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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
11th Annual Polar PlungeSave the date for the 11th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 from 9 am - 11 am that is being held at the Samford Pool, 328 E. Samford Ave, Auburn, AL 36830.  This event is held to support the Lee County Special Olympics. Individual and group costumes are encouraged! This event is presented by Auburn Parks and Recreation and Lee County Special Olympics. Proceeds benefit Lee County Special Olympics.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Auburn-Opelika named top-five growth city in America by U-Haul.Every year U-Haul releases data on the top growth cities and states in America, as defined by the number of one-way truck rentals it sees in a calendar year.This annual report, called the U-Haul Growth Index, listed the Auburn-Opelika area as the No. 5 growth city in America for 2022. The past year marks a return to the top of the index for the local area. Auburn-Opelika was listed at No. 4 in 2020. Please click here for the full article.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Talking Real Estate - January 2023Articles: Risky Loans Tempt Homebuyers Home Decorating Trends Make a Comeback Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Risky Loans Tempt HomebuyersAs mortgage interest rates rise, homebuyers and sellers may be looking for easier ways to obtain loans, but any loan that isn’t conventional or government-guaranteed could put you at greater financial risk. If you’re looking to refinance or purchase a new home, I can assist you with any questions you have during this process. Let’s connect!As mortgage interest rates rise, homebuyers like you may be wishing for easier, cheaper loans to obtain, but any loan that isn’t conventional or government-guaranteed could put you at greater financial risk. Remember the Great Recession of 2008? It was the first and only time that unsustainable mortgage loans resulted in a nationwide housing crisis.National Association of REALTORS chief economist Lawrence Yun says that risi...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Home Decorating Trends Making a ComebackEverything old is new again, it’s true! Whether you're looking to upgrade your tiny house with a fresh look, redo your beautiful beach home, or just tackle that outdated living room, the hottest interior designs are reaching back into the past for inspiration. All interior design trends change, often in the opposite direction. After years of cool, grey minimalism, homeowners are turning toward the past for cozier inspirations.Greens and other warm neutralsGolds and avocado greens from the 1960s and 1970s revolutionized kitchen appliances and made complementary autumn colors like oranges, tans and browns wildly popular. If you like the look of clean look of white and grey, but want a newer look, colors, try cream, beige and earth tones instead.Text...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Property Management for Second HomesDo you own a rental property but don’t have the time to manage it? Or perhaps you’ve recently inherited income property but you live miles away from its location? It might be time to consider property management services. If you have questions or need recommendations, I am here to help! Property management and home watch companies offer a wide range of services for second-home owners. From routine maintenance to concierge services, they can protect your property from potential problems during your absence and make it turn-key ready for your visits.Costs vary among providers depending on the types of services you want, the frequency of inspections, whether you have a swimming pool or other water features, along with the size and location of the propert...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Housing Outlook 2023We’re rounding the corner on 2022 and quickly heading toward a new year. What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners and sellers? This #GTK article will help address your questions and of course, I am always here to help with your #realestate needs and look forward to assisting you in the new year.What will the new year bring for homebuyers, homeowners and home sellers? Lower or higher home prices? Higher or lower mortgage interest rates? Or a continuation of the overheated pandemic-inspired housing market?There’s no question that the blistering housing market of the past three years was hard on homebuyers. By October 2022, the average mortgage interest rate for a 30-year fixed is 7.24%, more than double the 3.22% level in January 2022.According to Fannie...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
New Year's Day - New HomeA lot can happen in a year. Where will you call home this time next year? #NewYearsDayBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Charleston Place in Auburn, AL - Christmas!It's always so much fun seeing all the festive Christmas decorations this time of the year. Attached are some beautiful homes in Charleston Place subdivision that are decorated so lovely for the holidays! This neighborhood is a true jewel and is nestled in the middle of town and is a secret garden neighborhood located off of E Glenn Avenue. It is less than a mile to downtown Auburn. With its coastal cottage charm this front porch community features colorful row houses with historic charm.  More pictures are on my website.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
