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 son, Jackson.
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 li…
Recent sales data surprises to the upside
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 peac…
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 weeken…
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.
One of the most prized aspects of beautiful Lake Martin is its peace and tranquility.
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 communities such as Nichols Cove, Rose Point, The R…
Pools and water features have now become their own entities in the landscaping world.
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…
Lake Martin seems to be a haven in the middle of a storm. According to an article in Aug. 11, 2024’s, The Wall Street Journal (digital version “Baby Boomers had it bad, Millennials have it worse”), housing affordability is at its lowest level…
David and Morgan Langham have found that a summer home at Lake Martin is just what their family of five needs. Living in Mobile, the couple spent years visiting and renting, until they discovered and fell in love with Pitchford Hollow in 201…
In March of 2021, Ken and Donna Blankenship chose a beautiful point lot in The Ridge on which to build their forever home. They picked up a rock that day and wrote, “Upon this foundation a Godly house will be built.” Then in August of 2022, t…
Bo Worthy fell in love with Lake Martin in 1973 when his parents threw a birthday party for him at Lotts Slough. He was 10 years old, and his family had recently moved to Coosa County. Growing up in Eclectic, Worthy returned to Lotts Slough f…
