lacombe la homes for sale: Property Taxes St Tammany - 12/05/08 01:44 PM
There are 64 parishes in Louisiana. St. Tammany pays the second highest property taxes in the state. We pay around 170 mils. I personally in Eagle Point pay 170 mills and 31 mills to the city of Slidell. People and residents of Slidell and St. Tammany I urge you to vote against … (1 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Two nonsellers - 08/23/08 03:22 PM
Considering the market having only two listings not sold isn't to shabby. I really blame myself. I let the sellers set the price higher than I thought it should be. You know how many sellers think their home is the one. I let them do it because they were only a … (5 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Change - 08/07/08 06:57 PM
No not that kind (Obama). I mean real change that is upon us now. Whether you like it or not it's here. We get comfortable and lazy. We are creatures of comfort right? What am I trying to say? Good question. As Jim Crawford has said these are not normal times. … (5 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Gas Usage - 07/26/08 01:30 PM
I heard over the radio this week that California alone uses more gas than any country in the world. What a shame they won't help out and let oil companies drill there. They pay the more for fuel than any state. They have the highest tax rates in the country, and … (2 comments)
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lacombe la 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 … (3 comments)
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lacombe la 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 … (9 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Another Active Rain Success Story - 06/18/08 02:41 PM
I received a call about a month ago from Sandy H. in Indiana. Seems she found me online but didn't remember how. Doesn't really matter does it? We listed her brothers house and in two weeks we had a contract. Today we closed on the home and everyone was happy. Thanks … (7 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Asking Prices - 06/12/08 07:49 PM
I met today with an older couple who want to sell their home. They have been living in this home since 1978 in Slidell. It really is a nice home that was redone by the husband after hurricane Katrina. The home had about 2 or 3 inches of water, minimal but … (10 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: New Price - 06/09/08 07:44 PM
Saturday I had the pleasure of showing some houses to buyer clients of mine. These are the buyers you dream of when you think of buyers. They moved to the area last year with a new job. They have been renting for a year and now are ready to make a … (6 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Are We There Yet? - 06/06/08 06:30 PM
I have seen many blogs on the approaching bottom of prices in the real estate market. Just from my perspective the answer is NO and I don't think we are close yet. Judging by the actions of the stock markets and bond markets the answer is also NO. I still think … (9 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Hurricane Prepardness - 06/02/08 09:16 PM
Those of you living in Southern Louisiana know what a hurricane can do to our homes and lifestyles. The state of Louisiana has a web site to help make leaving a little easier. Go to www.makeaplan.org for more information. The season started just yesterday, and we have a way to go … (3 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Slidell Little Theatre - 05/30/08 11:48 AM
Slidell's Little Theatre is big news in these parts. My daughter participated in one of their plays years ago. While it wasn't her thing I realized that this was something special for any one who likes this particular activity.
There will be a drama-fest slated for Friday at 8 p.m. This … (1 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Our Biggest Threat - 05/21/08 12:27 PM
Up until six months ago I would have said terrorism. I still think this will show it's ugly head sometime in the near future. But our biggest threat right now is energy costs. Capitalism runs on oil folks. We need it and we need it cheap. Unless we can come up … (14 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Why Blog. - 05/21/08 12:22 PM
I read two or three blogs with this title yesterday. Well I have three reasons this year alone. On January 20th we closed on a 350,000 home in Clipper Estates in Slidell Louisiana. No big deal right? Well the couple was living in Bolivia South America and found my listing in … (8 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Louisiana Votes to Cut State Income Taxes - 05/15/08 09:43 AM
How about that ladies and gentlemen. Louisiana voted yesterday to cut Louisiana citizens income tax starting next year. Something tells me we are the only state cutting taxes right now. Where is this money coming from? Two things for sure. The insurance and Federal money for the damaged homes is showing … (3 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Market Update - 04/05/08 09:30 AM
Friday, the stock market closed out a strong week on a dull note, ending the day near the unchanged mark. However, the market showed some resilience by not posting a decline, considering employers cut jobs for the third straight month. Nonfarm payrolls fell 80,000, which was worse than the 50,000 decline economists expected. … (1 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Market Update Slidell Louisiana, Pearl River, Lacombe - 04/05/08 09:30 AM
Friday, the stock market closed out a strong week on a dull note, ending the day near the unchanged mark. However, the market showed some resilience by not posting a decline, considering employers cut jobs for the third straight month. Nonfarm payrolls fell 80,000, which was worse than the 50,000 decline economists expected. … (0 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Peral River Grows - 03/29/08 07:20 AM
Pearl River Louisiana used to be a little sleepy town just North of Slidell. Well this all changed after Katrina. They experienced a large growth in population as people seeked higher ground. A result of this they now will have a second red light installed this week. Thats right, Pine Street … (0 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Recession - 03/26/08 05:38 PM
Are we in a recession. Probably by definition. I am sick and tired of voters bemoaning hard times. Do you really expect government to bail you out. Can someone tell me one thing the government got involved with that turned out better years down the road. WELL I am waiting. As … (8 comments)
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lacombe la homes for sale: Museum Seeks Documents - 03/21/08 08:14 AM
The Pearl River and Honey IslandSwamp Museum and Research Center are seeking to borrow old documents, family journals, diaries, and historical artifacts from the Pearl River area to be copied for display at the museum. All originals will be returned to the owners. Call the Pearl River town hall at 863-5800 … (1 comments)
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