Holiday Market This Weekend

Holiday Market is here again! Holiday Market is sponsored by Covenant Hospice. It is a great time to get your Christmas shopping started. They have isles of vendors from all over who come in to sell their wares. If you like unique gifts, then this is the place for you! In the past they have had food items like olive oils, breads, box mixes, and much for. Jewelry, hand soaps, unique clothing for children and ladies, toys, books, wood products, and way more then I can mention here. The huge seller is lots of Christmas stuff. From ornaments to Christmas shirts this place has it all. It also has lots of vendors who have great decorating ideas and items to purchase to make your home special and unique.

Tonight is preview night. The cost is $30 and is from 6 pm-9 pm at the Civic Center. You can shop, eat, and dance the night away! The market is open on Friday and Saturday from 9 am-6 pm. The cost is $6 at the door and children under 8 are free.

Don't miss this great opportunity to shop and support a wonderful group!

Holiday Market
Preview Night-Thursday, October 8, 6-9
Market Hours
October 9 and October 10
9 am-6 pm
Dothan Civic Center
Admission: $6, under 8 is Free

Go Shop til' You Drop!

Michelle

AWANA Program Starting October 7

AWANA is starting at a church in Dothan. There are about 2-3 churches in our city that have an AWANA Program. Logos Baptist Church will be sponsoring this program. Logos Baptist Church is meeting at Emmanuel Christian School on Earline Road. AWANA starts at 6:00 and runs until 7:30. This is a fun-filled program that combines Bible teaching, memorization, and game time! Sprinkled in are crazy hair nights, mismatch night, Fall Festival, can food night, and much more!

AWANA is for children ages 3 through 12th grade. The "Cubbies" are our 3-5 (not yet in K-5). The "Sparks" are for K-5-2nd grade. The T-n-T are 3rd-6th grade. Journey is for 7th-12th. All of these are geared toward their grade levels and are lots of fun! Come just a little early to get registered. We all start out in the gym and parents are welcome to stay for the first few minutes while the kids are recognized for their achievements.

If you have any questions please call or email me at michelle@c21ceyrealty.com in subject line put "AWANA" or call 334-333-1609.

It's a great program for all ages! Hope you come and join us!

AWANA Clubs
Where: Emmanuel Christian School (Take 52 east outside circle, turn right on Earline Road)
Sponsor: Logos Baptist Church
Time: 6:00-7:30
Starts: Wednesday, October 7 (meets every Wednesday)
Ages 3-12th Grade
Questions: Call me 334-333-1609
FUN! FUN!

Michelle

Great House-Great Price

110 Thistlewood in Millbrook Subdivision is a wonderful home. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home has 1336 square feet in a charming subdivision. The living room boast a ceiling fan and inset lights and leads to the back covered porch. The quaint kitchen has a pass through to the living room and has a stove, microwave and dishwasher. Around the corner is the separate dining room that is flooded with plenty of natural light. Down the hall is the hall bath and across from that is the laundry area. Then you follow the hall to the large master bedroom. The master bath has a huge closet and double vanities with plenty of storage underneath. The other bedroom are nice size and have good natural light. There is also a single car garage and 2 closets in the hall and also a pantry.

These sellers are willing to pay up to $3000 in closing with an acceptable offer. This is a fine home built by C and C Construction. The neighborhood is quiet and very convenient to SAMC, Walmart, and it has easy access to Highway 231 South, so you can head straight to the beach.

If you are a first-time home buyer don't forget about the $8000 tax credit. The deadline to be closed is November 30. Avoid the rush and call me today! 334-333-1609

Happy Hunting!

Michelle Beasley

Have You Ever Had a Pajama Day?

My 13 year old hopped in the car when I picked her up from school yesterday and said, "mama I think tomorrow we need to have a pajama day tomorrow". As busy as our lives get sometimes we forget to live life. We are rushing around to get children to functions, ourselves to meetings, taking care of others, and just about everything we can squeeze into all the other minutes.

I'm an avid Facebooker and it amazes me the how many statuses wish the week away and can't wait until the weekend. I've actually been that way myself before, but I am slowly realizing that I need to "stop and smell the roses" even during the week. While coming to this point I have to wonder what I can do to make it happen. Here are a few things I have thought of to slow down.

