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jackson mississippi real estate: Clinton High of Mississippi May Soon Go Green - 02/22/10 07:42 PM
Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi could soon become the state's very first "green" certified school. The school board just needs to decide whether to partake in the $1.5 million environmental project or not.
The school board is currently considering a contract with Siemens Business Technologies to improve functions at several of the district's schools, including climate control, water and lighting conservation. Northside Elementary will be the only exception because a new school is being built to replace it.
Once Clinton High School is designated as a "green" school through Siemens' Green Globes program, it will be a huge step toward … (0 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: New Resolutions to Manage Your Mortgage Better - 01/04/10 02:31 PM
As we come into the New Year, everyone is making new resolutions. Most of these resolutions are about losing weight. But what many homeowners should do is make a new resolution to manage their mortgage better. What many homeowners don't realize is that poorly managing your mortgage can affect your credit.
Your credit score should be at least 760 or above in order to get great interest rates. Therefore, mortgage lenders and other creditors look at this score when you want to refinance your home, borrow against your home or buy a new home.
As a financially struggling homeowner, you may … (0 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: Welcome Your New Year in Jackson, Mississippi - 12/28/09 01:58 PM
With so many New Year's Eve events going on around Jackson, Mississippi, where will you welcome your New Year's in? We have compiled a list of venues that are having New Year's Eve events, so you don't miss out on all the fun.
The First Baptist Church Jackson is having a ballroom dancing event from 8:00pm to midnight. The Raphael Semmes Band will be the big entertainment of the night in the church's Christian Life Center. Tickets are $75 for couples or $40 for individuals in advance and $85 for couples and $45 for individuals at the door. This event also … (0 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: Loving Jackson , Mississippi - 12/14/09 06:16 PM
As the year comes to an end, we are suddenly feeling the need to express just how much we are loving Jackson, Mississippi in our blog. There are many people around who like to focus on the negative things that happen in the city and are all too ready to take potshots when positive things happen. However, there are many positive things happening around the City of Jackson that no one can deny as positive changes.
There is no denying that Jackson has its own issues of population, crime and infrastructure. However, those are the same issues that all big cities … (1 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: HOA Fees – How to Understand Them - 11/16/09 11:44 AM
High Home Owners Association fees are the most common objections that most homebuyers have when purchasing real estate in a community that requires regular Association dues and fees. Depending on the neighborhood community, those Association fees can range from less than $100 per month on up to thousands of dollars per month for luxury living. However, average HOA fees usually range between $200 and 800 per month.
When these fees are taken out of context, the amount can really seem extreme for many homebuyers. But when you consider the value of services that the HOA fees cover, you can sit back, … (2 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: Selling Your Home with a Wet Basement - 09/07/09 09:02 AM
Selling your home with a wet basement can be virtually impossible. Many potential buyers are turned off by musty-smelling, damp, leaky and moldy basements. They simply don't want all the hassles that come with it. A wet basement is a sure sign of moisture problems for someone looking to buy a home and many times they prefer to stay away from buying these homes. Therefore, we have some tips for you to use in your basement to get rid of your wet basement issues before you place your home on the market. Also, solving the wet basement issues can give your … (2 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: Superintendent Search for Jackson, Mississippi - 08/17/09 11:34 AM
Now here's an interesting piece of information we thought would be good to include in our weekly blog. There is a superintendent search for Jackson, Mississippi going on through October 2, 2009.
We recently came across the news that the Mississippi Board of Education is searching nationally for a new superintendent. They are seeking a candidate who will keep all ongoing programs on track and help in the advancement of the student's education.
They say the perfect candidate should be an advocate for increasing student achievement and funding the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.
Application and position information will be posted on … (0 comments)
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jackson mississippi real estate: More Universities Coming to Metro Jackson - 06/22/09 01:42 PM
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson Mississippi Real Estate
Jackson, Mississippi has been waiting for more universities to come to the area and now any adult wanting to further their education will soon have two more universities to choose from.
Recently, a Strayer University campus and a Tulane University satellite campus have been approved by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation to come to the areas of Jackson and Madison. The Strayer University campus will be located in Jackson while the Tulane University campus will be located in Madison. Both universities are approved for 2010.
Each university will cater to … (0 comments)
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