If you looking to retire now, Pells Gap is the place, and this is the right time. Where is the best place to retire? It would be great to just “Google it” start making plans. The best place for me, will not be best for you. You have to check out each thing that is important to you. If you have a reason to relocate when you retire, you need to make an informed decision. The objective of this blog is to help you find the best place for you by providing you information. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Your first concern should be location. Most people are looking for a moderate weather climate. If you are looking for a place in the mountains with a view and a convenient location, close to shopping, recreation, fishing, hunting, camping, entertainment, sightseeing, and more. Pells Gap Estates is just outside the city limits of Fort Payne, AL, a great small town, close to larger towns with all kinds of goods and services, and just far enough away to avoid urban sprawl.
Alabama has a balanced tax structure that keeps property tax reasonable and military and government retirement income, and social security income is exempt from Alabama income tax. The area has good balanced economic growth.
One very good resource for finding out about the area is the Dekalb Tourist Association, http://www.discoverlookoutmountain.com/ Plan a visit, they have all the information for you to plan a great vacation.
Pells Gap Estates is a restricted subdivision, a great place to retire to, build a home to raise a family, build a vacation home. This blog is help you to make an informed decision building your dream home for retirement, raising a family, vacationing, etc. go to www.pellsgap.com for more information
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Good Time of Year to Visit Northeast Alabama
Summer is a good time to visit Northeast Alabama. This is a very beautiful place to visit. Below is just a few of the things to see and do:
July 1 Independence Day Celebration in Fort Payne
The City of Fort Payne invites you to a wonderful celebration with free hot dogs, soft drinks, American flags, live entertainment, and a fantastic fireworks display. Event takes place at the Fort Payne High School football stadium and begins at dusk. 256-845-1524
July 2, 3 Alabama Stock Horse Association Show, Northeast Alabama Argi-Business Center, Rainsville, AL, phone 256-638-1650 for more information.
July 4, 29th Annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival, Henagar, AL
Celebrate city's rich heritage and diversity of agricultural products, including potatoes, with live music, arts and crafts, entertainment, games and fireworks. Cost is Free, phone:256-657-6282, more information.
July 11-15, One World Adventure Company, Mentone, AL
Join the summer exploration team for a 5 day water adventure. backpack, rappel, camp and paddle over 5 exciting days while learning how to test water quality on wild and scenic Little River, on Lookout Mountain. You will learn the importance of clean water about how to advocate for clean water in the communities across our great state of Alabama. Ages 14 - 18. One World Adventure Company has many more educational and adventure activities such as repelling, wild cave tours, hiking, and etc. scheduled for July, call for pricing and info (256)634-8370
July 15-17 & 22-24, Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre presents: “Sylvia”. Call 256-638-4418 for more information.
Every Saturday Collinsville Trade Day come to historic town of Collinsville and experience the largest outdoor markets in the south. We have more than you could possibly see on a Saturday, so plan to come back again and again. When you get here you will find all kinds of antiques, collectibles, children's toys and clothes, work clothes and boots, fishing gear, fresh fruits and vegetables, furniture, tools and whole lot more. Collinsville is located on US Highway 11 halfway between Gadsden and Fort Payne, Alabama. We are located 3 miles from I-59. Call 866-262-2127 for more information
Places to see:
Little River Canyon National Preserve
De Soto State Park
Buck’s Pocket State Park
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Lake Guntersville State Park
Monte Sano State Park
Cheaha State Park
Rickwood Cavern State Park
“Alabama” Fan Club and Museum
DeKalb County State Public Fishing Lake, 256-657-1300
Fort Payne Depot Museum
High Falls Park
Sequoyah Caverns
This is just a partial list, contact the DeKalb Tourist Association, 1-888-805-4740, for more information.
July 1 Independence Day Celebration in Fort Payne
The City of Fort Payne invites you to a wonderful celebration with free hot dogs, soft drinks, American flags, live entertainment, and a fantastic fireworks display. Event takes place at the Fort Payne High School football stadium and begins at dusk. 256-845-1524
July 2, 3 Alabama Stock Horse Association Show, Northeast Alabama Argi-Business Center, Rainsville, AL, phone 256-638-1650 for more information.
July 4, 29th Annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival, Henagar, AL
Celebrate city's rich heritage and diversity of agricultural products, including potatoes, with live music, arts and crafts, entertainment, games and fireworks. Cost is Free, phone:256-657-6282, more information.
