madisonville la homes for sale: Can you please call me BACK!!!!!!!!!!
- 12/06/07 01:07 PM
I have a client who is coming into town this Sunday to look at some listings that she likes. I have been spending quite a bit of time with her, helping her. I have eight houses she wants to see. So I called six different brokers for appointments and only 3 called back. I am going to call the other 3 tomorrow and try again. How are you going to sell someones house if you don't call back agents to schedule a showing? At least let me know you got my message I left with the person who answered the phone. … (12 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Don't touch that Button
- 12/06/07 12:58 PM
Just last night I was showing a nice home that she liked. Well everything was going well until I noticed a strange looking plastic thing on the wall of the master bedroom. I have a hard time describing it. It was a plastic bracket with two pink looking sponges inside the bracket. Curiosity got the best of me and I pressed this crazy looking thing. Well about two seconds later the alarm started squealing. My client turned about three shades of red I just laughed. Well, now I know what that thing was and we know the alarm works. It finally … (8 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Rentals and Jefferson parish.
- 12/05/07 06:40 AM
I recently had to evict one of my tenants in Jefferson parish Louisiana. For any one not experienced in the procedure I will fill you in on how to go about it. The best way is to send a notice to the tenants to vacate apartment by such and such a day. Hand deliver it to them and keep a copy for yourself. If they won't leave or you don't think they will then you have to go further. The Justice of the Peace for the Eastbank is on the 7th floor of the Yenni Building. Bring a hundred dollars and … (5 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Go Zone Money
- 12/05/07 06:33 AM
There is going to be over 500 Million in Go Zone money for the St Tammany area awarded early next year. The UNO research center and retail ventures to be built. Seems it is only going to get more crowded over here. I hope we build some more roads. I look forward to the increase in home sales. I am very excited.
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madisonville la homes for sale: Everyone Wants a House
- 12/03/07 01:49 PM
I have been watching the housing news like an old dog next to a fire. This reminds me of quite a few clients I have encountered over the past couple of months. They all want a house but they have zero money to put down and can't pay more each month than they are already paying. They also want to pick and choose which neighborhood they want to live in. I have learned to get them pre-qualified or approved before showing any houses. Whats the point of showing the house if they will never be able to buy. I think this … (1 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Go Tigers
- 12/02/07 11:39 AM
The beloved LSU Fighting Tigers will be playing in the Louisiana Superdome on January 7, 2008. Once again I predict the SEC will embarass the Big Ten. Come on give me your best shot. You ACC wimps tough luck. OK just kidding. I think it will be a blast this year. I am so glad they mix the bowl games up now a days. … (21 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Open House
- 11/30/07 01:52 PM
I will be hosting an open house at 2300 Mehle in Arabi Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish. This home has been totally redone. Really nice colors and light fixtures along with great owner financing options. If you miss the parish and long to return don't miss this opportunity. Even if you have spotty credit there are some options available. Don't tell yourself no until you give it a try. … (1 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Another one for My Book
- 11/29/07 07:40 AM
I have said before I get all the nuts. Well I have another one for you. There is a home in Mandeville LA,that a client of mine is interested in seeing for herself. I called the listing agent for an appointment and she said it might be an issue. I asked her why, she never gave me an answer. Seems this same house is also showing up on FSBO list. So my-client called and the owners sister answered the phone. Told her she wasn't helping her sell the house any more but here is her address. My client checks the address … (3 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Sellers Cocessions
- 11/28/07 10:14 AM
I find working with buyers easier than sellers. What are your thoughts on this? For example, my client submitted an offer for full asking price and the seller actually rejected the offer. Well actually he will accept it if he can remain in the house until February. The listing agent didn't say anything about this on the MLS etc. How come she didn't reveal this since she knew it? My client and I decided to keep looking at other homes, keeping this one in the back of our heads. Suggestion, when you list a house please write down all the details. … (16 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Bellsouth DSL
- 11/27/07 12:54 PM
I have been on hold while typing this blog for about 35 minutes now. I forgot to mention when you call the troubleshooting line you get one of those computer answering machines. It asks you about twenty questions before you get to an actual live individual. So be it this live individual is in India or somewhere close of course with an American name. You can just imagine the conversation. I just hopes he gets it fixed vebore my wife divorces me. … (1 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: wireless internet
- 11/27/07 12:46 PM
Not a happy night in the hacienda. My Bellsouth Internet connection is out and the Cingular wireless is about as fast as a glacier. I didn't realize how much of our life this connection is. My daughter has a research paper for school and my wife can't surf the net. Boy are they grumpy. Just curious which wireless provider some of you may use and how do you like it. Funny thing is this same connection in Las Vegas was extremely quick. I wonder why? … (3 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Credit Crunch II
- 11/26/07 10:07 AM
Not only are most Americans home owners they also own stocks. Most of them own them thru 401k's or mutual funds that they bought themselves. I know these investors have noticed the sharp decline the last couple of months. The credit crunch is what is being blamed for this decline. This credit crunch in my opinion is because they loaned money to people using unique vehicles to qualify these people. This excess housing that was built is now on the market for sale and some are in foreclosure. This glut of housing has affected homes prices nationwide. If we are in … (1 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Back To Work
- 11/25/07 11:49 AM
I placed a call today around noon to a listing agent. I was attempting to get some paperwork that wasn't on the MLS. I am pretty sure I woke him up, even though he denied it. He said he was in Maryland. That is when I decided to shut it down for the rest of the day and watch the Saints game, which they won. Oh well I will be back and at em tomorrow. I still wonder if any one else was working this weekend.
