Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Harrand Creek home in Enterprise, Alabama



Large Home With Lots Of Room To Stretch Out In. Several Updates Have Been Made.There is a nice back yard with a pool! Carriage House In Back. There are a lot of mature trees in the yard for shade.

This home features has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, perfect for a family.



Listing Agent: Fran Frenda (334) 301-4580.

Contact Becky Hancock Realty at 334-347-6610 for more homes for sale in Enterprise.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Around Enteprise

Even though Enterprise, Alabama is a progressive town, we still have reminders of the charming parts of the old south as evidenced by some of the architecture around town. If you are thinking of moving to Enterprise and looking for homes for sale, we thought you might be interested in what our city looks like. In the next weeks and months, we'll show you around town.

We have to start with the Boll Weevil Monument.




You can probably guess that Enterprise, like much of southern Alabama, started as an agricultural community. (And we still love our farmers!) Cotton was the main crop for farmers in this area in the 19th century. But in 1915, about 60% of the cotton crop was destroyed by the Mexican Boll Weevil that had spread from Texas to Alabama. The farmers in the Enterprise area did not give in to the dire circumstances. Instead they switched to planting peanuts, and a mere two years later the farmers in this Coffee County harvested more peanuts than any other county in the country. That's enterprising thinking, if you ask us.

So in 1919, the people of Enterprise erected a monument in the center of town - yep, right in the middle of main street and a block away from the courthouse so no one could miss it. The inscription on the base of the monument is inscribed: "in profound appreciation of the boll weevil and what it has done as the herald of prosperity this monument was erected by the citizens of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. "



All Enterprise school children are taught that the Boll Weevil Monument is a symbol of man's willingness and ability to adjust to adversity. We think that's a very good lesson to learn. For all ages.

If you are reading this blog and you're looking for homes for sale, we thought you might want to know about the lady in the middle of town.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Real Estate Ribbon Cutting


We had the Open House and Ribbon Cutting today for our new offices at 2915 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, Al. It's just down the street from our former offices, but it was a big move for us. Many friends and clients were on hand to help us celebrate our new digs.


We had Beauty Queens....


And dignitaries....


Smiling faces....


And great food....


Some of our diligent staff checked up on new listings....


While some of our friends enjoyed the party...


And of course....what ribbon cutting would be complete without...
THE GIANT SCISSORS!



Come see us!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Friday Night Lights in Enterprise

enterprise alabama football stadium
August 31 saw the first football game of the 2007 season get underway at Bates Memorial Stadium in Enterprise, AL. After the March 2006 tornado destroyed school and heavily damaged the stadium, the game was a welcome symbol of the rebuilding process. Generous donations helped rebuild the stadium in time for football season, including a donation from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the amount of $50,000 back in June.
enterprise alabama football game
We think that's a neat gift. The regional vide president of the Atlanta-based company said, "We share more than a name with this city. We've shared our community's pain these past few months, and we're proud to share its hopes for the future. This gift from our Foundation comes with good wishes from my company's more -than 65,000 employees and especially from those of us who call this community home."
Enterprise alabama marching band
An Enterprise High School football game would not be complete without the award winning Big Blue Band. And even though Mother Nature was not cooperating that night, the band, the football team and all of the fans showed a lot of heart by braving the thunderstorm.

Fort Rucker's heart was there too. As the game began, a UH-1 Huey flyover salute by the pilots from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation brought tears to many people's eyes. Those helicopters were on hand to transport injured storm victims back in March and the citizens of Enterprise will always be grateful for their good neighbors.

Don't let all this storm talk fool you. There are many wonderful homes for sale in Enterprise right now. Give our site a look and you'll see for yourself!

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Enterprise, Alabama After the Storm



It's been 6 months since the devastating tornado swept through Enterprise, AL and the community is bouncing back. We thought the image you see above would be a great way to start this blog. The words on the water tower say it all. The rainbow is a bonus.

The staff of Becky Hancock Realty is excited about helping anyone moving to the Fort Rucker area find homes for sale in Enterprise. We know and love this community. And we look forward to the weeks and months ahead as Enterprise High School finds its new home and you do as well.

Keep an eye out on this space. Bookmark us and check back often. We'll try to update you on what's happening in the town we all love so much.

And if you are looking for a new home in the Enterprise, Al area or if you are moving to Rucker, come see us!