Always keep a calendar and write everything down. This way you can control what you do. Don't worry schedule free time in your calendar and that way if something spontaneous comes up you will be able to do a little shuffle and take off. When your children want to talk, stop and talk! Most things can wait a few minutes. Don't work too much! When you do get your work done for the day-leave and go home. Don't hang around when you are accomplishing nothing. Go home!!! We have started actually cooking together and eating meals at the table. In the past, we've eaten in shifts and lots of time in front of the television. After school, go get a ice cream before homework and talk to your children on the way. Ask questions about their day. Get involved in their lives. Another way to slow down is not to over commit yourself. Learn the word "no" and how to say it nicely! Remember if you do everything then you are taking a blessing from someone else, of being able to do that job. Slowing down requires a little planning ahead. Make a list for the grocery store and Wally World. Go by the list and don't buy anything else. This saves time and money.

These are just a few ways to slow down. Make time to do all you want to do. Make time for your family. Share yourself with others because it will bless you more than them.

So on this Saturday, Shelby and I are having a Pajama Day! Movies, Xbox, snacks, and time together are the important things today! You would be amazed at how wonderful it is! Go ahead, try it!!

Happy Slow Down!

Michelle

Investment Property in Dothan

Rental property is huge in Dothan! Most people who own their own home may not realize just how big this market is. In the near future, with foreclosures on the rise this market is about to boom even bigger. There are houses for rent from $200-$2000 in Dothan. Some may ask who rents a house? The answer is very diverse. People rent for all sorts of reasons, some being, they don't have a high enough credit score to qualify to purchase a home, job will require them to live here only a short time, they don't want the total responsibility of home ownership, waiting for their new home to be built, they haven't found the house they want and have already sold their home, and they are new to the area and want to live here a while before they choose a neighborhood to live. As you can see the list is huge and diverse.

If you would like to get into this market and are looking for some rental property to purchase I would be glad to assist you. There are companies who will manage your properties and you will receive a check every month. Property management companies can be full-service and do all the paperwork, screening of potential residents, making repairs, and other services also. This takes the headache out of owning rental property. Our sister company is Real Estate Services and they would be glad to assist you with your rental property. I would be glad to introduce you. If you decide to start into this market and talk to them please tell them Michelle Beasley sent you.

I want to share one of my properties with you that would be a great property for rental. Check out 604 Alabama Avenue, Dothan, Alabama. This 3/1.5 has a living room and separate den. It has an eat-in kitchen and all appliances stay. It has been painted on the outside and many rooms on the interior. Sellers are very motivated, so please make an offer. They will entertain all offers! Please contact me if you have any questions.

Century 21 Key Realty 793-6990
Cell 333-1609

Explore a new Adventure!

Michelle

Did you know...

Did you know that Dothan, Alabama is ranked the 8th in the nation as a great place to live? We are living in a wonderful city that has so much to offer and most people have no clue. We have low taxes, great medical facilities, wonderful places to eat, sports for the entire family to be involved, world-class tennis, and so much more. Next time you start to think there is nothing to do, you can take a walk on the walking track at Westgate, go to the Botanical Gardens, visit Landmark Park, take a mural tour, go to the Wiregrass Museum of Art, take a class at the Cultural Arts, take a class at one of the recreation centers, go to Water World or pool, go out to eat, shop, take the Dothan 101 Class, volunteer at a charity, and many other options are out there.

So you see Dothan is the place to be! Go try something new this weekend!

Make it an Adventure!

Michelle

I'm Back!!!!

Wow it has been 4 months since I blogged! Boy, how time gets away from you. Let me catch you up on my life and then I will map out my plan for this blog.

Shelby finally got out of school at the end of May. I had a week to get final preparations done for VBS 2009. Then VBS was here and gone. Such a fun packed week, but totally exhausting. Then the next week we went to the beach for family vacation and took along Shelby's friends Anna and Beth. We had numerous guest all throughout the week and it was terrific! Celebrated our 21st anniversary while we were there.

The next week I was back in the office for a few days and the next week I had my 10th sinus surgery. Then two weeks recovery and we were off to Montana as a family with our church for a mission trip. Wonderful time!!!! Back on Friday and the last week in July I was on jury duty.

That is our summer! We had just enough time to catch our breath and school started back and that put me back into real estate mode!

I am looking for new clients to assist them in the sell of their house and the buying of a new home. If you know of anyone please let me know or give them my number. Let me make it easy for you. Here's my contact info:

Michelle Beasley
Century 21 Key Realty
2275 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 2
Dothan, AL 36303
Office: 334-793-6990
Cell: 334-333-1609

Call me today!!!

WIND Market to Open Thursday

A fresh breeze will blow into downtown Dothan on Thursday...the WIND Market. The WIND Market is slated to be a wonderful diverse addition to downtown Dothan. WIND group was created in 2007 and stands for Women Investing in a New Downtown. It's a way for women to be involved in the recreation of downtown Dothan.

