[snookie]

In April we came to Fairhope to see the town and check out housing. We are relocating to the area. We saw many subdivisions, Stone Creek, Rock Creek, Quail Creek, Fairfield Place just to name a few. It's just beautiful there and we are looking forward to the move. My question is, why are so many homes for sale in Fairfield Place? Many are located on Lake View Dr.
Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks

[StazzyBeach]

You are so lucky to be relocating to Fairhope. We absolutely loved it there and miss it and all our friends dearly.

You looked all in great neighborhoods and all have a different feel about them, so it's all about what you are looking for. Some are located farther from the epic center of downtown Fairhope.
No, nothing is wrong with the Fairfield Place subdivision. It's just mirroring the rest of the nation with an overload of inventory. Our good friends actually live on Lakeview drive. It is definitely an affordable family neighborhood. Close to the spring & fall soccer fields.
I don't know if you are a couple or family w/ school age kids, or retiring. That would also make a difference in location.

[JRE]

Snookie,
I recommend that you get more information on Fairhope before moving there. The Alabama Department of Public Health began a cancer cluster investigation of Fairhope and Point Clear last January, years after resident Lesley Pacey provided them with a list of dozens of people she knew of with cancers, ALS and muscular dystrophy. I'm more concerned about the cause of the illnesses and not in trying to prove cancer. There could be an environmental probem, maybe a long forgotten dump (landfill). Before you move, find out the previous land-use of the neighborhood that you're interested in. Also, contact the water agency and find out the source and quality of the drinking water.

[Keeper]

While not discounting Fairhope may have enviromental issues as stated by JRE, I personally know of a similar case in N. AL. Many of the children from a particular neighborhood were exposed to crop dusting for years in the mid 60s-70s.

If you do a search on Leslie Pacey, you will find several articles regarding her research. In one article it stated there is a group coming to Fairhope to do a study on the possible causes this summer. It isn't all of Fairhope, but appears to be certain areas.

[amydougall]

How would I go about researching the previous land-use of a neighborhood?

[MaryJWyatt]

Does anyone know how to contact homeowner's association for Fairfield Place for review and approval of deck project? Thanks