Slidell Real Estate News and Questions
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Just a reminder for residents of St Tammany Parish that this coming Thursday is the deadline to appeal your new property assessment. I have already written two letters to residents to give them a fair market value of their home. The assessments were raised since four years ago. As you know
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How many of you heard or noticed that the co called credit bail out bill has numerous other "PORK" added into it? There is a provision for the maker of wooden arrows. Something for NASCAR and something for the wool industry. This is the problem in our capitol. Too many special
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Those of us that have property in St Tammany Parish can go to the website and see the damage. This was a re-assessment year. My taxes doubled and I am sure yours did also. I believe you have two weeks to challenge these new assessments. This is going to be hard
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You know it's football season when the kids from area schools strike the homes of other school mates. They call it White Wednesday the week of homecoming. I think this may be the same ones who stole Realtors signs and placed them on my property earlier this year. I know I
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Here is a picture of my most recent fishing trip in Reggio in St. Bernard Parish. Located about twenty miles from downtown Louisiana. We had to fight a strong East wind that was pushing up the tides. I think about two feet above normal. The fish are in the marsh thanks
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Bond money is avalaible again for moderate income families in Southeast Louisiana. This includes St. Tammany Parish and Slidell, Pearl River and Lacombe. This is only for first time buyers not for refinancing or previous homeowners. One can call 866-310-7971 of visit the web site for more information.
In these times
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I know how everyone loves to bitch about the insurance companies denying claims. I have another twist here for you. When I came back home after hurricane Gustav we were without electricity for over a day. Rather than take a chance I threw out all the food in my freezer and
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I wanted to show my friends what Gustav thought of my utility shed. I am two for two on these things. Katrina ate the first one and Gustav got this one.
I really didn't like it very
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My client's have cash and are ready to close. Problem is the government. We need a wetlands permit to build a driveway. Three and a half acres and we need fifteen by twenty foot area of land to span the drainage area. We have been waiting two months. They finally got
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Slidell Louisianais eligible for the rural development loan program. Homebuyers will get lower interest rates, no PMI and possibly zero money down. This program is available until the end of September. Call me for further information. As you know there are numerous listing to choose from so don't delay. the clock
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Huntwyck VillageSlidell LA.
In Slidell LA there are many subdivisions. One subdivision which is centrally located is Huntwyck Village. The subdivision is support by a great schools district:
•1. Carolyn Park
•2. Slidell Junior High
•3.Slidell High School
There is an Active Homeowners Association. There contact information is 985-641-9946.
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This is a video my wife took while boat riding in Lake pontchartrain. You can see them jumping out of the water only 50 feet away. They hardly even acknowledged we were there. I have fished this lake since I was very young. I have never seen dolphin in
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I have to comment on the diet of our Olympic hosts in the Far East. Have you seen the news reporters eating the scorpions? Can you imagine eating grilled scorpion over grilled beef and chicken? I can't imagine eating this to live. I know it acceptable over there but gee whizz,
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I found this picture when doing a search of new listings. I think it's easier to sell a home when the tastes are more conservative. This kitchen is far from that. I would have told this seller to repaint this kitchen. Just wondering what the active rain members thoughts are on
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My wife was just discharged from the hospital yesterday. She needed to have three units of blood. This kind of came out of the blue. The local bloodbank is now short three units of blood. Two friends of mine and myself are going to replace this blood. This way it will
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Broker Tour Slidell, LA.
1241 Magnolia StSlidell, LA. 70460MLS # 745462LP 1,500,000
Wednesday 23, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 1:00
Brokers/Agent: Bring your clients to see the Estate.
Please direct your calls or email to Rubi@7824.com
Susanne Christoffersen 504-621-6711
Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc. 3525 Hessmer AveSte 301Metairie, LA. 70001
504.319.9696
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As of July 13 there were 40 active listings in Eden Isles, Slidell Louisiana. There was one home under an open predication. None were under contract and 20 have sold for the year so far. The average selling price was $248,095 of $118 per square foot of living area. At this
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As of July 13 there are 19 active listings in Clipper Estates of Slidell Louisiana. One was currently in escrow. Eight have sold since the first of the year. Average selling price was $369,687 per home. The average per square foot of living area was $151.30. At this sell rate there
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As of July 13 there are 14 active listings in the Oak Harbor Fairways and Inlets of Slidell Louisiana.
Four have sold since the first of the year. The average selling price was $282,583.
Price per square foot was $81.59 per square foot of living area. Of these four one was
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Here is a six month update for Cross Gates Subdivision in Slidell Louisiana.
As of July 13 there were 23 active listings.
There are 2 under contract.
17 have sold for the first six months.
Average selling price has been $226,200 per home for a $98.32 per sqaure foot of living
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Anyone who likes cars shouldn't miss this. At the Harbor Center located near Eden Isles in Slidell Louisiana. This will be an indoor event. Good thing given the July heat around here. There will be rock climbing and spacewalks for the children. The late Al Copelands collection will be on hand.
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This August marks three years since hurricane Katrina struck the coastline. Here is a satellite loop of the storm. Started in the Atlantic and hit Miami as a cat 1. Look how it explodes over the central Gulf of Mexico. I live in Slidell Louisiana about five miles West of the
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My turn to tell everyone Happy Fourth and hope you have a good holiday. No traveling for me this year. I hope to take the family to Heritage Park in Slidell. They usually put on a pretty good show. I hope the rain holds off tonight. Well thats about it for
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Louisiana actually has the best tax credit in the nation to those who wish to cut their hot water heating costs. A system costs about $6000 and you will get a 50% tax credit from the state. Example, if you owe the state a $1000 you will get a tax refund
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