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Habitat Around the Hearth at Moores Mill Club in Auburn, AL

This Saturday, February 4^th, the Lee County Habitat for Humanity is hosting Habitat Around the Hearth at the Moores Mill Club Pavilion. The evening will consist of live music by Martha’s Trouble, good food and good drinks, as well as a silent auction. All proceeds go to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The evening starts at 6:30 Saturday, and tickets are $30. If you would like one, please let me know!

Thinking about putting your house on the market?

If you have been thinking about putting your house on the market in Auburn, Opelika, or Lee County but are unsure of the value and what to expect on price, please take advantage of our free market analysis and walk through. Ryan and I do this at no charge or obligation to you, and it will definitely help you move forward with your decision to sell or not to sell. I promise that it will be beneficial to you! Sometimes after meeting with homeowners, a few recommended changes from us help an owner decide that they like their home and just needed a fresh change!

I will tell you that activity as far as buyer who are looking at our listings is going through the roof right now. The fear of 2011 is over; interest rates are crazy low, and people are still moving this area, upsizing, downsizing, etc. The national news does not apply to our market as a whole.

Ryan and I just mailed our yearly analysis out. If this is something you would like mailed to you or emailed to you, let me know, and we will send it. The information is very enlightening and very encouraging!

Have a great weekend,

Annie

Why you should buy a house in Auburn or Opelika

Not only is Lee County just a great place to live in general, the cost of purchasing has come down tremendously. Look at this rates that Lori Taylor quoted today from AB &T Bank.

These are for Conventional loans with a loan limit up to $417,000.

Opelika, AL Neighborhood Keeps a Cool…or Warm Tradition!

Tomorrow night (Thursday the 15^th) will mark the 44^th anniversary of the Collinwood neighborhood in Opelika hosting its annual Luminary tour. The Collinwood residents light more than 15,000 candles to line their streets to remember Christ’s birthday and the reason we celebrate Christmas. There are also live nativity scenes along the street.

A tradition that started in the 1960s, the Luminaries are still a beautiful Christmas experience today. The story goes that this follows an older tradition which began in Mexico. The youth group of the First United Methodist Church in Opelika will be the characters in the nativity scenes.

The tour will begin at the corner of 10^th Street and Oak Bowery Road and will end at McLure Avenue. The neighborhood streets are blocked and will remain “one way” from 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Everyone is reminded to turn off your headlights and drive slowly!

Merry Christmas!

$10,000—–would make a great down payment for a house in Auburn or Opelika!

The Dave Ramsey Christmas giveaway today is $10,000 in cash! What a great way to start off the new year that would be! No purchase required. Just go to www.daveramsey.com and enter to win. I love this guy!

Monthly Housing Statistics for Lee County

We post these on the site, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew that they were there as of tonight.

http://www.realestateinauburn.com/resources/monthly-housing-stats/

 

 

Auburn, AL Christmas Parade is Today!

The Annual Auburn Christmas Parade hosted by the Chamber of Commerce runs through downtown Auburn today at 10:00 a.m.!

Victorian Front Porch Tour starts in Opelika, AL tonight!

Starting tonight through the 11^th from 5:00 to 10 p.m. you can visit the Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour in Opelika! Over 60 of the turn of the historic homes are decorated with life-sized Santas, carousel horses, angels and toys! If you have never experienced this event, it’s a must this year! The Victorian Front Porch Tour has been featured in Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens and has been voted one of the top tourism events in the South. 2011 marks the 18^th year for the event. Each year, the tour brings over 10,000 visitors to Opelika. The Lighted Driving Tour is today through Friday, as well as Sunday. The Walking Tour is Saturday, December 10^th, from 6-9 p.m. This year, five new displays will be adorning the houses! In addition to the beautiful decorations, there will be live entertainment and carolers to spread the Christmas cheer! The tour begins at North 8^th Street and 2^nd Avenue. Admission is free—just another reason, Opelika, AL is a great place to live!

