Happy New Year! I have a resolution suggestion. Resolve to get your septic tank cleaned on a regular basis. While a growing number of lake residents are on a municipal or community system and do not have this worry, the large majority of lake residents still rely on a septic system for their…
If you’re reading this, truly, I applaud your discipline. I know exactly why you picked up this January swimsuit issue of LAKE, and it wasn’t to read this column. But I’m going to try to make this worth your time.
Who knew that owning a waterfront home on Lake Martin would be one of the best investments in your portfolio? Most people want to buy a lake home because they want a place to enjoy with family and friends on one of the best lakes anywhere in …
Hidden among the pines on approximately two acres in Eclectic, Milt and Angie Smith found their haven at Lake Martin in a house they now fondly call Resolute. After spending years enjoying their lake cabin in The Narrows, the couple stumbled …
The Reynolds’ Lake Martin life began on the water, long before there was a physical address. On weekends aboard their Sea Ray 320 at The Ridge, they spent long days cruising the shoreline and countless nights sleeping at the dock with their s…
Every time I walk into a house that wasn’t designed for Lake Martin, I can tell almost immediately. And no, it’s not always because the house looks bad or is built poorly. In fact, it might be a beautiful home with great craftsmanship. But it…
For Steve and Beverly Spivey, building a weekend retreat at Lake Martin has always been about more than a beautiful view. The Troy, Alabama couple envisioned a place where their family could build on traditions, weekends could stretch into lifelong memories and where three generations could …
For Tyler and Cindy Bullock, the laid-back lifestyle of Lake Martin has always been a welcome escape from the pace of city life. For years, the Georgia couple made regular drives from Atlanta to their condo in StillWaters, soaking in the peace and beauty of the lake. But when news of Wicker …
Before Lake Martin became the backdrop to dinner parties, quiet mornings and dance-in-the-rain afternoons, a modest 800-square-foot cinder block cabin sat on the stretch of natural wooded land, complete with a rickety swimming pier and weekends spent building family memories.
A couple from out of state came to Lake Martin recently to look at waterfront homes. They’d done their homework, had their budget in mind and were ready to roll. But it wasn’t long before they introduced a term I’d never heard: the Muffin Factor.
Lake Martin’s waterfront homes have undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from simple weekend retreats into carefully designed residences that accommodate both vacation and year-round living.
From the iconic green-and-brown screened cabins of Lake Martin’s early days to the elegant lake homes of today, Russell Lands has shaped the area’s shoreline for decades. With approximately 120 Russell Cabins, built by Classic Homes, across c…
Imagine − the day you’ve always dreamed of is here! Fast forward to July 4, 2025. It’s your first Fourth of July at Lake Martin in the lake home you recently purchased.
An ambitious Chelsea couple has introduced a new vision at Lake Martin – mountain-style tranquility and a cozy cabin atmosphere – with their new rental property, The Lodge at Lake Martin.
How much does a lake house cost per foot? Well, wouldn’t you like to know! So would Realtors®, bankers, appraisers, sellers and buyers. The accurate answer to that question would make it so much easier to calculate value for potential listing…
The relationship between presidential transitions and the Lake Martin real estate market has intrigued both seasoned analysts and casual observers alike. Historically, many wonder whether changes in national leadership cause ripples in local …
“It was never on my radar to move to the lake,” said Lisa Woolard, who recently retired after 27 years at Bargainier Davis Sims Architects Associated in Montgomery, where she eventually headed up the interior design department.
The real estate term for an increase in property value is “appreciation.” According to the Google definition, appreciation means an increase in monetary value. If you own Lake Martin waterfront property, you should probably opt for an alterna…
An uncle introduced his parents to Lake Martin in 1991, so Birmingham custom home builder Marc De Meis grew up boating and swimming in Blue Creek. November of 2020 found him looking for a lot on which to build his own home at Lake Martin, but…
A few gentle waves rocked the boat on a hot July afternoon in 2017 as George Hardy worked out the offer for the Willow Point lot on the shoreline in front of him. An Alexander City native, Hardy practices dentistry in town but also has a busy…
