Auburn Alabama Area Real Estate Living

HOMEWORKS of Alabama are builders of original, masterful, homes in Auburn, like the one I viewed at 1558 Club Creek Court. This particular home, a blue-ribbon winner, awarded by the East Alabama Women’s Council of REALTORS, is on tour for you this Saturday and Sunday, June 12^th & 13^th.

News hitting close to home presents us with recent flooding in Tennessee, foreclosures flooding the housing market, and now, a frightening, flightless fate for birds in the Gulf.  These stories can leave our outlook with a deficit of joy. Beauty offers a contrast of images for a balanced perspective, sometimes catching us by surprise.

This week's tour of the beautiful Club Creek Court home at Yarbrough Farms was, for me, an unexpected gift of vision. This one-of-a-kind, semi-custom masterpiece was built by HOMEWORKS of Alabama (Allan and Lisa Campfield). It is one of those luscious illustrations of beauty, harmony, balance, joy, precision and compassion. The design incorporates principles of music, art and architecture. Like a stroll through a forest or a museum, it brought a connection to my heart. Uplifting as a kite for a string of sadness, an impression of beauty can inspire a surge of clarity or a call to action. It can fortify the connections we already have or multiply our gratitude for the new day.

Like ebb and flow, warp and weave, yin and yang, the range of gifts and assigned elements are perfectly complemented. Allan and his two sons, Joshua and Brandon, manage the construction process, while Lisa, a design professional, selects the palettes for colors, lighting, flooring, placement and poise. The feeling is indulgent and inviting, simple lines and forms that integrate the outdoors with the interior.

A bite of beauty is nourishment for the heart.  A vision of beauty can assist us in the imagination needed for solutions…restoration, results, rekindling of relationships, and remembering what matters, like HOME...

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Need information about Auburn real estate and surrounding areas in Lee County? I would be happy to assist you in your home search or relocation. Have a home to sell in Auburn or Opelika? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise! Reach me anytime by phone or text 334-524-2220 or email me at marahawks@gmail.com.

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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, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, feel free to contact me with a request.  

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, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, feel free to contact me with a request.  

Auburn AL Homes for Sale ~ Just listed 607 Heywood St Auburn Alabama. Listed by Mara Hawks FIRST REALTY for $349,900. This foreclosure property is located off Richland Road, at The Cotswolds. IMPRESSIVE home and price! Press links below to view maps and details of this beautiful home.

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Auburn AL Homes for Sale ~ 827 Cahaba Dr Auburn Alabama. Listed with FIRST REALTY for $220,900. Press tabs below to view maps and details of a really sweet place to call HOME.

FOR SALE in Auburn AL

Mara Hawks | First Realty | 334-524-2220 827 Cahaba Dr, Auburn, AL Fantastic Value in Cary woods area! Tons of charm and living space, blends the best of the old with the new. 4BR/3BA Single Family House   offered at $220,900 Year Built 1967 Sq Footage 2,376 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size .20 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION FANTASTIC VALUE in Cary Woods area! 4 Bedroom, 3 Baths; approximately 2376 htd square feet with front courtyard and back patio. No carpet in this home! Beautifully done bathroom updates with granite countertops, new cabinetry, hardware, lighting and plumbing fixtures, new ceramic floors and a great soaking tub! And if that's not enough, the Master Suite resembles a Bed & Breakfast getaway, complete with its own balcony and gorgeous bamboo floors! New roof and gas furnace in 2000, all new windows 2004, exterior painted in 2007. Versatile family room area with double doors to patio, wet bar and a wood burning, stone fireplace. Large Great Room, Dining area, Pine Kitchen with Breakfast Room and French doors to Patio . Tons of charm and storage, including an outdoor shed. This home blends the best of the old with the new!   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - New roof & gas furnace in 2000; ALL NEW WINDOWS in 2004.   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Main View Master Bedroom Great Room Breakfast Room Master Bed & Bath Family Room Family Room Stairway to Master BR Front Porch Front Patio Pine Kitchen Back View Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Bath 3 Hallway Master BR-cabinets Family room Equal Opportunity Housing I CAN HELP no matter where you are in the U.S or Canada! If you are planning on buying or selling a home, give me a call and I will refer you to an associate expert in your area! 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 services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE. CLICK ON CART TO SHOP FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA     Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive. Posted: Feb 22, 2010, 4:29pm PST

Auburn AL Homes for Sale ~ Just listed 1022 Fairmont Lane Auburn Alabama. Listed by Mara Hawks FIRST REALTY for $225,000. This foreclosure property is located on a cul-de-sac in Grove Hill. IMPRESSIVE home and price! Press links below to view maps and details of this beautiful home.

FOR SALE in Auburn AL

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$225,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 2206 sqft Lot: 0.25 acre(s) Location 1022 FAIRMONT LN Auburn, AL 36830

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MARA HAWKS FIRST REALTY, A RealtySouth Company (334) 524-2220 mhawks7@aol.com http://www.marahawks.com Listed by: FIRST REALTY - Mara Hawks

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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, emailed directly to you, along with other local area information, feel free to contact me with a request.   

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 services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

On November 9, 2009, the President approved the first-time homebuyer tax credit extension which will extend the tax credit until April 30, 2010. 

Following are the Primary Q&A's regarding the Tax Credit for Homebuyers

First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

What are the New Deadlines?

In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.

Tax Credit Versus Tax Deduction

It's important to remember that the tax credit is just that... a tax credit. The benefit of a tax credit is that it's a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction, rather than a reduction in a tax liability that would only save you $1,000 to $1,500 when all was said and done. So, if a first-time homebuyer were to owe $8,000 in income taxes and would qualify for a tax credit of $8,000, she would owe nothing.

Better still, the tax credit is refundable, which means the homebuyer can receive a check for the credit if he or she has little income tax liability. For example, if a first-time homebuyer is eligible for a tax credit of $8,000 but is liable for $4,000 in income tax, she can still receive a check for the remaining $4,000!

Higher Income Caps

The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased.

Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible

Joint filers who earn up to  $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.

Maximum Purchase Price

Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.

Tax Incentives to Spur Energy Savings and Green Jobs

This provision is designed to help promote energy-efficient investments in homes by extending and expanding tax credits through 2010 for purchases such as new furnaces, energy-efficient windows and doors, or insulation.

Landmark Energy Savings

This provision provides $5 Billion for energy efficient improvements for more than one million modest-income homes through weatherization. According to some estimates, this can help modest-income families save an average of $350 a year on heating and air conditioning bills.

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 services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

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Auburn AL Real Estate - This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, at a bank-owned, foreclosure price. Newer home in very good condition, with a lovely, partially fenced backyard that has a patio, a firepit and some woods. Appliances include refrigerator. Ceiling fans and crown molding;This house is wired for security and audio systems, too!

Contact me to view this or similar properties at WIMBERLY STATION!

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 services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

CLICK ON CART TO SHOP FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA   

Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Auburn AL Real Estate - This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, at a bank-owned, foreclosure price. Newer home in very good condition, with a lovely, partially fenced backyard that has a patio, a firepit and some woods. Appliances include refrigerator. Ceiling fans and crown molding;This house is wired for security and audio systems, too!

Contact me to view this or similar properties at WIMBERLY STATION! 

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 services in Auburn, Opelika & Lee County for over 3 decades! Committed to INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE.

CLICK ON CART TO SHOP FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA   

Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.