Posts Tagged ‘auburn al’

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Auburn Realty Company Welcomes New Agent

Auburn Realtor joins Auburn Company

 Buster has lived in the Auburn AL area since 1998 and is a recent addition to the Realtors®- team. He has extensive retail and business- to- business sales experience in the area and realizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and customer service.

 Buster is dedicated to providing you with what our Auburn realty company calls “The Weichert Difference” – a noticeably higher level of service  making your real estate experience as easy and as stress-free as possible.

He attended Auburn University, earning both a B.S. and Master’s in Education, and looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs. 

Memberships:  
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR)
Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR)

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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Explore Homes for Sale in Auburn AL for Under $200,000

View Over 670 for Currently Listed at Under $200,000

The listing price of homes for sale in Auburn AL can range from $20,000 to nearly $2,000,000. Similar to other real estate markets homes for sale under $200,000 are popular amongst homebuyers today.

View Auburn homes for sale listed under $200,000 online 24/7 here.

Homes for Sale in Auburn Highlights

Homes in Auburn AL for sale under $200,000

Home offered at $190,000

355 GARDNER DR, AUBURN, AL 36830

A 3 bedroom – 2 bath home built in 1950 located in the city limits and close to campus.

Needs a little TLC but has great potential. Original Hardwoods, in-ground pool and 2 storage sheds.

Contact Auburn Realtor Rick Coffin for more details. ph 334-887-2070 – email rcoffin@porterproperties.com


Tiger Suites offered at $160,000

Tiger Suites Condo homes for sale in Auburn

430 W GLENN AVE #408 , AUBURN, AL 36830

Galley kitchen with a two burner cook top & great balcony. All units come professionally decorated, fully-furnished including beds and bedding, bath linen, dishes, patio furniture, bedroom TVs, living room TVs, a sleeper sofa, lamps, tables & more.

Rental program available. Fitness center, on-site staff, elevator.

Contact Auburn Realtor Gloria Pritchard Gittings for more details. ph 334-887-2070 – email gloriah@porterproperties.com


Build your Auburn home on land for saleLand for Sale offered at $139,900

Lot 101 Brenton Court, AUBURN, AL 30240

A fabulous 2.6 acre lotA beautiful 2.6 acre lot in Asheton Lakes. Located on Brenton Lane, this lot backs up to a beautiful creek.

This wooded lot is not only full of gorgeous hardwoods, it provides privacy–no home will ever be built behind the lot. Seller will consider owner financing.

Contact Auburn Realtor Jeff Clary for more details. ph 334-887-2070 – email claryje@gmail.com


There are currently 670 plus homes for sale in Auburn AL for under $200,000.

Property types include single family, condominiums, vacant land (build a home), town-homes plus more. Something for everyone.

To view the above homes for sale in Auburn or all listings currently on the market listed under $200,000 visit PorterProperties.com. Real Estate listings are online 24/7 so you can view them from the comfort of your home.

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

AUBURN REALTOR® – NAMED TO ALABAMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

AUBURN REALTOR® –  NAMED TO REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

 Auburn, Ala., November 8, 2011—Auburn Realtor® Carole J. Harrison, a member of the sales team at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties in Auburn Alabama, has been named to the Alabama Real Estate Commission, representing the Third Congressional District.

Auburn Realtor, named to the Alabama Real Estate Commission

 

Auburn Realtor, Harrison is the 2011 Central Region Vice President for the Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR).  She is a past president of the Association of REALTORS® (LCAR) in Auburn Alabama and recipient of the LCAR Realtor® of the year 2009.   She has served on many local association committees and currently serves on several state committees including Information and Member Services, Professional Standards and the AU Education Fair Task Force.  She is a graduate of her local county’s Leadership Program and of Leadership AAR, and is active with the East Alabama Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR) as 2011 vice president of membership. 

A 13-year area resident, Auburn Realtor, Harrison makes her in the historic district of Opelika and is no stranger to community activities.  She maintains membership in both the Auburn and Opelika Chambers of Commerce and was named the Auburn Alabama Chamber Diplomat of the Year in 2003.  She is also a member of Auburn Toastmasters and the Kiwanis Club of Auburn Alabama. 

