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Fall Home Selling in Auburn and Opelika: 3 Things to Know

By Corrie Kent Green | Nov 5, 2026

Fall Home Selling in Auburn and Opelika: 3 Things to Know Fall home selling in Auburn and Opelika looks a little different than it does in many other markets. While real estate activity may slow down in some areas after summer, fall brings football weekends, returning alumni, visiting families and thousands of people into our […]

More Than a Tutu: What Our First Tutu Trot Meant to Us

By Corrie Kent Green | Oct 25, 2026

More Than a Tutu: What Our First Tutu Trot Meant to Us There’s a moment from our first Tutu Trot that we’ll carry with us for a long time: looking around Town Creek Park on a chilly October morning and seeing people show up in pink tutus for something that mattered. For months, we had […]

Corrie and Megan pose behind a colorful fall pumpkin display in front of the Lee County Courthouse in downtown Opelika.

Four Fall Events We Love Around Auburn and Opelika

By Corrie Kent Green | Oct 8, 2026

Four Fall Events We Love Around Auburn and Opelika Fall events in Auburn and Opelika give us plenty to enjoy beyond football season. October brings family-friendly fun, outdoor movies, local traditions and a few experiences designed for people who actually enjoy being scared. The Eerie Express may have already rolled through Monkey Park this year, […]

A Little Labor Now Can Save a Lot Later

By Corrie Kent Green | Sep 8, 2026

A Little Labor Now Can Save a Lot Later: Fall Home Maintenance for Auburn and Opelika Homeowners Fall home maintenance in Auburn and Opelika may look a little different than it does in cooler parts of the country. Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but our warm weather usually sticks around longer, […]

Coldwell Banker celebrates 120 years in real estate from 1906 to 2026, honoring generations of families and the meaning of home.

120 Years of Real Estate: What Has Changed…and What Hasn’t

By Corrie Kent Green | Aug 16, 2026

120 Years of Real Estate: What Has Changed…and What Hasn’t Real Estate Explained Think about what buying a home looked like in 1906. There was no Zillow. No scrolling through listing photos from the couch. No electronic signatures, virtual tours or text messages from your REALTOR® telling you, “They accepted your offer!” In fact, much […]

A clean white promotional graphic for the "Real Estate Explained" series featuring REALTOR® Corrie Green smiling with her hands raised in a shrug. The headline reads, "Where Does a REALTOR's Commission Go?" The graphic introduces an educational article explaining how real estate commissions work, how compensation is negotiated and divided, and the business expenses involved in running a real estate business. The footer states that the Kent McCown Group helps buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions across East Alabama.

Where Does a REALTOR’s Commission Actually Go?

By Corrie Kent Green | Jul 29, 2026

Where Does a REALTOR’s Commission Go? When people hear that a home sold for $400,000, it’s easy to assume the REALTOR® just walked away with a huge paycheck. I hear comments like this all the time: “Wow! You must have made a fortune on that sale!” The reality is…that’s almost never how it works. One […]

Graphic for the Kent McCown Group's Real Estate Explained series featuring REALTOR® Corrie Green standing on a ladder while installing decorative trim above a stone fireplace using a power drill. The text reads, "Should You Renovate Before Listing Your Home?" Kent McCown Group branding appears alongside the message, "Helping buyers and sellers across East Alabama make informed real estate decisions," introducing an educational blog about deciding which home improvements are worth making before selling.

Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

By Corrie Kent Green | Jul 26, 2026

Real Estate Explained Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home? If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably asked yourself one of the most common questions homeowners face: “Should I renovate before I list my home?” The honest answer? It depends. Some improvements can help your home sell faster and potentially for more money. […]

Real Estate Explained graphic featuring a home with a Coldwell Banker "Under Contract" sign in the front yard. The image introduces the topic "Why Some Homes Sell Fast...and Others Sit on the Market," educating homeowners about the factors that influence how quickly a home sells, including pricing, marketing, presentation, and timing.

Why Some Homes Sell Fast… and Others Sit on the Market

By Corrie Kent Green | Jul 25, 2026

Why Some Homes Sell Fast…and Others Sit on the Market. Real Estate Explained Every time a home sells in a weekend, people ask the same question: “What made that house sell so fast?” And every time a home sits on the market for weeks or even months, people assume the answer is simple. “It must […]

Bedroom with a navy accent wall, framed artwork, bedside lamps, and a patterned bench at the foot of the bed. The image is branded "Real Estate Explained" and introduces the topic "What Actually Stays With the Home When You Buy It?" by Kent McCown Group, educating home buyers about fixtures and personal property in a real estate transaction.

What Actually Stays With the House When You Buy It?

By Corrie Kent Green | Jul 19, 2026

What Stays With the House When You Buy It? Have you ever walked through a home and wondered, “Does that refrigerator come with it?” Or maybe you fell in love with a porch swing, a beautiful chandelier, or even a one-of-a-kind carousel horse in the backyard. What Stays With the House When You Buy It? […]

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