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madisonville la homes for sale: Who needs an office
- 11/24/07 11:39 AM
I had an agent from one of the big national brokers asking about my company. I told her the fees and our commission which are quite generous and naturally she was interested. She asked about an office on our side of the lake. I told her we didn't have one at this time but that it was in the future. She seemed discouraged then. I told her I use my kitchen table as my office. I know this may not tbe the best place, but office space costs money. If you want more commission you have to give up some things. … (15 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Sellers vs Buyers
- 11/24/07 11:32 AM
Whats a buyer to do? They say it's a buyers market and the sellers still have a lot of attitude. Make a full price offer and the seller says thanks but I ain't moving until February. Oh yea I don't want to pay rent either for two months. I just wish the agent had put this in the MLS, I had no idea. The agent hasn't even asked for her commission which she could demand. I think she just doesn't want to upset her client. I guess business isn't that bad after-all. As for me and my client, we will have … (3 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Home Alone
- 11/22/07 09:19 AM
I think I might be the only one in my neighborhood that didn't go out of town this weekend. I actually took advantage of the day off and did some work outside. You know honey do's. She made me cut the grass so the Christmas decorations would look nice. Can you believe that??????? I am just glad I don't have to go shopping tomorrow. Good luck to you who choose to. … (3 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: I get all the nut jobs.
- 11/21/07 12:33 PM
My buyer made an offer on a property Monday and the seller rejected the offer wanting full price. Full price these days? My buyer really liked the house so she made a full price offer and hr rejected it again. WHAT are you on drugs????? I needed a drink. Let me think this over. Seems the seller needs a place to store his equipment. He was building a new place but it wasn't going tp be ready for two months. Why did you list your place so early then? Well the media keeps saying it's a slow market. Well not for … (2 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Be Thankful
- 11/21/07 09:54 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to the AR community and their families. I am thankful for good health and my family. I am thankful I live in a country where I can speak my mind. I am thankful I live in a country where I can be the best I can be. I am thankful fro many things, remember most of all this country limitations are often the persons own self imposed limitations. So yes be very thankful you live here. … (2 comments)
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madisonville la homes for sale: Shopping Season
- 11/20/07 10:17 AM
Does it get earlier and earlier each year or am I just crazy. My wife informed me of the times the stores are opening this Friday in Slidell, LA. Here is a short list
Best Buy 5:00 A.M.
Sears 5:00P.M.
Koehl's 4:00P.M.
Target 6:00 P.M.
Maybe this is how we can burn up the calories we eat on Thanksgiving day. Get up early and go shopping. Shop till you drop. Don't forget your cash and credit cards. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone.
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madisonville la homes for sale: The Mortgage Mess
- 11/19/07 10:38 AM
A couple of weeks back I wrote that Alan Greenspan in my opinion was responsible for thisd mess. Just today CNBC published an article online that supports what I have been stating. Please see link http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/WhosToBlameForTheMortgageMess.aspx This article also lambastes Countrywide and Merril Lynch CEO's. I believe we have a long ways to go before this works it's way out of the economy. I think any one who is selling better give some good value if they want to sell. … (2 comments)
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I have a client who is coming into town this Sunday to look at some listings that she likes. I have been spending quite a bit of time with her, helping her. I have eight houses she wants to see. So I called six different brokers for appointments and only 3 called back. I am going to call the other 3 tomorrow and try again. How are you going to sell someones house if you don't call back agents to schedule a showing? At least let me know you got my message I left with the person who answered the phone. … (12 comments)
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