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Homewood Subdivision - Auburn, Alabama

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:55:01 -0700

Just wanted to share a neighborhhod that may appeal to those looking for a more mature group of residents. Whether you are new to the Auburn, Alabama area or just moving within the city you may want to consider what Homewood Subdivision has to offer. For details on the neighborhood please visit their website below:

http://www.homewoodsubdivison.webs.com/

Arbor Day Celebration to take place this weekend!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:37:56 -0800

Be a part of the 2009 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway scheduled for March 7, 2009. During this time the City of Auburn Tree Commission's annual Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled to take place from 9 am. - noon at Kroger on Dean Road, Wal-Mart on South College Street, and the Corner Market on Martin Luther King Jr Drive/Highway 14. During this time, members of the Tree Commission will distribute Shumard Oak and Dogwood seedlings to citizens free of charge while supplies last at these locations. Planting instructions will be included with the seedlings.

The Auburn Tree Commission is a citizen group which advises the City on proper tree care and planting, and is committed to the growth and preservation of the urban tree canopy.

For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department at 501-2930.

Are you eligible to receive $8000 in credit towards the purchase of your home?

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:16:38 -0800

If you have not owned a home within the last 3 years and purchase a home between January 1, 2009 - November 30, 20009 you may be eligible to receive a credit of up to $8000 towards the purchase of your home. For more details, please visit the following link:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/real_estate/homebuyer_tax_credit_finalized/index.htm?postversion=2009021712

Senator Richard Shelby visiting Auburn, Alabama tomorrow!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:18:34 -0800

Senator Richard Shelby will be visiting Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday, February 17th at 4:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the Auburn City Council Chambers located at 141 North Ross Street. The meeting is open to the public. At this time, residents may ask the Senator any questions they have for him as well as listen to his upcoming agenda. What a great way to be a part of the community and learn what our Senator is doing for us.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Manager at 501-7260

Will the wait be shortened in Auburn, Alabama when renewing your vehicle's tag?

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:23:50 -0800

Tired of the long lines and lengthly trip to the court house when renewing your vehicle's tag? Auburn residents may have some relief soon with the new satellite office that is being built in Auburn, Alabama. Other services to be provided by this office include buying certain licenses, paying property taxes, applying for passports and conducting certain other types of governmental transactions. The new Satellite office is expected to be completed by Summer 2009. The new office will be located in Auburn on Mall Blvd. across from the Colonial University Mall and just in front of the Jameson Inn. The following is an artists rendering of the new building.

To see pictures of the current progress please visit the below website:

http://www.leeco.us/index.html

Save on your postage now!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:44:42 -0800

Beginning May 11, 2009 the price of a postage stamp will increase $.02 cents to $.44 cents per stamp. However, if you purchase the Forever Stamps at the $.42 rate now they will remain valid in the future regardless of the rate hikes. In spite of the price increase, the post office lost $2.8 billion dollars last year due to the reduced mail volume. They are considering going to 5 day delivery in an effort to save on costs. They have already reduced the number of hours many of its employees are working.

Other new rates beginning May 11, 2009 are as follows:

• Postcard stamp increases 1-cent to 28 cents.

• First ounce of a large envelope increases 5 cents to 88 cents.

• First ounce of a parcel increases 5 cents to $1.22.

New insurance costs could arise if your property is located on the new flood maps in Lee County, Alabama

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:25:05 -0800

You could be incurring the cost of flood insurance if your property is located on the new flood maps for Lee County, Alabama. However, if you obtain insurance now as opposed to waiting until February 2010 when the maps are to become effective your rate will be substantially less. The new maps will double the number of residents from 800 to 1600 that are considered to be in the flood plains. For detailed information and to see if your property will be listed on the new flood maps for Lee County please visit the city's website at www.auburnalabama.org.

So why do you have to be perfect all the time?

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:44:46 -0800

If you feel like you are consistently putting unreasonable demands on yourself and others, or that mistakes are totally unaceptable at work or in your personal life you may be a perfectionist.

Although high standards are important in order to achieve any degree of success, there is a difference between wanting to do your best and feeling like a failure if your efforts fall short of an unrealistic ideal. Often times our society rewards perfect acievement. However, perfectionists fail to see their behavior as having a downside.