Auburn Realtor, Harrison can be reached at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties, located at 472 North Dean Road, Suite 200, in , telephone 334-887-2070. 

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Quality New Construction Homes in Auburn AL

New construction homes in Auburn AL - Donahue RidgeAttention AL Home Seeking Quality with Convenient Location

Donahue Ridge is a new home development in Auburn AL that seems to have it all.

Spacious 3, 4, and 5 bedroom homes with square footage up to 2850. Large wooded including desired amenities like granite counter tops, wood flooring, tile in the wet areas, and rock accent exteriors.

Location: Donahue Ridge offers easy access to the and Auburn Schools.

Pricing: The price tag for these homes is only $175,000 to $225,000.

Builder: Edgar and Jack Hughston are a father and son team of Builders who are combining quality construction with innovative design.

New Construction Auburn AL Home Highlights

- Auburn Schools
- Granite Countertops
- Great Lots
- Rock and Cedar Accents
- Convenient to Auburn

View Donahue Ridge and other new construction Auburn AL homes here.

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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Auburn AL Fixer Upper Homes

Is Fixer Upper AL a Good Investment?

Is buying homes in Auburn AL that need renovation a good investment?Fixer-uppers refer to homes in various states of disrepair or those that have not been updated in many years and need .

Intrepid buyers who purchase homes in Auburn AL that need work  should consider the cost and time involved in the renovation project. Once improvements have been completed most expect an increase to the homes market value.

A renovation project can be either a minor or a major task depending on the scoop of the improvements or renovations being made. Cosmetic upgrades such as replacing fixtures, painting or other minor improvements take less time and money.

Auburn AL Homes and Buying Objectives -

A fixer upper can be a good investment if used to convert an existing structure into a dream come true residence or as an investment. Those purchasing a home to live in expect to pay less than the market warrants. Real estate investors who buy fixer uppers usually sell the home once the work is completed.

Buying the least desirable house in the most desirable neighborhood is a practice some real estate investors abide by. A buyer that plans on living in the home after renovations are completed should look for a property in a neighborhood or community that matches their lifestyle.

Homes in Auburn AL that need fixing up can be a good investment. There are many factors to consider if this route is better investment than purchasing a home that is in move in condition.

Expert Help Buying Homes in Auburn

If you want to explore fixer upper homes for sale in Auburn AL contact Weichert Realtors – . Experience and local real estate market knowledge from an expert can help you analyze the pros and cons associated with purchasing homes in Auburn AL.

Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties Contact Info

472 North Dean
Road Suite 200
Auburn, AL 36830
PH 334-887-2070
EMAIL:Sales@porterproperties.com

or contact an Auburn Real Estate Agent here.

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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

When is the Best Time to Buy?

buyers in Auburn commonly ask this question…

When is the best time to buy a home?

There are several reasons someone may decide now is the time to buy or put the decision off.  Nobody can know except for you!

We are bombarded with real estate news. The real estate environment is constantly changing. And while it is smart to understand the local real estate trends and conditions, there is never a perfect answer to this common question.

The decision to buy a home is unique to every situation. Knowing your short term and long term home ownership objectives is a great place to start.Your personal situation maybe the most important consideration. Purchasing a home should be considered a long term purchase and not a disposable asset.

Things to consider about home ownership:

  • affordability
  • interest rates
  • down payment requirements
  • credit worthiness

There is a lot to consider when deciding if now is the time to buy a home. Your Auburn real estate can help you digest the vast amount of real estate market data to further help you make a good decision.

Contact Realtors – to answer your Auburn home buying questions.

472 North Dean
Road Suite 200
Auburn, AL 36830
PH 334-887-2070
EMAIL:Sales@porterproperties.com

 

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Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Houses in Auburn – Market Trends and Updates

– Market Trends Chart

How does housing in compare to the national average?

Houses in Auburn had a median home cost of $193,940. This is higher then the nation median average of $183,450. The data, complied in June 2010 by Sperling’s Best Places highlights Auburn and nationwide market data.