July 11-15, One World Adventure Company, Mentone, AL
Join the summer exploration team for a 5 day water adventure. backpack, rappel, camp and paddle over 5 exciting days while learning how to test water quality on wild and scenic Little River, on Lookout Mountain. You will learn the importance of clean water about how to advocate for clean water in the communities across our great state of Alabama. Ages 14 - 18. One World Adventure Company has many more educational and adventure activities such as repelling, wild cave tours, hiking, and etc. scheduled for July, call for pricing and info (256)634-8370
July 15-17 & 22-24, Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre presents: “Sylvia”. Call 256-638-4418 for more information.
Every Saturday Collinsville Trade Day come to historic town of Collinsville and experience the largest outdoor markets in the south. We have more than you could possibly see on a Saturday, so plan to come back again and again. When you get here you will find all kinds of antiques, collectibles, children's toys and clothes, work clothes and boots, fishing gear, fresh fruits and vegetables, furniture, tools and whole lot more. Collinsville is located on US Highway 11 halfway between Gadsden and Fort Payne, Alabama. We are located 3 miles from I-59. Call 866-262-2127 for more information
Places to see:
Little River Canyon National Preserve
De Soto State Park
Buck’s Pocket State Park
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Lake Guntersville State Park
Monte Sano State Park
Cheaha State Park
Rickwood Cavern State Park
“Alabama” Fan Club and Museum
DeKalb County State Public Fishing Lake, 256-657-1300
Fort Payne Depot Museum
High Falls Park
Sequoyah Caverns
This is just a partial list, contact the DeKalb Tourist Association, 1-888-805-4740, for more information.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Two Tornadoes Went Across Dekalb County in North Alabama
There were two very big and powerful tornadoes went across Sand Mountain, April 27, killing more than thirty people in Dekalb County. With all the damage, it was miraculous that more people were not killed. The residents of Pells Gap are very thankful the tornadoes missed them.
There were many people in the community injured, many houses destroyed, and other property damage. The community is very appreciative for all the volunteers from many parts of the country that have come forward to help with supplies and manpower, with tools and materials to start re-building. The people from the community are very appreciative of assistance the from all over the country. If you would like to help, below is information on relief funds that has been set up to aid storm victims:
By the help of God we will recover, and be stronger. Thanks again for all your prayers and assistance.
For information about Pells Gap Estates, see website - http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm
There were many people in the community injured, many houses destroyed, and other property damage. The community is very appreciative for all the volunteers from many parts of the country that have come forward to help with supplies and manpower, with tools and materials to start re-building. The people from the community are very appreciative of assistance the from all over the country. If you would like to help, below is information on relief funds that has been set up to aid storm victims:
- DeKalb County Schools' Tornado Relief Fund- monetary donations can be dropped off at First Southern Bank, Rainsville, Scottsboro, Higdon, Fort Payne, Stevenson, Centre, and Leesburg branches or check can be mailed to DeKalb County Board of Education, Attention: Jennifer Williams, P. O. Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35968. Make checks payable to DeKalb Co. Schools' Tornado Relief Fund.
- Salvation Army, 305 Seminole Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35805-3861, phone 256-536-8876, or https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/donation.jsp online.
- Governor's Tornado Relief Fund, http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/2011%20Tornadoes/Response.aspx
- United Methodist Churches Upper Sand Mountain Parish, 24474 Sylvania Ave N, Sylvania, AL 35988-2051, (256) 638-2126, or http://www.uppersandmountainparish.org/
- Alabama Baptist Convention State Board of Missions, http://www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief
- The Birmingham Jewish Federation, http://www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief
- Alabama Food Bank Association, http://www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief
- American Red Cross, http://newsroom.redcross.org/category/spring-tornadoes-2011/
- Catholic Charities, https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/NetCommunity/
- The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, http://www.dioala.org/misc/tornadoes.html
- Presbyterian Relief Fund, http://presbyvoice.org/update-from-sheppards-and-lapsley-presbytery.php
By the help of God we will recover, and be stronger. Thanks again for all your prayers and assistance.
