clipper estates homes for sale: PMI - 01/17/09 10:14 AM
Here is a tax tip I didn't know about, and may be you didn't either. I had two buyers last year I know of paying PMI. They can deduct it from last years taxes using schedule A line 13. Let your buyers know they may appreciate this tip. Remember every little bit helps.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Penny Pinchers - 01/10/09 08:41 PM
These days we have to stretch our money as much as we can. This includes everything from food to luxury purchases. I have found three different sites where we can possibly save some money.
The first one is a coupon site for things like groceries. We all have to eat. My wife uses this ones quite regularly. Check it out. You might like it.
The second one is for the hard working moms. Husbands our wives like being taken to dinner more than we know. This is a site for restaurant coupons. Our spouses don't care if we use coupons when … (11 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Vacant Land Clipper Estates Slidell, Louisiana - 01/07/09 12:14 PM
Build your dream home on two lots instead of one. Located in exclusive Clipper Estates, Slidell Louisiana. This is a private gated community for your safety.
Lots 237 and 238 on Regatta Cove are available together or separately. Asking price is $114,000 a piece. Buy both at the same time for a better deal. Owner financing available on Lot 237. Minutes from the lake by boat and twenty five minutes from downtown New Orleans by car.
Live in a vacation setting everyday. Enjoying the sunrise and sunsets. Waterfront living at it's best.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Gas Tax Increase - 01/02/09 06:48 PM
Just want to get my fellow active rainers opinions again. Just when gas prices start to retreat, someone in Congress has the audacity to propose raising gasoline taxes on all Americans. Can you believe this? These SOB's have no other ides than to take more and more of our hard earned dollars. In this current economy taking more money out of circulation isn't going to help any of us except the fat cats in Washington. God help us we need it.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Market Report for Clipper Estates - 01/02/09 09:00 AM
Clipper Estates Subdivision is an exclusive gated waterfront community located just outside Slidell city limits. It is one of several waterfront neighborhoods in the area. One of it's best assets is it's location. Clipper is located much closer to the lake than most others. This translates into less idling time to and from the lake.
2007 sales were 11 units sold. Average sale price $361,000 or 137 sq. ft.
2008 sales were 12 units sold. Average sale price $347,000 0r 137 sq. ft. That's quite a feat considering the national housing market. One more home sold in 2008 and the … (0 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Bringing in 2009 - 01/02/09 08:46 AM
I am sorry I missed this party fellows. This must have been a good one in Spartan Trace Slidell. As one can see there wasn't an economic problem in 2008 for these guys, at least they didn't show it. I didn't
notice anyone outside the home this morning. I guess they were shaking off a good night. When I was younger (in my good ole days), we had some good party's. But I think they outdid me.
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clipper estates homes for sale: My Predictions for 2009 (Who Cares) - 12/31/08 10:29 AM
I have given this some thought, not much but some. What will happen next year? Good question.
Interest rates will fall further. Housing prices will fall further in most areas. Stock market will rally at first and then retest lows of 2008. One of the Big Three automakers will go bankrupt. Our new president will have a tough time raising tax rates. Also he will find it much harder to pull out of Iraq than he thinks. I believe he is just now learning the real truth about our enemies. Gas will come up in price. Not near it's all time … (7 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Events in Slidell - 12/28/08 07:48 PM
Good news to taxpayers. The Northshore Harbor Center located near East Lakeshore Subdivision has reduced their tax mills from 7 mills to 6.15 mills. This will reduce a $100,000 home taxes by $10.62 and a $300,000 home by about $19.12. Doesn't sound like much but it all adds up.
Bon Village Subdivision in Slidell has started a recycling program. Trash cans were set up at intersection collecting tin, aluminum and newspaper. Money collected from this program will go to area schools.
Soccer moms get your child registered to play soccer this Spring. You have until this coming Wednesday. You can go to … (2 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Good Riddance - 12/28/08 07:27 PM
That's what I say about this year. While it wasn't so bad for me it could have been a lot better. I sure hope 2009 isn't a repeat performance. I have to laugh at the cover of Barron's magazine. C.W. Barron is holding a glass of champagne I guess? The quote is something to this,"whether half full or half empty, it's the only thing that makes me feel good lately". I second that brother.
