This week, I took some clients to see a few homes they were interested in. These showings were all listed by other agents in my area. When we walked into one of the homes, there were plenty of things the couple loved about the home itself. But, there were also plenty of things that turned my clients off. The extreme smell of "dog" hit us in the face. It was clear that this couple had two dogs (who I'm sure they … (6 comments)
(Louis Williams Keller Williams Realty 1522 W Causeway Approach Mandeville, La. 70471 985-727-7169 Each office independently owned and operated Licensed by the LA Real Estate Commission)
If this home doesn't tickle your fancy, then check out my website to find one that does! http://www.sainttammanyrealestate.info/
Happy Hump Day, Active Rainers! -Louis Williams … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Weekend Music Line Up in Mandeville
- 08/14/13 10:46 PM
WEEKEND MUSIC LINE UP AUGUST 15TH TO AUGUST 19TH Tap Room in Covington. Thur-Mike Epstein-8:00-10:30 Fri-3 Amigos D.J.Party 10-2 & (Pre-Season ) Saints v Redskins 7-till Sat-Soul Revival-10-2 Wino's & Tacos In Covington Wed-free wine tasting 6-9 acoustic music by Phill & Jeremy Fri-Dave Jordan-8-12 Sat-Brass-A-Holics-8-12 Rock n Blues in Covington Fri-Tyler Kincken-10-2 Sat-The Molly Ringwall band -10-2 The Chimes in Covington- Tue & Thur-Ched Reeves & Friends 6-9 Covington's Sunset at the Landing free concert .Columbia Street at the River Fri-6-9 Keenan Knight & Feullot. Bring ur chairs !!! Rubys Roadhouse in Mandeville Thur-No cover-Casey Saba -8:30-10 Fri-Bottoms Up-9:30-1:30 Sat-J.J. Muggler-9:30-1:30 N'TINI'S in Mandeville Thur-Martini specials music by The Two man Rubber Band -6-9:30 Nuvolaris in Mandeville Wed-Ched Reeves -6-9 The Wine Loft in Mandeville Thur-D.J. -9-12 Fri-Steve Arceneaux & friends -6- 8:30 Sat -D.J. … (1 comments)
covington la real estate: Monday's Almost Over?
- 07/29/13 07:37 AM
Do you ever have those days where you get to 5 o'clock (well, it's almost 5) and wonder where the day went? Today is one of those days for me. Business has been busy here in south Louisiana lately, and I'm trying to stay afloat while also trying to make everyone happy. I think that's why today has gotten away from me. I just looked up, and bam! the clock on the wall reads 4:21 p.m. I don't think I even ate lunch today... No actually, for a fact, I didn't eat lunch today. These types of days are my favorite … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Our Area is Getting a New, Better Public Library
- 07/17/13 11:09 PM
Black River Branch library in southwestern St. Tammany Parish closed its doors Friday as staff members boxed up more than 12,000 books headed to the new Madisonville Library, the first new branch to be built in St. Tammany since the 1980s. Madisonville gave the parish 1.5 acres on Mabel Drive across from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum to build the 15,000-square-foot library.In return, the parish gave the town the historic Old Madisonville Library on Cedar Street, which flooded during Hurricane Katrina and only briefly reopened before space was rented for the Black River Branch in a strip mall outside of the town. “We hadn’t built … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Covington Bicentennial Parade to Celebrate the City
- 06/26/13 11:04 PM
CovingtonBicentennialParade-June29 The New Orleans Saints Superfans will also be riding in the parade as special guests on Saturday, June 29. The Superfans participating include fan favorites Fleur-D-Licious, Who Dat Chef, Whistle Monster, Mack the Quack the Who Dat Clown, Gris-Gris Man, Soul Saint, Stunt Double Coach and the Saints Joker, all of whom plan to participate on a float decorated by Covington’s own Superfan, The Sign Man, Larry Rolling. The Bicentennial Parade will feature the city’s past, present and future by incorporating groups that represent every aspect of the city’s life. Floats and antique cars will hold the city’s dignitaries, including … (0 comments)
WITH WARMER WEATHER COMES MOSQUITOS! WITH SUMMER APPROACHING I THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS AGAINHave you noticed the Mosquitos are already out! Here is a homemade trap to help keep you and the kiddos from being a blood donor!!! HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP: Items needed: 1 cup of water 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1 gram of yeast 1 2-liter bottle HOW: 1. Cut the plastic bottle in half. 2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle. 3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes. 4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the … (2 comments)
Mandeville City Seafood Festival Organizers promise to fill Fontainebleau State Park with the sound of music and the aroma of delicious foods. The three-day festival will kick off July 4 from noon until midnight, with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m.; July 5, 5 p.m. until midnight; and July 6, from 5 p.m. until midnight. Nick Chetta, producer of Chetta Productions LLC., said his goal has been to have 'round-the-clock music including a band playing to welcome people into the festival. Chetta said bands will be strategically placed to perform where they will attract people to food vendors The bands … (2 comments)
Mortgage rates have seen their sixth consecutive week of rises as the average rate edges closer to 4%.Data released today by Freddie Mac shows yet another week of fixed mortgage rates climbing higher. Freddie Mac said the trend of rising rates over the past month has seen the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increase by more than half a percentage point.The rise brings rates ever closer to the 4% threshold. The average 30-year fixed-rate climbed 0.07% for the week to 3.98%Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist Frank Nothaft put the continuing rise down to strong economic data over the … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: ** Scarlett O'Hara Would Be Jealous of This Home! **
- 06/14/13 02:16 AM
I love getting a listing that I'm so proud to show off! If you, or someone you know, is looking to make the move to the South, then please have them check out this B-E-A-UTIFUL home! I'm so proud of this listing, and can't wait to find the perfect family to move into it!
