travis parker: Work Day at the VFW in Enterprise, AL
- 04/12/14 01:18 PM
Another Work Day at the John Wiley Brock Post V.F.W. (Veterans of the Foreign Wars) in Enterprise, Alabama. The "younger" gentlemen doing most of the actual work are some NCO's from Ft. Rucker (next door to Enterprise). They cut the grass, put on roofing waterproofing, filled in holes on the grounds, and dozens of miscellaneous upkeep items. The guy in the striped shirt with his wife is our State Representative, Barry Moore and his wife, Heather. He's been a regular at our functions and huge supporter, especially since he is a Veteran himself. Bob Cooper is our esteemed Post Commander … (0 comments)
travis parker: The American Flag - good video.
- 04/11/14 12:34 PM
Here's a short video with some good info on the American flag put out by the American Legion, of which I am an Officer in the local post. I wrote a couple of posts last year about my adopted home-town of Enterprise, Alabama being nominated and making the Top 7 in "Most Patriotic Cities" - here and here. This ties in with those and the 4th of July coming up in a few short months. Time to get'cha flags ready!
Back when I was in College, a friend of mine got a job as a … (0 comments)
Wiregrass area residential sales slip 4% in February
Wiregrass residential sales in January totaled 45 units representing a 4.3 % drop from last month and 19 units below the ACRE monthly forecast. Supply: Wiregrass area housing inventory went down 8.4% from last February to 882 units. The monthly inventory was essentially unchanged at up 0.3%. For the last 4 years, the monthly inventory has normally increased from January to February by 0.5%. But, the inventory level still remains high with an inventory-to-sales ratio of 19.6 months of supply. Market equilibrium (balance) is considered to be 8 … (7 comments)
Wiregrass residential sales in January totaled 64 units representing about the same number from the same period last year in the number of houses sold. The median price for Dothan Alabama houses increased by 2.6%.
Supply: Dothan area housing inventory went down 11% from last February to 1,145 units. The monthly inventory increased by 2.6%. For the last 4 years, the monthly inventory has normally increased from January to February by 2.9%. But, the inventory level still remains high with an inventory-to-sales ratio of 17.9 months of supply. Market equilibrium (balance) … (2 comments)
Enterprise, Alabama has it's Annual "World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade" I used to have a couple of Retail businesses on one of the corners where this goes between (the "route" is only one block long). So, I've seen it ever since it started. Missed it this year due to my wife's Chemo and this being her quarantine week, but here is some info from the local newspapers. The Grand Marshall, and ONLY participant - hence "World's Smallest" moniker - this year is Mark Doyle. Mark's great-grandparents were of Irish descent and the family name WAS "O'Doyle". He teaches at … (5 comments)
Wiregrass residential sales in January totaled 47 units representing a 6.8 % improvement from the same period last year in the number of houses for sale. Supply: Wiregrass area housing inventory went down 10.1% from last January to 879 units. The monthly inventory increased by 2.7%. For the last 4 years, the monthly inventory has normally increased from December to January by 0.3%. But, the inventory level still remains high with an inventory-to-sales ratio of 18.7 months of supply. Market equilibrium (balance) is considered to be … (1 comments)
Dothan, Alabama area residential sales up 5% in January
Residential sales in the Dothan, Alabama area increased 4.5% from last January with a total of 69 units, which is 4 units above the ACRE forecast. Year-to-date residential sales throughout 2013 were up a solid 8.0 percent which is consistent with the growth thru-out Alabama, but lower than the major metroplitan areas (see my previous State Report). Supply: Housing inventory decreased 7.0% from last January to 1,175 units. The housing supply is now 17 months (7-8 months = balanced market). Last January it was 19.2 months supply, … (1 comments)
travis parker: Enterprise ranked as top city to live in South Alabama...
- 02/20/14 12:16 AM
...and #6 of Top Ten in the State Movoto Blog ranked Enterprise as one the Top Cities in the state. The only city South of Auburn (ranked #1 in the State, and NOT just in football - Warrrrr Eagle!).
