That is what I am calling Monday November 30th. We have several closing on that day. Several first time home buyers have taken advantage of the Tax Credit. Many have not. My real concern is that the upcoming holiday may throw off someone closing.

If you did not take advantage of this tax saving not to worry a new plan is in place. Not as good in some measure but there is always a BUT. The (but) includes repeat home buyers.

To find out more about of the new tax credit, real estate inventory or about financing; email for information.  

Jefferson Parish
Metairie, LA 70005  
Metairie Tower
401 Metairie LA
PH 11  

One Bedroom Units: Active: 9 units
Price Range: 125k - 170K  


For more photos or information please call or email.
Metairie Tower located in Old Metairie. Very desirable and centrally located to downtown New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.  This Condo community contains a community pool and security for it's residents.

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Happy Veterans Day 2009

Remember to THANK all veterans who answered the call to serve.   

The weather will be great for a Veterans Day 2009 in New Orleans LA. It is a great day to go and revisit the National World War II Museum. Recently open a new wing to the D-Day Museum.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC

A Birthday Salute

November 10, 2009

Today marks the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corp.  I would like to Salute each and every Marine for standing up for all of us.

In addition, I would like to extend the Salute to all who have served and are serving: ARMY, AIR FORCE, NAVY and COAST GUARD.

CARRY ON!

GOD BLESS AMERICA

  First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Real Estate Investors; Looking for Real Estate? I can help. I have a team that is ready to help with all your real estate needs. Simply call or email and I will answer you. Check my website www.frankrubi.com. I have agents and affiliates through out the state of Louisiana. We can assist in Residential and Commerical. My specialty is investment property. I have bought,sold and own several properties over the years. Let me help you with this important decision.   If your looking for property in Kenner or Metairie La I will help you.        

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Highway Park
Kenner LA

Spotlight Neighborhood: Highway Park

 November 5, 2009

 Highway Park subdivision has always been a very stable neighborhood. Close to all amenities to include, shopping, churches and schools. Damage from Hurricane Katarina for the most part was wind.
Price range is between 175k -229k.
Properties for sale: 13
Average Days on Market: 84
Under Contract: 2
Sold Since August 2009: 4

In the City of Kenner, there lays a quiet, well established neighborhood. The area is Highway Park. This area began developing in the 1960's. How would I know, I grew up there. Many of the street names are named after states. My childhood home was in the 2600 block of Kansas. Many of those original buyers are still living in the area. This area when it comes to real estate sales and listings is not very activate due to the stable environment of Highway Park. Inside Highway Park you can find churches, schools and public playground.

The bounding streets of Highway Park:
Williams Blvd.
West Esplanade Ave
Power Blvd.
I - 10

The City of Kenner offers all the modern amenities that you find in any City. Kenner is the 7^th largest city in Louisiana.

Daylight Savings Time 2009
Kenner LA

Tonight we will end Daylight Savings Time. Turn your clocks back an hour (fall Back). It is also a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms. Fire Departments says working smoke alarms double a person's chances of surviving a fire.

Daylight Savings Time

FYI just so you know next year in 2010 Daylight savings will end in the second week of November.

 Happy Halloween 2009

How I use My Blog to Connect with Current, Past and Future Clients

Just today I as I ponder how to cover this topic; I receive an email. At first I thought it was a marketing piece. While reading the email I noticed the sender was looking for a new office location. So I responded with a phone call. It turn out the sender was looking to advertise their services but how they found me was through a referral of a closed commercial client. It appears my closed commercial client was forwarding my emails to their friends. I hope to meet with this customer on Monday to look at their operation and start my search. This customer is looking for a new property in Kenner LA.

Over the past couple of years I have closed several deals either directly from my blog and /or referrals received through Active Rain. There are many ways to use your blog to stay in contact with past, present and future clients.

First of all, as mention earlier I send out links to my followers on current post. I have a fair balance of Homes for sale type post and local interest stories. Referrals have come from past clients who send my links to friends.

Secondly, lead conversion is a big factor. Often I have an email or calls on properties of interest. For one reason or another the property does not work out. So I will set up the client on a hot list. From there I will do group emails.

Thirdly, Closed clients even though we have close the transaction they continue to receive emails with links to my new post. I fully believe that my past clients are my best source of new business. This is a way to keep my name in front of my closed clients on a weekly bases.

As far as cost, it is minimal and the effective is large. The true cost is your time. I am sure there are many more ways to stay connect. As long as you do, you will remain with a constant base of business. I encourage all to follow up after the sale is closed. If you do not have a system of following up with your past business you need to start something as simple as my emailing links to your past clients. 

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Wrong MLS Data

In search of Investment properties in Kenner or Condos in Metairie LA verify all information. In order to make the right investment property decision work with an investment property Realtor.

Ok, I believe we all have these types of stories. It could be an honest mistake that anyone could do. My position on this matter is this. If you enter data into the MLS and let's say it benefits the seller don't be offended when the offer comes in base on the facts.

Recently, I was showing one of my investors a property listed in Kenner La by another broker. Based on the information on the MLS, it appears to be priced correctly and showed promise as far purchasing multifamily property in Kenner. After inspecting the investment property we noticed that what was advertised as a three bedroom and two and half baths truly were only two bedrooms and one and half baths. To add to the misrepresentation the rent were lower than stated.

The Seller's agent did come out and meet with us during this viewing. I pulled out a copy of the MLS data sheet. She could not explain why any of the information was not correct. Here is a short list of inaccuracies:

•1.       Rents

•2.       Square footage

•3.       Bedrooms

•4.       Baths

•5.       Vacancy Rate

My buyer did submit a purchase agreement base on comps in the area for two bedrooms etc... The seller's agent became unglued. What kind of offer is this ~ not even close. Basically what was told to me.  My thought is the Realtor took a listing and did not inspection or measure (because the square footage was inaccuraute as well) the property.

Now when she presented the offer she should have explained the reasoning behind the offer. My guess is she did not and this seller will end up sitting on a property that they want to sell.

MLS data should always be reviewed. It will give you a reason to call the seller and showing that you're putting some effort in trying to market and sell their property.

Investment Property in Kenner LA

In the City of Kenner LA there are all sorts of investment property. You can invest in commercial as well as single family homes. The prices range is a wide as the properties are. Multifamily properties for sale can be found in the $55 to $85 dollars a square foot. A two bedroom apartment unit in Kenner as of today rents for about $800 per month. A three bedroom unit can range from $850 to $1250 per month. These units price can vary due to location and condition.

The City of Kenner as a whole is a small community with entertainment, shopping, schools and eating to match anyone's likes. Transportation is not a major concern. The I-10 interstate goes thru the middle of the city. As well as New Orleans international Airport is just minutes away.