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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on selling your home in Auburn or selling your home in Opelika and are wondering how you could stage your home to make it show better?  In today’s ultracompetitive real estate market, it’s said that potential buyers make up their minds within seconds of stepping inside a home. That’s why an ever-growing number of sellers turn to professional home stagers—whose services, some say, can add instant appeal and even sell a house up to 40 days faster.Their secret? An arsenal of optical illusions and psychological tricks that draw buyers’ eyes to all the right places. Yep, that’s right. Home stagers are fooling us! (And we love it). Here are some of the secrets of the dark art:13 Visual Tricks Home Stagers Are Playing on YouFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opeli...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Sponsored by Auburn University Outreach in collaboration with The Office of Public Service and The Chi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity.Date: October 26th, 2016Time: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PMThe event will begin at 11:00 AM on the AU Student Center Green Space. In addition to free food and giveaways, we will have several partner tables for participants to visit and learn more about the issue surrounding breast cancer. At 12:00 noon, the official program will start. This will consist of a survivor testimonial, an expert's perspective and musical entertainment from the AU Gospel Choir. At the end of the event, all participants gather for the group photo and balloon release. DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED! Last but not least, Aubie will be in attendance. War Eagle! view All In flyer2016 (2).pdf » ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Date: October 21st - October 23rd, 2016Time: 5:00 PMCome watch your 2016 Auburn Tigers Football Team as they take on Arkansas on Saturday, October 22! Auburn Gameday & Weekend Events: We invite the Auburn family to join us for gameday weekend events including, Locker Room Tours, Friday Football Luncheons and Wellness Kitchen brunches. View details on the specific athletics events below. We've also included links to locate campus and community events scheduled for gameday weekends: Tiger Transit Gameday Schedule: During Auburn University home football games, Tiger Transit runs special game day routes. These routes are available to all game day fans and are free of charge. Regardless of the scheduled start time of the game, buses begin picking up fans at 4 hours prior to kick off, offer l...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Come join all the fun and watch Auburn Equestrian vs Alabama. Date: October 21st, 2016Time: 3:00 PM go to website » 1235 Wire Rd, Auburn, AL Auburn Equestrian vs. Alabama on October 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. The Auburn University Horse Center, home of the Auburn Equestrian Team, is part of the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture. This spacious 60 acre facility is conveniently located on the edge of campus, making it easily accessible for student athletes, faculty and staff. This ideal location is a five minute drive for most student athletes, and a transit stop is located across the street. The Horse Center offers two side-by-side arenas for Equestrian practices and meets. This allows both the Western and Hunt Seat teams to ride simultaneously without interference. Dir...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
WINE, WOMEN AND SHOES PINK PARTY BENEFITING THE EAMC FOUNDATION OCTOBER 20On Thursday, October 20, the Wine, Women and Shoes Pink Party benefiting the East Alabama Medical Center Foundation will be held at Moore’s Mill Club, 1957 Fairway Drive, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.The party will include wine tasting, designer shopping, shoe guys, fashion show, live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets for the event are now on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Mandy Finklea by phone at (334) 528-2111, by email atmiandy.finklea@eamc.org or visit www.winewomenandshoes.com/eamcf.Date: October 20th, 2016Time: 5:30 PM until 9:30 PMgo to website »1957 Fairway DriveAuburn, ALFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a house in Auburn or buying a house in Opelika and are wondering how to make yourself at home without unpacking all your boxes?  There are tons of logistics to think about before and after moving day. Start prepping early to avoid scrambling laterSettling into your new house actually begins at your old one.  Think about all the things that make your current house run smoothly each day, and check these off your list so you are not struggling to function after the move. Schedule disconnect and reconnect dates for all of your utilities (electricity, water, internet/cable) Nail down your new trash/recycling pickup situation Make copies of your new house keys Set up a mail forward with the post office Make a list of all the places where you’ll need to change your a...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika and are wondering how to save money remodeling it? Saving money on a remodel is easier said than done. There's a delicate balance between time, money, and quality, and you rarely get all three. Check out the below methods for reducing your budget on your project while not sacrificing on quality.Here are 7 money-saving strategies to implement on your next remodel.For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look forward to helping you buy the home of your dreams or sell your existing home.  Search for Auburn homes for sale or Search for Opelika homes for sale here.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Have you ever dreamed of turning a horse stable into a dream home? When an adult asks a teenager whether he or she was raised in a barn, the rhetorical question implies a lack of manners and refinement. But a new slate of modern farm-building-to-residence conversions is changing that association, making the idea of living in a barn a lot more enticing and elegant than it used to be.Historic barns, stables and other rural outbuildings often have beautiful bones and weathered materials packed with character, not to mention interior layouts with a lot of potential for big, open spaces. In the case of this former stable in Ibiza, Spain, the tall and narrow structure makes for a particularly unique guest house.Horse Stable to Dream Home: Converted 200-Year-Old Farm StructureFor all of your r...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika and are wondering if the neighborhood is up and coming? No matter what you think of gentrification politically, it is a good thing financially to own property in an area that is appreciating rapidly. And it’s always good to be in an area that is revitalizing rather than declining. As real estate investors, we always need to look for deals that make sense numbers wise, but we also want to look for areas that are improving and have a high likelihood of appreciating. In that regard, here are some things to look for: Neighborhood Stats, Public Information, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Sales Data, Homes being renovated or built, Homes for Sale signs, major developments and new businesses opening, and talk to people.7 W...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
