VETERAN'S DAY... a day to pause and reflect...to pull in our aligned forces of gratitude, for those who 
serve our highest ideals in the fight for freedom... to take a priceless moment to acknowledge and remember the men and women I've learned of, known of and some I've met here in Auburn, Alabama through my work as a REALTOR. What a privilege I have in America---to have such an opportunity to work and encounter so many incredible people along the way. Each one is a brilliant reflection of humanity's collective struggle to be free and to have a place to stand and understand... to know of HOME on earth. Today I especially salute the men and women who have participated in the action, to those who gave (and are still giving) of their own blood, sweat and tears to foster FREEDOM. Today I am especially thank-full, and pray that each spirit can soar. May every thought, every action and interaction take off from the fields of FREEDOM in your heart, guided by the Light that unveils texture from the terrain of your selfless souls. TO YOU, propelled from the heart of our country as your bodies and spirit lend a sacrifice and land us the dream--- TO BE FREE... and with our FREEDOM we ARE changed, 'from glory to glory'...from moment to moment... from soldier to soldier---each and every one... THANK YOU!
(pics are of my mom who served in the navy during WWII; below she is pictured with comedian, Red Skelton...)
FOR YOU...May every moment and movement be directed to uplift the atmosphere around you today... may this prayer of f-LIGHT propel you and keep you IN-FORMATION, in the atmosphere of greatest LOVE and gratitude...
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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.
SEARCH FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA at www.marahawks.com
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. 
And some promising news seems to be traveling a wave from the west coast to the east, according to trends studied by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR: 
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.
SEARCH FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA at www.marahawks.com
In support of The Food Bank of East Alabama, The Opelika-Auburn Newspaper staff teamed up with the WRBL News 3 group, Praise 88.7 and The Well, to sponsor a day-long food drive on Saturday, Nov 1st. The event was held at the Opelika Wal-Mart Supercenter. It opened up with Opelika Mayor, Gary Fuller, cutting a ribbon, marking the start of building community spirit and sponsorship for the drive that will be unceasing in its efforts to collect food for the fall and holiday season. This is the time of year when the supply of food begins to wane, and the Food Bank relies on our support for replenishing. Several of us volunteered to greet shoppers and distributed the shopping list of most needed items. A lot of shoppers participated, and it was heartwarming to see the efforts some of them made, no matter how small, all of the generous donations added up to a community gift for neighbors in need. When we share our resources, we provide essential nourishment and enrichment for the heart of our communities, blessing our homes and families. This day was big with blessings.
Visit the East Alabama Food Bank website HERE to learn more about their current fight for hunger and drop-off locations for food donations around Auburn and Opelika.
ITEMS MOST NEEDED: 
-peanut butter
-rice
-canned tuna / chicken / meat
-canned fruits and vegetables
-canned soups, stews and pasta
-macaroni & cheese dinners
-100% fruit juice
"I BAGGED HUNGER"
Volunteer, JR SMITH, Rotary Club
Volunteers, IWPU
Auburn Jr High School JAZZ BAND
SPARKY, Opelika Fire Dept Mascot
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IT'S A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE! The Auburn-Opelika area is the HEART of LEE COUNTY, AL. In 1836, the wilderness land captured the hearts and imagination of settlers who established a colony here, which 
Legislature approved and incorporated as Auburn in 1839. The land is rich with stories from these times, and also marked with the imprint of missionaries and Creek Indians that preceded the colonists. With it's comparatively low taxes and strong work ethic, the Auburn-Opelika area is perfectly primed for expansion, and, in the past two years, has gained national attention as a prime location for business growth.
Here is my pick of the week of HOMES FOR SALE, (Click on each house to enlarge listing data) wonderful places to live, in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama. YOU ARE WELCOME to CONTACT ME or FIRST REALTY, for more info on these or any homes for sale in Lee County. We look forward to Welcoming You HOME!
© Copyright 2008 - This posting and the contents written here, except where noted, are the property of Mara Hawks, All Rights Reserved
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.
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.
Early this month, President Bush approved the bill from the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. entitled the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. According to Gary Keller, head of national residential real estate franchisor Keller Williams in Austin, Texas, "The market should regain some confidence, and since markets are built mainly on confidence, that's no small thing, In fact it's a huge thing and it's imperative for the market to move forward. But beyond that, we have to wait and see."
Kenneth Riggs, head of commercial real estate analysis firm Real Estate Research Corp., Chicago. adds: "That said, it should give calmness to the financial markets by showing that we will in fact work through this crisis. I don't see the fundamental, or the mechanics, of capital changing right away. That won't happen until we see how this package will actually operate."