Perfectionism is a personality trait that is often linked with mental health disorders such as depression, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Factors that are linked to this include genetic makeup, family pressures and upbringing. An example of this would be. children that had parents that stressed perfect manners, appearance and school achievement.

Many perfectionsists hold the following beliefs:

*I must always be perfect in what I say and do.

* It's unacceptable to make mistakes.

* If I can't do something perfectly, I shouldn't bother trying.

* There's a right way and wrong way to do things.

* It's what I achieve rather than who I am that is important.

However, there are negative consequences to perfectionsism. These will manifest themselves in varying degrees depending upon the person. Whenever these traits interfere with your ability to live and enjoy a normal life they need to be addressed.

Some of these traits include:

* Low self-esteem. Perfectionists never feel good enough and often label themselves as losers.

*Depression. Since perfectionists often fail to live up to self-imposed impossible standards, perfectionists have a tendency to become depressed.

*Rigidity. Perfectionists often need everything to be done a certain way.

*Compulsive behavior. Perfectionists can develop compulsive behaviors in an effort to maintain order in their surroundings.

*Harsh self-criticism. Perfectionists often look for mistakes and imperfections in their and thier coworkers' work and have trouble seeing value in a project that deviates from an established norm.

*Procrastination. Perfectionists who fear failure can become immobilized.

So you are a perfectionist. What can you do about it?

Perfectionism may be treated with cognitive strategies that help the person challenge and change his or her beliefs regarding the importance of perfect behavior and results.

If you want to overcome having the need to be perfect all them time than begin to accept yourself and others as fallible people who are not lesser beings because they make mistakes or fail to achieve greatness in everything they do. This can take time and effort to be turned around, but once it is done you will be able to live a fuller, less judgemental and less tourturous life.

Hope this helps some perfectionist realize they are human and enable them to enjoy their lives more.

Many of the ideas in this post came from the book "When Perfect Isn't Good Enough," by the author Martin Antony should you want to read more on the subject.

Remember, you are good enough just the way you are. Your worth is not based on what you achieve. I often think of a child that is free to just be themselves and enjoy the moment.

Residential Occupancy in Auburn, Alabama

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:59:11 -0800

I am posting the following information about residential occupancy in Auburn, Alabama because I feel as though it is very important to know. The information was obtained from the City of Auburn's brochure addressing this issue. Having the knowledge of this information before purchasing property is very important as it could affect the decision of which property to purchase.

What is Unrelated Occupancy?

Section 203. Family: Two (2) or more persons residing in a single dwelling unit where all members are related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship up to the second degree of consanguinity, plus one unrelated person in the Limited Development District, Neighborhood Conservation District, or the Development District housing. For the purpose of this definition "consanguinity" means husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, uncles and aunts, nephews andnieces, and first cousins. In all other zoning districts where residential units are permitted the term "family" may include up to five (5) unrelated persons occupying a single dwelling unit. Therefore, occupancy in the development District Housing, Neighborhood Conservation and Limited Development Districts is limited to to more than two unrelated individuals. Dwellings in the Comprehensive Development, Redevelopment, Urban Core and University Service Districts are limited to no more than five unrelated individuals. Occupancy beyond these limits in these areas constitutes illegal occupancy.Anyone who does not know in what zone he or she resides may call the Planning Department at 501-3040 to obtain that information or click the following link to view the map of occupancy limitations.
The Auburn City Zoning Ordinance defines the term family in the following manner:

Why are there occupancy limitations?

Occupancy limitations are not unique to Auburn. In fact, most city zoning ordinances around the country contain similar language. The reasons for such limitations are reallytwofold. The first is a concern for potential overcrowding of particular areas. Excessive occupation can lead to problemsincluding health and public safety concerns. There are also potential nuisances associated with overcrowding

Secondly, as Auburn continues to grow and develop, there is concern for the preservation of existing neighborhoods. Occupancy limitations help to preserve neighborhood character and quality of life for Auburn citizens.

How are suspected unrelated occupancies dealt with?Unrelated Occupancy has been an issue in Auburn for some time and City staff is charged with taking action for those properties that are in violation of this Ordinance. Residential occupancy had been challenging to enforce in the past, but now the City of Auburn has formal proceduresin place, which has resulted in appropriate enforcement of these regulations. The City of Auburn has always pursued occupancy complaints. The current enforcement procedures entail investigationand observation of alleged violators. Information gathered includes, but is not limited to: vehicle tag identification along with the make and model, number of vehicles on site on each day during the weeks of investigation, and any other violations that will help reinforce the case. If after 10 days of investigation and observation, City staff feels comfortable with the probable cause evidence available, an affidavit will be submitted to the Municipal Court in support of a search warrant for the property in question.

