realtor: In Honor of Veteran's Day - 11/10/11 03:13 PM
VETERAN'S DAY 11-11-11War is wrong but the fight is right. This is 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. TODAY I want to acknowledge and remember the men and women I've learned of (including my mom, pictured below), known of and some I've met here in Auburn and Opelika, 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 … (9 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - October 2011 Market Report - 11/10/11 02:27 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? Are you looking for an agent to help you find a home or sell your home in Auburn-Opelika? Let me be your Realtor! If you would like to receive these monthly reports, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, or have any questions about homes in Auburn or Opelika, feel free to contact me with a request.                 … (2 comments)

realtor: Home For Sale - 902 FLORAL ST - Opelika Alabama 36801 - 11/06/11 11:50 PM
For Sale in Opelika-Auburn / Lee County Alabama, 902 FLORAL STREET, Opelika Al 36801; Realtor Mara Hawks with homes for sale at First Realty Auburn, a Realty South Company. * * *An above average home with a below appraisal price of $198,902.                                 Call for same day showing.                       
~Legendaty homebuilder Ewell Screws introduced this classic, craftsman style to Opelika in the 1920's and 30's. Its architectural theme and detail was influenced by the Spanish mission home designs … (0 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - August 2011 Market Report - 10/17/11 02:14 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? Are you looking for an agent to help you find a home or sell your home in Auburn-Opelika? Let me be your Realtor! If you would like to receive these monthly reports, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, or have any questions about homes in Auburn or Opelika, feel free to contact me with a request.            
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realtor: FOR SALE Historic Home - 902 FLORAL ST Opelika Alabama 36801 - 09/09/11 05:05 PM
For Sale in Opelika-Auburn / Lee County Alabama, 902 FLORAL STREET, Opelika Al 36801; Listed by Mara Hawks - First Realty Auburn 

Circa 1926 Craftsman-style AIRPLANE BUNGALOW is situated on its own "Block" of over half an acre in the beautiful Alta Vista subdivision of Opelika Alabama. . Unique in its style, story, gardens and landscaping (also a stop on the AZALEA TRAIL), original English row house door introduces honest Craftsman design details & inspiration~
 
AIRPLANE BUNGALOW, cir. 1926 … (10 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - July 2011 Market Report - 08/13/11 12:19 AM
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? Are you looking for an agent to help you find a home or sell your home in Auburn-Opelika? Let me be your Realtor! If you would like to receive these monthly reports, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, or have any questions about homes in Auburn or Opelika, feel free to contact me with a request.
     
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realtor: Are you thinking of living in Auburn Alabama? - 06/25/11 05:02 AM
 
Jun 24 |00:00 A conversation with Mara Hawks, First Realty, Auburn, Alabama
 


AUBURN ALABAMA, a rising star...
Becoming best known for its University and top-ranking SEC Football, Auburn, Alabama is rising rapidly in the charts with increasing, national recognition for its year-round benefits for families and retirees.

In 2009, U.S.News & World Report reviewed Auburn with other growing towns across America, and ranked Auburn as the 2nd best place to live. This town scores big for its southern charm and collegiate vigor, but that is only icing on the cake of community development … (6 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - April 2011 Market Report - 05/28/11 11:22 AM
Pending Home Sales Rise Again March saw another increase in pending home sales, with contract activity rising unevenly in six of the past nine months, according to NAR. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 5.1 percent to 94.1 in March from a downwardly revised 89.5 in February. The index is 11.4 percent below 106.2 in March 2010, but activity was at elevated levels in March and April of 2010 to meet the contract deadline for the home buyer tax credit.
The following report is calculated by the Alabama Center of Real Estate. This report, along with more detailed information, can be … (3 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - March 2011 Market Report - 04/28/11 03:18 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? Are you looking for an agent to help you find a home or sell your home in Auburn-Opelika? Let me be your Realtor! If you would like to receive these monthly reports, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, or have any questions about homes in Auburn or Opelika, feel free to contact me with a request. 
                            
