"The Loveliest Village on the Plains deserves great Taco Mama tacos and margaritas! Since 1896, Toomer’s Drugs has been an Auburn landmark, facing what has been the anchoring corner of the Auburn campus since 1856. And now, a half block down Magnolia, Taco Mama has come home to the heart of Auburn’s campus and city life. Toomer’s Corners, rolling the Oaks on a Saturday down South and Taco Mama…"Not for sale. Just highlighting some of my favorite local businesses.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com 10/02/2022

Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers is an independent bookstore in Auburn, AL featuring a specially curated selection of books, cards, and gifts as well as custom-made drinks (complete with a coffee menu inspired by local authors). Their namesake pays homage to a family business from a time when a gas station was a filling station, a place where you knew each other, where someone came out to your car to fill up your tank, clean your windshield, and catch up a bit. At Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, you can know a friendly face, fill your brain and your belly, and maybe see a little better when you leave. Not for Sale. Just highlighting some of my favorite local businesses.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to A... 10/01/2022

How NIMBYism Stunts Housing GrowthHomeowners may not realize that by preventing development in their towns and neighborhoods that they’re making homeownership much more expensive for themselves as well as others. Have questions? Read this #GoodToKnow article and contact me so I can answer any questions you have.In addition to supply chain interruptions, high material costs and labor shortages, badly needed new home construction is also being curtailed by NIMBYism, says the National Association of Home Builders. “Not in my backyard” homeowners may not realize that by preventing development in their towns and neighborhoods that they’re making homeownership much more expensive for themselves as well as others.The root cause of nimbyism is that homeowners are afraid that their home values w... 09/30/2022

Five Ways to Discourage BurglarsThere’s more you can do to discourage burglars than an alarm system when you’re away. Burglars look for easy targets, where they can get in and out quickly. They pick a house and watch it to learn your comings and goings and for signs that you’re gone. So what can you do? Make it harder for burglars.Smart Phone Security. Make cameras visible and install them in more places than the front door. You can access your security cameras anytime, anywhere and get alerts when visitors are detected. You can store video clips and recorded audio to the cloud.Neighbors. Meet your neighbors and exchange numbers. Watch their homes when they’re gone and ask them to watch yours for any suspicious activity. Have your neighbor pick up mail, flyers on your door or packages l... 09/29/2022

Homebuyers Catch a BreakGetting ready for a move? Be sure to look up commute times; healthcare and fitness; public transportation; housing costs; and job growth. Then contact me with any questions so I can assist you in the moving process to make it as seamless and stress-free as possible! If you’ve been discouraged about buying a home because the housing market is too competitive, you’ll like the latest 2022 forecast update from Realtor.com.Inflation, higher home prices and higher mortgage rates are impacting affordability, which caused many homebuyers to move to the sidelines. In April 2022, existing home sales dropped 2.4% from March, and 5.9% year-over-year, partly due to mortgage interest rates crossing 5% for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, home prices in April rose 14.8%.Ho... 09/28/2022

National Good Neighbors Day- Community Starts at HomeIt’s National Good Neighbors Day. Sounds like reason enough for a backyard BBQ.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate 09/28/2022

Best Places to Raise a FamilyGetting ready for a move? Be sure to look up commute times; healthcare and fitness; public transportation; housing costs; and job growth. Then contact me with any questions so I can assist you in the moving process to make it as seamless and stress-free as possible!Did you know that the average American family moves approximately once every five years? According to MoveBuddha.com, about 15.3 million American households move each year. Most families (40.2%) relocated less than 50 miles from their old home, but 24.7% moved 500 miles or more and 10% moved out of state, according to VerifiedMovers.com.Families move for many reasons, such as wanting a better home; new job or job transfer; finding a cheaper home; buying a first home; to be closer to schools or wor... 09/27/2022

To Illuminate Your Art Pieces, Use LED Lighting with Adjustable Fixtures.I am thrilled to share with you Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ two-page feature in the September issue of Architectural Digest.As a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network member, I am committed to providing you with advice that complements and enhances your lifestyle. This piece offers practical insights into how to find the perfect home for your high-end collectibles: from classic cars and vintage wines to luxe apparel and fine art.You can pick up a copy of Architectural Digest from the newsstands today. And for further insights into caring for your collections, be sure to enjoy this article on architecturaldigest.com.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Real... 09/26/2022

Auburn University Homecoming 2022A few pictures of Auburn University Homecoming 2022 before the game. I especially love the floats. #WarEagle #aufootball #auburntigers #aubie #augamedayBerkshire Hathway  HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Houses for Sale Auburn, homes for sale auburn, condos for sale auburnMore pictures are on my website. 09/24/2022

