Foreclosed properties in Lee County are available, but before you begin, BECOME EDUCATED on what to expect and how to be prepared. My brilliant friend in real estate, Bill Gassett of Massachusetts, organized some valuable expertise and tips on braving the foreclosure market, and has given me pe
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03/23/2009
© Copyright 2009 - This posting, photos and the contents written here, except where noted, are the property of Mara Hawks, All Rights Reserved. Active in Alabama, Mara Hawks, REALTOR with FIRST REALTY of Auburn, AL, #1 Real Estate Team in Lee County, THE LEADER in professional real estate servi
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03/22/2009
I didn't think the bandwidth of RETech South's BEST SPEAKERS EVER could broaden any further after Jeff Turner stepped down from the main stage (and I think we're all in agreement that those are some one-of-a-kind shoes to fill), and yet another gift of the amazing day (produced and orchestrated b
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03/21/2009
The sun is setting on this ST PATRICK'S DAY. It began with the making of traditional Irish Soda Bread and bringing it to the office along with some Irish Breakfast Tea. My recipe for the Irish soda bread tastes like a creamy, caraway scone...real butter is encouraged, and the tea was the perfe
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03/17/2009
According to The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act of 2009, an $8000 tax credit is available for any qualified purchase before December 1, 2009. In the following chart, the data in blue highlights the modifications that were made to the 2008 tax credit. For more information, visit www.realto
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03/14/2009
The following report is calculated by the Alabama Center of Real Estate. This report, along with more detailed information, can be found on their website: http://arerec.cba.ua.edu/ Are you considering a move into or out of Lee County Alabama? If you would like to receive these monthly reports,
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03/14/2009
The founding purpose of International Kiwanis Clubs is to serve the needs of children around the world. “ONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” is not only a belief, but a practice in providing opportunities to help and care. Kiwanians are passionate about encouraging The Golden Rule and promoting their work
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03/08/2009
When what to my wondering eyes did appear... A SNOWFALL is a rare occurance in this part of the south. Being a native northerner, it was like waking up to a surprise holiday with beautiful, snowy views of Auburn-Opelika. I headed out with my camera at 6:30 a.m. to take in the magic of A WINTER DA
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03/01/2009
Auburn AL area Real Estate ~ Listed 343 Butternut Dr, Auburn, AL . Listed at $268,900. Listed by Mara Hawks, FIRST REALTY, Auburn, A, 36830 HICKORY WOODS ........ ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST ........ $268,900 © Copyright 2009 - This posting and the contents written here, except where noted, are t
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02/18/2009
The South is prone to long months of hot summers, but not freezing temperatures in its few months of winter! Temperatures of late have been as low as 18 degrees, compared to average lows in the 30's for this season. I happen to love winter scenes, and was elated to find these frozen images around
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02/17/2009