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clipper estates homes for sale: REFI's - 12/23/08 02:58 PM
Fannie Mae may do re-financings without requiring appraisal's. I do believe this would help a lot of distressed properties from going to foreclosure. I know this isn't fair to those of us who have paid along the way. I honestly don't have an answer for what would be better. I do hope they keep tighter loan requirements in place in the future MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.
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clipper estates homes for sale: 24 Hour News - 12/22/08 07:24 PM
I remember when I was a kid. Yea a long time ago. I couldn't wait until I had cable. Now I wonder if it is more of a curse than a blessing. We are continuously bombarded with news. Have you noticed most of it negative. There is CNBC in malls today saying Americans aren't spending enough. There is CNN complaining about the need for food banks. Man enough. How in the world did we survive a hundred years ago??? Maybe worked hard???? Merry Christmas everyone.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Slidell Louisiana Weather - 12/18/08 05:00 PM
For the past three days I think I live in London. The fog is as thick as pea soup. I even had to cancel my fishing trip earlier in the week because we deemed it too dangerous to venture out. Last Thursday it was freezing and snowing. Over eight (8) inches of snow in the area. That's a blizzard for us. This week we are close to eighty (80). No wonder my sinuses are going nuts. I think we own the motto " don't like the weather wait a day". This picture was taken at 5 P.M.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Another First for Louisiana and the United States - 12/07/08 06:19 PM
Congratulations to Joseph Cao (R) the first Vietnamese-American elected to the Unites States Congress ever. Now Louisiana boasts not only the first Indian heritage governor (Bobby Jindal) but also Joseph Cao. He defeated nine term congressman William Jefferson (D) yesterday. The turnout was low favoring Cao. Jefferson is also under indictment for bribery. Many of you may remember him for stashing $90,000 in his freezer. Cold hard cash baby. Think about this fact. This is a Republican winning in a heavy Democrat city (New Orleans). America is still the best land for opportunity. Never give up.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Blood Donors Needed - 08/06/08 05:40 PM
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 be available for the next person who needs it. I wish to thank the unselfish donors who gave blood to help my wife. Fellow active rainers please donate blood. I know you are busy and really don't think of these things. You will be glad it is there if you … (6 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Market Report Clipper Estates - 07/14/08 11:39 AM
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 is approximately 1.2 years of inventory listed.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Market Update - 07/14/08 11:29 AM
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 area.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Slidell Car Show - 07/12/08 04:24 PM
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. Anyone who has driven by his old warehouse on the I-10 has seen some of his old toys. For further information go to www.scccustoms.com.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Job Perks - 07/09/08 08:40 PM
One of the best things I like about being a Realtor are the vast group of people I meet.
The DEA agent living in Bolivia who bought a house in Clipper Estates in Slidell.
The marine biologist who bought her dream home in Lacombe, Louisiana.
Sandy from Indiana who sold her brothers house here in Carolyn Park Subdivision in Slidell.
Now I am working with Connie who lives in Virginia and wishes to sell some property in Quail Ridge in Slidell. She works in the pentagon in intelligence. This lady is sharp. I better be on my toes.
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clipper estates homes for sale: Solar Panel Tax Credits - 07/02/08 12:05 PM
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 of $2000. The federal laws aren't as sweet. They have a 30% credit. If you owe $600 in taxes you will owe zero. You get six more years to recieve the other $1200 in credits from the federal government. I still think the best way os a tankless hot water heater. … (7 comments)
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clipper estates homes for sale: Civics Test - 06/29/08 09:21 AM
OK Active Rain members time to have some fun. Here is a test on our government just in time for the Fourth of July. Passing is a 23 and thats exactly what I got. I passed by the skin of my teeth as I used to tell my mom. http://games.toast.net/independence Here is the link. Now no cheating. Enjoy and let me know how you did. It only takes about two minutes.
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