This will be an open air market where produce, jellies, jams, and flowers will be sold by local folks. It's wonderful when we can support locals in their businesses. This will just add to the wonderful atmosphere in downtown. Foster Street is booming. The market is located at 141 North Foster Street.

Website: www.winddothan.com
Phone: 792-6644

Here's the hours of the WIND Market:
Thursday-10 am-7 pm
Friday and Saturday-10 am-2 am
Saturday, May 2, from 10 am-6 pm during Mural City Art Fest

Happy Shopping in the Open Air!

Michelle

Survive and Thrive-Job Expo

I know what you are thinking. What is this crazy realtor blogging about a job expo for? Was that it? Did I guess right? Well, I am not crazy, I blog with purpose. In these tough economic times real estate is still moving in our area of the Southeast Alabama. There are people who are feeling the effects of the economy and some are losing jobs. What does this have to do with real estate? You have to have a job to have money and you have to have some money to buy a house! Tadah!!!

If you have been caught in these tough times there is hope. Go check this job expo out. Here's the info:

Job Expo
SURVIVE AND THRIVE
Monday, April 27, 2009
10am-3pm
Dothan Civic Center
126 N. St. Andrews St.

Seminar Times
10:15 am Interviewing Tips
11:00 am Financial Aid for Students
11:45 am Strategies for Success...
12:30 pm Resume Building
1:15 pm Work Ethics
2:00 pm Surviving Lean Times & Seeing a Light at the End of the Tunnel

Go check it out!

Happy Job Hunting!

Michelle

Deer Valley Home with Stimulus Price

Great open floor plan makes this home so inviting! It is 3BD/2BA with split bedroom format. Let's start with the heart of the home, the large tiled kitchen. This kitchen will fill all your dreams from the stainless appliances to the great counter top work areas. It also dons plenty of cabinets and its own pantry. A natural lighted eating area is open to the kitchen and grand room and has a great light fixture. There is also a bar area with inset lights to give great lighting. The laundry room is off the kitchen and has access to the double garage with it's painted walls and floor. The grand room is just that--grand! It has wood floors and inset lighting and plenty of natural light coming in. From the grand room you can go onto the back covered patio and enjoy the afternoon breeze or grilling out with friends. The master bedroom is carpeted and has plenty of natural light with its own private exit to the patio. The master bath is tiled with double vanities and plenty of storage. There is a nice shower and separate garden tub. At the end of the bathroom is a huge walk-in closet. The other 2 bedrooms have great closets and a nice bath between them with a hall entrance. The colors are warm and neutral and crown molding everywhere. Wow! What a house!

204 Moonlight gives you an open floor plan in the great subdivision-Deer Valley. Deer Valley is zoned for Kelly Springs, Girard, and Northview. These zones are good for school year 2009-2010 also. The subdivision has a Midland City address, but it is in the Dothan City Limits, so you get to enjoy all the services of the city. Deer Valley is a subdivision for singles, families, and seniors. It is also great for folks serving in our military. You can get to either gate of Ft. Rucker within a few minutes. Convenience to shopping, medical facilities, schools, and recreation are pluses for Deer Valley.

This home is listed for $149,900. Very good price for new construction and all you get! Call Michelle (334-333-1609) to view this great house.

204 Moonlight

3/2

Open Floor Plan

$149,900

The Hunt Stops Here!

Michelle

Should I Buy? Should I Sell?

Should I buy a house now? Should I put my house on the market? What is the market going to do? These are all very valid questions, especially with the state of our economy. Good news for the Dothan market--we are doing much better than most areas in the country. I wanted you to tell you all about the market in Dothan.

As of today, March 16, 2009 there was 1,067 properties on the market. This is a summary of all properties single, multi, mobile, land, and commercial. From January 1-March 16 there were 199 properties that sold. The following is a breakdown of pending and solds in various price ranges:

Price Active Pending Sold
up to 100,000 715 68 87
101,000-200,000 619 83 73
201,000-300,000 266 18 31
301,000 and up 351 12 8

As you can see the lower numbers are selling pretty steady right now. Will the market pick up? No one really knows, but eventually it will. In some parts of the country, that's the only way it can go. We are so fortunate in our area that our homes are holding their value pretty well.

I tell all my clients, don't think you are going to get a steal of a deal in Dothan because you won't. Thankfully we are holding our own and doing very well compared most parts of the country. Rates are around 5% and fluctuate a little about and a little below which are great rates any way you look at it. These rates for a home are unheard of in the past few years and we hear rumors of them going even lower. Mortgage companies are becoming competitive so I would recommend shopping around.

Don't forget the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers! It's a great time to buy a home. Keep your credit score looking good and don't make any huge purchases, it all shows up on your credit report.

