Photos from Mara Hawks, REALTOR®, Homes for Sale, Auburn, AL Real Estate
Yarbrough Tennis Center at night, opened August, 2007, on Richland Road; beautiful indoor & outdoor courtsLocated in: Auburn, AL
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NOTE: Photos taken from my personal collection of THE COTSWOLDS in Auburn, Alabama.
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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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LAND Development around our National Parks is an issue of growing concern. I was moved by RICHARD WEISSER's blog post yesterday, written on the eve of the 44th Inauguration of The President of the United States, at a time when we can collect the best of ourselves and our country with the greatest hopes for peace and progress. As a plea to our new President, Richard wrote "Please save our national parks! Our National Parks are treasures that need to be preserved and protected for all time! They are the definition of both our heritage and our culture. In times of distress, the parks are always the victims of budget cuts and loss of personnel. This has led to a degradation of some of the most beautiful and pristine ecosystems on the continent."
At the Auburn Planning Committee Meeting earlier this month, a controversy was sparked by the request for road service use for a gas station in the area of Shell Toomer Parkway. In spite of the fact that this Parkway is the tree-lined, approximately 4-mile, bike/walking path that stretches from South College to the entrance to Chewacla State Park, approval was granted to a development company for three points of access after suing the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for its use. In the aftermath of 2008's crashing economy, downturn in the real estate market (unlike anything seen in America since The Great Depression), retail sales plummeting and stores closing their doors, it seems surprising that any development company can chisel away resistance from the Auburn Planning Commission, and proceed with each step of a plan for a shopping center that claims to be "the largest retail center in the city, generating millions of dollars in tax revenue." According to the Auburn Villager report of January 8th, the gas station is, so far, ‘the only tenant that has been publicly confirmed.' Without question, quality and convenient shopping is an essential aspect for overall growth and development in the master plan for Auburn, but should it be at the expense or risk of its State Park? It seems that we are living in a time when we absolutely cannot afford to think in the "old" ways of if you build it, they will come... no development is so isolated that it doesn't impact the land and life surrounding it. Too often, it is ignorance that destroys what we don't realize, sustains us---THE EARTH---the land itself and its delicate ecosystems.
There is simplicity as much as complexity in making EARTH our HOME. Each one of us is a designated steward for the EARTH. As a REALTOR, I am guided by the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice: 'Accepting this standard as my own...pledging to observe its spirit in all of my activities...'
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Code of Ethics The Preamble to the Code of Ethics - Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions 
and of our civilization. REALTORS should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.
This PREAMBLE speaks to me as a prayer, as well as a plea, not only to our new President for the preservation of our national parks, but for the community leaders in every State across America, to recognize the highest and best use of our land.
WEBSITE for Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
VISIT THIS WEBSITE to learn more about the local group efforts towards preserving the integrity and status of Shell Toomer State Parkway.
Richard Weisser is also the owner and creator of the worlds number one website for the nearby Great Smoky Mountains. His photos have been used in hundreds of publications and products. Interesting, too, is that his photos, published on his Smoky Mountain.com website, was commissioned by Past-President George W. Bush in February 2001 to provide four photographs as backdrops for a major political speech.
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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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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.
HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT - Right now, the$7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit must be repaid over 15 years. According to the National Association of Realtors, 264,000 households meet the purchase requirements for this program. What if homebuyrs could become eligible without the repayment program? This could have a tremendous impact on the housing inventory and contribute greatly to the stabilization of home prices. Read the complete discussion 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.
SEARCH FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA at www.marahawks.com
I take great pride in working with the FIRST REALTY team in Auburn, Alabama. Their considerable ranking in closed real estate transactions has been sustained for more than three decades in LEE COUNTY. The Company philosophy of INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE of all phases of the real estate business and SERVICE established the FIRST REALTY mission statement in 1976. Since then, EXCELLENT leadership and TEAMWORK have patterned agents with this underpinning, creating the durable fabric of sheer success in working with Buyers and Sellers. THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, pointing to First Realty as having consistent results and experienced success in Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County real estate year after year. Get to know us by visiting our website or give us a call. Agents are available seven days a week!
Are you thinking about a career selling real estate in Auburn, Opelika or Lee County, AL? Does your business philosophy encompass INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE and SERVICE to your customers and clients? If so,you are invited to use our Real Estate Simulator to find out if a career in real estate is right for you. Give us a call for a confidential interview or contact GLORIA or SHERRI by email.
Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL
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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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