CBCCO Look for Solutions to Coastal Alabama’s Homeowner’s Insurance Crisis

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 27, 2008

Due to the effects of several hurricanes (namely Katrina and Ivan) that came one right after the other in 2004 and 2005, property owners in Alabama’s coastal areas have been feeling the effects on their insurance costs. Thousands of property owners in Alabama’s gulf coast have seen homeowners’ insurance and insurance cancellations over the past few … Continue reading CBCCO Look for Solutions to Coastal Alabama’s Homeowner’s Insurance Crisis

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Property Tax Forums Scheduled this week in Baldwin County AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 25, 2008

This week, Tim Russell, former mayor of Foley Alabama and current State Revenue Commissioner, will be in Baldwin County to run a series of meetings on property appraisal, valuation, and taxation. The informational sessions will be held in Gulf Shores, Fairhope, Robertsdale, and Bay Minette with members of the Baldwin County legislative delegation, county commission, and … Continue reading Property Tax Forums Scheduled this week in Baldwin County AL

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Businesses Booming in Spanish Fort Alabama

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 22, 2008

  Spanish Fort Alabama’s new Spanish Fort Town Center development will be attracting more business since their second advertising sign was approved. The new town center development has 6,000 square feet of frontage along the Interstate 10 and having two signs to display the wealth of businesses available will encourage more people to stop by; … Continue reading Businesses Booming in Spanish Fort Alabama

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Spend Labor Day Weekend on Alabama’s Gulf Coast

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 20, 2008

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner and Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the perfect place to spend the long weekend. If you are still looking for your dream home, spend some time on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, take in the sites, and plan to look at some homes in Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Mobile … Continue reading Spend Labor Day Weekend on Alabama’s Gulf Coast

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See Featured Homes at Baldwin County Alabama’s Annual Parade of Homes Event

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 18, 2008

The Baldwin County Home Builder’s Association (BCHBA) will be holding their 19th annual Parade of Homes September 20-21 and 27-28. In this annual event homes will be open for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of charge. Featured homes will be located around Baldwin county Alabama including Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Foley, Gulf … Continue reading See Featured Homes at Baldwin County Alabama’s Annual Parade of Homes Event

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Mobile’s SaltAire Community Brings Economic Growth

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 18, 2008

The town of SaltAire on the western shoreline of Mobile Bay could have a $1 billion economic impact on the area over the next nine years and keep upscale home buyers from moving to Baldwin County, according to a report compiled by a local economist. The 500-acre mixed-use community off Alabama 193 could attract high-income households, … Continue reading Mobile’s SaltAire Community Brings Economic Growth

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 17, 2008

First time home buyers purchasing any kind of home – new or resale- are eligible for the tax credit provided in The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. To qualify for the tax credit, a home purchase must occur on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. For the purposes of the … Continue reading First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

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Boeing and Northrop Grumman meet with DOD officials

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 15, 2008

In the ongoing battle for the Tanker contract, recent rumors have circulated about Boeing dropping out of the race. Aviation Week, an aerospace industry magazine, reported Monday that Boeing was “strongly considering” not submitting a proposal for the $40 billion U.S. Air Force contract. Although Boeing spokesman Dan Beck did not support this rumor, he … Continue reading Boeing and Northrop Grumman meet with DOD officials

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Tanker Rivalry Continues – Will Boeing Co. Withdraw?

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 15, 2008

Boeing Co. and Northrup Grumman Corp. each emerged from a key meeting with Pentagon officials on Tuesday saying they were pleased with progress on the U.S. Air Force tanker contract, even as speculation mounted that Boeing may drop out of the competition. Tuesday’s meetings were held to discuss the Air Force’s proposed ground rules for … Continue reading Tanker Rivalry Continues – Will Boeing Co. Withdraw?

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Mobile Makes Another Top 50 List!

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 12, 2008

Mobile makes top 50 list for best places to ‘live and play’ Excerpted from:  Mobile Press-Register  Tuesday, August 12, 2008 By KAIJA WILKINSON, Business Reporter Mobile joins the likes of Seattle, San Francisco and Chattanooga, Tenn., in the September issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the "50 next great towns" in which to live … Continue reading Mobile Makes Another Top 50 List!

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