They used the following seven things, subdivided into a total of 13 checkpoints. Total Amenities Quality of Life (cost of living, median home price, median rent, median household income, teacher per student ratio) Total Crimes Tax Rates (sales tax, income tax) Unemployment Commute Time Weather (temperature, air quality) Mayor Kenneth Boswell said: “This literally speaks volumes for our community … (6 comments)
travis parker: Alabama New Home Yr-End Report: Sales up 5.8% in 2013
- 02/19/14 12:39 PM
Alabama New Home Yr-End Report: Well, after a rough start in 2014 due to the crazy weather, here is how 2013 ended up. December home sales slipped 1.8 percent from the same period a year earlier, but for the second consecutive year, Alabama new home sales have experienced growth from the prior year. In 2013, sales were up 5.8 percent. In 2012, sales were up 7.2 percent, which is much better than declines of 13.0 percent in both 2010 and 2011. Alabama new home sales slipped 2% from December 2012 with the new home inventory up 10% from that same month. … (0 comments)
Wiregrass residential sales in December totaled 55 units representing a 19.6 percent improvement from the same period last year. However, year-to-date through December, the Wiregrass Market experienced sales growth of 11.8 percent over last year. In 2012, Wiregrass sales were 15.3 percent below the prior year so this year's results are a significant step in the right direction. Supply: Wiregrass area housing inventory went down 8% from last December to 856 units. The monthly inventory decreased by 8.1%. For the last 4 years, the monthly inventory has normally decreased from November to December by … (5 comments)
Dothan area residential sales dropped 17.7% from last November with a total of 65 units in November. Year-to-date residential sales through November are up a solid 8.0 percent which is consistent with the growth thru-out Alabama.
Supply: Housing inventory decreased 4.9% from last November to 1,216 units. The housing supply is now 18.7 months (7-8 months = balanced market). Last November it was 16.2 months supply. Before the Market Downtown in 2006, there was a 6 month supply. Historically, the increases by 2.5% from October.
Demand: Monthly residential sales were down 17.7%. Historically, November is … (8 comments)
travis parker: Dothan, Alabama Housing Stats for October 2013
- 11/26/13 11:55 PM
Dothan area residential sales stayed on par with last year at 86 units sold in October. Year-to-date residential sales through October are up a solid 10.6 percent which is consistent with statewide sales growth. Supply: Housing inventory decreased 7.7% from last October to 1,228 units. The housing supply is now 14.3 months (7-8 months = balanced market). Last October it was 15.5 months supply. Before the Market Downtown in 2006, there was a 6 month supply. Historically, the increases by .4% over September.
Demand: Monthly residential sales were down 12.2%. Historically, October is up 6.9% from September. October 2006 was the peak … (5 comments)
travis parker: Wiregrass Region of Alabama Housing Stats for October
- 11/26/13 04:21 AM
October residential sales in the Wiregrass area slipped 11.3 percent from the same period a year earlier. However, year-to-date through October, closed transactions remain up 11.4 percent.
Supply: Wiregrass area housing inventory went down 3.4% from last October to 940 units. The monthly inventory decreased by 2.4%. For the last 4 years, the monthly inventory has normally increased from September to October, so this is GOOD news! But, the inventory level still remains high with an inventory-to-sales ratio of 14.9 months of supply. Market equilibrium (balance) is considered to be 7 - 8 months of supply. Demand: Residential sales … (0 comments)
travis parker: Life Hacks
- 11/13/13 06:15 AM
"Life Hacks", or "Life Hacking" is a cool sorta new (to me anyway) term for the short-cuts/tips we've all been doing for years. According to Wikipedia, it started in this form in the 1980's with Computer geeks doing shortcuts in their work. This spread to everyday life and in 2004 first used the term and it's spread. As you go thru them, you'll see many that you've already done, but a buncha "duhhhh, that's TOO simple and I shoulda thought of it!!" items. I'm sure many have been in the long running "Heloise Hints" column in your newspaper. Here are two … (34 comments)
travis parker: Veterans Day 2013 in Enterprise, Alabama
- 11/12/13 04:52 AM
Enterprise, in Southeast Alabama, is a strong Military town due to Ft. Rucker being located here, so we were EXTREMELY busy this last week. Parade on Thursday night - I got to ride in a WW2 jeep and met a guy who is in a re-enacter's group that even has trucks and tanks in their Museum only a few towns away.....
Ceremony at the Civic Center afterwards - honoring the Gulf War Vets. Last year was the Viet Nam era (me), year before was Korean War, and then WW 2.
Flag Retirement Ceremony Saturday (me close to … (1 comments)
Author Bio: Travis Parker, also known as "the SOLD man", is a Full Time REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Team Linda Simmons Real Estate in Enterprise, Alabama. He was stationed at nearby Ft. Rucker, and has stayed. Over the years, he has taught at the local high school and junior college, started businesses, had a daughter and grandkids, been very active in local organizations, played drums in various bands, and is now in Real Estate. His wife, Sue, is a recent Cancer Survivor and they are both active in Cancer Awareness functions.
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