pool Area, while Phase III construction is ramping up. I popped by The Ridge last week to look at some lots in Phase III. Phase III – which stretches south towards the Dixie Sailing Club, which is Lake Martin’s ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Update , Neighborhoods
This Man?s To Blame For Slow Lake Martin Market
2007-08-06 01:57:00 The Lake Martin real estate market has slowed way down - it’s no longer a sellers’ market. Who is responsible? One man - Adam Smith. In 1776 Smith established himself as one of the most influential economic philosophers when he penned Wealth Of Nations. He described the natural economic forces that have existed since the caveman wanted to trade his ... More About: Market , Slow , Blame
Lake Martin Drought of 1941 Was Worse than 2007
2007-07-31 16:35:00 Lake Martin has been a victim of the 2007 drought that has affected Alabama and much of the southeast. The lake level is down to 480 already, which is the normal winter level. Apparently in 1941 it was worse. 50 feet down is about as bad as it gets. I think back then they used to bring ... More About: Drought
Proof Of End Of Sellers? Market On Lake Martin
2007-07-23 19:16:00 What is the real estate market like on Lake Martin right now? I own waterfront property, should I sell? I want to buy Lake Martin waterfront property, but is it still a crazy market? These are questions I hear constantly. Both potential buyers and sellers of Lake Martin real estate want to know if changing conditions ... More About: Market , Proof , Sellers
Gov Riley Declares War On Lake Martin Water Level
2007-07-20 22:32:00 Governor Bob Riley has declared war with the Army Corps of Engineers over the Lake Martin Water level. Apparently he is sick of seeing this drought affect Lake Martin’s water level drastically, while reservoirs that are upstream (read: in Georgia) haven’t felt the hurt like we have. The Army Corps of Engineers regulate the flow on most if ...
How To Get One-Up On Lake Martin Wannabes
2007-07-13 05:30:00 Have you had Lake Martin waterfront property all of your life, but you’re tired of the Johnny-come-latelys who can’t find Chimney Rock without a GPS? Or maybe you’re new to Lake Martin, and have heard enough hot air from old timers that think they should have shut the gates of the lake back in 1958? Here’s a way ... More About: Wannabes
Results Of Waterfront Condo Auction - Harbor Pointe - Lake Martin
2007-07-11 17:03:00 Lake Martin waterfront condo buyers flock to the condo auction at Harbor Pointe in Stillwaters. Roebuck Auction s held an auction at Harbor Pointe Marina in Stillwaters last Saturday, July 7, 2007. The bidding started at 11:07 AM, selling 20 units in the Harbor Pointe Condo development. Chris Boden, representative of Roebuck Auctions, stated he thought the auction ... More About: Lake Martin , Results
You Are A Lake Martin HOBO
2007-07-10 05:43:00 Whether you know it or not, you are a Lake Martin HOBO! Some Lake Martin area folks have organized the Lake Martin Home Owners and Boat Owners Association – and called it the Lake Martin HOBOs. You don’t really have to be a waterfront home owner or a license toting boat owner to be a member. So even ... More About: Hobo
More Info - Harbor Pointe Condo Auction - Lake Martin
2007-07-05 22:39:00 Due to many of you asking, here is more information on the auction for the 20 waterfront condos at Harbor Pointe, Stillwaters Development, Lake Martin , Alabama. The sellers of the Harbor Pointe condos will do the absolute auctions first. The high bidder on the first one will get a free boat slip. The high bidder will then ... More About: Auction , Info , Condo
Lake Martin Voice Post On Auction Linked By Wall St Journal
2007-07-03 22:43:00 Lake Martin Voice – your blog for Lake Martin real estate and area information – was honored recently by the Wall Street Journal online. On June 30, 2007, the print edition of the WSJ published an article on page B1 entitled “Home Going Once, Going…” about real estate auctions. On the online version, at the end of the ... More About: Auction , Post , Lake Martin
Alabama Blogger Carnival - June 25, 2007
2007-06-25 23:22:00 The Alabama Blogger s must be at the beach for the summer, because we only got 3 submissions this week. Kudos to those who checked in with the office to get it done. Sniper One has been busy – two submissions in one week. I guess his spotter is helping him reload quickly. In his first post, Sniper One presents ... More About: Carnival , June , Lake Martin
6 Questions To Ask At An Auction On Lake Martin
2007-06-25 06:01:00 25 condos are being auctioned at Harbor Pointe in Stillwaters on July 7th. Five of those will be absolute. This auction follows on the heels of one earlier this spring. Is this a sign of the times on Lake Martin ? Does this signal an end to the seller’s market? Are auctions a way to get ... More About: Questions , Auction
New Lake Martin Lunch Spot: Green Valley Market & Cafe
2007-06-23 18:56:00 Lake Martin has another great dining choice! The Green Valley Market and Cafe is now open. The Green Valley Market is located in the Eclectic or Kowaliga area of Lake Martin, next to the Kudzu Corner. They are located on Highway 229 about halfway between where 229 intersects highway 50 at Castaway Island Road, and where 229 intersects highway ... More About: Lunch , Lake Martin , Spot
Russell Lands? Fireworks Are On, But Don?t Try At Home
2007-06-15 05:33:00 Lake Martin?s Fireworks Display on the Fourth of July is one of the best things about the lake area. After years of watching the fireworks show at the lake has caused me to be jaded and judgmental of any other claims to have ?the best? fireworks show in the land. Many have worried that this year?s severe ... More About: Home , Lake Martin , Russell , Ework
Help Keep Lake Martin Water Level Up
More articles from this author:2007-06-01 01:23:00 Help! Alabama Power has requested to lower the required stream flow coming from Martin Dam, in an effort to keep the water level on Lake Martin from plummeting even more. Click here for the public notice from the Corps of Engineers. Willard Bowers, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Alabama Power, made a request on May 15 ... More About: Water 1, 2, 3 |