What a fabulous surprise! Drew Goodner with Renasant Bank surprised me with this fabulous cutting board and beautiful napkins from Lily Jane Boutique! It’s greatly appreciated and made my day extra special. Merry Christmas! . If you are looking for a great lender or a shop with extra special goodies make sure you visit these great places. I have always had very positive experiences with both of them.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Leading Edge Society, Best Auburn Realtors, Real Estate in Auburn, Homes for Sale Auburn, Homes for Sale Opelika, Award winning real estate agents Auburn Opelika  www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Proud to be an Award Winner – Leading Edge Award 2021 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate  Thankful to God for blessing my business and to my fabulous clients and winning team that made it possible! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Leading Edge Society! I could not have done it without your trust and support. I am proud to be recognized as a top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network agent. It’s my honor to assist you with your real estate needs.Top 10% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network agents nationwide. Leading Edge Society, Top 10%, Award Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Leading Edge Society, Best Auburn Realtors, Real Estate in Auburn, Homes for Sale Auburn, Homes for Sale Opelika, Award winning real estate agents Auburn Opelika  ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Responding To Today Report - Cooling Real Estate Market Rates are up and prices are dropping, but is this shifting market really cooling down or leveling off? In the latest “Responding to Today” series with @WSJ, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO @ChristyBudnick and agents from across the network share where the current market is headed and what exactly it means for homebuyers and sellers moving forward.What Does a Cooling Real Estate Market Really Mean?INTEREST RATES ARE UP, AND PRICES ARE DROPPING. BUT IS THIS SHIFTING MARKET REALLY A COOLING DOWN OR A LEVELING OFF? As mortgage rates climbed in October 2022 to their highest point in 20 years, those actively buying or selling a home were left to wonder how they should move forward. In a matter of months, buyers were priced out of mar...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Auburn Preservation League's Annual Loveliest Village Christmas Tour 2022Don't miss touring the lovely homes that are on tour this year. For a complete list of the homes on tour please click here.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Should You Try to Time the Housing Market?In spite of your intuitions—and potentially some advice you’ve received in the past—it’s incredibly difficult to time the real estate market effectively. But why is this the case and what can you do about it? It’s been the year for contradictions in the housing market. Housing sales are decelerating, home builders are slowing down production and mortgage interest rates are more than double what they were a year ago. Mortgage applications are at their lowest level in 22 years. However, home prices remain near record highs, driven by low supplies, household formations by Millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers, and a strong job market. Is now the time to buy, or should you wait for housing prices and rates to come down? Timing the housing market is seldom...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Painting Kitchen and Bath CabinetsPainting kitchen and bath cabinets a fresh, new color can give your home the much-needed update you desire. Make the job simple by using these guidelines to produce a smooth-to-the-touch finish, reveal.Painting kitchen and bath cabinets a fresh, new color can give your home the much-needed update it desires for only a few hundred dollars. Make the job simple by using these guidelines to produce a smooth-to-the-touch finish without streaks, wavy lines or drips.According to HomeDepot.com, the type of paint you buy will depend on what materials the cabinets are made of. Wood or compressed wood can be sanded, then repainted. Laminate cabinets should only be painted with products designed to stick to plastic surfaces. While acrylic and alkyd paints can do a ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Inheriting a Home with SiblingsGiven the complexity and number of options available when gifting or inheriting a home, it's important to research and answer all your questions. Need Assistance? I am happy to help make this process easier. Let’s connect! You and your siblings are notified by the executor of an estate that you’ve jointly inherited a house. According to TrustandWill.com, the executor provides the probate court with a death certificate, trust documents, the estate plan and inventory of the estate’s assets and debts.Have a meeting with the other inheritors and determine a course of action. Unless otherwise stated in the will, each of you should have an equal share as well as an equal share of any debts, such as a mortgage, utilities and maintenance. You can contact the prope...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Black Belt Treasures Holiday Market at Pebble HillJoin the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities and Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center for a special holiday event on Saturday, December 3 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Pebble Hill in Auburn.The day will include a holiday market, live music, artist demonstrations, activities for kids, and refreshments. Featured artists include Marilyn Ammons (jewelry and mixed media); Betty Anderson (fiber/folk art); Maggie Brand (painting); Carole Bandy Carson (painting); Homer Johnson (jewelry and wood carving); Kristin Law (pottery); Andrew McCall (wisteria baskets); Laura Murray (coloring books and notecards); Bud Rogers (wood turner); and Laura Spencer (soaps).Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit organization ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Get Ready to Buy a Home in 2023Are you planning to become a homeowner in 2023? If you’re planning for a home in the new year, there are action steps you can take now and in the coming months to strengthen your position. This #GoodToKnow article is a great resource to answer any questions you have. Then let’s connect on the best options on a new home! #ForeverAgent Inflation, home prices and interest rates were higher in 2022 than they’ve been in years, but if you’re planning to become a homeowner in 2023, you’ve got time to improve your buying power.TheMortgageReports.com recommends talking to a mortgage lender, even if you aren’t ready to buy until later in the year. They can “review all aspects of your financial picture” and help you find sources for a down payment, help you raise you...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc)
Real Estate Newsletter - December 2022Articles: Painting Kitchen and Bath Cabinets Should You Try to Time the Housing Market? Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate
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