About Lee County, AL

Getting a HOME INSPECTION is a very important step in the purchase of a home. Whether new construction or a resale property, hiring a state licensed inspector is always recommended. A list of local inspectors is available from your Realtor, and you can check the state website for a complete list of licensed Home Inspectors.

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This year was the 4th Annual Howl'oween Dog Parade and costume contest in downtown Opelika. Besides all the fun and entertainment, the event benefitted Rescue K9-1-1, an orgaization that is dedicated to the rescue of lost and homeless animals in the community.

I am not an advocate of putting clothes on dogs, but have to admit that these dogs were adorable!

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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Auburn AL Real Estate - This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, at a bank-owned, foreclosure price. Newer home in very good condition, with a lovely, partially fenced backyard that has a patio, a firepit and some woods. Appliances include refrigerator. Ceiling fans and crown molding;This house is wired for security and audio systems, too!

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Mara Hawks | First Realty | 334-524-2220 255 Deerfield Drive, Auburn, AL Bank owned, very good condition & great price! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $144,000 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 1,421 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .21 acres HOA/Maint $9 per month DESCRIPTION WELL-DESIGNED, OPEN FLOORPLAN WITH LARGE MASTER SUITE ON ONE SIDE, LARGE BATH WITH GARDEN TUB & 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS; CUTE KITCHEN WITH PANTRY, SWEET BREAKFAST ROOM & ALSO A LOVELY DINING RM WITH CHAIR-RAIL & CEILING DETAIL; WOODBURNING FIREPLACE; PRE-WIRED FOR SECURITY & SOUND SYSTEM; CEILING FANS & EXTRA STORAGE; NOT HOMESTEADED; CABLE AVAILABLE; MUCH MORE THAN YOU'D EXPECT TO FIND AT THIS PRICE!! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Laundry area - inside COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Great backyard with nice landscaping, woods & firepit. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Main View Dining Room Kitchen Great Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Contact info: Mara Hawks First Realty 334-524-2220 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 15, 2009, 6:44am PDT

ACT SOON to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit, offered to qualifying buyers that close on a home by November 30th.

BENEFIT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS - The Tax Credit Advantage

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.

NOTES from HOME: Nationwide appraisals need a gauge adjustment, to determine the difference between a well cared for home and one that is completely run down. The current system is delivering disproportionate comps and severely complicating and slowing down home sales.

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) called on Congress this month (October) to take a leading role in the housing market and help get America back on its feet, by addressing the appraisal issue, and also to extend---and even improve--- the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit, suggesting it be offered to anyone who is purchasing a principal residence.

"Not only are we continuing to feel the impact of foreclosures and short sales in the market, but we're facing a severe credit crunch for acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) lending," said Robson. "Meanwhile, the use of foreclosed and short-sale properties as comps is resulting in inappropriately low appraisals that are effectively sinking one quarter of all new-home sales right now. Add to this the fact that demand and home sales are already showing signs of slowing with the pending Nov. 30 expiration of the first-time home buyer tax credit." (NAHB)

ACT SOON to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit, offered to qualifying buyers that close on a home by November 30th.

BENEFIT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS - The Tax Credit Advantage

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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Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

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.

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reports that the news surrounding the housing market of late has been undeniably encouraging. Both new and existing single-family home sales saw their fourth consecutive monthly increases in July, rising 9.6% and 7.2%, respectively.

On the rise for six straight months and foreshadowing the improvement in existing home sales, the Pending Home Sales Index of the National Association of Realtors® rose 3.2% in July from its June reading.

In an even more upbeat sign of a budding recovery, the inventory of new single-family homes for sale has fallen to 271,000, its lowest level since March 1993. Inventories have been falling for 27 months from a peak of 572,000 homes for sale in July 2006.

A higher sales rate and lower inventory reduced July's supply of housing to 7.5 months, down from 8.5 months in June. The months' supply measures how long it would take to sell the current inventory of homes based on the month's sales rate. As recently as January, this measure stood at an all-time high of 12.4 months.

ACT SOON to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit, offered to qualifying buyers that close on a home by November 30th.

BENEFIT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS - The Tax Credit Advantage

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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Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.