They say Ike missed LA! - 09/15/08 11:52 PM
I have so much sympathy for our neighbors to the west. They were hospitable to so many LA citizens for a very long time after Katrina. I hope the caring Texas Realtors know that we have not forgotten your help in 2005. We are here to help you now.  If you had to leave your home because of storm damage, we are ready to help you in north LA, too.
The news media reports that Ike missed LA and moved into TX. Here are a few pictures of what Ike left us. If we missed the main part of the storm, just imagine what happened in Texas.
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No Buyers' Market Here! - 09/11/08 12:37 AM
Sunday's federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will likely translate into lower mortgage rates and greater availability of credit, experts said. Rates could drop by 1 percentage point from the stubbornly-high 6.39% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
In fact, when 2 local lenders sent rates to me today, I can see that rates are definitely FALLING!!Bankers Mortgage Center (OIB) reports 30 year Conv Fixed Rate at 5.750 % (up to 95% & up to $417,000).Iberia Bank's Conv. Fixed Rate is at 5.875 % while the Rural Development Loan is at 5.5 %.
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Gustav just keeps on giving! - 09/05/08 10:31 AM
We should have known. All the rain that came with Hurricane Gustav will provide the perfect nursery for record numbers of mosquitoes in the days and weeks ahead.  Here in Monroe, LA, it rained more than 9 inches in 24 hours.  In the little town of Lake Providence, LA, they received 20 inches of rain in about 36 hours.
Please be diligent in making sure there is no standing water around your yard. Check all the flower pots, pet bowls, bird baths, etc. that may have standing water. I change the water in my bird bath every day. The birds like it, and … (4 comments)

Local Mortgage Rates for Monroe & West Monroe, LA - 09/05/08 10:09 AM
Rates for SEPT. 5, 2008
30-yr. Conv. Fixed          6.0%up to 95% of value 15-yr Conv. Fixed           5.75%up to 95% of value FHA/VA 30-yr Fixed         6.0% 30-yr Rural Housing        6.5%min. loan $47,500 Rates courtesy of Bankers Mortgage Center, 909 N. 18th Street, Monroe, LA. The 30-yr. Conventional rate has inched DOWN a little today (from 6.125% on Sept. 4), but other rates remain the same.
If you need more information about what is going on the the real estate market in north Louisiana, especially Monroe and West Monroe areas, please call or email me.  I'm here to help.
Gayle Causey318-614-5615Keller Williams Realty1390 Hudson LaneMonroe, … (0 comments)

Open House - 309 Lakefront Dr., West Monroe, LA - 09/03/08 11:41 AM

Beautiful 4/3.5 in Lake Village Subd.  $233,900.Downstairs master bedroom, wood floors, fireplace, view of the lake from the front porch swing.
OPEN Sunday, 2-4:00
Gayle Causey318-614-5615Keller Williams RealtyMonroe, LA USASee more pics at http://WestMonroeRealEstate.net
 
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More rain in sight. :-( - 09/03/08 11:23 AM
The news tells me that Louisiana dodged the bullet with Gustav. I doubt the people in Baton Rouge and many other parts of the state would agree. This was no Katrina, but Gustav definitely brought its own brand of havoc.
Here in north LA, we thought the storm had passed, but we were wrong. We had 9.3 inches of rain in a 24-hr. period Tuesday. More is expected today. The wind is not an issue, but lots of areas are experiencing flooding. In fact, many of my neighbors had water come into their houses last night. I was spared, but I was … (0 comments)

 

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