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It's not late - Honor a Veteran and tell them about the City of Southaven's Annual Veteran's Luncheon

In observance of Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Mayor Greg Davis and the City of Southaven will host the Annual Appreciation Luncheon in honor of military veterans. The luncheon will be held at the Arena at Southaven located at 7360 Highway 51 and will begin at 11:30 a.m.

All veterans are urged to make their reservations early. There will also be a memorabilia table set up for exhibiting pictures and awards, so bring mementos if you wish.

The luncheon is free to veterans and admission for guests will be $10.00. All branches of the service will be recognized. Please make your reservations now by calling the Mayor's Office at Southaven City Hall at 662-393-6939.

Freedom is not "free." Honor the men and women that serve and have served our nation.

Southaven, MS

Market Report

The Southaven real estate market is not experiencing as much of a decline as many areas of the country are at present. However, the numbers are not as good as we all would like to see them. Through April 30, 2008 Southaven recorded 221 residential home sales compared to 377 for the same time frame in 2007. This is slightly more than a 41% decrease in units sold in just one year. The average list price of a home in April 2008, was $161,998 compared to $163,557 in April 2007. That means that, in general, Southaven homeowners are listing their homes about 1% lower in 2008 than in 2007. Furthermore, the average sales price in April 2008 was $158,646 compared to $160,995 in April 2007. This is only a 1.5% decrease in sales price from 2007 to 2008.

Although these numbers are not what any of us would like to see, the fact remains that Southaven is experiencing less of a hit to its market than are many communities across the nation. And remember this, if you are a homeowner looking to move to a larger and more expensive home, there will never be a better time to buy. Why? Let's look at some numbers. If you live in a home that would normally bring $150,000 on the market and you apply the 1.5% decrease in sales price mentioned above, then you would lose $2,250 ($150,000 x 1.5%) by selling in the current market. However, if you are looking to buy a home that would normally sell for $200,000 then buying now would save you $3,000 ($200,000 x 1.5%) by buying now. So, when the market turns around, and the market ALWAYS turns around, then you would actually realize a $750 ($3,000 - $2,250) gain on your home investments.

And, of course, if you are a first-time homebuyer, then this is the perfect time to purchase a home in Southaven. The prices are low, the inventory plenteous, and the mortgage rates will most likely never be better.

Senior Real Estate Specialist, Susan East, Embarks on her 3rd Annual Senior Expo

Susan East's LifeStyle Transitions hosts North Mississippi Senior Expo Friday May 9, 2008 9am - 2pm at the Southaven Arena on Highway 51

Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to pledge its support to Senior Real Estate Specialist Susan East as she embarks on her 3rd Annual North Mississippi Senior Expo. The event is an extension of her advocacy and passion for assisting seniors.

History Behind the Event

"As a Real Estate agent, I have encountered numerous clients who are experiencing changes in their lives," said East. "Among those changes are the selling of their residence and relocation to a senior community or assisting living facility."

East is the founder of LifeStyle Transitions, a non-profit organization assisting seniors and their children. In 2006 East took her passion to help seniors to new heights with the launch of the Senior Expo.

"Last year's FREE Expo featured more than 80 vendor booths and displays ranging from medical professionals to retirement living, Medicare/Medicaid and estate planning," said East. "With the support of city and county agencies we drew thousand people from the region."

About the Senior Real Estate Expo Planned for May 2008

• The theme for this year's Expo is "The 50's"
• Features include free medical screenings, food & games, door prizes, memorabilia...
• Elvis has promised to enter the building.
• For the first time Walgreens will have their Wellness Bus available for the Expo offering more medical screenings as well as Bone Density testing.
• The Justin Case Band will perform throughout the day.

"Dramatic lifestyle changes for seniors bring about many questions as well as apprehensions," said East. "LifeStyle Transitions was created to answer questions and to assist and support seniors during this time in their lives. The Expo is an extension of our efforts to reach as many seniors as we can with a message or caring and compassion."

About Susan East

Susan East is a licensed Realtor in Mississippi and Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around the greater MidSouth area. She's based out of the Southaven MS real estate Branch Office located at 1320 Goodman road.

• Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES),
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS),
• Relocation Specialist
• Recipient of Crye-Leike's highest honor: The Circle of Excellence earning her the title of Vice President.

For more information about the Senior Expo visit http://www.lifestyletransitions.net/ and for your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Susan East by phone at 901-482-0018, online at http://susaneast.crye-leike.com/ or email her at seast@crye-leike.com.

Original article available in Crye-Leike's newsroom at Senior Real Estate Expo, Southaven MS.