Magnolia Realty's Auburn Area Real Estate Update: August 2010

History - In 1946, a couple of AU faculty members' wives organized a group which they called the Newcomers Club. It's purpose was to welcome the wives of new faculty members to the Auburn community. Caroline Draughon, wife of then-AU president Ralph Brown Draughon, renamed the group the Campus Club two years later. At that time it expanded to include all faculty wives as well as all women faculty and staff. The club remained primarily a social club until 1996, which was the club's 50th anniversary, at which time the group expanded once again to include all AU employees and their spouses, as well as friends of the university. Now anyone with an interest in Auburn University may join the group.

Major project - In honor of the club's founder, the Caroline M. Draughon Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 as well. This endowment effort was so successful, the club established the Auburn University First Ladies Award program in 2001. This program was to award at least one $1,000 scholarship each year to an Auburn student. These awards are named for one of the Auburn University's past first ladies or the current president's wife. To fund this endowment, the Campus Club sponsors a fund-raising plant sale each spring. The Department of Horticulture linked with the club to help with the plant sale that year by providing dozens of healthy plants left over from various research projects. Because of the success of that first plant sale, the club voted to earmark all of its scholarships for students majoring in horticulture. The Plant Sale is held on A-Day weekend.

Friendship & Activity opportunities - The Club provides opportunities for making new friends, sharing interests with others, and participating in projects. This year's Kick-off Event will be held on Thursday, September 16 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Kiesel Park. The community service project for this event is to bring canned food or $5 for the donation to the East Alabama Food Bank. Some of the special events that members may participate in include Antiquing Aficionados, Campus Capers, City Sites, Curtain Calls ( Alabama Shakespeare Festival Theatre), Expert Entertaining: Fine Wines by Gus, Flower Fun: An Evening with Stanley at The Flower Store, Garden Gurus: Petals from the Past, Garden Gurus: Quail Hollow Gardens, Happy Hearts from Helping Hands: Goodwill Career Center and Salvation Army, Positively Pampered (Spa at Auburn), Shopping Sprees, and Travel Time. One may also join some of the several interest groups including Antiquing, Book Club, Bridge, Bunco, Culinary Cohort, Ladies to Lunch, or Needle crafters. In addition to the Kick-off event where you sign up for the events you choose to attend (Bring your checkbook or cash so that you can pay in advance for those events which require payment), the Club will hold a Holiday Luncheon at Saugahatchee Country Club on Dec. 8 and a Spring Tea at the AU President's Home in April.

Membership dues are $20 per year. If you are interested in participating in Campus Club, you many contact any member including Ellen Faurot of Magnolia Realty (334-332-3359 or efaurot@charter.net) for additional information.

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You'll want to take a look at the nice townhome in a good location that has just been listed by Ellen Faurot. The 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath unit has hardwood floors downstairs and new carpet upstairs. Walls have been recently painted. Two baths upstairs and the half bath downstairs feature ceramic tile. Appliances including stove, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer come with the deal. A dramatic entry and stairwell offer an inviting entrance to the home. A wood-burning fireplace graces the large living room (great room). The dining area is conveniently located near the kitchen. A single-attached garage has been used as storage by the owner and is partitioned to offer plentiful storage or other options (workroom or workout room, for example). Two bedrooms feature walk-in closets and the 3rd has an ample closet as well. The unit has a privacy-fenced area in the back but trees and a natural area populate the back portion of the lot which extends out to N. Gay St. There's a Tiger Transit stop on the corner of N. Gay and Drake within easy walking distance of the unit but anyone would like to live here. The owner is looking for offers. Don't miss this great opportunity. Contact Ellen at 334-332-3359 or efaurot@charter.net for a showing

Do you love to travel?