For more information, you can call 334.887.8747.

Hope to see you there!

Fun Christmas Festivities Coming up In Opelika, AL!

This Friday, December the 9^th kicks off Christmas in A Railroad Town for Opelika starting at 6:00 p.m. This annual event is geared towards all ages! Stores in downtown Opelika will stay open until 9:00 p.m. for holiday shoppers, and restaurants and food vendors will be open for yummy treats! There will be live entertainment and performances from carolers, as well as tours of the trendy new downtown lofts and even crafts such as wreath making. Admission is free, although some of activities will have a small fee.

A list of activities:

Personalized ornaments at Picket Fence

Jr. Cheesecake and cupcake decorating at Cheesecake Cottage

Spinning and weaving demonstrations at Yarnhouse Studios

Wreath-making at Frou Frou

A 4 man Bluegrass Band will be featured at TLC Gift Shop

Painting activities for kids and adults at Sips N Strokes

Photos with Santa and Aubie at Flip Flop Foto

Face painting, pony rides, letters to Santa!

Marshmallow roasting

A screen print T-shirt station at Victory Designs

The Opelika Post Office will be offering special non-metered stamps for Christmas cards at the Museum of East Alabama.

The Memory Project allows families to come in and make a recording from the night to take home. This will be at the Museum of East Alabama.

The Loft Living Tour will begin at 8:00 p.m. by Fringe and will last approximately 1.5 hours.

Trolley rides and hayrides will also be available!

Restaurants that will be open:

Café 123, Cottage Café, Cheesecake Cottage, Eighth and Rail, Irish Bred Pub, Ma Fia’s, Jimmy’s, Sid’s 8^th Street Café and Venables

For more information, become a friend of Opelika Main Street on Facebook or visit www.opelikamainstreet.org.

Hope to see you there!

Activities include:
Personalized ornaments at Picket Fence
Jr. Cheesecake and cupcake decorating at Cheesecake Cottage
Spinning and weaving demonstrations at Yarnhouse Studios
Wreath-making at Frou Frou
A 4 man Bluegrass band will be featured at TLC Gift Shop
Painting activities for kids and adults at Sips N Strokes
Photos with Santa and Aubie at Flip Flop Foto
Face painting, pony rides and a Letters to Santa station will be set up for the kids.
Marshmallow roasting
A screen-print T-shirt station at Victory Designs
The Opelika Post Office will be offering special non-metered stamps for Christmas cards at the Museum of East Alabama.
The Memory Project allows families to come in and make a recording from the night to take home. This station is set up at the Museum of East Alabama.
Live entertainment of local chorus groups will be set up on Railroad Avenue.
The Loft Living Tour will begin at 8 p.m. by Fringe and will last approximately 1.5 hours.Activities include:
Personalized ornaments at Picket Fence
Jr. Cheesecake and cupcake decorating at Cheesecake Cottage
Spinning and weaving demonstrations at Yarnhouse Studios
Wreath-making at Frou Frou
A 4 man Bluegrass band will be featured at TLC Gift Shop
Painting activities for kids and adults at Sips N Strokes
Photos with Santa and Aubie at Flip Flop Foto
Face painting, pony rides and a Letters to Santa station will be set up for the kids.
Marshmallow roasting
A screen-print T-shirt station at Victory Designs
The Opelika Post Office will be offering special non-metered stamps for Christmas cards at the Museum of East Alabama.
The Memory Project allows families to come in and make a recording from the night to take home. This station is set up at the Museum of East Alabama.
Live entertainment of local chorus groups will be set up on Railroad Avenue.
The Loft Living Tour will begin at 8 p.m. by Fringe and will last approximately 1.5 hours.

 

$5,000 cash!

Did that get your attention?! It got mine! Make sure to visit www.daveramsey.com to enter for today’s giveaway—$5,000 in cash! Wouldn’t that be a great Christmas present????!

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