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 "BE WILLING TO MAKE DECISIONS." General George Patton. And that's exactly what the Fed did last week at their regularly scheduled Federal Open Market Committee meeting. But just what did they decide...and what do their decisions mean for home loan rates?  The Fed said they are going to ration out the remaining commitment of Mortgage Backed Security purchases through the first quarter of 2010. Continue Reading about FORECASTS THAT FED WILL INCREASE RATES

http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article.php?article_id=503  This article discusses in understandable language (thankfully!) a program that was put into place in March to help homeowners find out if they qualify for restructuring of their mortgage. It has phone numbers where people can call to see if they qualify. Excellent news, and we need some!   Continue Reading about Much Needed help for Struggling Homeowners

If someone told you they would be willing to give you free money most people would just laugh and move on. Well in the case of the homebuyer tax credit, it really is free money. I am sure most of you have heard about it. Currently we are working with several first time home buyers who are eligible for the credit but are unsure about the details. I wanted to include the basic who, what, when and Continue Reading about Time is Running Out!

Under the "Resources" link on our homepage, there is a choice on the drop down menu for "monthly housing stats." Each month, we post these. Here is the latest link: https://www.realestateinauburn.com/resources/monthly-housing-stats/ The condo market is still chilly, but houses in Auburn and Opelika continue to sell. Sales were hopping at the beginning of the third quarter, then things cooled Continue Reading about August Housing Statistics Available for Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County

Auburn, AL was just named the second best place to live in the United States by U.S. News and World Report! Pretty cool! Here's the full story…. http://www.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/real-estate/articles/2009/06/08/best-places-to-live-2009.html Continue Reading about Auburn, AL voted one of the best places to live!

Fall is my favorite season. This is when my wedding anniversary is, and overall, it is just some of the prettiest time in the state. Gorgeous colors everywhere, and crisp bright light shining through golden leaves. This past weekend some friends from church invited my husband and me up to Blue Ridge, Georgia. The house was amazing! 5 bedrooms with 12 televisions and even more rocking chairs! Continue Reading about Fall in Auburn, Alabama

Who says the real estate market is slow? Don't tell that to my partner and I. What a great week it has been! Four new listings with 2 more on the way and 3 home sales make for a busy week! New listing at 1210 Lizlin Drive New listing at 535 Sherwood Drive New listing at 12549 Highway 51 New listing at 447 Longleaf Drive  Throw in the fact that Auburn's first football game was last Continue Reading about Great week in Auburn Real Estate

WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prior to going out to tailgate, I am holding an open house and one of the most beautiful homes in Auburn, AL! Amazing 5 bedroom, 4 and a half bath home in Asheton Lakes. This house is absolutely stunning! Check it out on the website: 2221 Mt. Vernon Lane! About to go get a contract signed and then cheer on the Auburn Tigers—what a great place to be on Saturday! Continue Reading about Auburn Football and Amazing Houses!