If I suspect an occupancy violation in my neighborhood, what can I do?

Citizens may present occupancy complaints directly to the Planning Department. A complaint form is also available on the City's website, www.auburnalabama.org. The form can be downloaded, completed, and faxed to the Planning staff, who will then begin the enforcement procedures.

Still have Questions?

Please call

Auburn Planning Department at (334) 501-3040.

Fun for the kids at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts, Auburn, Alabama

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:30:24 -0800

For all the parents looking for fun and educational activities their children can participate in please consider the following activities at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts. My daughter and I attend as many of these sessions as we can and we have never been disappointed. It is so much doing activities like this with your children and seeing them enjoy and learn while they are there. Don't miss out on these wonderful programs.

"Saturday Art Club and Stories in Art are exciting programs that educate students through art. The hands-on approach to learning in the programs serves to foster students' imagination while studying literature and art. Parents are encouraged to join their children for the programs, which are free and open to the public.

For more information call 334.844.3486 or email jcsmtours@auburn.edu

Saturday Art Club

These hands on projects are designed for elementary school children. In January, students will check out the work of Rafal Olbinski and combine ingredients to make their own poster.
February brings the collection of William Wiese, where students will learn more about how clothing and portraits make for interesting images.

January 10, 10-11 am
February 14, 10-11 am, also available in Spanish

Stories in Art

New books are explored by young readers. Some of the stories include I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry, and Trail by David Pelham.
Activities are planned to help relate the words with art, with personal attention to your students' developmental level.

January 17, 10-11 am
February 21, 10-11 am, also available in Spanish
April 18, 10-11 am

Come join the fun with Lewis Nordan and the Heartbreaking Laughter of Transcendence and Hope

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:14:20 -0800

Come see Lewis Nordan and the Hearbreaking Laughter of Transcendence and Hope on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The symposium is free and open to the public. For details concerning this event please visit the following website:

http://media.cla.auburn.edu/cah/documents/PressPacket_000.pdf

Don't miss the fun!!!!

Monthly Housing Statistics for Lee County, Alabama (Auburn - Opelika, Alabama) area

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:42:16 -0800

LEE COUNTY HOUSING STATS

DECEMBER 2007 & DECEMBER 2008

RESIDENTIAL - DECEMBER 2007

RESIDENTIAL - DECEMBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

823 Houses on the Market this month 901 Houses on the Market this month

77 Properties sold 56 Properties sold

173 Average days on the market 167 Average days on the market

91 New listings 115 New listings

$187,400 Median Sold Price $204,275 Median Sold Price

$223,565 Average Sold Price $227,821 Average Sold Price

$17,214,539 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $12,757,999 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

418 Houses on the Market this month 452 Houses on the Market this month

33 Properties sold 31 Properties sold

201 Average days on the market 201Average days on the market

46 New listings 49 New listings

$229,900 Median Sold Price $265,000 Median Sold Price

$284,482 Average Sold Price $279,908 Average Sold Price

$9,387,892 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $8,677,149 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

193 Houses on the Market this month 245 Houses on the Market this month

29 Properties sold 16 Properties sold

162 Average days on the market 123 Average days on the market

20 New listings 43 New listings

$171,900 Median Sold Price $174,050 Median Sold Price

$184,337 Average Sold Price $179,591 Average Sold Price

$5,345,775 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $2,873,450 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

CONDO - DECEMBER 2007 CONDO - DECEMBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

349 Condos on the Market this month 253 Condos on the Market this month

16 Properties sold 7 Properties sold

248 Average days on the market 154 Average days on the market

17 New listings 28 New listings

$142,000 Median Sold Price $152,000 Median Sold Price

$142,025 Average Sold Price $176,700 Average Sold Price

$2,272,400 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $1,236,900 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

