Do you like to hike around Lake Martin? Let’s explore the beauty of living at Lake Martin! The video above serves as a hiking guide to provide you with some Lake Martin hiking tips you may need to make the most of your adventure! Known for its crystal clear waters and surrounding forests, the lake spans over 44,000 acres, making it a hiker’s paradise. For more information about trails check out the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association – CRATA. What’s your favorite place to hike at Lake Martin? I’d love to hear from you! If you need help buying or selling real estate at Lake Martin give me ..read more

Why did property taxes increase at Lake Martin? Are you wondering about potential property tax increases at the lake? Let’s explore Lake Martin’s property tax increase. I can’t control property taxes (and I don’t think I would want to) but I can help you understand a little more about why they might change year to year. I’m John Coley with Lake Martin Voice Realty, and in this video, I delve into two primary reasons why your Lake Martin property taxes might have gone up. Despite flat property values in the current year, property tax assessments in Alabama are based on the previous year’s valu ..read more

People often ask me what it’s like to live at Lake Martin. I am sure a lot of people around here are asked that question. I usually respond with where the stores are, what things there are to do, worship and volunteer opportunities, etc. All that data is good, but it’s not the whole story. It doesn’t tell you how the people act in a community. It doesn’t tell you what it feels like to live at Lake Martin. I had a recent experience that I think pretty much sums up what it’s like to live here. I was on the (pretty rural) west side of the lake. I was way down Coosa County Road 20 which is an alm ..read more

Are you looking for a cool hiking trail near Lake Martin? Explore Alabama’s hidden gem with me today! Join me on a great hike along the Saddle Rock Mountain Trail near Lake Martin. As your trusted Lake Martin Realtor, I aim to not only find you the perfect waterfront home but also introduce you to the unparalleled charm of our local gems. Don’t miss this opportunity, let’s embark on this adventure together! I love to hike. I can’t believe I’ve lived here my whole life and only just discovered the amazing Saddle Rock Mountain Trail. Join me as I take you on a virtual journey through this pictu ..read more

Are you thinking about moving to Lake Martin and wondering what Plug Day is? Or do you already live at Lake Martin and have heard a little about Plug Day but still don’t know what it is? Let’s explore Lake Martin’s Plug Day REVEALED: Essential Insights & Why It Matters. Discover what makes living in Lake Martin so special today! Lake Martin experiences a seasonal drawdown of approximately 7 feet each winter, and Plug Day marks the moment when the water begins its ascent, akin to putting in the plug, and the lake starts to rise again. Typically occurring around February 28th or March 1st ..read more

Do you have a camera in your car that cuts on when in reverse? If so, how big is the display screen? Is it tiny and located up on your rear view mirror? Or is it a huge display on your dash? If it is one of those huge LCD displays on your dash – be honest – do you still use your side mirrors? I hope so! When you’re driving in reverse, it can be dangerous to look at it only one way. In real estate, we spend a lot of time looking backwards in our attempts to predict the future. Since it is January now, it is a natural time to consider the likely direction of real estate prices here at Lake Mart ..read more

Prev 1 of 1 Next Two Real Estate Market Trends in 2023 at Lake Martin Alabama | Lake Martin Voice Realty Prev 1 of 1 Next The Lake Martin Alabama waterfront real estate market showed two interesting trends when we review the October 2023 sales results. I break down the numbers and give some predictions on what the future may hold for Lake Martin in my latest market report video. Click the red arrow above to watch! October 2023 was an interesting month for us here at Lake Martin. Since we are a vacation home market, our sales are very seasonal. Traditionally, most of our sales are done ..read more

~note from John  – I originally wrote this for a 2017 Christmas email that I send to my friends and clients. I ran across it recently and thought I would re-post it this year. ~ The Naughty List – every child’s bane. Please take a moment and think about when you were a child. I mean little – three or four or five years old. Did you ever question why Santa had a Naughty list? Or did it make sense? Maybe you’re old like me and can’t remember that long ago. OK – so think about young children that you know now. Have you ever heard one question the reason or necessity for a Naughty list? Nope ..read more

Lake Martin attracts people from all over. It is a great place for outdoor recreation on and off the lake. While you’re there, you can enjoy some of the best coffee shops in the region. This post will cover the top coffee shops near Lake Martin. 4 Must-Try Coffee Shops near Lake Martin Scooter’s Coffee 4141 Hwy 280, Alexander City – (256) 392-3651 Hours: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Scooter’s Coffee is famous for many things—in particular, their superior coffee and convenient “scoot in and scoot out” service. Their drive-thru fran ..read more

How will you be spending your Thanksgiving at Lake Martin? OK, it is crunch time. No more time to play around. You need to commit to what kind of turkey you’re going to cook. If you’re coming to Lake Martin, I would go ahead and put the turkey in the fridge right now and let it start thawing. When we visit my wife’s family, we are of the turkey fry persuasion. We have a long history of frying the turkey and hanging outside while we do it. So, if you are like us on our Fry years, you probably will be doing pretty good if you just have your fryer and all of the metal accouterments that goes alo ..read more