MEMORIAL DAY - Auburn, AL remembers - 05/25/09 07:41 AM
 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 … (13 comments)

A WAR EAGLE Graduate, Auburn University - 05/24/09 01:24 PM
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 … (10 comments)

FORECLOSED HOME FOR SALE - 734 Cotswold Way in Auburn, AL - 05/21/09 05:17 AM
FOR SALE: 734 Cotswold Way, Auburn, AL, listed by FIRST REALTY in AUBURN, ALABAMA. Contact me for more informatuon or to schedule an appointment to view.
BIG WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY with bank-owned home, greatly reduced, new construction. This home is a masterpiece of architectural artistry.  The pitch is perfect and a variety of composition and tones lend rarity and richness to divergent spaces. This extremely handsome home is edged with a fully stocked pond.
 
A huge Master suite is on the main level; 3 bedrooms and a Bonus Room (or 5th bedroom) are upstairs; This home has a stunning, formal Dining Room … (6 comments)

WHY it's a good time to BUY - 05/20/09 07:36 PM
If you find that you can afford to purchase a home while the housing market continues its downward shift, there are some excellent benefits for your investment, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer.
1. Per square foot, home prices have dramatically decreased in the past 24 months.
2. A large crop of inventory has created a high probability for you to find the créme de la crop!
3. Interest rates are considered "historic" as they haven't been this low in decades.
4. First-time homebuyers (or those who haven't owned a home in at least 3 years) are most eligible to qualify for the $8000 … (4 comments)

Short Sale Negotiation: Is There a Fox In Your Henhouse? - 05/19/09 10:27 PM
I am always delighted when our good friend, Paul Slaybaugh, shares his layered insights and keen commentary on the real estate industry. A top-producing agent with the leading brokerage in Scottsdale, AZ, Paul brings a warp to his storytelling that any reader---appreciating playful yet profound and informative perspectives---will welcome. His authentic archery of targeting issues and musings with perfectly aimed words, gives the rest of us an opportunity to re-focus and even laugh a bit at our selves and our seriously challenging times. Reading the Slaybaugh Chronicles will tell you the story of Scottsdale real estate...you'll make yourself right at home!
I loved this … (5 comments)

HOME FOR SALE - 715 Cotswold Way in Auburn, AL - 05/15/09 10:44 PM
FOR SALE: 715 Cotswold Way, Auburn, AL, listed by FIRST REALTY in AUBURN, ALABAMA. Contact me for more informatuon or to schedule an appointment to view.
COTTAGE-style, custom stone, stucco & brick exhibit a beautifully textured exterior, layered with 50-year Centennial Slate shingle roofing. Windsor bevel Windows, handsomely sized closets & baths, wood beams & generous trim compose depth and subtle richness in this architecturally inspired home!
    

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PUPPY LOVE - What's Happening at Lee County Humane Society - 05/15/09 10:42 PM
PAWS on SATURDAY, MAY 16th, from 9:00 - noon, and visit the Lee County Humane Society's PUPPY ADOPTION EXTRAVAGANZA. This fun-filled event is a wonderful opportunity for puppies looking for people with a home to share. Many litters of puppies that are otherwise going to spend the summer months at the shelter, get to receive special attention on this day...and some lucky dog just might notice you and you will get that feeling of PUPPY LOVE.  
 
The Humane Society plans to have kennels all set up outside, and will have adoption counseling sessions ongoing. If you have been thinking about adopting … (6 comments)

APRIL HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County, Alabama (Auburn-Opelika) - 05/15/09 08:54 PM
 
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.   
    

 


REMINDER: MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE program, offered by the U.S. Treasury Department, is trying to assist homeowners with refinancing or modifying their mortgages. This federal government program is reaching out to homeowners … (3 comments)

 

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