Old World Charm meets New World Comfort in this meticulously cared for LAKEFRONT home. Expansive porches. Fab foyer w/ gleaming wd flrs & staircase opens to classic style & grace. Custom moldings, cased doorways, arched pic. windows, Form. liv. & dining, lrge den w/ wet bar … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Popcorn Ceilings... In or Out?
- 06/13/13 11:08 PM
I recently had two clients who bought a very nice home. It was built in the 80s, and had about 9/10 things on the couples checklist. Sidenote: I secretly throw a party when I can meet more than 7 out of 10 things on a clients "list." Anyway, while in the process of buying the home, the couple decided that they wanted to scrape the popcorn off the ceiling and just paint it white. Seems simple enough, right? Here is an email from the wife of that couple when I asked her … (3 comments)
covington la real estate: Don't Let Ants Ruin Your Summer!
- 06/13/13 01:24 AM
They’re big, they’re nocturnal, and they invade North American homes each spring, summer, and fall. They are Carpenter ants. North America’s number one structure-invading ant! While Carpenter ants are annoying and can damage our structures, they pose no common threat to human health. However, when Carpenter ants establish nests, they can excavate through wood and other elements of construction in homes, costing families millions of dollars in structural damage each year. Carpenter Ant Awareness Week (June 17-24) is a week set aside to educate Americans on how to recognize and deal with Carpenter ants. Homeowners need to be aware of these … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Home Haunted? How Can You Know?
- 06/07/13 02:22 AM
After watching American Horror Story, I know a few of my clients who have become worried that their new home might be.... for a lack of a better term, "haunted." Sounds silly, but you wouldn't believe the amount of clients who want to know the full history of things that may or may not have happened before they sign a contract. I found this article below and while the first sentence was intense, the rest is pretty good. Happy Reading. -Louis Want to know if that property you’re eyeing might have been the site of a murder or suicide? … (0 comments)
We've lived here (Mandeville, Louisiana) almost 4 years and have driven past this little place on Florida St so many times and never gave it a second thought until my brother brought it up about 6 months ago. There was a little restaurant featured on one of his favorite shows, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and said that I had to try it! So I waited for him to come down and visit and we went last week. Cant believe I waited so long! we got there about a quarter to eleven which meant … (1 comments)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation had issued a consumer alert affecting real estate listings in a rental housing scam. The scam involves Criminals searching Web sites that list homes for sale. They take the information in those ads - lock, stock and barrel - and post it, with their own e-mail address, in an ad on Craigslist (without Craigslist's consent or knowledge) under the housing rentals category. The houses are almost always listed with below market rental rates. The listings may also be posted on other rental sites.Potential renters might then be asked to fill out credit applications … (1 comments)
covington la real estate: Come Hang Out With Us This Week
- 05/29/13 11:44 PM
PlanLl Looking for something to do this week? We've got you Covered. Wino's & Tacos in Covington Wed-Free wine tasting 6-8 music by Chris Leblanc on patio 8-11 Thur-TBA Fri -Johnny Scetch & the Dirty Notes-8-1 Sat -Dave Jordan Band -9-1 Tap Room in Covington Thur- Brent & Steve -8-10 Fri-The Tricky Dickies on Patio @7-10 5 Finger Discount on Main Stage -10-2 Sat -Old Soul Band 10-2 Rock N Blues in Covington Fri -D.J. -9-1 Sat-Soul Revival-10-2 Chimes in Covington Tue & Thur -Ched Reeves & friends-6-9 Nuvolaris in Mandeville Wed-Ched Reeves-6-9 Rubys in Mandeville Thur-Tim O'Shea-8:30-10 Fri-Eric Lindell-9:30-1:30 Sat-Kolour-9:30-1:30 N'TINI'S in Mandeville Thur-special Martini night & a 2-3 pc acoustics -6-10 Fri -flashback Fridays Something like Motown -10-2 Coscino's in Mandeville Wed-Bike Night 6-10 music by legacy-6-10 Fri-Bayouself band-6-10 Sat-the Causeway Kings -6-10 The Wine Loft … (0 comments)
covington la real estate: Live Music on the Northshore This Weekend...
- 05/22/13 10:51 PM
Going to be in Louisiana, and on the Northsore? Then here is a schedule of live music going on this weekend! Hooked up Bar & Grill in Madisonville Wed-Bike Night 6-9 music by Lindsey Cardinale from American IdolFri-Rick Samson ,Rick Winhorst from 4 unplugged & friends-5-8Sun-Four Unplugged 3-8 followed by a D.J.& light showRiverside Bar in MadisonvilleSat-Supercharger-9:30-1:30 Sun-Tap Room in CovingtonThur-Casey Saba-7-10Fri-TBA-10-2Sat-Dective Fish-10-2 Wino's & Tacos in CovingtonWed-Free wine tasting 6-8 music by Craig Adams 6-9Thur -Flow Tribe-9-12Fri-The Business band-9-12Sat-The Upstarts-9-12Rock n Blues in CovingtonThur-TBA Fri-Gal Holiday-9-1Sat-D.J. John Lejune Rocket productions 9-1 The Chimes in Cov.tue & thur Ched Reeves &Friends-6-9The Pub in CovingtonNow starting to have bands. Sat -The Bogie Falaya band 9-1Coscino's … (2 comments)
... for people selling their home to clean it up when they know a showing is going to happen? 
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