For information about Pells Gap Estates, see website - http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Pells Gap Estates Has Lots Ready for Your Dream Home
We are developing Pells Gap Estates in phases. The first two phases have been surveyed (53 lots), streets completed, water, and electricity installed. Twenty-three lots have been sold and eight homes have been built. The home owners’ association was organized in 2005 and the sixth annual meeting was last month. There are three more phases planned to begin when the economy improves. The subdivision will be more than 80 acres with about one mile along the east brow of Sand Mountain located just outside Fort Payne, AL, city limits. It is developing into a very good neighborhood in a good community, Blake Community.
The area is a beautiful semi-rural area with rolling hills, pastureland, and woodlands with creeks and streams that drain into the Tennessee River. Pells Gap Estates on the side of the mountain with great views and is less than three miles from Interstate 59, close to all kinds of recreation and shopping, about 50 miles from Chattanooga, TN, and about 70 miles from Huntsville, AL. It is convenient, but out of the city congestion, and far enough from the larger cities to stay out the urban sprawl for many years to come. The area is very unique. The lots are affordable and ready for building. See http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm for more information.
The area is a beautiful semi-rural area with rolling hills, pastureland, and woodlands with creeks and streams that drain into the Tennessee River. Pells Gap Estates on the side of the mountain with great views and is less than three miles from Interstate 59, close to all kinds of recreation and shopping, about 50 miles from Chattanooga, TN, and about 70 miles from Huntsville, AL. It is convenient, but out of the city congestion, and far enough from the larger cities to stay out the urban sprawl for many years to come. The area is very unique. The lots are affordable and ready for building. See http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm for more information.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Will you relocate when you retire?
What are you looking for in retirement? Are looking to move when you retire? There are plenty of people telling you here or there is the best place. Finding the best place is a compromise. Just don’t compromise too much, get all the information first.
This goal of this blog is to provide you with information to make a decision that is right for you. Step one is to decide what you like and want, don’t be convinced by other people’s whims, don’t follow the herd, take the road less traveled. Of course, that is easier said than done. What are your hobbies, do you have special needs, what have you enjoyed throughout your life? You are looking to retire, not start over. Are you looking for a warmer or cooler climate? Don’t go to the extremes. Are you looking for a place with a lower cost of living?
The best place for you to retire is not necessarily the place that is rated best place to retire by all the surveys. It may not even be in the top 10 maybe not even top 100. I have chosen to retire in Baton Rouge, LA, even though my wife and I love the mountains, and we have a subdivision in Northeast Alabama with superb mountain views and beautiful rolling hills. I have my own personal reasons, but Baton Rouge has great weather and the economics works for us.
If you interested in retiring in South Louisiana, there some really good homes, in really good older subdivisions that can be purchased at a really good price. Many of the good older well maintained subdivisions hasn’t had much turn over in ownership, which has kept the appraisal values lower since the previous sales in the area was done before the inflated prices. This is bad for the seller, but good for the buyer. My neighbor has a house for sale by owner, he is moving to be close to his grandchildren. For more information see
If you are looking in Northeast Alabama, see
Watch this blog for more information. What is your experience? It can help others to hear your story.http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/56F49 .http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm
This goal of this blog is to provide you with information to make a decision that is right for you. Step one is to decide what you like and want, don’t be convinced by other people’s whims, don’t follow the herd, take the road less traveled. Of course, that is easier said than done. What are your hobbies, do you have special needs, what have you enjoyed throughout your life? You are looking to retire, not start over. Are you looking for a warmer or cooler climate? Don’t go to the extremes. Are you looking for a place with a lower cost of living?
The best place for you to retire is not necessarily the place that is rated best place to retire by all the surveys. It may not even be in the top 10 maybe not even top 100. I have chosen to retire in Baton Rouge, LA, even though my wife and I love the mountains, and we have a subdivision in Northeast Alabama with superb mountain views and beautiful rolling hills. I have my own personal reasons, but Baton Rouge has great weather and the economics works for us.
If you interested in retiring in South Louisiana, there some really good homes, in really good older subdivisions that can be purchased at a really good price. Many of the good older well maintained subdivisions hasn’t had much turn over in ownership, which has kept the appraisal values lower since the previous sales in the area was done before the inflated prices. This is bad for the seller, but good for the buyer. My neighbor has a house for sale by owner, he is moving to be close to his grandchildren. For more information see
If you are looking in Northeast Alabama, see
Watch this blog for more information. What is your experience? It can help others to hear your story.http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/56F49 .http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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