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Friday, January 13th, 2012
Should buyers be excited about buying homes in Auburn in 2012?
What does the 2012 real estate market look like?
 Based on the past performance of local real estate markets, 2012 is going to be an exciting year for buying and selling homes in Auburn and Lee County, Alabama. After years of steady growth and appreciating property values, Auburn homes and property values across the U.S. have dropped.
Despite these turbulent conditions in local and national realty markets, home sales are up, prices are down and the housing inventory is moving quickly.
Attractive prices for historic homes, suburban properties, condos and new constructions mean faster sales and a housing inventory that has dropped 7.5 percent. Today, and as we move further into 2012, there will be plenty of properties available so buyers can take advantage of competitive prices while enjoying a comprehensive selection of properties across the Auburn – Opelika AL area. Current statistics show there are more than 900 local properties with a median price of $149,000, which means many homes could be yours for less than $100k.
According to data from the Alabama Center of Real Estate (ACRE), an organization affiliated with the University of Alabama, the average sale price for homes in the Opelika-Auburn Area and Lee County dropped 15 percent during 2011, which means a three-bedroom house with top-notch amenities can be purchased today for $160,000 compared to the $177,000 a buyer would have paid for the same house a year earlier.
New Construction Homes in 2012
The pricing of new constructions homes in Auburn have seen a modest increase of 5.9 percent during the past year, which means 2012 will be a great time to purchase a new home or condo before the prices go up. One of the most exciting statistics is Auburn home sales have increased more than 24 percent over the past year. In fact, the ACRE reported that growth in the Auburn real estate market exceeded the state average where 64 percent of local markets experienced improved sales numbers.
Buying and Selling Homes in Auburn in 2012
As a current homeowner looking to sell, your chances of finding a buyer quickly are growing all the time. The year 2012 will be a great time to buy and sell Auburn homes. Auburn real estate market forecasts and predictions from the statistical analysis provider Forecast-Chart.com estimate home prices may continue to fall over the next 12 months, which means now is the ideal time to list your home, trade up or secure your first property.
Viewing Homes in Auburn for Sale
Whether home values go up or down, some things will always stay the same here in beautiful Auburn, Alabama, like our top-rated schools, Auburn University and the historic downtown area. If you’re buying, selling or relocating to this thriving college community for work, school or family, 2012 will provide you with a great window of opportunity. Use the online map search feature at http://www.PorterProperties.com to search, save and share your favorite properties.
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Search online for homes in Auburn with ease.
Scrolling through countless Auburn listings can be frustrating. Learn how to quickly narrow the list to find homes in Auburn that match your personal criteria.
Search for Homes in Auburn for sale by:
1 – Address
Search by street or city.
2 – Maps with landmarks
Draw your search area on a map – highlight schools, cafes, grocery stores plus more.
Search for residential, condos, commercial property, multi-family, lots and land or other.
4 – MLS number
Enter the MLS number of a home in Auburn to view property details.
5 – Auburn Listing type
Narrow results to open houses, bank owned, featured, exclusive or favorite Auburn listings.
6 – Home Details
Find homes in Auburn by price range, bedroom and/or bathroom count, square footage or lot size.
7 – Keyword Search
Fine tune results with a specific keyword term or phrase.
8 – Save Criteria and/or get email alerts
When you have refined your Auburn home search to match your specific needs be sure to save your search. In addition an email alert can be sent when a property becomes available that matches your pre-set criteria.
Personal homes in Auburn listing services
Contact Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties for a customized list of properties and homes in Auburn for sale. Use our expert knowledge to help guide you with tips, news and other valuable real estate data to find your perfect Auburn home.
472 North Dean Road
Suite 200
Auburn, AL 36830
ph – 334-887-2070
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Auburn Realtor joins Auburn Realty Company
 Buster has lived in the Auburn AL area since 1998 and is a recent addition to the Weichert Realtors®-Porter Properties Auburn realty team. He has extensive retail and business- to- business sales experience in the Auburn Alabama 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
View Over 670 Auburn Homes for Sale 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.
Single Family 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 Condo offered at $160,000
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
 Land 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, 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, Carole Harrison 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 Lee County 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 home in the historic district of Opelika AL and is no stranger to community activities. She maintains membership in both the Auburn AL and Opelika AL Chambers of Commerce and was named the Auburn Alabama Chamber Diplomat of the Year in 2003. She is also a member of Auburn AL 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 Auburn AL, telephone 334-887-2070.
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
What Auburn Home Buyers Could Expect to Pay
Auburn home MLS listings can range from $3 M plus to under $20,000. This is an incredible discrepancy that offers a wide range of buying advantages. Similar to most real estate markets, location is often the driving factor that dictates the value of a property.
