laplace: Me and the Cubs - 07/17/08 05:27 PM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby frank rubiwww.7824.com
One Tank Trips Houston Texas
This weekend we will continue with our one tank trip series for short and quick getaway. This weekend fun spot is Houston Texas. The event we have been looking forward to with this one tank trip is to watch … (0 comments)
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laplace: 19 Homes for Sale in Kenner LA for Under 130k - 07/17/08 08:29 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com
Homes for Sale in Kenner LA for under 130,000
While searching for homes for sale in Kenner, I found 19 properties for sale. The price range from 59k to 130k. The square footage range from 700 sq ft. to 1600 sw. ft. The conditions … (5 comments)
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laplace: 7 Points For Buyers to Consider - 07/15/08 08:18 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com
7 Points to Consider When Looking For a New Home
When I interview a buyer, I always ask a lot of questions. In addition, to the normal financial type's questions; I want to know about the buyer's expectations and needs in this purchase. Here are … (0 comments)
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laplace: Louisiana's Foreclosure Rate - 07/11/08 07:37 PM
This morning Jim Crawford posted on Atlanta's Foreclosure rate. As Jim points out Georgia is in the #8 spot. My home state of Louisiana, thank God, holds the #43 spot. For once Louisiana is not in the top 10 for something. According to the article, Louisiana's statewide foreclosure filings dropped by … (4 comments)
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laplace: TPC of Louisiana - 06/27/08 11:34 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com504.319.9696©7824
TPC of Louisiana
If your in New Orleans for the 4th July 2008 consider a round of golf at the TPC of Louisiana. I recent was at the coarse for the Zurich Classic. It is a beautiful place to play golf and catch … (1 comments)
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laplace: Investor Tips for Increasing Profit ~ Leaky Toilet - 06/26/08 03:34 PM
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubi504.319.9696www.7824.com
Leaky Toilet
As a real estate investor, my normal maintenance issue includes air conditioning and plumbing. In southeast Louisiana it is mainly air condition issue. On occasion plumbing issue do arise. When plumbing needs need addressing it usually involves the toilet. A … (5 comments)
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laplace: homes for Sale Frank Rubi - 06/25/08 11:31 AM
Big Easy Real Estate Notes
Frank Rubi Broker / Manager Phone: 504-319-9696 Fax: 504-671-7824 rubi@7824.comwww.7824.com
Welcome! I am Frank Rubi (www.7824.com) your one stop source for Homes for Sale in Kenner, Metairie, Destrehan and Laplace. Whether your buying or selling I can help. In today's competitive real estate market, … (1 comments)
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laplace: Olympics and Realtors - 06/23/08 05:03 PM
Olympics and RealtorsHomes for Salewww.Frank Rubi.com504.319.9696
When looking for a home for sale, your Realtor (www.frankrubi.com) should be like an Olympian in their effort. This summer of 2008 our best athletes will travel to China to compete for the gold medals. Olympian contestants train each and every day. Whether it is … (4 comments)
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laplace: The Buyer Wants to do Inspections before Placing a Contract - 06/17/08 11:27 AM
The Buyer Wants to do Inspections before Placing a Contract
I have a client I am working with. She is a first time buyer and as a lot of advisors lending advise. One adviser recommends getting an inspection of a property before she places a contract on the property. That's … (11 comments)
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laplace: Hanging around on AR and got MeMe’d - 07/24/07 10:05 PM
Hanging around on AR and got MeMe'd
Held an open house on Sunday and return home and was MeMe.
I guess it would happen sooner or later. That is being tagged with a MeMe. I receive my tag from Pat Kennedy. She is very friendly and experience. I am honored that she … (10 comments)
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laplace: Active Rain One Year Later - 07/11/07 12:44 PM
Active RainOne year later
July 11, 2007 is Active Rain 1st Anniversary. More than 37,000 real estate professional and support personal this site provides skills and knowledge for all to learn. To join Active Rain community, you will find the membership is most helpful.
