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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Friday Football Luncheon Categories: Special Events, Adults 18 and Older and Senior Citizens Kickoff home game weekends at the Friday Football Luncheon. Enjoy lunch with other Auburn fans and participate in a brief talk with Coach Malzahn or one of the other coaches. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visitingwww.auburntigers.com/gamedayevents. The luncheon is held in the Letterman's Lounge inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Guests can enter in through the East Side Scholarship Entrance. Parking is available on the 4th level of the stadium deck on Heisman Drive. Date: September 11, 2015Time: 11:30 AM go to website » Letterman's Lounge at Jordan-Hare Stadium
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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2015 Adventures in Art Begins Tuesday September 8th   AUBURN, AL   The City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the upcoming Adventures in Art Program held annually for all Auburn City School fifth grade students. The program entitled, “Adventures in Art: Hot Forged”, will be held September 8 - 11 at the Jan Dempsey Community Art Center. Adventures in Art is a field trip component of a community-based, art education program.  Adventures in Art is sponsored by the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department and the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The program is partially funded through a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Currently in its 16th year, Adventures in Art would not be possible without the generous support of The Alabama State Co...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Labor Day weekend!!!! 
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Home Seller Tips: Focus Perceptions by Enhancing Your Visual Thinking Contributed by Tori TothPlease click here for original post.A home buyer’s gut reaction never goes away. That’s why a home seller should critique each area of their home, or recruit a judgmental friend who can help answer questions like these in each room of their home: Is the room cluttered or clean? Are there minor repairs or updates needed? Review the six areas of a room. The four walls, the floor and the ceiling. What do you see? Is it eye appealing or outdated? When you walk into each room how do you feel? Is it a positive or a negative feeling? Light or dark? Comfortable or cold? What’s the first thing you notice? Is it appealing or distracting? Once a home seller reviews each area and creates a to-do list, it’s...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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10 Shortcuts to Make Your Move Easier Near or far, there’s no short of challenges when it comes to moving. Between organizing an entire household, changing addresses and vetting out movers, relocating to a new home can be more hectic than happy. And the biggest stressor of all? Packing.Please click here for original post.by Suzanne De VitaTo help alleviate some of that stress, we’ve compiled a list of clever shortcuts that will ease the burden of packing before (and unpacking after) a move.1. Find Freebies – Forget buying boxes. Pick up free ones through Freecycle.org or the “free stuff” section on Craigslist, both of which list items by location. If you can, seek out boxes of varying sizes. And skip the supermarket cartons–they may contain food residue.2. Pack to Unpack – The hardest p...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Front porch is a hot commodity with new homeowners By Dawn KlingensmithCTW FeaturesPlease click here for original post.For many homeowners, the porch is less of a design feature than it is a way of life."I live on my screened porch. I built it as a present to myself for my 50th birthday and it is the best present ever," says Atlanta realtor, Bill Golden. "Some days I work from the porch, and most weekend parties end with guests relaxing on the porch."Golden is not the only homeowner who's rediscovering the simple pleasure of passing time on the front porch. After falling out of fashion for a few decades, the front porch is back in a big way, both figuratively and literally. Front porches made the Top 12 list of most popular new-home amenities in 2015, according to the National Associati...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Cruises below Four Percent for Fifth Week   RISMEDIA, Friday, August 21, 2015— Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates largely unchanged from the previous week amid little movement in financial markets. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has averaged below four percent for the fifth consecutive week."There was little movement in financial markets this week as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained steady, dropping only 1 basis point to 3.93 percent,” says Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac. “Overall inflation grew an underwhelming 0.2 percent year-over-year in July, but core inflation remains steady at 1.8 percent keeping chances alive for a potential rate hike in ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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RHS Direct Loan Funds Available   AUGUST 13, 2015   BY SARAH C. YOUNG, MEGAN BOOTH, COLIN ALLEN    The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has available funds in its Section 502 Direct Loan Program that must be used by September 30, 2015.  As of August 13, 2015, RHS has enough to fund approximately 2,500 additional home loans.  Direct loans are available to households in rural areas whose adjusted income does not exceed 80 percent of the area median. There is no down payment requirement and the interest rate can be as low as one percent.  These applicants generally demonstrate a willingness and ability to pay their debt obligations but lack sufficient repayment ability for a Section 502 guaranteed loan.  Loan funds may be used to purchase existing homes, to build, repair, renovate or relocate a...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