Hope on the Horizon? NAR recently broadcast: "pending home sales activity surged as buyers took advantage of low home prices and affordable interest rates, NAR's forward looking Pending Home Sales Index shows the Index jumped 7.4 percent in August to 93.4 from an upwardly revised reading of 87.0 in July. The latest Index number is 8.8 percent higher than August 2007, when it stood at 85.8. The index is at the highest level since June 2007 when it stood at 101.4. -What we're seeing is the momentum of people taking advantage of low home prices, with pending home sales up strongly in California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island and the Washington, D.C., region,‖ says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun."
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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Find homes for sale in Auburn, AL . Working with First Realty Auburn, the #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in results, service and expertise in all areas of real estate.
I am privileged to work with the #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, the leader in professional real estate services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! FIRST REALTY has maintained their top ranking for the number of closed transactions, every year since 1976. I am, along with my associates, committed to our company philosophy of INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE of all phases of the real estate business, and SERVICE to you, our customer and client. Whether you're moving in or moving out of the area, I can assist you, and, as always, look forward to making your experience a truly harmonious and moving one!
The following expresses a little about why I am grateful for the opportunity to be a Realtor today:
"SoCal Wildfires Inspire Response From Realtors" Maintaining ‘A Sense of Home' Mara D. Hawks
www.rismedia.com
November 8, 2007
I work in Alabama, and was visiting my daughter and family in Encinitas, California, during the days of the fires. We were on a vigilant watch with the news and keeping track of nearby relatives. I feel an intense compassion for the land and for the people whose homes and neighborhoods were affected, and, in retrospect, am also in awe of the galvanized spirit of Southern Californians and the hearts of gold that are clearly evident in times like these. These unchangeable, enduring qualities spark the fuel for reconnecting, rebuilding, relocating and restoring. I am more proud today of my work as a Realtor, just knowing of those Realtors who are able to effectively facilitate practical services and a sense of home-no matter what the circumstances.
Realtor
Auburn, Alabama
First-Time Home Buyers - NEST EGGS come in all sizes. When you first begin thinking of buying a home, there are many questions and concerns, anxiety and excitement. Taking time to research and look at different shapes and sizes of homes is a big part of the process, (sort of like sitting on the egg!), and definitely the first step after getting some finances in order. Once you decide on some areas or neighborhoods you like, and also on a few basic things that your home must have, like how many bedrooms, what general price range, new construction or anything, you can let me know, and I can set you up with a customized New Listings Notification, which can assist you in your search for a home.is After that, you will be notified by email of new listings that come on the market and meet your criteria. This tool helps you in a very timely way (you are notified within 24 hours of a new property being listed on the Lee County Multiple Listing Service). It also helps you understand the local market and can help you stay on track with your search. When a property comes on the market that looks like your future home, just contact me and I can make a showing appointment for you. Just call me (Mara at 334-524-2220) or email me and let me know you'd like to be set up on the New Listings Notification program! Sometimes, new buyers find exactly what they want on our first trip out to view properties!
NEW CONSTRUCTION - My association with several builders and developers continues to give me a unique and very educational experience in working with new construction homes. Like a new pair of shoes, you sometimes have to walk in them a bit and wear them in, and then they are your favorite! I can work with you every step of the way, whether you're considering a custom home, a semi-custom or a spec. New construction is exciting. Growing Auburn has a wide selection of new construction homes, offering much in the way of premium materials, fixtures, hardware, and state-of-the-art designs and plans. Right now in Auburn, Opelika and Notasulga on Saugahatchee Creek, there are communities of beautiful homes developing (from my website, visit HELPFUL LINKS for some of these developments. If you have a plan, some ideas you've collected over the years and stashed away for your dream home design, or no plans at all except an interest in building a custom home, don't hesitate to contact me for some resources and to set up a free consultation with a quality, approved homebuilder!
Lynne Pope (Los Angeles area) Interior Design, Pope and Associates Interior Design Inc. worked directly with Mara as a colleague
"Mara has been amazing on all her projects. She has a huge vision and ability to transfer word images and photography into a product which sells properties. Most important is that she loves homes and people and gives the extra mile of service." January 25, 2008
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Andy Vear (Chicago) hired Mara as a Real Estate Agent in 2006
"Mara was the most helpful real estate agent I have ever worked with, I would highly recommend her and plan on using her again and again." January 27, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
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Angela Bernstein (Alabama) hired Mara as a Real Estate Agent in 2006
"Best realtor in the Auburn, Alabama area." March 22, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
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Kim Mancuso (Auburn, AL) hired Mara as a Real Estate Agent in 2007
"Having Mara represent you would impress anyone. She's awesome! She worked very hard for us and helped make our dreams come true."
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