mississippi gulf coast: Help find this adorable dog a home--Please! Pictures included - 02/06/11 11:14 AM
I met this sweet natured dog while visiting an apartment/mobile home complex bordering the Back Bay in Biloxi. You may greet him at 2600 Old Bay Road. The complex Manager, Diane says that a person in a big black truck just dropped him off and left. No one can adopt him there as he is too big, although he has stolen the hearts of many residents.

I cannot take him. We live in town without a fenced yard. Otherwise, I would certainly bend my "no dog" rule. When I first visited this area, he came near me--but did not bark, … (4 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Remember the HUD Homestore in Your On-Line Home Search - 11/03/10 12:44 PM
If you are a potential buyer and searching the Internet, you have likely found HUD homes along with other MLS listings. But, just in case you want a new dynamic site to visit, give the HUD Home Store a try.
You will find loads of important information you could use. If you decide you would like to view a home in person, or place a bid, you will need to choose a HUD registered broker/agent. You may choose to work through the Listing Broker (LB), or a selling agent.
Selling Brokers/agents are typically listed in the town of their office or … (0 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Katrina Feedback - 08/29/10 01:30 AM
Note: I was commenting at  Katrina Five Years Ago... , by Alice Broadway, Hurley, MS  when I realized I had gone far beyond a cordial comment and was borderline high-jacking her post. Obviously, I still have a touch of Katrina PTSD residing in me. I expect many residents and volunteers also experience KAT PTSD to some degree; though we will never let it get the best of us.
Alice, I am not a born and bred Mississippian like you; but, I think I earned my stripes. My family and I bought a modest home in Long Beach in June, 2005. We … (7 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Sources for Local Updates--BP and the MS Gulf Coast|Plus Original Photo-Blog - 07/08/10 03:55 PM
Get Factual Updates At the Following Sources:
Department of Marine Resources
Harrison County
Deep Water Horizon Oil Response
Mema Gulf Recovery
I was recently advised to recommend this # if all the different #'s at the sites listed above are a bit confusing: 800-424-8802 . Operators at this # will take and record any report or concerns.
Some reliable local news sources are:[SIZE=2]The Sunherald[/S]WLOX[/SE=2]The Gulf Coast News[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]I am glad that I have been a MS Gulf Coast photo-nut since 2006. At least I will have photos posted several places online that I can look at to remember how things … (0 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Please, Lord, Spare the Coast!|Bird Photos--The Spill Hasn't Damaged Us Yet - 05/16/10 09:19 AM



 

 

Some people shrug their shoulders and indicate, "What will be will be. We can overcome. Worse things can happen than the fish and birds population damaged. After Katrina, we can handle anything." Even so...Even if the Coast is filled with resilient over-comers, it is painful to think that innocent wildlife and people may pay the price for the BP's Oil Spill. Some things just can't be fixed with money. The media indicates that BP is doing everything in their power to contain the spill. I call on The Higher Power, The Creator of the … (8 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: MS Real Estate Broker Notes|Gulf Coast MLS Activity 4.21.10 - 04/21/10 01:10 PM
2-Waveland,03-BaySt.Louis,04-Hancock,05-Diamondhead,06-PassChristn,07-LongBeach,08-Gulfport-N.,
09-Gulfport-SW,10-Gulfport-SE,11-W.Harrison,14-Biloxi,15-Biloxi-N.,16-DIberville,17-WlmktE.Hr
I love the research capabilities and tools gained through REALTOR and MLS membership.
In my opinion, high valuefor the annual REALTOR dues and monthly MLS fees. For instance, I can tell at a
glance that across the entire GulfCoast MLS there are 10, 407 listings.
 
If I narrow it down to my target area above, there are 9076 listings.
If I change the search to include only single family homes, condos and residential lots in the target area
above,wehave 6102 active listings of which 235 are pending.
 