Since I join back in February 2007, I … (8 comments)
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laplace: SFR Most Common Property - 06/24/07 02:57 AM
Super Size Homes
More than 20 percent of homes in 2005 had four or more bedrooms. That's up 3 percent from 2000 levels according to the Census Bureau. That's one in five homes. Utah led the country with this trend.
Single family residents are the most common type of property. Apartment complexes … (0 comments)
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laplace: Sugar Lane Estate Wallace, La. - 06/06/07 04:43 AM
Wallace, La.
New home construction in Sugar Lane Estate is booming. The new homes are a short commute to New Orleans. Located on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish, located 12 miles West of Laplace. Builders are offing new home construction packages (one price for lot and house). You … (0 comments)
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laplace: Country Cottage Estate Montz LA - 06/05/07 10:03 PM
Montz, La.
New home construction in Country Cottage Estate is booming. The new homes are a short commute to New Orleans. Located 12 miles West of I 310 / Airline Exit. Builders are offing new home construction packages (one price for lot and house). You may personalize your package to include interior … (2 comments)
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laplace: Are you Ready For Hurricane Season? - 06/01/07 07:57 AM
June 1st Are you ready for Hurricane Season.
Now is the time to make plans and insure you have your supplies together.
Here are 10 things you may need to be prepared for the season:
•1. Your medications
•2. Copies of your Home Owners Insurance Policy
•3. Copies of your Flood Insurance Policy
•4. Copies of your … (1 comments)
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laplace: What do you wear to your closing? - 05/31/07 08:34 PM
What do you wear to your closing?
Many post have been written about how agents dress. I agree you should complemt your market. Now, with this said how you dress when going to a closing. I have attended closing where the closing attorney and I were the only ones dress with shirt … (8 comments)
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laplace: Destrehan Real Estate Market Conditions - 05/21/07 05:49 AM
Destrehan Real Estate Market ConditionsDestrehan Real EstateWe here at the Specialize Real Estate Services, Inc. continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Destrehan's real estate statistic for the 4th week of April 2007.Homes on the market: … (0 comments)
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laplace: 15,000 Points in 45 days - 04/08/07 12:57 AM
15,000 Points in 45 days.
Today we pass the 15,000 points. I found Active Rain on February 19, 2007. How I reach this point is by participating at every level. Although, I am not as witty as most writers; I enjoy the challenge. My posts are drawn from my various experiences of … (21 comments)
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laplace: Difficult Sellers - 04/06/07 07:12 PM
How do you handle a difficult seller?
How do you handle a seller who wants full asking price offers only? I have a seller who does not want to even hear about an offer that is just short of full asking price.
To top this one off, the wife wants the house only … (9 comments)
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laplace: Business Cards - 04/06/07 02:25 PM
Do you hand out Business Cards anymore?
Recently, I am noticing more and more agents when they are viewing my listing they are not presenting a business card. Is this a new trend? I go thru about 1000 cards a month. I give them to everyone even other agents. You … (36 comments)
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laplace: Garmin 330 GPS - 04/06/07 01:09 PM
Garmin 330 GPS
I have used the Garmin 330, since the beginning of the year. It has a number of times shown value by finding property with relative ease. In New Orleans, where street signs have not made a come back using GPS is a great find.
Recently, on a weekend outing … (9 comments)
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laplace: Jeff Wilhelms's Top Agent Toolbox - 04/06/07 08:22 AM
Has anyone used Jeff Wilhelm's' Top Agent Toolbox?
I have been getting email's asking to buy his system. The bottom line is $547.00 or 3 payments of $199.00. If you have used his system please let us know. If this system in not worth it, I will place on my junk mail … (34 comments)
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laplace: Activity Report in Greater New Orleans, La. - 04/06/07 08:15 AM
How is activity in your area?
