Lee County Property Taxes: What Auburn and Opelika Homeowners Need to Do Before December 31
If you bought a home in Auburn, Opelika, or anywhere in Lee County over the past year, you may not have seen a property tax bill yet. That doesn't mean you don't owe one. Homeowners are sometimes confused by this, but Alabama property taxes don't run on a calendar year cycle from Jan - Dec. Inste
Selling Your Student's Auburn Condo After Graduation: Timing, Tenants, and What It's Worth
Graduation is Auburn is always looming (for better of for woose for the students!), and so is a decision you may have put off for four years: what do you do with the condo? Some parents sell right away, and others keep it as a rental. Either can be the right call. It depends on your timing, the pr
Why Your Auburn Home Value Estimate May Be Off
If you've thought about selling, you've probably typed your address into Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com and gotten a number back in seconds. Sometimes that number is close. Sometimes it's off by tens of thousands of dollars, and the different sites often don't agree with each other. One of the big
Living in North Auburn, AL: Neighborhoods, New Growth, and What's Coming Next
If you're looking at homes in Auburn, you've probably noticed that a lot of the newer neighborhoods, new construction and road work are north of downtown. North Auburn (roughly the area along North Donahue Drive, North College Street, Shug Jordan Parkway, and out toward US-280 and Richland Road) h
What Does It Cost to Sell a House in Auburn or Opelika? (2026 Guide)
Most sellers start with one number: what the house will sell for. The number that actually matters is what you'll walk away with after closing. The gap between the two depends on your mortgage, your agreement with your agent, what you negotiate with the buyer, and a handful of smaller fees. Here's
Fall Getaways From Auburn: Day Trips and Weekend Escapes for 2026
Fall is one of the best times to plan a trip from Auburn. The heat finally breaks, summer crowds thin out, and several of the Southeast's best seasonal events are within a few hours' drive. Here are four options for fall 2026, from a quick afternoon close to home to a full weekend in the mountains
Moving Up in Auburn AL When Rates Are High
If you bought your home in Auburn or Opelika a few years ago, you likely have something most buyers today would love to have: a mortgage rate in the 3s or low 4s. You may also have a home that doesn't fit anymore. Maybe you need more room, a different layout, a bigger yard, or a shorter drive. And e
When to Start Looking for Fall Housing Near Auburn University (Hint: It's Earlier Than You Think)
The Leasing Cycle Here Starts Earlier Than People Expect If you're a parent of an Auburn University student, or a student trying to line up housing for next fall, there's a good chance you're thinking about this way too late. Not because you're behind, exactly. It's because the leasing calendar
Auburn AL Housing Market Update (YTD 2026) | Prices, Trends & What to Expect
Updated July 31, 2026 If you have been watching the Auburn real estate market or thinking about making a move, 2026 has been a little different than what industry experts expected at the end of 2025. Higher interest rates, brought on by overseas conflicts, higher oil prices, and other financial data