Here is the pending talley by area: D'Iberville=10, Wool Market/E … (0 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Good News for MGC Out of State Owners and Potential Relos|New Favorite Beach Pic - 04/19/10 04:01 PM
Good news of MGC out of state property owners and potential relos. It may seem like a small thing. But, if you are trying to get a handle on how things are going in a certain area--you always want to read the local paper , and the local free weekly ad paper. 
Even if you have selected the Agent or REALTOR to assist you, its a good idea to see first hand what homes, and land are being advertised at (it gives you a good perspective on the FSBO market, too). Recently sold comps are of course important, but we can't forget that … (2 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Closing Data for the Week Ending March 24, 2010 from the Gulf Coast MLS - 03/24/10 07:19 PM
The following information is gained from the Gulf Coast MLS.  My search query focused on methods of financing, pend to close time, and areas of recent activity. (GO North Gulfport!) Other data is thrown in for good measure:-) 
58 Closings in the last week (ending March 24, 2010). 16=Cash, 17=Conventional, 12=FHA, 8=VA, 3=Other, 5=?
Average DOM=129, High DOM=297, Low DOM=22. *DOM is unreliable unless looking at the complete history of a listing!
Area closings were: Pearl River-1, Bay St. Louis-2, Diamondhead-4, Pass Christian-1, Long Beach-3, Gulfport North-11, Gulfport SE-4, Vancleave-2, Gautier-2, Moss Point-2, East Jackson County-2, George County-1, West Harrison County-1, … (0 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Learn More About a REally Different Rent To Own Concept|Biloxi MS Photos from the Hard Rock Casino - 05/03/09 05:53 PM
If you start a real estate rent to own conversation--you will likely get a variety of reactions. Some people have already been burned by a rent to own company, some people assume that the buyer/renter still have to come up with a big down payment.
All I can say is--for this one time in your life; don't make assumptions. Visit yourself. Get the truth first hand regarding the CAL Group's portable and non-portable rent to own concepts. Learn how you could end up paying an effective rent of 0 while re-building your credit, or while you are staying in a CAL … (5 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Notes and Photos from Harrison County, MS - 04/16/09 10:43 PM
Morning or evening, the drive between Long Beach and Biloxi along Highway 90 can be a joy, sometimes relaxing, sometimes entertaining.

Today on my way home--the car in front of me stopped suddenly. I stopped suddenly. The car behind me did not stop suddenly.
When I felt the distinct jarring-thud, I looked in my rearview mirror and there was a Kia Rio with a crumpled front end. The young man grinned and pulled around me, got in front of me and took off.
I followed a short distance thinking he would pull over for both of us to survey the … (3 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Death in the House is a Non Material Fact in Mississippi - 09/04/08 01:06 AM
Mississippi Buyers and Sellers:
For those of you who wonder about Mississippi Death Disclosure regarding real estate law, here it is...
Real Estate Transfer Disclosure for the State of Mississippi. Click here!
Keep in mind there are exceptions that may apply.
Look to the menu on the left side. Click on License Law. Check out pages 26 through 27 (89-1-527).
Note that disclosure is both not required AND required. (Also note that I am not an attorney and do not practice law!). This section specifies that disclosure of deaths that do not effect material value are not required unless a Buyer … (3 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Photos|Long Beach HWY 90 Post Gustav + Post Katrina - 09/02/08 06:07 PM
Thank GOD Gustav did not have the power or longevity of Katrina. Hwy 90 was officially closed today, but I had authority this time to snap a few pictures. Keep in mind that some pictures may look bad because of Post Katrina damage, not Gustav damage. Please also keep in mind that the Gulf Coast is healing. What you see along Beach Boulevard is quite different from what you see in the neighborhoods. If you are relocating--I am sure we will have a home you will find suitable.



