It is well into spring and everyone is getting thier boats ready for the summer. Ranging from watersking to deep sea fishing for snapper, this is a place for boats.   This is one of my favorites, which was bought in Moss Landing, Ca and ended up at the cottage.  There is nothing like a 10 year old with his own boat on th... Read More

My business offers great service. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction and will do what it takes to make our customers happy. The buck stops here so there are no rules getting in the way of our ability to get customers exactly what they need. If you have a special situation please contact us -- we want to work with you! One example... Read More

(Continued from part 2) Story #3: Let’s talk flashing. Do you know what flashing is, where it goes and what it does? If you do, you’re in the top 10%!Flashing prevents water from entering an intersection of two parts of the house, like a wall and a roof. Flashing is generally installed around the base of a chimney, at the roof, to keep... Read More

(continued from Part 1)     Story #2: New house. Pretty house. Reputable builder. Reputable builder. Local municipal inspector signed off on several in-process inspections. A final CO (Certificate of Occupancy) was issued. (Sound familiar?) Who noticed that there was no roofing paper (sometimes called tar paper or felt) under... Read More

It’s brand spanking new! It still has that “new home” smell (really just paint, carpets and cabinets off gassing). The builder offers a full year warranty. Why bother having the house inspected? Right?   Well, maybe.   Hear the stories:   Story #1: New house. Pretty house. Big house. Reputable builder. Local municipal in... Read More

The Bay is a core part of the entire lifestyle in Fairhope.  Mobile bay has an incredible history going back to when Desoto first came to the America's in the 1500's through the Battle of New Orleans and of course the famous Naval battle at the end of the Civil War.  If you are here, get out on the bay. The ferry from Fo... Read More

Don’t wait until something in your air conditioner breaks and you have no cooling at all. Don’t wait until you’ve spent an extra $50 a month for five months (250 bucks!) because your AC wasn’t functioning at maximum efficiency.   Can you imagine how bad the gas mileage in your car would be if all four of your tires were nearly fla... Read More

Everybody knows that adding insulation to the attic is a great way to save on your heating costs. But what if you live in the Deep South where the temperature only gets below 20° once or twice a year? Can adding insulation help reduce cooling costs, too?   Yes. Anytime your increase the depth of the insulation, you increase it abi... Read More

Well-ventilated attics are like a good pair of walking shores, you don’t often think about them, but they affect your life everyday. Poorly ventilated attics do several bad things. Thing #1: It allow heat to build up over the course of the day. That heat radiates downwards through the insulation and is transferred to the top-side of th... Read More

Humans have lived with MOLD since the beginning of time. BUT... It's different today. Houses are built tighter with as little natural ventilation as possible to reduce heating & cooling costs. New and sometimes untested building products can be used, sometimes with disastyerous results. Look at the recent STUCCO scare. Water c... Read More

I had a reason to call the Fairhope Single Tax Colony to discuss an issue with the property the city has at the end of White Street.  This is a very popular spot for kids and families who live in Fairhope and has been for 40 years at least.  In fact, here is a picture of a lucky girl with a fish on the pier. &n... Read More

CNN picked Farhope as one of the 10 most romantic get aways.  It is absolutely true.  "This charming village nestles on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay like an idealized, movie-set small town. Blossoms burst from planters and flower boxes along every block of the tree-shaded downtown. Wrought-iron balconies lend a bit of... Read More

Welcome to Fairhope, Alabama, home of  beautiful sunsets, art galleries, cafes, historical sites and brimming with seasonal flowers all over town.  Visit our office in an historic Creole Cottage  at 106 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL.  Buyers and Sellers call Sandra Harper, Realtor at 251-583-7503.  Read More

Fairhope Mardi Gras is just around the corner.  It is a great time to be in Baldwin County and Fairhope. Read More

Well it has been pretty cold recently...No one ever believes how cold it can get in Lower Alabama. I know the Bay has partially frozen a few times. I would love if someone could post a picture of the bay frozen. Read More