Auburn, AL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! AUBURN celebrates 4th of July and YOU ARE WELCOME to Celebrate Independence Day with the Auburn Community and Auburn Parks and Recreation, behind the Home side of the Duck Samford Football Stadium. Gates Open at 6 p.m. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Enjoy great food, live special musical entertainment and the best fireworks display in the entire area!

Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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The following report is calculated by the Alabama Center of Real Estate. This report, along with more detailed information, can be found on their website: http://arerec.cba.ua.edu/ Are you considering a move into or out of Lee County Alabama? If you would like to receive these monthly reports, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, feel free to contact me with a request.

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Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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In their breaking news this week, U.S.NEWS & World Report listed Auburn, Alabama as one of the TOP TEN places to live in America. The biggest deciding factors for the poll were:

1. Affordable Living
2. Strong Economy
3. Plenty of things to do

Here is the complete list from the report:

You can read the full report HERE!

Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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On this MEMORIAL DAY, May 25th, everyone is invited to the Auburn Mayor's Memorial Day BREAKFAST at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. This traditioanl event, now in its 11th year, honors our country's servicemen---the REAL American Idols...the unsung heroes who fought unflinchingly for our freedoms, the soldiers who sacrificed their lives, and the veterans who carry on the legacy with their lives, contributing their voice of remembrance and reason to their communities.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 each. All proceeds will be contributed to the Auburn Veteran's Memorial fund.

Following the breakfast that begins at 10:00 a.m., everyone is invited to attend a wreath ceremony at the Auburn Veteran's Memorial Monument, located at the corner of Ross and Glenn Avenues.

For more information about the Monument and the Veteran's Committee in Auburn, you are welcome to visit their website here.

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Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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I attended the recent Commencement exercise of Auburn University graduates, as it included my daughter, Hilary. The Commencement Address was given by former pro athlete and an AU alumnus, Vincent "BO" Jackson. It was a touching moment when he had all of the graduates stand, look towards where their family might be sitting in the bleachers, and say "THANK YOU" to their moms. The graduation also happend to be on Mother's Day weekend.

As for my daughter, I couldn't be more proud of this young woman's perseverence, fortitude and poetic heart of worldly compassion. As any parent knows that has attended a college graduation, it's a moving on for you, too, as you witness your child moving into yet a larger realm of challenges and opportunities. While her college diploma can hold a matter-of-factness, the graduate, herself, will carry the qualities and character, developed so poignantly throughout her years, for a lifetime. This is solid ground to stand on, having learned that the highest uses of the mind cannot be set apart from the heart.

Following the traditional fanfare & Recessional, the graduates made their exit to the WAR EAGLE spirit song, heard at all of Auburn's athletic events. May "the force" of the EAGLE be with you, Hilary Hawks!

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Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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