Hooray! Sold My First House!

        I have been working in real estate for about three months now and I just closed on my first house! Some might think three months sounds like a long time to be working and just closing a deal, but in the world of real estate it is actually amazingly fast!
        This first sell has totally solidified my decision to be a real estate agent! I have loved working so far and I am really excited because I have a few more leads and I am ready to sell more houses! Working at Becky Hancock Realty has been a wonderful career decision!

A little piece of nostalgia: Drive in Movies!

I know many of my friends around here have been to the drive in movie theater but I know there are some of you that have not heard about it or haven't been. It is definitely something everyone should check out. With a military I.D. it is only $5 per person and it is always a double feature. That is a steal when compared to going to a normal theater and paying $8 + per person for one movie. The movies change often so there is usual some variation from weekend to weekend. It is the Continental Drive-In, in Wicksburg, Al. If you are on 84 going to Dothan it will be on your left. You can't miss their huge sign! You can check out their web site at http://www.continentalcinemas.com/index.htm

Why Wait?! Just Jump In!!

                 I've noticed in the last couple of weeks that there are a lot of renter's out there that are thinking of buying but are afraid to take the plunge. I know that the market scares some but some of the fears I am seeing are unfounded in this area. Take a step back from the television and the news paper and call a local real estate agent. They know your area better than any news company does. They can advise you weather it is a good time to buy in your area. Don't be afraid to get educated! It just might be the perfect time to buy! It never hurts to ask!

Life is a Picnic!

So this past weekend one of our friends had the incredible idea for a few of us to get together Saturday and have a picnic at Lake Tholocco on post. I think people take the simple pleasures in life for granted and may think things like picnics are lame. Well you would be wrong. It was just three couples and we all brought different items. Lake Tholocco has charcoal grills available in the picnic area so we used that and cooked burgers, hot dogs and later on we even made smores! It was simple but so much fun! The weather was beautiful and even though it has warmed up some it felt perfect after 4:00pm. It was an amazing afternoon spent with friends! Before the weather gets too chilly, I think everyone should take advantage of the perfect temps and take dinner outside!

New Place to Shop!

I met two of my lovely friends for coffee this morning at Boldly Going and then headed downtown for some shopping. There is a new store call "Gossip" and it has some really cute clothes and accessories. We also went to the Younique Boutique, Diva, and The Consignment Cat. All are really great stores that everyone should check out!

Fine Dining in Enterprise

I know a few of you in the area have complained that there are not any really nice places to go to eat; a place to celebrate an anniversary or have a quite adult dinner without the kids. I now know exactly where all of you should go! The Rawls in downtown Enterprise! It's just been remodeled and opened it's doors to the public last week. They serve lunch and dinner, they have rooms for large parties, meeting rooms, and it is also a Bed and Breakfast.

I went there for lunch today and it was fantastic! I had a hangar steak sandwich with blue cheese slaw and caramelized onions. I can't describe to you how tasty it was! Every one loved what they ordered and we sampled some of their desserts. My favorite was the fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Now I know you might be thinking what could be more simple than apple pie? This was like no apple pie I've had! So I encourage everyone to find a babysitter and go out to The Rawls this weekend! You can also check it out a: 
http://www.rawlsbandb.com/

Making Memories at Fort Rucker

            Fort Rucker has been such a special place for us. We have made so many unforgettable friends. This past weekend we went out and had a spectacular time with some of our favorite people! Friday night it was 80's Night at The Landing Zone. A group of us went to celebrate our friend Jenna Wilcox's birthday. It was one of the best birthday parties ever! There was an awesome band called the M-80's that played the best hits of the 80's all night long. The Landing Zone really committed to the theme with 80's paraphernalia on the tables and fun 80's themed drinks. I must say the "Top Gun" was pretty tasty! John Hugh's films played on all the T.V.s and there were door prizes. It was such a fun party!!! I am yet again impressed by the awesome things that go on here on Fort Rucker!

             Saturday morning I was the early bird and went out to show a couple of houses! It amazes me how much I love working here. Most people would dread getting up early on the weekend to work but to me it's exciting and fun! I love that I get to find someone a house that will become their home that they will hopefully make precious memories in.
       
           Saturday afternoon we went to the vow renewal of our good friends the Hammett's. They were also celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary! They renewed their vows on the east beach of Lake Tholocco. It was really sweet and I wish them many more years of happiness together!
          
