berkshire hathaway homeservices: Single-family housing starts in Alabama rise 7% in Apr from prior year
- 06/06/15 12:46 AM
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)
Click here to view or print the entire new home monthly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet.
Demand: Alabama new home sales in April slipped 5.3 percent from last April. In contrast to seasonal trends, sales also slipped by 15 units or 4.7 percent from the prior month.
Alabama new home sales in April slip 5.7% from prior year. Inventory has increased 7% from the same period last year. Infograph courtesy of ACRE. All rights reserved.Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) Supply: New construction inventory increased 7.1 percent from April 2014. Three of five metro areas experienced increases in inventory levels from … (3 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: How ‘smart homes’ are taking over real estate
- 06/04/15 10:45 PM
What is a “smart home,” anyway? This isn’t just another trendy real estate term – smart homes are properties that incorporate technology into the home’s features, like Internet-connected thermostats, automatic lights and intelligent security systems.
In many ways, smart homes feel like the real estate of the future, but they are very much here already.
What owners want to see in their smart homes
While the definition of a smart home can vary, what homeowners want out of their properties remains fairly consistent.
A recent Coldwell Banker survey of its real estate agents found that homeowners care the most about smart security. Close behind … (9 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: University, expert discuss options to replace Magnolia Avenue oak
- 06/04/15 02:32 AM
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Auburn University officials and a lead horticulture expert have begun discussing options to replace the Magnolia Avenue oak should it fail to make progress and leaf out soon.
Tim Thoms, owner of Thoms Trees and Plants in Atlanta and the subcontractor hired to locate and install the oaks on Toomer's Corner, said he and AU project head Ben Burmester discussed three options for replacing the Magnolia Avenue oak last week.
The first would be to replace it this summer with a pre-dug live oak from the tree stock on Thoms' farms … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Project Uplift seeks mentors, will host summer training
- 06/01/15 10:46 PM
Looks like a great program for all involved in it.
Sara Falligant | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter
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With a mentee population of more than 340 and a waitlist of 250, Project Uplift will host three training sessions for potential mentors this summer.
Based in Auburn University’s Cary Hall, Project Uplift is a mentoring program that connects adults with area children ages 5 to 12. While the majority of Project Uplift’s volunteers are Auburn students, anyone in the community age 19 or older is welcome to attend a training session.
“Our main goal is to help children develop constructive, … (2 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Camp War Eagle at Auburn University
- 05/31/15 09:33 PM
Camp War EagleThroughout each two-day session of Camp War Eagle, incoming Auburn freshmen will have the opportunity to meet other freshman students, interact with Auburn's faculty and staff, tour the campus and learn its history, discover the services offered by University organizations and offices as well as local businesses, and get an overall view of life at Auburn. Students will be led through their orientation by a Camp Counselor. The Camp War Eagle Counselors are an elite group of undergraduate students who are chosen through an interview and selection process in the fall. These students then undergo an extensive training program … (2 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: New development request calls for 270 multi-family units
- 05/31/15 09:28 PM
Brian Woodham brian@auburnvillager.com |0 comments
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Delta Development Group will once again request aPlanned Development District (PDD) designation for “Spring Lake” development from the Planning Commission after withdrawing an identical request from the commission in February.
The PDD would apply to about 30 acres on property located on the right side of East Glenn Avenue just past Indian Hill Road at the edge of Auburn city limits. The request will be considered by the commission at its June 11 meeting.
The plans for Spring Lake propose a mixed-use development that includes 270 multi-family units and 79,200 square-feet of office, commercial and … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Auburn University Museum of Natural History First Wednesday Tour
- 05/29/15 05:10 AM
Auburn University Museum of Natural History First Wednesday Tour
Members of the public interested in visiting the Auburn University Museum of Natural History are encouraged to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. for a tour of the museum's collections These tours are open to everyone and admission is free. Join them to learn about their holdings, current research and discover Alabama's great biodiversity. Tours begin at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Registration is required and easy to complete only at the link below. http://aumnh.org/visit_the_museum/visitor-registration-form/
Every 5 weeks on Wednesday from 4/1/2015 … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: New census estimates rank Auburn 20th fastest growing city in nation
- 05/27/15 01:14 AM
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 3:44 pm | Updated: 5:27 pm, Thu May 21, 2015.
Brian Woodham | 0 comments
New census estimates released today show that Auburn is the 20th-fastest growing city with over 50,000 people in the nation and the fastest-growing city in Alabama from 2010-2014 when ranked by percentage change.
Census data indicate that Auburn has grown by 12.9 percent since 2010, with the population rising from 53,393 to an estimated 60,258 as of July 1, 2014.
"With the local quality of life, quality of education and business friendly environment, Auburn's growth is not a surprise,” said Auburn City Manager Charlie Duggan. “Auburn is a … (1 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: May Invitational: Geometry Exhibition and Reception
- 05/20/15 10:05 PM
May Invitational: Geometry Exhibition and ReceptionThe Auburn Arts Association is currently hosting the 2015 May Invitational. The exhibition will be on display through June 5 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC).This year’s invitational features 32 works by 21 artists. A reception will be held on Saturday May 23, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the JDCAC. Come and enjoy incredible art work and talk with the featured artists.The reception is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibition, please contact the JDCAC at … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: What a great day to sit back and be grateful for the awesome things!
- 05/20/15 09:57 PM
What a great day to sit back and be grateful for the great things we have in our lives! We all have something to be thankful for so why not start counting your blessings right now? Hope everyone has a great day!