323 Condos on the Market this month 241 Condos on the Market this month

14 Properties sold 7 Properties sold

263 Average days on the market 154Average days on the market

17 New listings 25 New listings

$143,475 Median Sold Price $152,000 Median Sold Price

$145,250 Average Sold Price $176,700 Average Sold Price

$2,033,500 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $1,236,900 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

17 Condos on the Market this month 8 Condos on the Market this month

2 Properties sold 0 Properties sold

138 Average days on the market 0 Average days on the market

0 New listings 2 New listings

$119,450 Median Sold Price $0 Median Sold Price

$119,450 Average Sold Price $0 Average Sold Price

$238,900 Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $0 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

LOTS - DECEMBER 2007 ALL AREAS LOTS - DECEMBER 2008 ALL AREAS

Not available 1038 Properties on the Market

7 Properties sold 12 Properties sold

242 Average days on the Market 455Average days on the Market

144 New listings 57 New listings

$ 45,000 Median Sold Price $ 42,500 Median Sold Price

$ 56,919 Average Sold Price $ 50,763 Average Sold Price

$398,500 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $690,150 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

Potential scam alert!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:27:41 -0800

After stumbling across this article today, I thought I would share it with everyone. According to the following article, http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2009/01/11/mysterious_credit_card_charge_may_have_hit_millions_of_users/?s_campaign=yahoo many credit card consumers have been charged a mysterious $.25 from "Adele Services" on their credit card statement. The article stated that if you did not make the charge you should not let it slide as potentially millions of credit card holders are receiving this charge and it could be a scam. If this charge shows up on your credit card statement you should report it to your credit card company as well as the Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov and the Internet Crime Complaint Center, www.ic3.gov. For detailed information, please refer to the above referenced article.

Christmas Tour of Homes - Auburn, Alabama!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:39:29 -0800

You don't want to miss the Christmas Tour of homes in Auburn, Alabama. This year the Auburn University President's home and the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts will be on this year's annual Loveliest Village Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Auburn Preservation League. The tour is Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. Tickets for the tour are $20 and are available at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Behind the Glass and Auburn Hardware. The cafe at the museum will be open Saturday for lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are encouraged by calling 844-7016. The museum is closed on Sundays and will be only on the tour Saturday. Visit this link for details of the other homes included in this year's tour or call the Auburn Chamber of Commerce for more information at 887-7011.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:26:14 -0800

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Collinwood Christmas Luminaries, Opelika, AL! Don't miss this beautiful sight!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:46:10 -0800

Collinwood Christmas Luminaries

The neighbors of Collinwood will once again present the traditional "Collinwood Christmas Luminaries" on December 18, 2008. The traditionhas been going on for over 37 years. During this time, all of the homes line the street with luminaries and Christmas decorations, leading to a live Nativity Scene at the end of the trail. The trail begins at the intersection of Collinwood and North Tenth Street / Oakbowery Road. Motorists are asked to please turn their headlights off when you enter the trail so that they and the cars around them can enjoy the path to "Bethlehem".

Hope you will be able to join the fun!!!!

Don't miss the excitement! Annual Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour and the Christmas in Railroad Town, Opelika, AL.

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:36:53 -0800

This event has become part of the Christmas festivities for my family. We look forward to it every year. This year it will be held from December 10 - 14, 2008.

"During the Victorian Front Porch Tour visitors may walk or drive through the Opelika Historic Neighborhood, where families lavishly decorate their elegant, restored Victorian homes for the Christmas season and dress in period costume. The event, which has captured national attention and draws up to 10,000 visitors each year, brings the neighborhood to life in full Victorian dress and features Old World decorations that include life-size Santas, carousel horses and other figures designed by local artist Jan Jones. Admission is free and you can drive through the tour, except on Saturday when the streets are closed to cars so that carolers and other entertainment may be provided. For more information, contact the Auburn-Opelika Visitors and Convention Bureau at 887-8747.

Christmas In A Railroad Town, held on the same December weekend with the Victorian Front Porch Tour, transforms Railroad Avenue in Historic Downtown Opelika into a Christmas wonderland and festival. Treats for children include rides on a miniature train and time with Santa and Mrs. Claus as everyone enjoys live music, hot wassail and a variety of holiday treats.

The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. along Railroad Avenue. For more information, contact Opelika Main Street, Inc. at 334-745-0466 or the Opelika Chamber of Commerce at 745-4861."

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!

After the darkness comes the light.