Auburn Homes for Sale
A snapshot of three MLS listings currently on the market in Auburn Alabama.
 Auburn Home #1
2895 Hamilton Road
List Price: $960,000
Total Bedroom Count – 6
Total Bathroom Count – 6
Square footage – 8,803 sq. ft.
Property Description
This magnificent custom built home in 1997 has numerous upgraded amenities and unique features including brick siding, gourmet kitchen with Jennair appliances, basketball court, swimming pool, security and vacuum systems to name a few.
 Auburn Home #2
1097 Walden Lane
List Price: $349,500
Total Bedroom Count – 4
Total Bathroom Count – 4
Square footage – 3,299 sq. ft.
Property Description
Built in 2010 a beautiful European and American architectural styled Auburn home with a spacious kitchen that has granite counter tops, stainless appliances and all wood cherry finished cabinets. Additional special features include hardwood floors throughout the great room, dining room, hallways and foyer and a beautiful fireplace set up for gas logs.
 Auburn Home #3
1094 Princeton Place
List Price: $128,900
Total Bedroom Count – 3
Total Bathroom Count – 2
Square footage – 1,554 sq. ft.
Property Description
An updated condo built in 1997 and is located near the center of town.
What determines Auburn home prices?
When a property is listed on the Multiple Listing Service a property comparison report or similar is produced by the real estate agent. Homeowners can use this report to determine listing price options along with other relevant advice from their real estate agent.
A property comparison report contains recently sold homes that are comparable to the subject property. Adjustments are made to the subject property for features such as square footage, over all condition, bedroom count plus more.
Making Your Offer
How much will you pay for you next Auburn home? Because the listing price is set, this may or may not be what you can expect to pay. Prior to making an offer gathering data by researching comparable homes and understanding the existing real estate market are an essential part of the home buying process. Good negotiation skills may also contribute to the ultimate accepted purchase price.
Contact Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties a local Auburn real estate company for a free comparative market analysis or to schedule a property showing. Auburn home real estate search can be found online 24/7 at PorterProperties.com.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Auburn Real Estate and Retirement
Auburn was just listed as one of the best places to retire. Are you considering buying real estate in Auburn when you retire?
 According to USNews Auburn Alabama made the list as one of the top places to call home after the working years are over.
Popular Auburn Real Estate Choices
Auburn Condominiums are popular due to low maintence requirements. In addition there are many great selections to choose from. New construction homes and great locations are features that many find appealing.
Residents in this friendly community enjoy many lifestyle perks. Cultural attractions, recreational activities, community events, parks and of course a big part of life for many is football. When the Tigers play at home the town bursts with enthusiasm.
Want to learn more about living in Auburn Alabama?
Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties, a locally trusted source for both buyers and sellers seeking information about real estate in Auburn is ready give you an exclusive tour of their community and answer all of your Auburn real estate questions.
Real Estate in Auburn for sale can always be viewed online 24/7 at PorterProperties.com.
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
What are the most popular market values of homes in Auburn?
According to factfinder.census.gov the average market value of Auburn homes is under $100,000.
So what can an Auburn real estate buyer expect to find for sale in this price range?
Auburn Homes – Highlights and Statistics
The 2000 data revealed the total number Auburn homes to be 1,963,711. Over 42% of these properties were 1 unit detached single family homes.
Auburn Home Values
The data further submits the majority of homes in Auburn range in value from $50,000 to $99,999 with the median value of $85,100. These numbers represents over 40% of homes in Auburn. Additional research identified slightly over 300 existing homes in Auburn for sale in this price range.
Specified owner-occupied units
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918,570
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100.0%
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| Less than $50,000 |
176,187 |
19.2 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 |
392,400 |
42.7 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 |
180,391 |
19.6 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 |
84,488 |
9.2 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 |
52,724 |
5.7 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 |
23,363 |
2.5 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 |
7,052 |
0.8 |
| $1,000,000 or more |
1,965 |
0.2 |
| Median (dollars) |
85,100 |
(X) |
Auburn Homes from $50,000 to $99,999
To expand upon this targeted range of property values and understand what features a buyer can expect to find let’s look at an Auburn home currently on the market for $89,000 and listed by Rick Coffin of Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties.
Introducing…
6556 CO RD 0022, AUBURN, AL 36830
| Bedrooms: |
3 |
| Bathrooms: |
1.5 |
| Full Baths: |
1 |
| Half Baths: |
1 |
| Lot Size: |
43560 |
| Sq.Ft.: |
1,250 |
| Year Built: |
1972 |
| County: |
MACON |
| Subdivision: |
Outside Lee Co |
| MLS #: |
98586 |
Additional Property Features
Newly remodeled and priced to sell! 12 miles to Auburn City Limits. 3BR/1.5BA with new stove, dishwasher to remain, new carpet, freshly painted and one-car carport. Spacious fenced-in yard with a private setting, perfect for the first-time homebuyer.