           Sunday was a really special day for me. I wrote my first offer for my client!!!!!! I am so excited!! I hope everything goes smoothly! It has been such a wonderful learning experience. I love my job!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

           Well our weekend really started on Thursday night. We went to the Landing Zone here on Ft. Rucker with a couple of friends for trivia and karaoke. They recently started doing this every Thursday night. It starts at six but we didn't get there until 8 and had already missed the first two rounds of trivia. The way it works is that there are three rounds of trivia. In between each round, while they grade everyone's trivia sheet, they do karaoke. It is so much fun! There is such a mix of people that sing. There are hilarious one's that can't really sing but pick excellent songs such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and then some are actually really good! I think everyone should try it out sometime. You don't have to sing or play trivia if that's not your thing, but just watching everyone is enough entertainment in itself.
            Friday night was Oktoberfest on Ft. Rucker. I had never been to an Oktoberfest celebration before and this one definitely made me want to go every year! It was a great place to meet up with all of our friends. Of course there was all the beer,bratwurst, and sauerkraut anyone could want. They also had local vendors with tents and kids activities. What would Oktoberfest be without a German Polka band? The band was really fun and kids seemed to love to dance the polka! Fort Rucker really knows how to throw a party!
            Sunday afternoon I drug Jason with me to the GOP BBQ that was help at the Enterprise Civic Center. Now it doesn't matter which party you belong to; this was a neat event for anyone. There was food, some entertainment, but the main event was the many candidates that were there to speak. They had candidates ranging from school board nominees, judges, and the candidate running for Lt. Governor. It was a great opportunity to hear what each candidate was about and what they would like to do for the area and for the state. I would really like to find out if the local Democrat association will be putting something like this together so that everyone could hear both sides. No matter what your party affiliation I think these kind of events are important to attend. It was such a wealth of information. It is important for everyone to get involved with what going on in their community, their state, and their country. Know your candidates and get out and vote this November!

My challenge for the week!

I'm always excited when I'm given a new assignment at work. I've learned so much in the past couple of weeks and I'm still hungry for more! So my newest assignment is to look at 5 houses per day. I don't know about you but I think it sounds more like fun than work. I looked at 5 houses yesterday and today I ended up looking 7 since we also had a property tour and the whole office went and looked at two of the homes. If I wrote about all of them you might get mentally exhausted  but I think I can tell you about one of my favorites! 

This home is at 410 Dixie Drive here in Enterprise. It's a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home listed at $105,00. I was so impress with how adorable this home is! It has all tile floors and a really nice kitchen. For that price I expected to walk into something that needed a lot of work but this house is move in ready and you wouldn't have to do a thing to it! It would be a perfect starter home for a new family. If you know anyone that would be interested you can tell them to call Martha Riley at (334) 313-8266.

I'm still learning my way around Enterprise and everyday I discover something new. Yesterday I found a hidden gem of a neighborhood. Here in Enterprise we have a lot of new neighborhoods that have been constructed in the last few years. New construction is fantastic but sometimes an established older neighborhood can be just as attractive. Valley Hills is just such a neighborhood. I was looking at a listing yesterday at 315 Oakwood Drive and was awed by the amount of beautiful trees that give this neighborhood a secluded cozy feel. Most of the homes are older but have aged gracefully and give the neighborhood a charm that only time can achieve.

I hope everyone remembers that Friday is Oktoberfest here on Fort Rucker! It's from 4:30 till 9:30. There will be food, beer, and activities for the whole family! My husband and I are going and Becky Hancock Realty will have a booth set up as well. If you can't make it I'll fill you in on how it went this weekend! and I can't wait to look at more homes tomorrow!!

Welcome to Fort Rucker!!

Every month Fort Rucker hosts a welcome breakfast at The Landing on post. They provide breakfast and there are many local businesses there to tell newcomers about the area and to offer their services. I missed out on going to this when we first moved here but I went today with some of my co-workers at Becky Hancock Realty. It was a really neat gathering and I think it is beneficial to anyone who is new to the area. I can't wait to start going every month and welcome new people to fabulous Fort Rucker!

My first blog post! Hooray!

        I've been curious about the world of blogging for some time now and with all the new things that are going on in my life I figured it was time to start one. Who knows how many of you are interested in what goes here in LA (lower Alabama for those not in the know) but I may be surprised.
        Jason and I are living here in the Fort Rucker area so that he can complete helicopter flight school. While he is doing that I want to accomplish something for myself. So I decided to get my real estate license and I am now working at Becky Hancock Realty. I love my job so far and I am really excited to help other military families find a home here in the Enterprise area.
        When we first knew we were moving here I was a little apprehensive about Alabama in general. After a month here my mind was totally changed. I love it here! It really has become Sweet Home Alabama to me. I was really surprised at the amount there is to do in the area. There is always something going on at Fort Rucker not to mention all of the lakes and the beach that is just an hour and a half away. Through my blog I hope to share not only what's going on with my job but our adventures and the shenanigans we get into down here in LA!