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Auburn, AL Real Estate News

By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
John Himmelfarb: TRUCKS Sponsored by JCSM Business Partners John Himmelfarb is a Chicago-based artist who works in a multitude of mediums: painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. The scale of his creations range from minute drawings on vintage library catalogue cards to life-size, actual trucks reconfigured into massive outdoor sculptures. He works in clay, lead, wood, steel, iron, acrylic paint, ink, and charcoal as well as less conventional materials. Himmelfarb’s art similarly melds wide-ranging influences and aesthetic points of view. Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Chicago Imagism, Folk and Art Brut all roil beneath the surface in his distinctive art. For several years, Himmelfarb has investigated the creative possibilities of that very modern icon of functionality and cult...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Please join me for an open house in Asheton Lakes subdivsion located at 531 Monticello Drive in Auburn, Alabama on January 17th to view this beautiful home for sale. Time: TBD The Buckingham Floor Plan. 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom w/bonus or(5br) new construction home by Homestead Residential. Situated in approximately 3130 sq. ft. Home features hardwood flooring throughout the living area, dining room, kitchen and Master. Kitchen boasts overlay glazed cabinetry, lg island with seating, granite countertops & gas cook-top. A larger butlers pantry leads from the Kit to the formal dining w/ judges paneling and extensive crown molding. The extensive crown molding continues from the dining room to the foyer & into the great room with a gas stone fireplace. Large master bedroom suite with tray ce...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Diana Olick | @diana_olick   A sharp drop in interest rates, combined with new reduced costs for the market's most popular mortgage products, sent mortgage applications soaring last week. Total volume increased 49.1 percent from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending January 9, 2015. The jump was fueled by a seasonally adjusted 66 percent increase in applications to refinance, which are now at the highest level since July 2013. Applications for interest-rate-sensitive jumbo refinances more than quadrupled from the previous week. Applications for a loan to purchase a home rose a seasonally adjusted 24 percent from the previous week and are now two percent higher than they were a year ago...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Valentine’s Giveaway!  For Valentine’s Day I decided to share the love with my Facebook followers and give them a chance to win $50 cash to spoil your sweetie (or yourself!) this Valentine’s day!   Simply like my Facebook page and share this post and you could be the lucky winner! Good luck!!!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA AT (334) 332-7263. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE. Winner will be announced February 10, 2015
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
3rd Annual Polar Plunge Sign up, dive in and raise money for a great cause! Brave the cold at the 3rd Annual Polar Plunge. Recruit sponsors to support you as you take the plunge in support of Lee County Special Olympics. Individual and group costumes are encouraged. Presented by Auburn Parks and Recreation and Lee County Special Olympics. Proceeds benefit Lee County Special Olympics. Date: January 31, 2015Time: 9:00 AM Samford Pool465 Wrights Mill RoadAuburn, AL 36830   PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA AT (334) 332-7263. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE.   IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK PLEASE CLICK HERE. 
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Housing In 2015: Four Reasons For Optimism (And One For Worry) By MARILYN GEEWAX Originally published on Mon January 5, 2015 11:43 am  VIEW SLIDESHOW 1 of 2 A builder works on the construction of new homes in Belmar, N.J. Increased hiring and a boost in consumer confidence are expected to lift the housing market this year. Mel Evans AP Six years ago, homebuilders and Realtors were facing brutal business conditions: millions of Americans were losing their jobs and homes. As 2015 begins, hiring is strong and economic indicators are pointing up. Could this be the year when the housing market finally breaks out of its tepid recovery and takes off? Economists see several reasons why 2015 might be a banner year for homebuying — and not just in San Francisco and Miami. They also see One Big Fa...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
21 Hot Housing Trends for 2015 Everyone wants to be hip, and the latest trends in design can help distinguish one home from another. And it’s not all flash; many new home fads are geared to pare maintenance and energy use and deliver information faster. Here’s a look at what’s coming. DECEMBER 2014 | BY BARBARA BALLINGER   This time of the year, we hear from just about every sector of the economy what’s expected to be popular in the coming year. Foodies with their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry and hot TV chefs will tell us to say goodbye to beet-and-goat cheese salad and hello roasted cauliflower, and there’s no end to the gadgets touted as the next big thing. In real estate, however, trends typically come slowly, often well after they appear in commercial spaces and f...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)  Click here to view or print the entire November report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Monthly Sales: Lee County residential sales totaled 69 units in November, a decrease in sales growth of 11.5 percent from the same period a year earlier. November sales were 9 units below our monthly forecast. The year-to-date sales forecast through November projected 1,256 closed transactions while actual closings were 1,277 units representing a favorably cumulative variance of 1.7 percent. View full sizeLee County residential sales slip 11% in November from last year. Housing Inventory has been reduced by 43% from the November 2010 peak. Infograph courtesy of ACRE. All rights reserved.Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)  Supply: The Lee County h...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Sara Falligant | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter Auburn University students looking for a quicker way around campus won’t have to look far starting this summer. By mid-2015, the university will boast a free bike share program for students, thanks to Charleston, South Carolina, based Gotcha Ride. “You’ve seen them in big cities like New York and London,” Parking Services Manager Don Andrae said, explaining the free bike share program will be similar to paid ones in large cities. The 75 blue, three-gear bikes will be situated in corrals in high-traffic areas like campus dorms, Tiger Transit hubs and the Haley Center concourse. Students can borrow a bike for 24 hours without a fee. “We don’t care (where students take the bikes), as long as they brought it back to where they got it from in 24...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Reducing the FHA premium from 1.35% to .85%. that will help a lot of us with our house payments. http://finance.yahoo.com/video/obama-reduce-fha-mortgage-premiums-155000746.html       PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA AT (334) 332-7263. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE.     IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK PLEASE CLICK HERE. 