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: AU-based company trains service, emotional support dogs for veterans
- 05/20/15 02:41 AM
What a super program!!!
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Sara Falligant | Opelika-Auburn News | Twitter
On a Thursday afternoon, Velcro – an 18-month-old German shepherd – focuses hard on her trainer, Ashton Jakcsy, in a conference room in the Auburn Research Park. Velcro ignores the two other canines, McCrae and Gunner, and the flurry of people in the room, eyeing Jakcsy instead in the hopes of getting a treat.
“She is still very much in training, but she’s doing very well so far,” Jakcsy said. “We’re getting them ready to head out and change somebody’s life.”
After months of training by … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Lee County area residential sales in April up 11 % from prior year
- 05/20/15 02:20 AM
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)
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Click here to view or print the entire April report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet.
Sales: According the Lee County Association of REALTORS MLS, Lee County area residential sales totaled 140 units in April, an increase in sales growth of 11.1 percent or 14 units above the same period last year. This represents the best sales results for the month of April since 2007 when 127 transactions closed. Year-to-date sales through April are up 30.4 percent from 2014.
Forecast: April sales were 17 units or 13.8 percent above our monthly forecast. ACRE's year-to-date sales forecast through April projected 392 closed transactions … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Alabama housing affordability index increases 3% in 1st quarter
- 05/16/15 01:01 AM
Alabama housing affordability index increases 3% in 1st quarter compared to prior year
By Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)
Click here to view or print the entire quarterly report compliments of the ACRE Corporate Cabinet.
The Alabama Statewide Housing Affordability Index for the first quarter of 2015 was computed at 236.1. This quarter's HAI increased by 2.8 percent compared to the 2014 first quarter's index of 229.7 primarily due to the drop in composite interest rate. The HAI remains high compared to historical figures associated with the index.
Alabama's 1st quarter housing affordability index of 236.1 has increased 3 percent from the same quarter in 2014. Infograph … (2 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: These 14 Festivals In Alabama An Absolutely Must-Do This Summer
- 05/14/15 11:53 PM
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These 14 Festivals In Alabama An Absolutely Must-Do This SummerPosted on 15 May, 2015 | In Alabama Alabama has some of the best festivals around, and even though this year is nearly half over, you still have time to check out many festivals before the year ends. Let’s take a look at 14 Alabama festivals that visitors keep coming back to every year.
1. Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic – Decatur The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic will be held May 23-24 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Decatur. In addition to more than 60 hot air balloons taking … (2 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Up for a little jazz, food and art at the Jule Collins Smith Museum?
- 05/14/15 10:03 PM
Up for a little jazz, food and art at the Jule Collins Smith Museum? If so, you can now enjoy it all on Thursdays from 5-8 pm at the Museum Cafe'.
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Camp War Eagle
- 05/12/15 10:45 PM
Camp War Eagle
Throughout each two-day session of Camp War Eagle, incoming Auburn freshmen will have the opportunity to meet other freshman students, interact with Auburn's faculty and staff, tour the campus and learn its history, discover the services offered by University organizations and offices as well as local businesses, and get an overall view of life at Auburn. Students will be led through their orientation by a Camp Counselor. The Camp War Eagle Counselors are an elite group of undergraduate students who are chosen through an interview and selection process in the fall. These students then undergo an extensive training program … (4 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: 5K Trail Run, Tot Trot & Sunday Stroll
- 05/11/15 11:10 PM
5K Trail Run, Tot Trot & Sunday Stroll
Sponsored by Kreher Preserve & Nature CenterCome explore the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center’s beautiful forested trails on this carefully measured, well- marked 5K course. Splits will be given at 1 and 2 mile marks. Those who prefer are invited to walk the course. Proceeds benefit the nature center’s operations and environmental education programs. Sponsored by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia and Master Graphics. Race organized by Auburn Opelika Running and Track Association, AORTA. The 5K race starts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Stroll starts at 3:00 p.m. and the Tot Trot starts at 3:30 p.m. … (3 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Happy Mother's Day!
- 05/10/15 12:52 AM
Good morning, friends! Just wanted to wish all the mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Auburn in multi-phase research process during apartment moratorium
- 05/09/15 12:03 AM
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Todd Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News
160 North Ross, which will house 642 beds, as seen during construction a few months ago.
Posted: Saturday, May 9, 2015 6:30 am | Updated: 6:30 am, Sat May 9, 2015.
Katherine Haas | Opelika-Auburn News
Nearing the halfway point of a six-month moratorium on the construction of multi-family housing units in a portion of Auburn’s University Service zone, the city is still gathering data that it will use to make a recommendation toward the future of Auburn’s planning regulations.
The moratorium, which affects the part of Auburn’s University Service zone east of College Street, came about … (0 comments)
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berkshire hathaway homeservices: Aviation Education Outreach Fly-In
- 05/06/15 10:19 PM
Aviation Education Outreach Fly-InOur mission is to provide educational and development programs in support of expanding aviation experiences and opportunities for our community and surrounding areas. The Aviation Education Outreach (AEO) is a program within the Community Foundation of East Alabama, a 501(c)(3) organization led by an advisory committee of community volunteers. The program is funded by donations from private and corporate donors as well grants made possible through the generous support of the Cities of Auburn and Opelika, along with the Lee County Commission. The AEO is working to build an endowment that will ensure long-term goals are successful. The … (6 comments)
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