I have been a Realtor for several years. I understand the unique niche that the Hammond, Covington, Ponchatoula, Springfield, Albany, Amite, and surrounding communities have to offer. I have been here a while and I understand the complexities of the region and the people that I serve.
I am a family woman. I love my three children, Madeline, Gabrielle and Jacqueline. They are the world to me. I am an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and feel children should be raised in a Christian
Santa Claus is coming to Hammond early this year. The 5th Annual Starry November Night will take place this Friday, November 20th from 5-10pm behind the Downtown Development District's office. Every year, the Downtown Development District hosts this fantastic event filled with fun for the entire family. There will be a horse-drawn carriage taking passengers around downtown Hammond, snow on the grounds outside the Downtown Development District's office, carolers spreading the... Read Full Story
You can help Hammond raise money for the American Cancer Society by donating money to teams participating in the 14th Annual South Tangipahoa Relay for Life in Hammond on Saturday, November 7th at North Oak Park (2311 N Oak St). Even though their goal of $185,000 seems lofty, they have already received more donations in their offices than they did the same time last year. So, their hopes are high. The thing that stands out the most with this year's teams is the ingenuit... Read Full Story
Here's an equation to be happy about:
Low Interest Rates + $8000 Tax Credit = Lots of Tangipahoa Mortgage Applications
With interest rates dipping below the 5% mark recently and the deadline for the $8000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit looming (must close by November 30, 2009 to qualify), many local Tangipahoa Parish banks and lending companies are experiencing a flood of calls inquiring about refinancing their current mortgages or applying for new ones. The tax credit has been ... Read Full Story
Cate Street in downtown Hammond will be the place to be on September 26, 2009 from 8:30 am to 3 pm for the 3rd annual Dutch Battle Memorial Ride and Cook Off. Raffle tickets and gumbo will be sold at the event. All funds raised at this family day event will be donated to motorcycle safety awareness. The Dutch Battle Memorial Chapter of the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign will sponsor the event that includes a gumbo cook off. The cook off includes vendor booths, great... Read Full Story
The 14th Annual South Tangipahoa Relay for Life will be held at North Oak Park in Hammond on November 7, 2009. Relay For Life ia a 24 hour camp-out and track relay event organized by local volunteers to celebrate, remember and to fight back. The event will celebrate those who have survived cancer and remember those who have lost the battle. Teams fight back by raising funds through pledges for research to fight the dreaded disease.
Everyone young or old can volunteer to be a... Read Full Story
Whether you are a buyer or seller, it is important to understand what mortgage points are and why or why not you should pay them. Mortgage points are finance charges paid by the borrower. However, sellers can pay the buyer's discount points.
Two Types of Mortgage Points:
Origination points
Are a lender's fee for the cost of giving the borrower a loan.
May be tax deductible if they are noted as a percentage on your closing statement. A fee amount is not tax deductible.
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The Hammond Area Recreation Department would like to remind everyone it is time for league sign-ups.
* Fall 2009 Adult Softball (18 or older)
Divisions: Coed, Corporate, Men's Rec and Men's CompetitiveGames Begin: August 24thRegistration Deadline: August 14thRegistration Fee: $375 per teamRegistration Forms: Michael J. Kenney CenterOnline Registration Forms: www.hammond.org/departments/recreation.phpInformation: ill Skinner at 985-507-0092 or bskinner2@charter.net
Each team must have a repres... Read Full Story
The real estate market is on the rise both here in Tangipahoa Parish and across the nation. In Tangipahoa Parish, sales prices and activity are on the upswing and inventory is decreasing. It looks like the bottom of the market has been reached and the Tangipahoa real estate market is on the road to a healthy recovery.
Financing is still a major factor which will influence our recovering market. Loans are harder to get these days and large down payments are difficult for... Read Full Story
Can you believe that it is the Fourth of July already? That means that it is time for the great celebration of the birth of our country. Today, I thought I would share with you some firework safety tips and where you can see great public fireworks displays in Tangipahoa Parish.
Home Firework Safety Tips:
* Obey local firework laws and restrictions. Fireworks are legal in Tangipahoa Parish. However, they are not legal within Hammond cit... Read Full Story
Rising interest rates can affect both buyers and sellers. Although you wouldn't think it, rising interest rates can be good news for everyone in Tangipahoa Parish.
Rising Interest Rates - Good News For Sellers
* When mortgage interest rates rise, buyers get motivated to buy (Citigroup). * When buyers get motivated to buy, home values stabilize. * When home values stabilize, home prices increase with activity.
Rising Interest Rates&n... Read Full Story
