This Month in Real Estate! June 2011
16 Thursday Jun 2011
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CELL PHONES GO PUBLIC!
15 Wednesday Jun 2011
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Remember Cell Phones Go Public This Month
This only takes a minute to do but you have to call from your cell phone. In addition, if your children have cell phones you must call from each one separately….
REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.
REMINDER….. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.
…. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON. It takes about 20 seconds.
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Louisiana Economic Development!
31 Thursday Mar 2011
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Louisiana businesses continue to grow! Ranking in the top three for job growth. Read the latest article from Louisiana Economic Development.
http://www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com/led-news/la-statistics.aspx
Check out this video from Coke A Cola on why they chose Louisiana!
http://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/additional-resources/multimedia-library.aspx?id=27
I would rather walk with God in the dark
31 Thursday Mar 2011
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I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light. -Mary Gardiner Brainard
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
08 Tuesday Mar 2011
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Each year homeowners enter the spring season with vigor, and ready to tackle their home spring cleaning projects. Right? Well just so you know “The National Spring Cleaning Week” is always set for the last week in March, this year mark your calendar and get out there and start those projects during the National Spring Cleaning Week….March 21st – March 27th. The spring cleaning week encourages homeowners to embrace the spring season, with all its fresh budding, fresh breezes, & our many to do list, and tackle the residue that the winter doldrums have left behind.
Enjoy the video clip from Spring Cleaning – Rocko’s Modern Life Clip
OK…. Back to business and on a more serious note…… click Throughout the House! for some bullet notes from Martha Stewart for you to consider during your spring cleaning adventure!
The information in this article was excerpted from Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential
Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home. ©2006 by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All
rights reserved. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc.
Home Sellers Fare Better in Getting Their Homes Sold Using a REALTOR®, According to HomeGain Survey (via The D Blog)
25 Friday Feb 2011
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Ready to Sale? Make Sure to Use The Sisters!
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Today we are sharing the latest Mortgage Rate Update from a Local Lender!
16 Wednesday Feb 2011
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Rates are still amazingly low so now is the time to buy! If you are thinking of buying a new home give us a call. We are never to busy to help you make your dreams come true! We will be there from bank approval, finding the right home, making the best offer, inspectors, title companies, and more….helping you make the right decision for you and your family. Finding the right lender is the first step, so call us today and we will get you started!
ERICA WHIDDON
MORTGAGE BROKER/OWNER
FIRST CHOICE MORTGAGE, LLC
Phone: (225) 665-4399
Fax: (225) 665-4599
License: NMLS# 75327
erica@mylamortgage.com
http://www.mylamortgage.com 
Interest Rates Change Daily
Interest rates change constantly, but it is important to know that rates are cyclical. If rates are currently at historical lows then we know there is a strong probability rates will go up again, and vice versa. Certain economic indicators such as unemployment data, consumer price index, retail sales data, and consumer confidence all have an effect on mortgage interest rates. But the key factor to watch is the relationship between stocks and bonds.
When the economy is slow and the stock market is "bearish," many investors move money out of stocks and into bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This causes mortgage interest rates to go down. When the economy is doing well, the stock market rallies and is considered "bullish." Investors then have a tendency to move their money out of that safe haven of bonds and mortgage-backed securities and back into stocks. As a result, mortgage interest rates go up.
My team and I keep a close eye on mortgage interest rates at all times in an effort to alert our clientele of opportunities to obtain lower financing. Call us for a free evaluation of your current loan program.
Mortgage Interest Rates*
Rates as of Wednesday, 16th February, 2011:
Conforming
APR
4.875%
15-Yr. fixed
4.25%
USDA Rural Dev
4.875%
FHA
4.875%
VA
4.875%
*Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower’s eligibility.
Baton Rouge and Surrounding Area Housing Trends for 2011!
15 Tuesday Feb 2011
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Home Ownership Offers Plenty of Tax Benefits (via The D Blog)
09 Wednesday Feb 2011
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If you are thinking of becoming a homeowner here are some added perks that will help you make that decision! This is a true buyer’s market, so take the plunge while you have an advantage!
via The D Blog
IT CAN BE A COLD, COLD WORLD OUT THERE!
03 Thursday Feb 2011
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Winter can leave us all feeling a little out of sorts, or maybe like we have been left out in the cold, especially if you are trying to sell a home in today’s unpredictable market. Make sure you have a knowledgeable agent such as “The Carol Cotton Team” who can get the results you are looking for… when things are a bit icy! Call today for your private consultation with the Team that is never too busy for you.
Home Solutions with Team Sisters 