Greg Powell - Magnolia Realty

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time navigating the process.

Questions about financing, inspections, closing costs, pre-approval, timelines, or even where to begin are completely normal. I created a couple of free tools to help make the process easier and less stressful for buyers here in the Auburn and Opelika area:

✔️ First-Time Buyer Strategy Guide
✔️ 24/7 Home Buyer FAQ Tool

These are designed to help you better understand the process, avoid common mistakes, and feel more confident as you start looking at homes.

If you’d like me to send them over, just comment BUYING below and I’ll message you the links.

05/25/2026

As we celebrate the long weekend, let's also remember the heroes who made it possible. May your Memorial Day be filled with cherished moments with loved ones.

Looking to buy or sell a home this summer? Let’s connect!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Opelika High School Class of 2026! 🎓

Wishing all of tonight’s graduates success, great memories, and exciting opportunities in the years ahead. Your hard work paid off - now go enjoy this moment! ❤️🖤

05/21/2026

Congratulations, Auburn High seniors, on your graduation tonight! Wishing you the best of things to come in the future.

05/18/2026

Discover loan programs that can help you buy a home without having to build big savings!

Here are your best options to become a homeowner without needing huge savings.

05/14/2026

🏡 April 2026 housing numbers are in for Lee County, Auburn, and Opelika, and the spring market continues to show steady activity across East Alabama. Lee County saw 172 homes sold in April, up from March, while average sales prices climbed to $462,051, a 3.7% increase month-to-month and a strong 14.0% increase compared to April 2025. Homes averaged 62 days on market, which is slightly higher than March, but still 22.5% faster than this time last year. 📈 Inventory also continues to improve, giving buyers a few more options heading into the summer market.

Auburn remained especially active in April, with 86 homes sold, up from March and higher than April 2025. Average sales prices increased to $569,248, which is up 25.5% year-over-year. Even with more activity, homes are still moving relatively quickly, averaging 70 days on market, which is lower than last year. In Opelika, the market stayed stable overall with 59 homes sold. Average sales price rose to $368,255, up 8.1% from March, while homes sold much faster than a year ago, with average days on market down 43.2% compared to April 2025. 🔑

Overall, the local market continues to show healthy demand with improving inventory levels and solid pricing trends. Buyers are seeing more choices than they did over the past couple of years, while sellers are still benefiting from steady buyer activity and strong home values. As we move deeper into the summer season, it will be interesting to watch whether inventory growth continues and how that impacts pricing and competition across the area. ☀️