While the media average sales price was $193,940 – 23.34% of owner occupied housing sales in Auburn AL were between $200,000 to $299,999. You can view a complete list of  Auburn houses for sale between $200,000 to $299,999 here.

Furthermore Auburn houses experienced -1.17% appreciation while the nation average home appreciation was -5.21%. These numbers may indicate the Auburn Alabama housing market is more stable then the nation average.

 

Housing

Auburn, AL Houses

United States

Median Home Age 18 33
Median Home Cost $193,940 $183,450
Home Appreciation -1.17% -5.21%
Homes Owned 38.11% 60.14%
Housing Vacant 9.58% 10.50%
Homes Rented 52.31% 29.36%
Property Tax Rate

 

$4.38

 

$11.20

 

OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE
Less Than $20,000 11.53% 2.71%
$20,000 to $39,999 7.88% 3.86%
$40,000 to $59,999 2.41% 5.09%
$60,000 to $79,999 2.49% 6.10%
$80,000 to $99,999 3.66% 7.33%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.60% 18.53%
$150,000 to $199,999 16.50% 14.38%
$200,000 to $299,999 23.34% 17.52%
$300,000 to $399,999 7.81% 9.26%
$400,000 to $499,999 3.60% 5.11%
$500,000 to $749,999 3.05% 5.76%
$1,000,000 or more

 

0.57%

 

2.07%

 

HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
1999 to October 2005 27.90% 15.21%
1995 to 1998 9.55% 6.33%
1990 to 1994 11.51% 6.29%
1980 to 1989 19.18% 14.11%
1970 to 1979 15.01% 16.14%
1960 to 1969 8.54% 12.04%
1950 to 1959 4.40% 10.80%
1940 to 1949 1.89% 6.21%
1939 or Earlier 2.02% 12.87%

What do you think about the Auburn housing market? Share your thoughts with us below.

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Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Auburn AL Home – 3 Bedroom Listings

Auburn AL Home and Real Estate Listings with

If a home in Auburn AL is what you are looking for – check out these three listings. View more 3 bedroom Auburn AL home listings here.

Currently there are 321 Auburn AL Home listings with 3 bedrooms ranging in price from $2,475,000 to $23,000. types include single family homes, town-homes and condos.

1316 Tulip court, auburn, al
1316 Tulip Ct, Auburn, AL 36830 $ 199,900
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1862 SqFt, Lot Size:7840.8 Sqft
Residential, Status:Active
MLS# 98428

353 Embry Ln, Auburn, AL 36830
353 Embry Ln, Auburn, AL 36830 $ 149,900
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1140 SqFt, Lot Size:8712 Sqft
Residential, Status:Active
MLS# 99287

2423 Churchill Circle, Auburn, AL 36832
2423 Churchill Circle, Auburn, AL 36832 $ 144,900
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1533 SqFt, Lot Size:10018.8 Sqft
Residential, Status:Active
MLS# 99201

Three bedroom homes in Auburn are popular. Contact an Auburn AL Realty agent at Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties to view these or any other Auburn AL home on the market.

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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Auburn AL Houses at Your Fingertips

Auburn AL houses for saleIf you’re looking for a place to settle down after hectic years of working, a place to raise a family or a place offering a small town ambiance with all the amenities of a large city and mandate abundant affordable living choices, an ideal location is .

Auburn AL houses currently available for purchase offer prime properties to match both your financial and lifestyle requirements. Conducting a search encompassing all buyer expectations coupled with informative data is a real necessity.

Houses – Market Trends

Real estate market conditions nationally have witnessed dramatic change over the past five years and have left many prospective shoppers, including searching for Auburn AL houses, faced with a stressful task. There are so many aspects to consider when purchasing a house in Auburn AL such as the locality, price range, neighborhood, distance to the city, and the very important question of market environments.

What is noteworthy about local Auburn AL Reality, Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties is their innovative website providing all necessary tools for anyone to navigate through the vast range of Auburn AL houses to find their dream home or any other type of residential & commercial property they are looking for.