10 Shortcuts to Make Your Move Easier  10 Shortcuts to Make Your Move Easier By Suzanne De Vita RISMEDIA, Monday, August 17, 2015—Near or far, there’s no shortage of challenges when it comes to moving. Between organizing an entire household, changing addresses and vetting out movers, relocating to a new home can be more hectic than happy. And the biggest stressor of all? Packing.To help alleviate some of that stress, we’ve compiled a list of clever shortcuts that will ease the burden of packing before (and unpacking after) a move.1. Find Freebies – Forget buying boxes. Pick up free ones through Freecycle.orgor the “free stuff” section on Craigslist, both of which list items by location. If you can, seek out boxes of varying sizes. And skip the supermarket cartons–they may contain food r...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Everyone In Alabama Must Visit These 10 Bigger Cities For Their Unlimited OptionsSure, small town living is great, but sometimes you’ve got to visit bigger cities for quality dining and entertainment. Many of the bigger cities in Alabama have unlimited options when it comes to dining and entertainment and I’ve listed 10 of these cities below.Posted in AlabamaAugust 11, 2015by Jennifer Young Please click here for original post. 1. Birmingham wikimedia commons Birmingham, incorporated in 1871, is the largest city in Alabama and the county seat of Jefferson County. Because of Birmingham's numerous museums and art galleries, it's been called the "Cultural and Entertainment Capital of Alabama." Dining, retail and cultural options are continuously increasing in Birmingham. Some of the popular...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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  Insider Hints for Design on a Budget                Don't have a big budget but want to make some big design changes to your home? Well-designed rooms don’t always have to come with a huge price tag; in fact, designing on a budget may be easier than you think. Many times, by changing small elements, you can give a room an entirely new personality. Sometimes adding a few colorful pillows or picking up a paintbrush is all you need to do to make your room look like something out of the pages of a magazine. The Power of Paint One of the most common fixes for a boring room is color. “Color is easy to do and inexpensive,” says Kathy Browning, owner of Design Consultants, a design firm in Virginia Beach, Va. Updating the color of just one wall in any room will give it an entirely new feel.  ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Canine Performance Sciences breeds, trains and produces elite detection dogs Published: 07/27/2015 By: Janet McCoy Please click here for original post. From scientific breeding and puppy development to training, evaluation and research, Canine Performance Sciences has one goal: creating the ultimate detection dog to defend the nation. For 25 years, Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine has had a canine detection program, building on the science and research of the program and growing it into today's internationally respected leader in the research and training of working dogs. It is one of only two such programs at a veterinary college in the United States. Using the patented Vapor Wake technology and research designed to learn how a dog's nose and brain work together to d...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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  Top 5 Landscaping Tips to Increase Property Value Contributed by Rick Ryan RISMEDIA, Wednesday, August 05, 2015— Landscaping is one of the most important ways to increase your property’s value quickly. In fact, a gorgeous landscape design can increase the value of your home by at least 5 to 11 percent—and maybe more. The best part about landscaping is that even though it’s one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, it’s also one of the easiest. If you’re wondering how to turn your landscape into one of your home’s most valuable assets, here are some tips to get you started.1. Match Landscape to Your Home’s StyleThe best way to get an excellent return on investment with landscaping is to make sure it fits with your home’s style. For instance, if you own a Victorian home,...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
New updates to the East Lake Estates - Auburn, Alabama site plan have been posted. This is a great custom neighborhood. Stop by the model home or schedule a personal tour. (334) 332-7263 http://www.eastlakeestates.com/   
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Here Are 11 Awesome Things You Can Do In Alabama For $10 Or LessPlease click here for original post.Great times don’t have to cost a fortune. As a matter of fact, there are many fun things you can do here in Alabama for $10 or less. I’ve listed 11 of these fun things below. 1. Birmingham Botanical Gardens flickr/Andrew Callow Visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens--Alabama's largest living museum with a variety of more than 12,000 plants in its living collection. It's also Alabama's most visited FREE attraction. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is located at 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223. Hours: Daily - Dawn to Dusk 2. Ivy Green: Helen Keller Birthplace flickr/{just jennifer} For less than $10, you can take a tour of Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller. The cost of this tour...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Some People Don’t Know That Alabama Was The First State To Do These 10 ThingsPlease click here for original post. Posted in AlabamaJuly 30, 2015by Jennifer Young  The state of Alabama is known for many things such as its award-winning college football teams, its historical role during the Civil Rights Movement, and (of course) its delicious Southern food. In addition to these things, there are 10 things Alabama is known for doing first and I’ve listed them below. 1. Saturn V, the rocket that sent the first Americans to the moon on July 20, 1969, was designed and built in Huntsville at Marshall Space Flight Center. wikipedia 2. In 1902, Dr. Luther Leonidas Hill performed the first open heart surgery in the Western Hemisphere. This surgery took place in Montgomery. wikimedia commons 3. In...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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Take a look at this 5 BEDROOM; 2 Bath home in Auburn, AL for ONLY $159,500!!!  What a great deal!!!!!Great open floor plan with large living room and huge private fenced in back yard with many well established flowers/trees. Open foyer with a large dining room. Spacious kitchen with pantry and breakfast room. Screened in porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. French doors to screened in porch. Wood burning fireplace. Fresh paint. Lots of storage. Well maintained home with lots of charm!DIRECTIONS: From East University Drive, turn into Shelton Park onto Dekalb Street, turn right onto Whitaker Lane, Home is on the Left. Close to shopping, work, Auburn University, restaurants, highway, parks.Click here for more pictures.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
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"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves."  Victor E. Frankl 
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