The mobile is the temporary post Kat Long Beach Yaught … (2 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Red Tide Morning - 08/03/08 01:17 AM
Not long ago I started my morning with a barefoot walk along the beach. Usually this is a relaxing time for me, though not quiet--because the birds are also greeting the new day with enthusiasm. This particular sandbeach walk also runs parallel with Highway 90. So, we have the mixture of bird and traffic sounds. It is fairly easy to block those sounds out and still enjoy a peaceful walk.
Walk often enough and you begin to sense changes in nature. On this particular day, one did not need to be a marine biologist to understand that something was different. Here … (2 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: REALTOR Surprise! - 07/11/08 11:24 AM
I had the most remarkable phone call this morning. The call was from an agent who had shown and submitted an offer on a high end listing I had. The sellers turned down that offer.
This week the sellers decided to list with a national firm (with my blessings and well wishes).
The REALTOR, Amy Wood, called to tell me that she thought I did a great job with the listing. That astounded me. She has got to be one of the highest producing agents in the MS Gulf Coast--She took her time to call me and encourage me.
I had … (29 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: You Are Cordially Invited To Bay Homes Ribbon Cutting|Network and Connect - 04/18/08 09:40 PM
Are you in the business of helping buyers relocate or otherwise find new homes
listing below $100, 000.00?
Are you looking for a new home priced below $100, 000.?
Do you wonder what you can possibly get on the Gulf Coast for below $100, 000?
Well, then, it may be in your best interest to contact:
Ribbon Cutting at Bay Homes office located at 835 HWY 90, Bay St. Louis, MS.
Gathering at 5:00 Tuesday, April 22nd.
Drawings: $100 cash, a $50 Restaurant gift certificate. Enjoy!
To be completed soon.
The Bay Homes Team will be building in many Gulf Coast towns besides Waveland.
REALTORS, Lenders, Home Hunters, Title Companies--Let's … (5 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: WOW! Pay Attention:-)|Active Rain Discovery - 01/01/08 06:08 PM
A Simply Suzi Public Note (No Photos, no links, no referrals, no, no, no--just a message worth reading:-) IMHO)
If you don't know everything about Active Rain and using Localism to your advantage--this could blow your mind.
A few blogs back some of us were discussing how we meet the public using Localism photos to break the ice.
When getting permission to include folks in a shot, I offer to email them a photo and let them know where they find these special photos online (and so they can tell their friends and family). So I had been saying, "Go to Localism.com, then … (27 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: *Photos* Pastor Cooks to Raise Funds ...Faith Without Works...Roll Up Your Sleeves. - 10/03/07 10:34 AM
Our Impact. Do you think it is possible to raise $20,000 for a parking lot through Internet communication? We are seeking advisement from those of you who may know of grant funding for churches. 
Do you see it?   
 Every time I drive by my church home, I see a mural. I shared my "vision" with the pastoring couple at Grace Fellowship. (It is my responsibility now to find an artist who is willing to help us with a mural, because I was the one with the original vision:-)Do you know a local artist who may be willing to donate their talent? The church's theme message is … (11 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: Condo Tracker--..."There Wll Never Be a Better Time to Buy a Condo." - 09/24/07 11:09 PM
*Note: this posting is not about Sea Breeze Condominiums Resort, specifically. I already had this photo from a visit for a prosepctive buyer.    
    
Recently I had the privilege of attending a Condo referesher class. The Builder/Developer of Beau View condos was present and shared that he had recently sent out quotation requests with approximately 40 insurance companies. Though he had not yet heard from each of the 40 he told the class that we could expect a substantial drop in insurance premiums.
Carlene Alfonso, Lecturer and Real Estate Broker/Developer spoke with conviction saying that, "There would never be a better time … (0 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: MEME with *Photos* A look at Blessings - 07/30/07 11:11 AM
  I am a little slow to respond to Sandra Cummings gracious Memeing of me. A Meme is important! How many times do you get a chance to tell folks about 5 important things you want them to know about yourself? Well, in marketing and Active Rain, you may actually get several chances, or even make your own--but you have to admit a MEME is different. Someone "out there" is actually saying, "we would like to know more about you."
I was referred to:
     So, I could learn by example as a MEME has a bit of "technique" to it.     I also … (6 comments)

mississippi gulf coast: REALTORS--Don't Keep It a Secret, Tell Me HOW You Did It...Please - 07/21/07 09:23 PM
I don't know the actual numbers on this (Damion probably does :-), it seems that since February I've been hearing more about "failures to close" and homes appearing back on the market. It could be a MS Gulf Coast thing, or maybe its a national epidemic. Thus, far I have not had a "failure to close". ...That's my introduction.
IF a person could trust a transaction to not fail at the closing table, it would be more possible and probable that when your owner occupied home has a valid offer--that you could then "shop" and place an offer and come out closing … (7 comments)

 
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Are you excited? If you found me, you are most likely thinking of moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and/or starting a business. I remember the excitement, anticipation and concerns about relocating. Therefore, I try to convey "slice of life" moments with photo-blogs and single photo uploads to assist you in getting a "real feel".



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