Spring has arrived and so has the buyers in my area. The property price range that is moving so fast we cant keep up is in the $150-200K. I have one listing that in the first 10 days had four offers. The buyers are presenting near … (2 comments)
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laplace: 149 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. $209,000 - 04/04/07 05:29 PM
149 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. $209,000
This Sugar Lane Estate home is new construction. A three bedroom and two full bath. All electric home on a 70 x 120 lot. Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. In a beautiful country like setting, a brand … (0 comments)
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laplace: 0 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La. Sugar Lane Estate - 04/04/07 05:14 PM
0 Georgine Dr. Wallace, La.
This Sugar Lane Estate home is new construction. Master bedroom has tray ceilings. Dining room and bedroom has vaulted ceilings. 9Ft ceiling throughout. Great room has 10Ft ceiling. Brand New construction. A must see. Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton … (0 comments)
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laplace: Sugar Lane Estate Wallace, La. - 04/03/07 08:44 PM
Sugar Land Estate New Development on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish
Wallace, La.
Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. In a beautiful country like setting, sits a brand new subdivision. As of this writing only 4 new homes are occupy. … (0 comments)
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laplace: How to Add News and Events to Localism - 04/03/07 07:38 PM
How do you ad News and Events to Localism? Also, if you're an agent from a different area working a particular community, how do you add your views to the new area you are working using the agent and brokers tab?
I am able to upload photos thanks to the help of … (1 comments)
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laplace: New Orleans Medical Workers Needed - 04/01/07 09:54 PM
Medical workers are in short supply in the Greater New Orleans area.
Affordable housing for medical is coming to the fore front here in New Orleans. The medical staff includes all disciplines: Doctors, Register Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, and all the remaining allied health professionals are in short supply.
Since Hurricane Katrina, … (2 comments)
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laplace: How to Add Pictures to Localism - 04/01/07 10:51 AM
How to Add Pictures to Localism
How do you add pictures to localism? I see where others have added photos for our state but no links to upload etc...
I have tried to enter as Blog post but no luck. I am new and it shows. I have some great pictures of the … (6 comments)
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laplace: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - 03/31/07 10:50 PM
New Orleans Home and Garden Show
The Louisiana Superdome is the site for the New Orleans Home and Garden Show. We visited the show on Saturday evening. It appears most vendors were involved with the rebuilding of property damage during Hurricane Katrina. There were two model modular homes on the floor of … (0 comments)
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laplace: Agents without Fax Machine - 03/29/07 04:56 AM
Agents without Fax Machine
Something that I notice more and more are real estate agents without fax machines. Agents who do not have a fax machine? This day and age, a fax machine can be purchase for less than $50.00. If so why do agents not have one in their … (38 comments)
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laplace: 1416 Bullard Avenue, Metairie, La. Airline Park $179,900 - 03/29/07 04:34 AM
1416 Bullard Avenue Metairie, La. Airline Park North
This property and area has never flooded. The wall's plaster finish makes this home very inviting.
Additional features include:
Ceiling fans, Central Air and Heat, Cable TV ready with high speed internet.
More information go to www.7824.com
A must see. Ready to Move in.
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laplace: 269 Villere Dr Destrehan La Ormond Estate - 03/29/07 04:17 AM
269 Villere Dr. Destrehan, La. Ormond Estate
New Price $239,900
Beautiful maintain home 3 bedroom / 2 baths. 1975 sq ft. Master bathroom Texas style - separate shower and garden tub. Great open floor plan, den with wood floors, fireplace. Formal dinning room with wood floors and Bay window. Large kitchen, cherry cabinets … (0 comments)
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laplace: Web Site Identity Issue - 03/19/07 06:32 AM
Web Site Identity IssueBy Frank Rubi
I recently ran across a site which maybe of some interest. If you have a web site identity issue this may help. The website is http://www.idotz.net/. They have several web extensions that may fit your area. I recently purchase http://www.destrehan.la/. My main marketing area is Destrehan, … (0 comments)
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laplace: The Most important aspect of Client Relationship in Real Estate - 03/06/07 07:17 PM
The Most important aspect of Client Relationship in Real Estate
While visiting with a client recently, the conversation change to what the previous listing agent did not do. Like most I have encounter the answer was lack of or NO communication. Communication is so important to our customers I feel … (0 comments)
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