Sometimes called "The Azalea City", Mobile is home to over 210,000 people and is located on Mobile Bay - part of Alabama's gulf coast region. In 1997, Mobile ranked 74th in the "Best 100 Places to Live" and 11th in Time Magazine's "Where the Jobs Are" survey. Mobile is served by the Mobile County Public School System, which has 53 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, 14 high schools, 11 special educational centers and one vocational school. There are also plenty of private educational institutions in the Mobile area.

Mobile is a major trade center and port of the Southeastern US. Residents enjoy easy access to the beaches and parks of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico: Meaher State Park, Gulf State Park, and Gulf Islands National Seashore. These parks offer swimming, sunbathing, camping, hiking, biking, and a host of other activities. Azalea City Golf Course, recognized by Golf Digest as being one of the top public courses in the nation, has generous tree-lined fairways, well-manicured greens, and panoramic views of the lake. Wildland Expeditions offers area residents an opportunity to visit the heart of the swamp and Mobile Bay Estuary, home to more than 250 species of birds and 230 species of fish and wildlife, including alligators, black bears, bald eagles, and osprey. Mobile has plenty for those who love culture as well. The 95,000 sq. ft. Mobile Museum of Art is the largest art museum on the Gulf Coast and the Eastern Shore Art Center provides gallery space for local and international artists. Historical attractions abound as well. The Belligrath Gardens and Home, the Fort Gaines Historic Sites, and the Oakleigh Historic Complex all offer a look into Alabama's unique past. Mobile also has some interesting festivals such as the Mobile International Festival which transforms the Mobile Convention Center into an international celebration of food, art, song, and dance.

When buying a new home in Mobile, Alabama there are many housing types from which to choose. Careful consideration should be given to affordability and size. Each housing option has advantages and disadvantages and it is important to understand the options available to you in Mobile when buying a new home. To better understand your options, contact a Mobile, Alabama real estate agent from New Homes Realty, Inc.