John Coley's (lakemartinvoice) Blog

Lake Martin waterfront sales surged in July.The Lake Martin MLS* shows 15 closed sales in July, up from 7 in June, and 36% greater than July 2007 sales of 11.   Is this the rally point Lake Martin sellers have been praying for? Will this surge carry into August and the fall? Only time will tell. ...

The numbers confirm what we all felt in our guts - according to the Lake Martin Multiple Listing Service - in the second quarter of 2008, sales were down compared to 2007.  Also, just as importantly, the number of active listings was up, therefore keeping a lot of pressure on sellers. If you reca...

Recently two auctions were held at waterfront property on Lake Martin.  A quick check with each of the auction companies revealed that neither homes sold for the reserved prices.  Both remain unsold at post time. Here's the lowdown: 1. 284 Lakeview Drive - The "Waterfall House" at Willow Point - ...

Is driving all about the steering? No.  Then why should Lake Martin real estate agents think that a transaction is all about him or her? It always puzzles me when real estate agents let their egos become part of the buying and selling process. It happens all of the time at Lake Martin, as I am su...

Recently around Lake Martin (online and offline) I have heard a lot of talk about eating at the lake.  Some were bemoaning a lack of restaurants, others were extolling the virtues of cooking at home. Still others admitted wanting someone else to do the cooking, but when they get down to their Lak...

Lake Magazine - Lake Martin Edition - has a section called "My Lake Martin" where (apparently) they allow just about anybody to submit an article about the lake.  They were kind enough to print one I submitted. I was inspired to write an ode about a window unit air conditioner that we used to hav...

I am working with a couple of buyers in The Ridge, a Russell Lands development in Lake Martin.  I always get asked lots of questions about the amenities at the Ridge, so I thought I would shoot a video to show some of them. Click here to go to my blog and view the video...

A waterfront home and lot will be auctioned off at Willow Point on July 20, 2008. No, it is not an auction by Russell Lands. Even though Willow Point is a Russell Lands development, this auction is by a private landowner. Click here to go to my blog and learn more..

Lots of people enjoy Lake Martin by taking their RV to or camping in Wind Creek State Park.  It has lots of sites on the waterfront, and is really a pretty park.  As you can imagine, it can get crowded on the summer weekends with camping spots in high demand. Recently this was a topic of discussi...

These questions were submitted to me from a Lake Martin Voice reader needing more info on Alabama Power leased lots on Lake Martin.  If you have more questions on this or another subject, please email me or call me (info at top of page) and let me know.  Who knows, maybe your questions will inspi...