Are you planning on remodeling your home in Auburn or remodeling your home in Opelika and are wondering how much it costs to remodel the bathroom? On average, a bathroom renovation will set you back $17,908, according to Remodeling magazine. That number will range dramatically, though, depending on a variety of factors from whether you’re moving […]
6 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Mortgage Preapproval
Are you planning on buying a house in Auburn or buying a house in Opelika? If so, please make sure you do not make some of the common mistakes that home buyers make that can hurt your chances of getting a mortgage preapproval from your lender. You don’t want to sabotage your home purchase. Here are the six […]
History of Chewacla State Park
Do you enjoy riding your bike, taking walks on the trails and viewing the beautiful waterfall at Chewacla State Park? If so, come listen to the history of Chewacla State Park, from the Native Americans to what’s happening today in the park at the Campground Pavilion on Friday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Sure to […]
7 Ways to Cover the Cost of Emergency Home Repairs
Do you own a home in Auburn or Opelika and are wondering the best ways to cover emergency home repairs? Many big ticket items such as your water heater are likely to go out on average every 10 years so it is important to prepare for the replacement costs of these items. Unexpected home repairs […]
Home Office Hacks: Strategies For Hiding A Clunky Printer
Do you have a home for sale in Auburn or a home for sale in Opelika that you would like to show at its best and are considering staging it? If you have a clunky printer you need to hide be sure to check out these creative designs that will help you camouflage it. Does […]
Auburn school system plans to build new elementary school
The Auburn City Schools Board of Education began steps to create a new elementary school Tuesday. The board approved a motion to extend a contract with TCU Consulting Services from October 2017 to October 2018 at a called meeting Tuesday morning. TCU, which has overseen the construction of the new high school and renovations to […]
Buyers Will Pay More for Smart Tech Features
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika? Would you be interested in buying a home that had smart tech features in it? Home buyers are willing to pay extra in order to have a smart home, according to several new studies. Network-connected thermostats, security devices, appliances, and […]
What Is a Good-Faith Estimate? A Way to Shop for the Best Home Loan
So you are about to buy a home for sale in Auburn or buy a home for sale in Opelika? When you apply for a mortgage to buy a home, within three days you will receive a document known as a good-faith estimate, or GFE (it may also go by another name, loan estimate). So, what is a […]
How to manage your renovation
Are you planning on renovating your home in Auburn or Opelika? Whether you want to go open-plan, add an extension or convert the loft you’ll need to decide how to manage your renovation project. Follow these tips to make the process straightforward and successful. The first thing to do is decide how hands-on you want […]
Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage? Not When Investments Pay a Higher Return!
You have purchased a home in the Auburn – Opelika area and are in a position to pay down your mortgage. Would paying down your mortgage be the best course of action or should you keep your money in investments that are paying a high return? Paying down one’s mortgage is often advised, so why […]