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Please join me for an open house in Asheton Lakes subdivsion located at 531 Monticello Drive in Auburn, Alabama on January 10th - 11th to view this beautiful home for sale. Time: TBD The Buckingham Floor Plan. 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom w/bonus or(5br) new construction home by Homestead Residential. Situated in approximately 3130 sq. ft. Home features hardwood flooring throughout the living area, dining room, kitchen and Master. Kitchen boasts overlay glazed cabinetry, lg island with seating, granite countertops & gas cook-top. A larger butlers pantry leads from the Kit to the formal dining w/ judges paneling and extensive crown molding. The extensive crown molding continues from the dining room to the foyer & into the great room with a gas stone fireplace. Large master bedroom suite with ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Sara Falligant | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter Auburn University launched its new collegiate car tag this month, which was designed based on input from Alabama Auburn graduates. The tag features the interlocking AU logo on the left—the original AU vanity tag featured Samford Hall, but was changed to the interlocking AU in 1992—a blue stripe at the bottom with “Auburn” in white and “Alabama” at the top in an orange stripe. Fans who purchase the tag can also personalize the available six characters for free. State law requires collegiate tag designs be changed every five years. “This past year, we did a survey of our in-state alumni,” explained Debbie Shaw, Ph.D., vice president of alumni affairs. “Our university communications office designed several choices. …We just decided to let our ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Patrick Johnston | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter Opelika’s Gary Fuller may be one of the most optimistic mayors in the state of Alabama. It’s easy to see why after reviewing the past 12 months. Students are now attending a newly-renovated high school. Opelika Power is offering fiber-optic service to businesses and residential customers. The city landed a major golf tournament that will pump millions into the local economy. One of the city’s largest employers announced a major expansion. “We’ve been blessed,” Fuller said. “I consider us very fortunate.” Fuller recently discussed those successes, along with the opportunities and challenges facing Opelika, in 2015. Road projects Fuller expects that the Frederick Road widening project from the intersection of Gateway Drive to the Auburn cit...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
To show my appreciation to you I will give you a $100 gift certificate when you pick me to be your Realtor when buying or selling any real estate. You may apply your gift certificate towards any closing costs and prepaids you choose at closing.   Please contact me today at (334) 332-7263 or Laura Sellers01@Gmail.com!    Deals this good do not last forever!       Please use PROMO CODE: GiftToYou *No cash value. Expires March 31, 2015   TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE.   TO CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK PLEASE CLICK HERE.  
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Discovery Hike Sponsored by Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Explore the preserve and learn something new each month about plants, wildlife and nature with a trained naturalist who will offer your family fun opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and exercise! Discovery Hikes are offered the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. For families with children ages 5 to 12. Each month features a new seasonal theme. Groups meet at the pavilion. Guided tours are free. Donations are welcomed. Cancelled in the event of rain. Hikes are not offered in June. July hike is offered at 9:30 a.m. This month we will teach you how to use binoculars and count for the Great Backyard Bird Count as we hike out looking for our feathered friends who stayed for the winter. All programs are...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Nature Walk Sponsored by Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Join our guides for a peaceful morning walk as you take in the many sights and sounds of the preserve.  Nature Walks offer excellent opportunities to socialize and learn, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors. Walks are offered the second Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. No pre-registration is required. Canceled in the event of rain. Hikes are free to the public. Donations are welcomed. This month we will teach you how to use binoculars and count for the Great Backyard Bird Count as we hike out looking for our feathered friends who stayed for the winter. All programs are held at the KreherPreserve & NatureCenter unless otherwise noted. The nature center is located at 2222 N.   College Street n...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Auburn Public Library to host Digital Services Open House  Auburn, Ala. - Next week, the Auburn Public Library will host a post-holiday Digital Services Open House. During the three-day event, patrons who received a tablet, ereader, or other mobile device as a gift this holiday season can visit the Auburn Public Library and receive one-on-one, individualized assistance with their new technology.  The library’s helpful, trained staff will provide individuals with a device overview, answer questions, and demonstrate how to borrow ebooks, access streaming videos, and download digital magazines with a library card.All devices are welcome, and no appointment is necessary.  Patrons are invited to visit the library for assistance with their digital devices during any of the following times:Tue...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Master Gardeners to Host Free Workshop on Home Landscape Design Jan. 7, 2015 Auburn, Ala. - The Lee County Master Gardeners will host a workshop on home landscape design on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at the Harris Center, 425 Perry Street. Dr. Carolyn Robinson, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Auburn University, will be the guest speaker. The workshop is free and open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend. The Lee County Master Gardeners educate volunteers in science-based gardening and landscape practices. In turn, the volunteers help effectively extend research-based information to the public as Master Gardeners. Over the years, the Lee County Master Gardeners have hosted a number of workshops and seminars for the public through Auburn Parks and Recreation,...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!     PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA AT (334) 332-7263. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AUBURN - OPELIKA AREA PLEASE CLICK HERE. 
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)  Click here to view or print the entire November report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet. Alabama residential sales totaled 3,072 units in November, virtually matching the volume from the same period a year earlier and 194 units below our monthly forecast. While the increase was by one unit, November represents the fifth consecutive month whereby sales have eclipsed last year's pace. Nationally, November sales were 2.1 percent above the same period last year. See more details of how Alabama compares to the broader US market here. ACRE's year-to-date (ytd) Alabama sales forecast through November projected 42,017 closed transactions while the actual sales were 41,1219 units, a 2.1 percent cumulative variance. Alabama YTD sales through Nove...
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