Auburn Candle Company in Auburn ALI have enjoyed many candles and fragrance scents for my home from this company. They were also very grateful for my purchases. You can pour your own candles at this establishment and even reserve a time to get together with friends for a special occasion.  You can explore over 85 unique fragrances. The candle studio is located across from City Hall in Downtown Auburn, AL (166 N Gay Street). Their Scent Stylists will help you blend your favorite fragrances and create your very own signature scented candle, wax melt, or reed diffuser. For more information please visit their website.NOT FOR SALE. Just highlighting local businesses that I have shopped in and enjoyed.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Re... 09/24/2022

Congrats to our @auburntigers #KickoffKid this week! Y'all watch for Tucker out on the field getting the tee right after kickoff. Register YOUR child age 5-12 for a chance to win at AuburnKickoffKid.com #WarEagleBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com 09/24/2022

War Eagle - Auburn University's battle cryEver wonder why people in Auburn, AL say War Eagle? According to the Auburn University website:"War Eagle" is Auburn's battle cry, not a mascot or nickname. The most popular story about the battle cry dates back to the first time Auburn met Georgia on the football field in 1892 and centers around a spectator who was a veteran of the Civil War. In the stands with him that day was an eagle the old soldier had found on a battlefield during the war. He had kept it as a pet for almost 30 years. According to witnesses, the eagle suddenly broke free and began majestically circling the playing field. As the eagle soared, Auburn began a steady march toward the Georgia end zone for a thrilling victory. Elated at their team's play and taking the bird's pre... 09/23/2022

Mimm’s Trail is a pristine new home community in Auburn, Alabama boasting an array of amenities including a lake, sidewalks, lamp posts, views, green space, a neighborhood pool, and a community garden. Mimm's Trail is zoned for the highly sought-after Ogletree Elementary and is conveniently located with quick Interstate 85 access. Mimms Trail is adjacent to Ward Bike Trail, Chewacla State Park, Fountainview Mansion, Auburn Softball Complex, and fabulous dining and shopping.For more information click here.  09/22/2022

The Floral Dog Park in Opelika, AL is a really nice place to take your dog to play with other dogs. It is also a great place to meet really nice people. The Floral Dog Park has 2 fenced in areas. One area is for small dogs and the other area is for larger dogs.  Floral Park is one of my dog's favorite places to go. He loves to run and play off-leash which is a great outlet for his overabundant energy.  Location is 600 Floral Street in Opelika, AL.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com 09/22/2022

First Day of FallBring Out Your Autumn DécorIt’s officially here. Happy first day of #Fall.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate 09/22/2022

First Day of FallBring Out Your Autumn DécorIt’s officially here. Happy first day of #Fall.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate 09/22/2022

The SportsPlex at Auburn University "This project includes the construction of additional softball, and multi-use lacrosse/rugby/soccer fields to provide more capacity for outdoor intramural and club sports. The completion of the SportsPlex in spring 2020 is the culmination of Campus Recreation’s long-term goal to expand the Intramural Field complex. The existing facility was constructed in 1979 when Auburn University student enrollment was approximately 18,000. The complex consists of 15 acres on Biggio Drive. Since that time, student enrollment at Auburn has increased to over 25,000 students without any increase in recreational field space on campus. Fields are heavily utilized by over 10,000 participants and more than 1,000 intramural and club sports teams annually. The lack of adequ... 09/21/2022

Curated Home Spaces For Bespoke CollectionsI am thrilled to share with you Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ two-page feature in the September issue of Architectural Digest.As a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network member, I am committed to providing you with advice that complements and enhances your lifestyle. This piece offers practical insights into how to find the perfect home for your high-end collectibles: from classic cars and vintage wines to luxe apparel and fine art.You can pick up a copy of Architectural Digest from the newsstands today. And for further insights into caring for your collections, be sure to enjoy this article on architecturaldigest.com.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move... 09/20/2022

October's spooky eventsEnjoy an October packed with fun and spooky events.Fall Sundown Concert Series - Come hear live music at Kiesel Park on Oct. 6 and20 during the Fall Sundown Concert Series. Concerts will take place from 6-7:30p.m.Harvest Market - City Market will return in October with the Harvest Market onSaturday, Oct. 15, at Town Creek Park. Stop by from 8 a.m.-noon for seasonalproduce, baked goods, meats, flowers and more!Friday Fright Night Movie - Come out for our annual Friday Fright Night Movie atKiesel Park on Friday, Oct. 14. The evening will begin with the kid-friendly Disneyclassic “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.” This G-rated movie will startat 6:45 p.m. A movie for adults to enjoy will follow at 8 p.m. with the 2007 thriller“Dead Silence,” rated R. Patrons a... 09/20/2022

Auburn University Track and Field has such a wonderful program with excellent athletes. For their schedule and more information about the program please visit their website.Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Best Auburn Realtors, Best Opelika Realtors, Relocate to Auburn, Move to Auburn, Homes for sale in Auburn, Homes for Sale near me, Houses for Sale Opelika, Luxury Homes for Sale Auburnwww.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com 09/20/2022