This summer has been HOT! Would you like to be COOL next July?
Have you always wanted to see Alaska's icebergs and Denali park?
Join the group for Alaska Discovery by Land & Cruise,
July 2 - 14, 2011.
Check out the weblink  http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.cfm?ID=420134 for  additional information. The listed price is for an inside cabin; > however, upgrades are available. Transportation from Auburn to the Atlanta airport and the from the airport home is provided.
Collette Vacations is an outstanding group. Travel insurance is included in the registration fee. The insurance is excellent, not only for trip cancellation, medical or volcano emergency, but if for any reason - really, any reason - you should need to cancel prior to the day of departure, you would get a full refund minus the cost of the insurance.
If you are interested in this trip and/or have questions, contact Effie Cannon,> lcannon23@charter.net,  821-0913 (h), or 444-3270 (C).
There will be a get-together in the early fall with a representative from Collette Vacations, Jack Brinson, who can tell you more about the trip and answer any additional questions that you might have.

The Opelika-Auburn Newcomers Club was founded in 2001. The purpose of the organization is to provide a variety of programs for the betterment of the Opelika/Auburn community that will assist women transitioning into the Opelika/Auburn area or help Opelika/Auburn women adjust to recent lifestyle changes. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at different restaurants in the area. In addition to the monthly luncheon, there are several interest groups including the following: Bunco, Bridge, Bridge 101, Book Club, Let's Explore and Dining Out. The Let's Explore group visits local sites of interest as well as travels to nearby sites such as Desoto Caverns in Childersburg, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the Eufaula Pilgrimage, Scott's Antiques in Atlanta, and the Southern Living Idea House in Senoia, Ga. Members can invite friends to come along on the Let's Explore outings. The Dining Out group has dinner in various restaurants in the Opelika/Auburn area usually monthly and this is when spouses, significant others or friends are invited to join in the fun. Newcomers Club is a great way to make friends and join in fun activities. The group has 90 or so members currently and continues to grow. Members are friendly and welcoming. If you are a woman moving to the area and hoping to make friends soon, consider joining this group. Membership dues are $20 per year (September 2-August 31 but prorated after mid-year). The current president is Sharon Sartain (334-502-1276 or lsharonms@charter.net); Vice-President - Mary Meadows; Treasurer -Marcita Cooper, Corresponding Secretary - Stephanie Renuart; Recording Secretary - Annette Lovett, and the Advisor is the Past-President, Ellen Faurot (334-332-3359 or efaurot@charter.net). Ellen is also a Realtor with Magnolia Realty and welcomes calls from those interested in joining the Newcomers group as well as calls from those interested in relocating to or within the area. If you think you might be interested in the Newcomers group, contact Sharon or Ellen for further information or to get your name on the contact list to receive the monthly newsletter. Remember both women who are new to the area and long-time residents are welcome to participate in the group.


Ellen is also a member of Campus Club and Olli and can provide information and/or contacts for these groups as well. The Opelika/Auburn area is a great place to live. Join in for fun and friendship.

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A new shopping center is coming to Auburn. The announcement was made by Mayor Bill Hamm and broadcast on local television stations on August 5. The Shoppes at Cary Creek will be located at the corner of N. College Street and E. University Ave. The anchor store will be Publix. The shopping center is expected to attract boutique style retailers and high-end restaurants. Ground breaking should take place around Christmas 2010 with construction to be completed in the winter of 2011. Residents near this site are very excited about this news and looking forward to the convenience of having a grocery store, shops and restaurants closer by. New jobs will be added to the local economy when the shopping center opens and housing demand in the area should pick up. If you are interested in housing near this area, now is a good time to make the move. Check out the Magnolia Realty website at http://www.auburnalabamarealestatesupersite.com to search for available homes or to find an agent to help you.

It's a great time to buy a home in Auburn, Opelika or Lee County!!! Homes prices are down significantly over prices just 2 or 3 years ago and many sellers are more than willing to negotiate. The inventory of homes is high. You'll find many terrific homes to choose from. Mortgage rates are at a low level that hasn't been seen in many, many years. One mortgage company's rate are 4.25% for a conventional 30-year loan and 3.75% for a 15-year conventional loan during this first week of August. Don't let this tremendous opportunity pass. Ask an agent from Magnolia Realty to help you find a home that will fit your needs today.