Laura Sellers, Associate Broker, HOMES FOR SALE in Auburn Alabama -Lee Co

Collinwood Christmas Luminaries

The neighbors of Collinwood will once again present the traditional "Collinwood Christmas Luminaries" on December 18, 2008. The traditionhas been going on for over 37 years. During this time, all of the homes line the street with luminaries and Christmas decorations, leading to a live Nativity Scene at the end of the trail. The trail begins at the intersection of Collinwood and North Tenth Street / Oakbowery Road. Motorists are asked to please turn their headlights off when you enter the trail so that they and the cars around them can enjoy the path to "Bethlehem".

Hope you will be able to join the fun!!!!

This event has become part of the Christmas festivities for my family. We look forward to it every year. This year it will be held from December 10 - 14, 2008.

"During the Victorian Front Porch Tour visitors may walk or drive through the Opelika Historic Neighborhood, where families lavishly decorate their elegant, restored Victorian homes for the Christmas season and dress in period costume. The event, which has captured national attention and draws up to 10,000 visitors each year, brings the neighborhood to life in full Victorian dress and features Old World decorations that include life-size Santas, carousel horses and other figures designed by local artist Jan Jones. Admission is free and you can drive through the tour, except on Saturday when the streets are closed to cars so that carolers and other entertainment may be provided. For more information, contact the Auburn-Opelika Visitors and Convention Bureau at 887-8747.

Christmas In A Railroad Town, held on the same December weekend with the Victorian Front Porch Tour, transforms Railroad Avenue in Historic Downtown Opelika into a Christmas wonderland and festival. Treats for children include rides on a miniature train and time with Santa and Mrs. Claus as everyone enjoys live music, hot wassail and a variety of holiday treats.

The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. along Railroad Avenue. For more information, contact Opelika Main Street, Inc. at 334-745-0466 or the Opelika Chamber of Commerce at 745-4861."

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!

AUBURN'S 'BURN THE BULLDOGS' PARADE SET FOR FRIDAY, November 13, 2008.

Hey Auburn University fans if you love parades you will not want to miss the "Burn the Bulldogs" parade and pep rally on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Auburn Tigers host the Georgia Bulldogs in Auburn, Alabama on this day!

The "Burn the Bulldog" parade will start at 3:45 p.m. on Tiger Street, by the AU Medical Clinic, make its way around Toomer's Corner and end at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where a pep rally will follow at about 4:30 p.m.

It is an Auburn tradition to have the parade for the last SEC home game, so every year it rotates from Georgia to Alabama.

The parade will have floats, Aubie, the AU dance team, Tiger Pause, cheerleaders, War Eagle Girls, and much much more.

Don't miss this Auburn tradition. It should have some fun for everyone.

LEE COUNTY HOUSING STATS

OCTOBER 2007 & OCTOBER 2008

RESIDENTIAL - OCTOBER 2007

RESIDENTIAL - OCTOBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

856 Houses on the Market this month 969 Houses on the Market this month

60 Properties sold 45 Properties sold

143 Average days on the market 153 Average days on the market

120 New listings 169 New listings

$155,755 Median Sold Price $156,500 Median Sold Price

$172,229 Average Sold Price $207,588 Average Sold Price

$10,333,12Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $9,341,442 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

434 Houses on the Market this month 486 Houses on the Market this month

27 Properties sold 23 Properties sold

171 Average days on the market 170Average days on the market

50 New listings 87 New listings

$233,900 Median Sold Price $208,050 Median Sold Price

$234,345 Average Sold Price $256,893 Average Sold Price

$6,327,322Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $5,908,530 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

216 Houses on the Market this month 275 Houses on the Market this month

20 Properties sold 11 Properties sold

105 Average days on the market 143 Average days on the market

35 New listings 40 New listings

$128,925 Median Sold Price $121,500 Median Sold Price

$114,000 Average Sold Price $186,127 Average Sold Price

$2,578,490 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $2,047,400 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

CONDO - OCTOBER 2007 CONDO - OCTOBER 2008

ALL AREAS: ALL AREAS:

325 Condos on the Market this month 266 Condos on the Market this month

11 Properties sold 4 Properties sold

215 Average days on the market 150 Average days on the market

21 New listings 26 New listings

$133,000 Median Sold Price $133,500 Median Sold Price

$146,126 Average Sold Price $157,158 Average Sold Price

$1,607,391 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $628,630 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

AUBURN: AUBURN:

295 Condos on the Market this month 254 Condos on the Market this month

11 Properties sold 4 Properties sold

215 Average days on the market 150 Average days on the market

25 New listings 26 New listings

$133,000 Median Sold Price $133,500 Median Sold Price

$146,126 Average Sold Price $157,158 Average Sold Price

$1,607,391 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $628,630 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

OPELIKA: OPELIKA:

20 Condos on the Market this month 10 Condos on the Market this month

0 Properties sold 0 Properties sold

0 Average days on the market 0 Average days on the market

3 New listings 0 New listings

$0 Median Sold Price $0 Median Sold Price

$0 Average Sold Price $0 Average Sold Price

$0 Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $0 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

LOTS - OCTOBER 2007 ALL AREAS LOTS - OCTOBER 2008 ALL AREAS

Not available 1083 Properties on the Market

8 Properties sold 8 Properties sold

246 Average days on the Market 168 Average days on the Market

192 New listings 64 New listings

$ 54,250 Median Sold Price $ 46,500 Median Sold Price

$234,040 Average Sold Price $ 46,438 Average Sold Price

$1,872,319 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume $371,500 Total Property Sales Sold Dollar Volume

It has been said that Auburn University's chapel is haunted by the ghost of Sydney Grimmett. Sydney is said to be the ghost of a Civil War solidier and has been sighted by people in the church's rafters.

The 158 year old church was originally set up by plantation owners as a hospital for a regiment originating in Texas. Supposedly Sydney was a part of this regiment and was shot in the leg and developed gangrene and was later buried in Pine Hill cemetary.

The majority of the paranormal activity occured while the chapel was being used as a theatre. Since this time the theatre has moved to Telfair Peet Theatre. It is said some students still leave candy out for the ghost as they believe the ghost followed them to the new theatre location.

Haunted or not it truly makes for a spooky story!