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 […]
6 Low-Cost Updates That Will Increase The Value Of Your Auburn – Opelika Home
While you want to do everything you can to increase the value of your Auburn or Opelika home, some renovation ideas may not be a good fit for your current budget. Rather than feeling stuck with the look of your house, there are plenty of changes you can make to your home that are both affordable […]
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 […]
How to Flip a House (and How Much Money You Can Make)
Are you thinking of buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika to flip and are wondering how much money you can make? Ah, the house-flipping dream. Buy a run-down home, fix it up, put it on the market—and profit, big-time! Flipping may have hit its peak in the bubble years leading […]
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 […]
9 Comics That Show What It’s Like Being a Real Estate Agent
Need a laugh? If so, think you will enjoy looking at these comics depicting what it is like being a real estate agent. 9 Comics that Show What It is Like Being a Real Estate Agent For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at (334) 332-7263 or email […]
Why You Should Own a Home in an A+ School District
Whether you have children or not, it pays to buy in an area with great schools. Realtor.com® recently released a new study that identifies the price premium to buy a home in a strong public school district, as well as the top 10 districts garnering the highest home prices and demand from buyers. Auburn City […]
Taking Care of Your Septic System: Do’s and Don’t’s You Should Live By
If you happen to live or have a property in the rural areas of the Auburn – Opelika area, you should have an idea of how septic tanks and septic systems work. One way you will know if it is maintained properly is if you don’t smell anything unpleasant coming from it. Now there are […]