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:55:49 -0800

One thing is for sure, if we continue to live we are going to encounter change in our lives. Just like the metamorphosis process turns the caterpillar into a beautiful butterly, with God's help we can change into something spectacular as he molds and shapes us through our life experiences.

God would love to see each of us prosper and to see us have the desires of our hearts. However, to bring about a prosperous future He has to mold and shape us so we can fly away like the butterfly.

You may be going through something incredibily hard for you now, but God is with you. Just trust Him and believe He is shaping you and your circumstances into something unique and grand. Call on the Lord and He will answer you.

Hebrews 11:1 shows us that "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Just turn your situation over to God and trust He has taken care of it and then wait on Him.

In Isaih 40:31 we are reminded of the following: "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Just trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. He is taking care of you. We can not always see what He is doing behind the scences, but we can be assured it is something good. It does not mean we are not going to have to go through some tests and trials before ending up in our final destination, but we can rest knowing He is taking care of us.

It feels so good to be able to turn over all my problems and concerns over to Him. Worrying will weigh you down immeasurably. I am so glad I don't have to do "It" all by myself.

Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world.

He will bring you out of your darkest situation into the light if you trust in Him and call on Him.

Not ungrateful? Prove it! Give me 1001 Reasons why you are not.

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:13:15 -0800

We all have been blessed in some capacity and I would like to challenge all of us to take the time and list at least one thing you are thankful for today. My hope is that we can come up with at least 1001 reasons to be thankful.

To start things off, I would like to share a few things I am thankful for. They are as follows:

1. Being filled with joy as I watched my daughter play hopscotch this morning before going to school.

2. The Lord has given me eyes to see all the beautiful leaves change color during this Autumn season.

3. Being able to logon to my computer today and share something positive with the AR community.

4. Having a job.

5. Having friends and family in my life that care about me.

6. Having a home.

7. Having a car.

8. Having freedom of religion and being able to worship freely.

9. Having great health.

10. My cup of coffee this morning. : )

Now, take a bow if you are kind enough to take part in this challenge and share at least one thing you are grateful for today.

Thank you for sharing!!!

It is not fair, it is not fair, it is not fair!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:34:44 -0800

Just a reminder that no one ever said life is fair In fact, sometimes it is not fair. Often times, we are faced with challenges and situations we never wanted to be in. However, remember God allows us to be shaken out of our comfort zones so that He can put is where He needs us to be to carry out the plans He has for us. If we continue to do the same things we have always done, do you really think we will obtain different results?

Wen God allows something to be taken out of your grasp, He is not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. It is during our trials that we find the purpose of our lives. The trials are never easy, but if you take a look at how much you have learned during these times you will see you are being shaped into the wonderful person you are now.

Don't allow the hard times to turn you into a bitter and angry person, but use this time to grow and learn. God has made each of us with our own gifts and talents so there is no need to compare yourself to someone else. You will never be exactly like that person because you are special and unique. Focus on what you have to offer and what makes you special and use these talents to be everything you were created to be.

Be thankful for what God has given you. You really are special and it is time you start believing you are.

Hey Auburn University fans hope to see you at the "Burn the Bulldogs" parade on Nov. 13th!!!

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:08:36 -0800

AUBURN'S 'BURN THE BULLDOGS' PARADE SET FOR FRIDAY, November 13, 2008.

Hey Auburn University fans if you love parades you will not want to miss the "Burn the Bulldogs" parade and pep rally on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Auburn Tigers host the Georgia Bulldogs in Auburn, Alabama on this day!

The "Burn the Bulldog" parade will start at 3:45 p.m. on Tiger Street, by the AU Medical Clinic, make its way around Toomer's Corner and end at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where a pep rally will follow at about 4:30 p.m.

It is an Auburn tradition to have the parade for the last SEC home game, so every year it rotates from Georgia to Alabama.

The parade will have floats, Aubie, the AU dance team, Tiger Pause, cheerleaders, War Eagle Girls, and much much more.

Don't miss this Auburn tradition. It should have some fun for everyone.

Are you giving up money that rightfully belongs to you?