Searching for Auburn AL Houses

Merging market conditions with other relevant lifestyle decisions can be accomplished online with Auburn AL housing map and list search implements at PorterProperties.com.

This website has eliminated the unexpected by bringing available houses for sale in Auburn AL to your desktop along with a variety of informative resources all with the click of your mouse.

Auburn AL homes, neighborhood search features and market real estate information is extensive enabling those searching for housing in Auburn AL all necessary details at their fingertips.

Those who have experienced the real estate search tool on Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties were able to choose Auburn AL Houses just by sitting at their computers at home.

As broker, Stacey Salatto, recently stated “…. People are too busy today to waste time trying to find for what they want and they demand a resource that allows them to gather all of their imperative real estate buying information in one place…” “There’s such a choice to select from” she added, whether it’s a one, two or three bedroom house, a condominium, or Auburn AL houses conveniently accessible for students attending Auburn , we have all of ’s listings on our site”.

Besides being of help to find a variety of Auburn AL houses, with an online search you will also be able to see all the homes available for sale by viewing photographs with relevant descriptions; distances to various important facilities and other relevant facts before choosing which properties match your criteria while getting  added to a must see list. All details given on the website is current with new listings being added daily.

Once you register online, you can even request to be notified via email whenever there is new Auburn AL house listing matching your ideal preferences. In addition, customer service is at a very high standard with an efficient and cheerful group of Auburn AL real estate agents ready to answer your questions.

View all houses for sale in Auburn AL

Explore Auburn AL houses – and do your search at: PorterProperties.com.

You may also contact the main office at (334) 887-2070 or email sales@porterproperties.com.

Invite us in and we’ll get results®!

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Navigating Auburn Homes for Sale with Online Tools

Find Auburn Homes with Ease

Nationwide the real estate market has witnessed an abundant number of homes for sale causing confusion for homebuyers during the decision making process. Buyers accessing homes in Auburn AL find themselves faced with the same quandary as the rest of the country. The need to have reliable Auburn real estate tools readily available has grown increasingly important.

The innovative technology hosted online by Auburn Real Estate Company Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties provides enlightening housing information to help buyers navigate property listings.

Find Auburn homes for saleThe website offers a variety of interactive tools for enhanced research of Auburn homes, condominiums, commercial property, multi- and lots and land.

The first notable tool allows visitors to view by a list or displayed on a map. After a search preference has been chosen the results can be sorted according to price, property type, bedroom and bathroom count, square footage or keyword.

Homes in Auburn Enhanced Search Features

A property details page contains expected information including photos, local school stats, descriptions and features.

The notable advantages of the free online Auburn home search tool begins when a visitor locates an Auburn home of interest and drills down to community specifics that are typical considerations for many homebuyers.

The capability to visually explore particular neighborhood conveniences that may affect housing values or buying assessments such as cafes, banks, cinemas, hospitals, restaurants, gas stations and fire departments on a map with the proximity to an Auburn home can be very telling. Additional community data includes demographics, local news and weather.

Stacey Salatto, Real Estate Broker for Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties believes the real estate search tool has been well received by home shoppers. “Providing an online experience incorporating the most requested property details helps home buyers save time by focusing on properties that match desired criteria.”

Automatic Email Alerts

In addition to diverse array of home buying tools showcasing all types of Auburn homes, visitors can request an email alert notifying them every time a property hits the market that may be of interest. When a new listing becomes available the user can login into their account and track it or request a showing.

Access to the online search tool or to request Auburn Al home alerts can be found at http://www.PorterProperties.com.

About Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties

Prior to affiliating with WEICHERT, REALTORS on May 1, 2008, Porter Properties, LLC (PPLLC) and related companies have been serving the Opelika – Auburn AL realty community for over 30 years.

Building their reputation on quality Auburn AL real estate services and being immersed in the community makes them a valuable resource for market conditions and related questions homebuyers face today.

Contact Weichert – Porter Properties

472 North Dean Rd, Suite 200, Auburn, AL 36830 | Ph: 334-887-2070

Email: sales@porterproperties.com | http://www.PorterProperties.com |

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/WeichertRealtorsPorterProperties

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