In the late 1800’s, a fella named Angelo A. Corte, having emigrated to America from northern Italy, acquired 10 acres in Baldwin County site unseen while living and working in Minnesota. Moving to Bel Forest with his wife and two sons, Corte cleared the 10 acres of virgin pine by hand, taking one full day to fell one tree; desire. . .
 
Ultimately the land was cleared and tilled and additional land was acquired. In the 1920’s, after having begun what was to become one of the most significant farming operations in Baldwin County, the main crops were sweet potatoes and cucumbers. Realizing a bit of success here, they began to acquire live stock, cattle and hogs, being one of the first in the county to have registered Angus.
 
Through the years, A.A. Corte and Sons have been in partnership in which the six Corte brothers and one sister, Adele, have fully participated with a great sense of family pride.
 
From this family, comes Craig F. Dyas, starting DYAS, L.L.C. in 1992 to have a hand in the next land use; development.
 
DYAS, L.L.C. was established  to acquire and develop primarily ‘in-fill’ sites along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Baldwin County being young from a development perspective and beginning to show sighs of significant growth, DYAS’ sense of responsibility for ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ mandated participation in creating the ‘nest’ that was once his great-grandfather’s and will hopefully become his great-grandchildren’s.
 
DYAS, L.L.C. enjoys the association of five professionals in the real estate consulting, development and brokerage business all of whom are anxious to assist you with any of your real estate needs or questions at any time. From a sale and IRS 10:31 tax deferred exchange to the acquisition, planning and development of any parcel of land, the professionals at DYAS, L.L.C. can accommodate your requirements. They anxiously await your call. . .

 
It may be cool to add some street scenes of River Mill and Trentino following the farm photos you have in this section (ya know, we go from growing sweet potatoes to homes . . .)