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:02:45 -0800

If you have not received a refund or rebate you were entitled to receive from the IRS you may want to make sure they have your correct address. The IRS has received close to 400,000 pieces of returned mail due to incorrect addresses they have on file. To make sure they have your updated address please visit the following websites:

For rebates:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.html

For refunds:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=181665,00.htm

Also, please remember the deadline is November 28, 2008. For more detailed information on this topic please visit the following link:

http://biz.yahoo.com/brn/081105/26740.html?.&.pf=taxes

Housing Statistics Auburn - Opelika, Alabama (Lee County)

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:33:08 -0800

LEE COUNTY HOUSING STATS

OCTOBER 2007 & OCTOBER 2008

RESIDENTIAL - OCTOBER 2007

RESIDENTIAL - OCTOBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

856 Houses on the Market this month 969 Houses on the Market this month

60 Properties sold 45 Properties sold

143 Average days on the market 153 Average days on the market

120 New listings 169 New listings

$155,755 Median Sold Price $156,500 Median Sold Price

$172,229 Average Sold Price $207,588 Average Sold Price

$10,333,12Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $9,341,442 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

434 Houses on the Market this month 486 Houses on the Market this month

27 Properties sold 23 Properties sold

171 Average days on the market 170Average days on the market

50 New listings 87 New listings

$233,900 Median Sold Price $208,050 Median Sold Price

$234,345 Average Sold Price $256,893 Average Sold Price

$6,327,322Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $5,908,530 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

216 Houses on the Market this month 275 Houses on the Market this month

20 Properties sold 11 Properties sold

105 Average days on the market 143 Average days on the market

35 New listings 40 New listings

$128,925 Median Sold Price $121,500 Median Sold Price

$114,000 Average Sold Price $186,127 Average Sold Price

$2,578,490 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $2,047,400 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

CONDO - OCTOBER 2007 CONDO - OCTOBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

325 Condos on the Market this month 266 Condos on the Market this month

11 Properties sold 4 Properties sold

215 Average days on the market 150 Average days on the market

21 New listings 26 New listings

$133,000 Median Sold Price $133,500 Median Sold Price

$146,126 Average Sold Price $157,158 Average Sold Price

$1,607,391 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $628,630 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

295 Condos on the Market this month 254 Condos on the Market this month

11 Properties sold 4 Properties sold

215 Average days on the market 150 Average days on the market

25 New listings 26 New listings

$133,000 Median Sold Price $133,500 Median Sold Price

$146,126 Average Sold Price $157,158 Average Sold Price

$1,607,391 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $628,630 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

20 Condos on the Market this month 10 Condos on the Market this month

0 Properties sold 0 Properties sold

0 Average days on the market 0 Average days on the market

3 New listings 0 New listings

$0 Median Sold Price $0 Median Sold Price

$0 Average Sold Price $0 Average Sold Price

$0 Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $0 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

LOTS - OCTOBER 2007 ALL AREAS LOTS - OCTOBER 2008 ALL AREAS

Not available 1083 Properties on the Market

8 Properties sold 8 Properties sold

246 Average days on the Market 168 Average days on the Market

192 New listings 64 New listings

$ 54,250 Median Sold Price $ 46,500 Median Sold Price

$234,040 Average Sold Price $ 46,438 Average Sold Price

$1,872,319 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $371,500 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

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Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:20:40 -0800

A study conducted by Auburn University sheds new light on how valuable shade trees are in reducing homeowners' electricity bills during the hot summer months. The study stated that Shade treees can reduce power bills by 11.4%. Professor David Laband in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences states the electricity usage and costs will be 11.4 percent less if a house has just 17.5 percent heavy shade coverage. For more detals please visit the following link: link. Another great reason to plant more trees!!!!!

Spooky!!! Is Auburn University's chapel really haunted?

Laura Sellers HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co (Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:47 -0700

It has been said that Auburn University's chapel is haunted by the ghost of Sydney Grimmett. Sydney is said to be the ghost of a Civil War solidier and has been sighted by people in the church's rafters.

The 158 year old church was originally set up by plantation owners as a hospital for a regiment originating in Texas. Supposedly Sydney was a part of this regiment and was shot in the leg and developed gangrene and was later buried in Pine Hill cemetary.

The majority of the paranormal activity occured while the chapel was being used as a theatre. Since this time the theatre has moved to Telfair Peet Theatre. It is said some students still leave candy out for the ghost as they believe the ghost followed them to the new theatre location.

Haunted or not it truly makes for a spooky story!