To view all Auburn homes online 24/7 (click) or visit Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties.
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Saturday, August 13th, 2011
Proper preparation can help eliminate most stressful situations.
 There are many stages and procedures involved in a real estate transaction. Prior to viewing homes there are certain measurements that can be taken to make the transaction as stress free as possible.
This checklist should be used as a guide to make it easier to find the ideal Auburn property in the shortest amount of time while eliminating elements of surprise.
Choose an Auburn Realtor
Choosing a Realtor in Auburn that is knowledgeable about current market trends, one who can compare recent sales to Auburn properties of interest, is a good negotiator, listens to your objectives, is willing to answer questions and expresses an overall attentiveness in your best interest can be invaluable.
Requesting references from a Realtor can help you select the right one.
Affordability
Learning how much you can afford and obtaining a monthly payment that is comfortable to you is another important first step. This can be accomplished by obtaining a pre-qualification letter from a mortgage lender. The lender can also provide other financial qualifications such as down payment requirements, necessary net worth requirements, mortgage insurance payments, interest rate options plus more.
Wish List
A written wish list that prioritizes desired property locations, features and amenities can be used as a check list when visiting numerous properties for sale. It can also be used to help communicate your perfect home requirements with your Realtor. While it may not be possible to get everything on your wish list, getting most might be considered a success.
Every home buyer has different situations and needs that are unique to their personal circumstances. Use these 3 steps as a guide to help eliminate unnecessary complications and enjoy a great experience to purchase your dream property in Auburn.
If you have questions about buying property in Auburn, local Auburn Realty Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties is always ready to help by providing reliable answers.
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Historic 4 Bedroom – 3 bath Home in Auburn for Sale
 Auburn for Sale - Historic 4 Bedroom Home
Residential Home in Auburn for Sale
Home Listing Details
| Bedrooms: |
4 |
| Bathrooms: |
3 |
| Full Baths: |
3 |
| Lot Size: |
21997.8 |
| Sq.Ft.: |
4,011 |
| Year Built: |
1927 |
| County: |
LEE |
| Subdivision: |
Auburn |
| MLS #: |
99755 |
Home Description
Beautiful, lovely maintained, historic home! This 4 bed/3 bath home has original hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, window seats, plantation shutters, & 3 fireplaces. The kitchen has been renovated with new cabinetry,solid surface counter tops,tile flooring, & 2 islands. Open floor plan great for entertaining. Formal outside garden w fountain, sprinkler system, & lighting! Home sold as-is.
Home Features
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| Appliance: |
Dishwasher, Disposal, Convection Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cook Top |
| Fireplace: |
Three + |
| Pool: |
None |
| Cooling System: |
Central Electric |
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Fencing: |
None |
| Floor Covering: |
Wood, Tile |
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Heating System: |
Electric, Gas |
| Interior: |
Washer/Dryer Connection, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans |
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Num Floors: |
2.5 Story |
| View Type: |
None |
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| Other Features |
| Approx Above Grd Htd Sqft: |
4011 |
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Approx Below Grd Htd Sqft: |
0 |
| Approx Lot Size: |
0.505 |
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Approx Total Htd Sqft: |
4011 |
| Approx Unhtd Sqft: |
0 |
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Basement Or Foundation: |
Crawl Space |
| Exterior Finish: |
Wood/Clapboard |
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Garage Or Carport: |
No Garage/Carport |
| Kitchen: |
Updated, Kitchen/Family Combo, Island, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room |
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Lot Description: |
Level Lot |
| Miscellaneous: |
Restrictive Covenants |
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Porch Or Deck: |
Front, Rear, Porch, Stoop |
| Property Subtype: |
Residential |
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Storage: |
Attic, Crawl Space |
| Subdivision Amenities: |
None |
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Utilities: |
Cable TV, Gas-Natural, Sewage-Public, Water-Well |
| Water Heater: |
Electric |
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| School Information |
| Elementary: |
CARY WOODS ELEMENTARY |
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| Auburn Real Estate Agent: |
Cathy Fincher |
| Office Name: |
Weichert, Realtors- Porter Properties |
| Address: |
472 North Dean Rd, Suite 200, Auburn, AL 36830 |
| Direct Phone: |
334-728-1949 |
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Alternate Number: |
N/A |
| Mobile: |
N/A |
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Fax Number: |
334-826-8602 |
| Office Phone: |
334-887-2070 |
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E-mail: |
cfincher@porterproperties.com |
| Home Listing Website: |
http://www.porterproperties.com/homes/AL/AUBURN/36380/ |
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