There’s nothing worse when cables begin to get out of control. A rat’s nest of cables spreading like spaghetti can be dangerous and a bit of an eyesore whether in the office or at home.  Today there seems to be cables everywhere such as:- Headphone wires Power plugs Phone cables Data cables Security systems Details on Managing Your Cables For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look forward to helping you buy the home of your dreams or sell your existing home.  Search for Auburn homes for sale or Search for Opelika homes for sale here.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Fall is here, and for most people that means it’s time to get the coats out of storage, get ready for pumpkin-themed everything, and — if you’re like me — prepare for football season.It also means the end of the summer buying and selling season for real estate, and with less competition out there it might be the perfect time to put your home on the market. If you’re thinking of selling your home in Auburn or selling your home  in Opelika, it’s a good time to start sprucing it up. That might mean a remodeling project is in your future.Where should you spend your money to get the most return on your investment?The report found that kitchen upgrades, complete kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations and new wood flooring topped the list for having the most appeal to buyers. They also were...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you in the military and are planning to buy a home in Auburn or buy a home in Opelika?  Perhaps you are selling your home in Auburn or selling your home in Opelika.  If so, as a Certified Military Relocation Professional with the National Association of Realtors I have the training you need to guide you along in the buying or selling of your home to maximize the benefits you have as Veteran or active military.  Having a place to call your own—whether you’re going to be there for four years or forever—is an essential part of the American dream. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers plenty of great programs to help those who have served in the military get there, but the process isn’t foolproof. People can (and do) make mistakes buying their first home, second home, or 10th h...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika and are wondering what the best time of the year is to buy your house?You may be surprised to find that Autumn and Winter are the best seasons to buy a home. Why would one season in particular be considered a "hidden" opportunity to buy? Generally their are fewer buyers in the Autumn and this means less competition among buyers. Often times, homes stay on the market longer an this can lead to lower prices.  Similar dynamics take place in the Winter, when the number of homes on the market is the lowest and there are even fewer buyers. For more information on the best time of the year to buy a home click here for the original article. For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning or buying or selling a home in Auburn or buying or selling a home in Opelika?  If so,  check out some of the main factors that affect the home price. Luckily for sellers the median home prices have risen on a year-over-year basis for 52 consecutive months. In June, they reached yet another all time high.The three factors that matter the most are location, product and timing.You don't want to list your home when there are 50 other homes for sale in your neighborhood, because the law of supply and demand will take affect. “You want to essentially list when there’s scarcity in the neighborhood.”For more information on the main factors that affect the price of a home click here for the original article. For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please con...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Harry Potter’s childhood home is officially on the market.The house we all know as 4 Privet Drive in Surrey is actually in Martins Heron, a suburb of Bracknell, located less than an hour from London in Berkshire, England. The house was picked in 2001 to serve as the dreaded Dursleys’ family home in the “Harry Potter” films.For more information on Harry Potter's home click here for the original article.For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look forward to helping you buy the home of your dreams or sell your existing home.  Search for Auburn homes for sale or Search for Opelika homes for sale here.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Lee County home sales in August up 16 percent over 2015Sales: According to the Lee County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Lee County area residential sales totaled 179 units during August, an increase in sales of 15.5 percent or 24 units above the same period last year. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.Click here for all of the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s Lee County residential data.Forecast: August sales were 19 units or 12 percent above ACRE’s monthly forecast. ACRE’s year-to-date sales forecast through August projected 1,180 closed transactions, while the actual sales were 1,342 units, a favorable difference of 14 percent.Click here to view or print the entire monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet.Please click ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a house in Auburn or buying a house in Opelika? If so, one of the most important aspects in negotiations is having control over the outcome. One way to give you more control over the negotiations is presenting your offer directly to the seller.  However, many traditions make this somewhat challenging to do in many areas of the country.  However, if you are able to present your offer directly to the seller below is a list of some advantages of doing it. 1. The seller perceives the seriousness of the offer.2. The selling agent or buyer’s representative will be able to determine the seller’s “hot buttons,” which can make or break the contract.3. The listing agent will not be able to offer incorrect assumptions/suggestions that you, as the buyer’s representative, ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Date: October 9th, 2016Welcome to Go Nuts Racing! Our goal is to offer fun, competitive races and have a good time doing it! We offer RFID chip technology for fast, precise timing, and a kiosk will be available to check individual results at the conclusion of each race! Each adult racer will recieve a goody bag with t-shirt and prizes. All levels welcome - from kids to pros! So pull out the canopies, lawn chairs and bring out the entire family for a great time! Let's Go Nuts!All Levels - Kids and Pro! | Squirrely Dell Grinder This trail has it all a true mountain biker wants in their ride! With rock out crops, lake views, creek crossings, downhills, climbs, drops, technical, jumps, wood structures, switchbacks, and the list goes on! Our goal is to offer fun, competitive races and have a...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika and are wondering what  role your mortgage plays in the process? Mortgage brokers work for you and help you negotiate what can often be a minefield when it comes to financing your home. Here are the top five things you need to know about mortgage brokers.A Mortgage Broker is a Middleman Working for YouThey Get Paid on CommissionA Mortgage Broker is Similar to a ConciergeBesides the Fee, There is Not Much DownsideReferral are the Best Way to Find OneFor more detailed information regarding the five things you should know about working with a mortgage broker please click here for the original article.For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSe...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Check out the improved price on this lake view home located at 258 Tallyho Drive in Auburn.  Now being offered at $324,900 and seller will pay $1000 in closing costs and pre-paids if an acceptable offer is received before November 1, 2016. Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.Enjoy a spectacular lake view home in a peaceful setting only minutes from Downtown Auburn and Auburn University. Spacious open floor plan boasts of high vaulted pine ceilings in the great room & hardwood flooring in downstairs living area. Jacuzzi in master bath for relaxing. Fabulous deck perfect for entertaining, BBQ or taking in the breathtaking lake view. Zoned for Auburn City schools. Community Pool. Extra long 2 car garage.LOTS of closets & storage. Ceiling Fans. NEW AC upstairs – 8/15 (total of 2 ...
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