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Discover Mobile, AL And The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay For Fine Southern Living

Mobile and its suburbs on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay — Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort — are legendary for stunning beauty that captures hearts. So a word of caution comes with this Web site ... you may fall in love with the place and want to stay forever!

When this happens, you’ll find ideal homes here, many with beautiful waterfront views and all with easy access to the Gulf. Eastern Shore homes for sale are far enough inland to make coastal living both simple and safe. And they offer residents a quick commute to Mobile with three convenient routes to choose from. Some Eastern Shore residents even commute to Pensacola, Florida, only 45 minutes away.

Best of all is the friendly small-town atmosphere found in each Eastern Shore community where newcomers are welcome and make friends quickly. Baldwin County schools are excellent. Sports activities abound for every family member. Homes and communities reflect the pride residents take in them. And not surprisingly, as proven during the past recession, Eastern Shore homes hold their value better, when compared to other areas of the Gulf Coast and nation.

Mobile — A Modern Progressive City Rooted In The Past

Mobile is famous for a number of unique attractions including exquisite year-round gardens, beautiful historic homes and the Battleship USS ALABAMA, a national historic landmark. Mobile is also known for its Southern hospitality, delicious seafood and easy coastal living on the shores of Mobile Bay. It’s no wonder the city was named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the nation’s “top 50 places to live and play.”

Daphne, Alabama For Bayside Beauty

A quick 8-mile commute across the Mobile Bay Causeway takes Daphne residents easily into Mobile for work or play. There are two other routes into the city, so everyone has a choice. And they all get to enjoy Daphne’s small-town ambiance while mere minutes from big-city amenities. This is just one of the reasons 20,000 happy people have chosen to live the coastal life in beautiful Daphne. For concerned parents, another important reason is the excellence of Baldwin County schools.

Known as “Jubilee City,” Daphne experiences an annual extraordinary event — known as a “jubilee” — during which all kinds of sea life wash ashore and are scooped up by waiting seafood lovers. Shrimp, crab, fish and others are kept fresh in huge ice chests and taken to area restaurants and kitchens where chefs and cooks create delicious seafood feasts for the next few days of celebration. There’s a Jubilee football game, an arts festival, kids’ arts and crafts and much more. Best of all, it’s free of charge with no fees to get into the Jubilee celebration or the football game. Festival food is fairly priced and always a wonderful treat. For a true taste of Daphne, time your next visit during the days of the Jubilee Festival.

Signs of Daphne’s rich and varied history — Native American, Spanish, French, British and Italian — are apparent in the architecture and styles of its buildings and homes as well as in its festivals and traditions. And the city’s bonds with the Old South appear everywhere — from the grandeur of its homes and gardens to the warmth and hospitality of its people.

Gathered together, Daphne’s stunning beauty, abundance of sports and outdoor activities, fantastic shopping and dining, superior schools and lovely neighborhoods with beautiful homes create a lifestyle everyone longs for and Daphne residents enjoy every day.

Fairhope, Alabama For Eastern Shore Escape

The Fairhope Pier is the perfect place to relax while fishing, crabbing or watching a beautiful sunset. Visitors return again and again and Mobile commuters buy Fairhope homes for sale for many reasons — twelve months of mild weather, bright sunshine and serene beaches with breathtaking views, to name a few.

Known as the cultural center of Baldwin County, Fairhope offers art galleries, quality community theater, concerts and numerous festivals, all of which attract artists, writers and musicians who make Fairhope their home.

Fairhope’s village atmosphere bestows an Old World charm enjoyed by downtown shoppers, diners, gallery hoppers and theater- and concert-goers. And the annual Fourth of July celebration draws big crowds to the spectacular fireworks display.

Fairhope’s bayside homes for sale offer stunning views, and all Fairhope homes for sale offer easy access to Mobile Bay for coastal living at its best. Love fishing and other water sports? They’re all waiting for you at your ideal Fairhope home.

Spanish Fort, AL For Serene Living Minutes From Mobile

With an estimated 2011 population of 5,745 residents, Spanish Fort is the smallest of the three incorporated municipalities on the Easter Shore. Although the smallest, Spanish Fort has the highest average household income and the highest median home value. Homes in Spanish Fort include many estate homes as well as golf-course and waterfront homes. Homes are usually large with high-end amenities.

Spanish Fort has seen significant growth and economic development since incorporating in 1993. Its Eastern Shore Centre, an open air regional shopping complex, is the largest commercial development on the Eastern Shore. Also contributing to the city’s commercial success is the Spanish Fort Town Center, anchored by Bass Pro Shop, JC Penney and Kohl's.

As part of the excellent Baldwin County Public Schools system, Spanish Fort attracts families with school-age children who attend its two elementary schools, middle school and high school.

Spanish Fort is home to the historic Blakeley State Park, created in 1981. Encompassing 3,800 acres along the banks of the Tensaw River, Blakeley State Park is the largest National Historic Register site east of the Mississippi. The park draws history buffs, nature lovers and bass fishermen from around the world. And it’s all easily assessable from your ideal Spanish Fort home.

So, if you’re relocating to Mobile and looking to buy a home in Mobile or on Mobile Bay’s Eastern Shore, call me at 251-510-0629. I answer my phone almost every time it rings, including nights and weekends. And if I’m with another client, I’ll answer and let you know that I’ll call you right back. All of my clients appreciate that I’ve invested too much money in making my phone ring, not to answer it. Plus, they feel confident that when they’re the one calling I’ll answer their call. So go ahead and dial my number to speak with me immediately or simply email me.