Call me and I will assist you through this amazing process.
334-333-1609 or michelle@c21keyrealty.com

604 Alabama Avenue

Investors? Family? This is the house for you! New exterior paint greets you to this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home. As you enter the home, you walk into the great living room. Off of the living room you can go to the bedrooms or the kitchen which boast new stylish black appliances and a great breakfast area. From the breakfast room you enter the great den area to relax and watch tv. The separate laundry is located off of the den. all bedrooms are located on one end of the house. The master is good size and contains the half bath. The second and third bedrooms have fresh paint. They are good size rooms. The full bath has a new toilet. The house has a new AC/Heat unit that is 2 years old. The backyard is large and fenced. There is a great covered side porch to enjoy lazy afternoons. The neighboring lots are vacant so there is plenty of elbow room and privacy. The sellers are offering a home warranty. This is a great house and could be yours for $59,900.

Please call and make an appointment to see this great house.

Michelle

333-1609

104 Mill Ridge Road, Dothan, AL

Are you looking for a home you can entertain all your friends and family? Do you need convenience to banks, schools, shopping, churches, recreation, and either gate at Ft. Rucker? I have the home for you. This New Orleans style home is located on a cul-de-sac in the quiet neighborhood of Kingswood off of Murphy Mill Road. It has great curb appeal! The home has 3100 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and 1 half bath.

Let's start on the outside and move in. The yard has been landscaped beautifully with low maintenance plants. A sprinkler system was installed in 2007. The outside got a new paint job and new roof in 2007 also. The front yard is host to 3 natural beds with perennials. There is a wonderful brick courtyard great for entertaining. It has 2 patio areas for outdoor cooking and sitting. It also has a pad for a table or fire pit. The edges are landscaped with camellias. The sides and back of the house is also landscaped with roses, ferns, and camellias among other foliage. The backyard is very large and has natural and grass areas. There is also a large dog run for your family pet.

As you enter the front door the foyer is graced with a black chandelier and coat closet. To you right is the office/study with a large closet. The greatest feature is the built-in desk with shelve and storage underneath. Off of the foyer is the kitchen, living room, and stairs. The living room has new inset lighting on 2 switches. This room can be used for your wonderful furniture or you can fill with tables and chairs for a big party or use as a game room. From the living room you enter the large dining room with inset lighting and new lighting fixtures. This dining room has the capacity to hold a table large enough for 10-12 people easily for your family gatherings. Moving right on into the cozy den which features a beautiful fireplace flanked with built-ins and storage. The den also has a bar area with storage beneath and can be used as a eating bar or hold food for a buffet. The den also has new inset lighting. The den and dining room open up to the sun room. The sun room is large with 3 sides of windows and is great to study or read a book or enjoy your morning cup of coffee.

The kitchen is also off the foyer with an entrance to the dining room and the den bar area. The kitchen has a breakfast area and dons tile floors with a designer tile in the kitchen area. There is under the cabinet lighting installed and plenty of cabinet and counter top space. The kitchen has a built-in pantry and extra closet for all your accessories. Through the hallway that leads to the den you have a 4th bedroom which can also be used as a playroom. The large closet has custom shelving installed. Off the hallway is the walk-thru laundry room and a cute half bath. The double garage has plenty of storage shelves installed to hold your precious treasures. There is a back door off the garage which leads to a patio and the side yard.

As you walk upstairs you can see the new lighting fixtures that have been installed. The master suite is huge and has been freshly painted. It has plenty of room for all your furniture and even room for a sitting area and exercise equipment. There is also a walk-in closet. French doors open to the balcony which overlooks the courtyard. The master bath is tile and has a separate shower and Jacuzzi tub. Double vanities with storage provide plenty of space to get ready in the mornings. There is a large bench seat with storage also. A huge cabinet with storage and double hampers round out the wonderful master bath. The 2nd bedroom has a large closet with custom shelving and the 3rd bedroom has double closets. These bedrooms are joined by a jack-and-jill bath with ceramic tile, double vanities and storage. All bedrooms have carpet and ceiling fans.

In 2007 and 2008 the home received a new upstairs indoor air handler unit and also a new outdoor unit for the upstairs. Many of the rooms have been painted. The kitchen has a 3 year old Bosch dishwasher that you will never hear working. It's wonderful! This home comes with a Termite Bond and a Home Warranty.

Price is $259,000 and the owners are very negotiable, so call and make your offer today. With an acceptable offer the owners will buy down your interest rate. This means if you have a rate of 5% with this buy down it will be 4%. You can't beat that!

Take a look at http://www.dothanhomesearch.tv/ for a video of the home.