 
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realtor: FORECLOSURE Just Listed - 2144 Hamilton Place North - 02/21/11 03:46 AM
Auburn - Opelika Homes For Sale - Just Listed by Mara Hawks with First Realty Auburn, 2144 Hamilton Place North in Opelika Alabama
This is a sweet deal on an REO property, move-in ready!
HAMILTON PLACE is a small, welcoming neighborhood of twin homes, tucked away in a peaceful pocket of Opelika near Tiger Town. It is easily accessible to I-280 and EAMC. The upkeep of the entrance and neighborhood is privately maintained. There are NO annual HOA dues and low, homesteaded taxes of @ $550/yr.
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realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - December 2010 Market Report - 01/16/11 11:07 AM
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.  
              
                                            
    
 
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realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - November 2010 Market Report - 12/31/10 07:57 AM
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.  
              
 
                                       
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realtor: SOLD Auburn Alabama Real Estate - 11/16/10 02:40 PM
Auburn Al Real Estate ~ SOLD 1570 Marley Lane, Auburn Alabama. Listed at $425,000 and Sold at $405,000 by Mara Hawks, First Realty Auburn. This was one of the most delightful transactions I had this year. It's located in the prestigious neighborhood of East Lake, and was FOUND by a family relocating to the Auburn area. Having lived and moved quite a few times myself, including overseas, I have a heart for families relocating, and naturally tune in to the logistics of coordinating kids, school schedules, commutes, pets, new utilities, service providers in the area, and some orientation to the current … (4 comments)

realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - October 2010 Market Report - 11/11/10 10:06 AM
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.  
               
                                      
 

I CAN HELP no matter where you are in the … (2 comments)

realtor: Tired of Waiting for Short Sales? Some Good News... - 09/12/10 07:20 AM

 Since the decline of the housing market and the rise of short sales, the greatest irony of short sale transactions has been that they have typically been very delayed and drawn out--- making them anything but “short.”  An improved business model, implemented last month, is showing good signs of decreased timelines.  With the average time for a short sale, constrained at 5 months, ServiceLink (a national lender platform) is now documenting approval to closing time of these sales as less than 45 days.
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realtor: HOUSING STATISTICS for Lee County (Auburn-Opelika) - JULY 2010 Market Report - 08/22/10 03:37 AM
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.  
                                                  
           
      

 
I CAN HELP no … (10 comments)

realtor: 605 Blackberry Cove Opelika Alabama Real Estate - 05/16/10 01:40 PM
Opelika AL HOMES FOR SALE ~ 605 Blackberry Cove Opelika Alabama. Presented by FIRST REALTY for $469,000. This is a sweet home on beautiful Emerald Lake, still close to shopping and schools, but brings you into a serence and calming landscape, in a lake community of larger homes and acreage.
Custom design with beautiful hardwood floors on main level. Enjoy fishing and water skiing per restrictions. Light-filled, open floorplan. Gas fireplace and built-in shelving & cabinets in Great Room. Kitchen has a 5-burner gas stove, granite counter tops and a bay window in Breakfast Room, all looking out at the lake. … (4 comments)

realtor: 827 Cahaba Dr Auburn Alabama Real Estate - 02/22/10 01:21 PM
Auburn AL Homes for Sale ~ 827 Cahaba Dr Auburn Alabama. Listed with FIRST REALTY for $220,900. Press tabs below to view maps and details of a really sweet place to call HOME.
FOR SALE in Auburn AL
 
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realtor: 1022 Fairmont Ln Auburn Alabama Real Estate - 02/10/10 11:39 AM
Auburn AL Homes for Sale ~ Just listed 1022 Fairmont Lane Auburn Alabama. Listed by Mara Hawks FIRST REALTY for $225,000. This foreclosure property is located on a cul-de-sac in Grove Hill. IMPRESSIVE home and price! Press links below to view maps and details of this beautiful home.
FOR SALE in Auburn AL 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.
 
 
 
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realtor: Auburn Al Real Estate - HOME FOR SALE - 4074 Mara Vista Dr - 11/08/09 11:20 AM
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!
Contact me to view this or similar properties at WIMBERLY STATION!
 
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 … (4 comments)