About Jackson County, MS

Wow - whoever thought I would be holding my breath waiting on someone else to tell me whether or not I would be able to sell a home? Well, of course, that's how we live in the real estate business, but even moreso, that's definitely how we live now if we are involved in the MS Gulf Coast Renaissance government grant programs such as My Home My Coast or the Reach program. Out of the 3 closings I have had scheduled for October and November, 2 of those have been involved with the Renaissance programs. The first one was set for close 60 days after the contract was signed; however, that date was October 13 and we did not have our environmental clearance from the government so we had to get another extension. This time we extended the contract until October 30 and the sellers were pretty annoyed since it had already been over 60 days. Of course, during this time, they have had many other people still asking about the house and I'm sure it has been in the back of their minds that they could have sold it much quicker if they had not become involved with a buyer who was in the government program. Thankfully, this time (so far, fingers crossed!) is working out. Last week we received the environmental clearance letter and this morning we received the clear-to-close letter from the Renaissance Corporation. Of course, the closing attorney's assistant who was handling this is off tomorrow, but that is a hurdle we can jump easily - just substitute another assistant from his office.

My next closing is also with the Renaissance Corporation - originally scheduled for November 13, already delayed until November 30 and praying that will be the longest we will have to wait. The point is that although these government grants on the MS Gulf Coast are wonderful on paper to boost our market (basically provide approximately $25,000 grant money to help first-time home buyers purchase a home and then another $3500 in grant closing costs) they are also emotional roller coasters for all involved, ESPECIALLY the first-time home buyer who may go through all this trouble and do everything they are supposed to do on time and still have the contract fall through because the government did not finish their portion in a timely manner within the confines of the contract. This issue could be debated on both sides as some of the homebuyers wouldn't be able to purchase a home without the grants in the first place, yet those that are getting the grants still may lose their first or even second choice of home and could wait over 6 months wondering if they will be buying a home or not, because of the clearances and the time delays. Hoping everything goes smoothly for tomorrow's closing!

Moss Point Ms Real Estate News

The weather in Moss Point Ms. is partly cloudy and the temperature feels like its around 78 today, what a great day to look at houses. There are a total of 4623 listings for the Ms. Gulf Coast MLS. and the average price is $196,710

The average for Jackson County homes for sale is currently around $234,000. The Real Estate market for Moss Point is considered stable, and the average listing price for homes for sale iin Moss Point MS. is around $158,000.

The current number of properties on the market today in Moss Point Ms. is 98. To start the week, Jackson County has 1343 listings.

Moss Point Ms. is a beautiful waterfront community that takes pride in the area.

Now is the time to buy, interst rates are low and the you still have time to get the 8000 tax credit.

Call, email, or visit my website, 228.623.5495 alice@treptoday.com www.treptoday.com

I will assist you with your Real Estateneeds, in and around the Moss Point MS. Area. I also service the Gulf Coast Area from Biloxi to Gulf Shores with Quality Real Estate Service.

Moss Point MS Real Estate

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Pascagoula Historic homes

In this mornings edition of the Mississippi Press, I read that the remains of two historic homes in the Pascagoula Historic district will survive the demolition. Wahoo!

One of these homes date back to 1840, and the other somewhere around 1890-1910. It appears they have been nominated to be on the top 10 most endangered historic places, and ranked number five in the state. This may just keep them from being demolished due to the new city waterfront development under construction on the Pascagoula River.

I for one, would love to see these historic Pascagoula homes turned into a bed & breakfast, or a restaurant so the locals and visitors could experience the History of Pascagoula.

Photo by Carla Crane

Pascagoula Mississippi is a great place to live!

If you are looking for a home in the Pascagoula, or Gulf Coast area. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve your real estate needs. Please visit my websites.

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East Jackson County Ms

When I tell people where I live they can't help but see the excitment , and many ask whats so great about living there. Well how long do you have for me to tell you about the Gulf Coast and East Jackson County Ms., it is possibly the best place in the world to live!

A lifestyle of country living yet only minutes to large cities. East Jackson County is located in the southern most part of east Mississippi, it borders Mobile County Alabama. We have and abundance of water to enjoy. Lakes, streams, rivers, creeks, and of course the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, where some of the best fishing in the world said to be.

Dauphin Island PHOTO!

The weather in East Jackson County MS is usually nice year round, during the summer temp. can reach 90, and the winter average is around 30 degrees, while the rest of the time on average is around the 70- ish mark.

East Jackson County MS home buyers, Let me introduce you to the charming water-oriented community of Moss Point and the friendly rural area of Hurley. Pascagoula has many employers and has made a great come back from hurricane Katrina. Many military families choose to live in east jackson county because of its location to Keesler AFB, and the NGSS Naval affiliation.

East Jackson County MS. s a great place to live.

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The Real Estate Place

12400 Hwy 188

Grand Bay, Al.36541

Office:251.272.1355

Cell; 228.623.5495