This is a fantastic home!!!! Please call me to make an appointment.

Stop here for the home of your dreams!

Michelle
333-1609

I'm waiting for your call!

For Sale-4102 County Road 49, Slocomb, AL (just minutes away from Dothan)

Do you want to feel like you are living in the country, but only minutes away from town? I have the deal for you!!!!!! This home is minutes away from Dothan, but is just far enough to be out of the fast-pace of the city. A wonderful front porch invites you to this 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 1527 square feet. It boast an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The kitchen has tons of cabinet space and counter space and all appliances remain. Built in pantry is a great size. You can even enjoy your breakfast at the kitchen bar. The nice size laundry room is located off the kitchen and the cabinet remains for extra storage. The dining area is open to the kitchen and family room. The family room is large with surround sound. The master bedroom is large with a walk-in closet. The walk-in closet contains a storage cabinet which remains. The master bath has a separate shower and garden tub with double vanities. The 2 remaining bedrooms are very nice size and have great closets. These bedrooms are serviced by a second bathroom. This home is neat as a pin!

The outside of this home is incredible!!!!! There is an enclosed screened porch with table/chairs to remain and the hot tub is for sale. It is also wired for sound. The beautiful vinyl privacy fence encloses a huge round above ground pool complete with solar panals. All pool equipment stays. The deck has misters to keep you cool as you bask in the sun. A large canopy covers a portion of the deck for you to enjoy the shade. There is also an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Don't be bashful because privacy abounds! There is also a firepit to enjoy on those chilly nights. The entire pool area is wired for power around the perimeter. If you like entertaining this is the place for you! Attached to the home is a double carport. A detached garage is a great addition for storage or your boat. There is still plenty of room in the backyard for your family pet to run and play.

Many items are for sale such as the office furniture, hot tub, and riding lawn mower. There are many more items for sale. Just ask!

Once again let me say this is a fabulous place! Please call and let me show you this wonderful home. It is truly paradise close to town! You can go to http://www.dothanhomesearch.com/ for info and pictures.

Give me a call or email. 334-333-1609 or michelle@c21keyrealty.com.

Shop no More!

Michelle

For Sale--202 Violet Circle

Are you looking for a home close to Troy University, Wallace College, or Fort Rucker? I've got the deal for you! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the mobile home neighborhood of Town and Country which is located right off of Highway 231 North, right in front of Troy University. The home is 1216 square feet with an open floor plan. The master suite boast a large bathroom with double vanities and large tub. The master bedroom is very roomy with double closets. The separate laundry is located close to the master and the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of storage and counter space and the refrigerator and stove remain. The family room has plenty of room for furniture and room to play. There are 2 more bedrooms which are serviced by the second bathroom. This lot is totally enclosed with a chain link fence with 2 double gates. There is a covered carport and patio to enjoy your morning coffee. The AC/Heat unit is 2 years old. Some windows are shaded by awnings. There is a nice storage building which will remain with the property.

This home is in good condition and is waiting on its new owner. The home is being sold as-is per the elderly owner.

202 Violet Circle has a Midland City address, but is zoned for Dothan City Schools. Kelly Springs, Girard, and Northview are the 2009-2010 school zones. It is very convenient to shopping, schools, and recreation.

You can own this home for the price of $39,900. It would be great for students, career singles, or families.

Give me a call to make an appointment to see 202 Violet Circle. 333-1609

Low Interest Rates!!!


Michelle

Happy New Year

I hope your new year has started off on a great note! Mine has! I've always been told not to wash clothes on New Year's Day because that is what you will do for the rest of the year, but this year I showed houses on New Year's Day and I hope and pray I will be doing that all year long! Of course, if you saw my laundry pile you would probably think I needed to wash clothes all year!lol

Did you make any resolutions this year? I chose not to this year. I had such a banner year in 2008 by turning 40 that I decided I needed to make lifestyle changes that last forever. I got an early start in August. I bet you are wondering if I'm actually doing anything any different and the answer is YES!!! Some may seem small to you, but to me they are HUGE! One is not to eat out everyday for some meal. I can just hear the moans, but you have to understand I love to eat out. I've limited our family to 1 time a week and that's usually after church on Sunday night. I tell you I'm so proud of the gift cards for Christmas to eating places and can't wait to go. Another lifestyle change is organizing my work day, so no time is wasted. This is a challenge! Since I have a flexible schedule for the most part it's hard to plan for everything! I hope to see the fruit of this change in later months.

My goal for 2009 on Dothan Dots of Info is to blog at least 3 times a week. It may be short and sweet, but it will be informative. Please share this blog with all your friends.

I look forward to a wonderful year in 2009!

Michelle