Real Estate

If the Federal Reserve wants to fight higher real estate prices on Lake Martin, they are going to need more weapons than higher interest rates. Their current approach is having marginal impact to lake property values. According to data derived from the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service, property values are now higher than those from the same period last year.

A Southern-style home featuring a majestic wraparound porch overlooking 25 acres is for sale in the beautiful Elmore County countryside north of Wetumpka. The custom-built mansion of almost 5,000 square feet and farmland are accompanied by barns, fences, pastures, and a pond. Add in the animals and you are ready to name your farm!

There’s still room around the lake for new developments and neighborhoods, giving residents and potential residents the chance to find their perfect home and create lasting memories. From amenities to a variety of floorplans, lot sizes, proximity to large city or small communities, you likely will find it at Lake Martin, as a number of new developments are on the horizon this spring.

Are you in the market for a home in the Lake Martin area? More importantly, are you ready to buy if you find a home you love?. While mortgage rates will fluctuate, your dream home won’t be on the market forever. So, if a house works for you and your budget, it’s important to have a plan and be ready to buy when the time comes.

Ever wondered which places in the state have the highest-dollar real estate? We’ve got you covered. Compiled by Slacker using data from Zillow, check out this list of Alabama cities with the most expensive homes. Keep reading for a breakdown of the top five. 1. Mountain Brook, AL. It’s...

Set among Lake Martin’s nearly 900 miles of shoreline surrounding more than 40,000 acres of pristine water, The Heritage from Russell Lands will present roughly 240 waterfront homesites and 130 beautifully wooded interior lots spread across 1,500 acres on 12 miles of shoreline. The centerpiece of The Heritage is Wicker Point Golf Club—the only Coore & Crenshaw-designed private golf course in Alabama. The 18-hole course is projected to open fall 2023 and is defined by its pine plantations, meandering creeks, and unprecedented lakefront holes.

Two of the hottest lake front real estate markets in the country can be found in Alabama. That’s according to Hoover-based Lake Homes Realty, the country’s largest lake real estate brokerage, which has released its 2023 “Hot Lakes” Top Ten list. Lake Martin was fifth, while...

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by JEREMY CLARK and CHEYENNE CLARK AKA CHEYENNE DAKOTA BARRETT, a married couple, on the 24th day of September 2016, to VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as recorded in RLPY Book 2016, Page 51035, in the office of the Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama; VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on January 26, 2023, the following described real and personal property situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 18 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and running thence South along the East boundary of the public road 245 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South along the East boundary of said road 138.2 feet to stake; thence East 315 feet; thence North parallel to said road 138.2 feet; thence West 315 feet to point of beginning and containing one acre, more or less. INCLUDING a security interest in one (1) 2016 TRU MH manufactured home, Serial No. CWP029683TN; together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described. This property will be sold on an "as is, where is" basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale. Lori C. Baird Attorney for Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A. 2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200 P.O. Box 2727 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 344-5000 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 FC/CLARK, J.

When I meet people in public who know me, I get two questions: ‘Whom is Auburn going to get for their next coach?’ and ‘How is the market?’. My answer to the first is, ‘I don’t know,’ and the second is that it depends on your perspective. Are you a property owner? a property seller? or a property buyer? It also depends on what area of the lake you are interested in or what type of property. For instance, my answer may be different for The Heritage versus, say, White Oak Landing or for condos versus waterfront home sites.

The Country Oaks neighborhood is located in the Holtville community near Lake Jordan in beautiful Elmore County. The neighborhood is zoned for Holtville Schools, Realtor Nancy Oates said. “The schools and the proximity to Lake Jordan seem to be the biggest draws to the Holtville area,” Oates said, adding that...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Greg Adams received the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate. The Aqua Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $3.5 million and $10 million with 20 or more transition sides with a total transaction volume of $2.5 million or greater between Sept. 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022.

A 4,200 square foot home and furnished cabin resting on five acres of trees and lush pastures are for sale in the peaceful Coosada community. The custom built one and a half story brick home is only 12 miles north of the Capital City, veteran Realtor Nancy Oates said.  “The home is close to downtown and Maxwell Air Force Base, but a world away,” she said. ...

The name Russell Lands is synonymous with legacy, community and a love for the natural beauty of the lake and land. A timeless retreat nestled in the deep Southern Forest along the shores of pristine Lake Martin, Russell Lands is a place where generations gather to connect and enjoy the simpler things in life.

You don’t have to get away from it all if you’re going to this Alabama mansion - it’s all been brought to you. This home on Willows End on Lake Martin was once billed as Alabama’s most expensive home when it hit the market for $10.5 million.

Christy Munsterman and Tom Schlinkert had been searching for years for a place to call home on Lake Martin. When at the lake for a visit one day, a new listing appeared on Munsterman’s phone, so they drove straight to it and fell in love. The cabin had previously belonged to Wadynne Bolton Bishop, a family well known around the lake and in Alexander City.

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Larry Fletcher and Pamela J. Fletcher to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerisave Mortgage Corporation, dated November 30,2010 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2011, Page 3494. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Bank Of America, N.A. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A., will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on September 1, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 32, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF MAPLE CREST AT EMERALD MOUNTAIN PHASE II, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGE 30 and 31. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 128 Maple Crest Court Wetumpka AL 36093 Said property will be sold "AS IS". NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in certified funds at the time and place of sale. The highest bidder must tender the remainder to the ALAW Law office within 24 hours of the sale. Should the winning bidder fail to tender the total amount due within 24 hours, ALAW reserves the right to award the sale to the next highest bidder. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. **This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ** Bank Of America, N.A., Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 22-003839 9A-4755289 08/10/2022, 08/17/2022, 08/24/2022 Tallassee Tribune: Aug. 10, 17 and 24, 2022 TS#: 22003839.

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Cloetta A. Hines a/k/a Cloetta Ann Alfrey and Jody A. Hines to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, dated June 23, 2008 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2008, Page 37824. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Bank Of America, N.A.. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Bank Of America, N.A., will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on August 19, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:LOT NO. 39 OF THE BROADMOOR ESTATES PLAT A SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY P.J. JENNINGS, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1963 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE 19.Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 5160 Sycamore Dr Millbrook AL 36054 Said property will be sold "AS IS". NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in certified funds at the time and place of sale. The highest bidder must tender the remainder to the ALAW Law office withing 24 hours of the sale. Should the winning bidder fail to tender the total amount due within 24 hours, ALAW reserves the right to award the sale to the next highest bidder. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.**Bank Of America, N.A., Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee22-005533 A-4754634 07/27/2022, 08/03/2022, 08/10/2022 Tallassee Tribune: July 27, Aug. 3 and 10, 2022 TS#: 22005533.