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St Tammany Property Taxes

 John  Walters: Real Estate Agent in Slidell, LA

Those of us that have property in St Tammany Parish can go to the website and see the damage. This was a re-assessment year. My taxes doubled and I am sure yours did also. I believe you have two weeks to challenge these new assessments. This is going to be hard on homeowners hitting when the economy is in a downturn. A kind of double whammy. If you go to the site be patient the sever must be near over loaded.

New I-10 Interchange in Slidell Opens

 John  Walters: Real Estate Agent in Slidell, LA

Finally after two long years the Fremaux Short Cut interchange has opened in Slidell. Katrina delayed this project for a year. Seems the contractor moved at a snails pace once started. This interchange is right next to the Billion Dollar Fremaux project that is under construction at this time. The first phase is scheduled to open in 2010. This also will relieve traffic off of Gause Blvd. I have to admit I used it today and it was worth the wait.

White Wednesday

 John  Walters: Real Estate Agent in Slidell, LA

You know it's football season when the kids from area schools strike the homes of other school mates. They call it White Wednesday the week of homecoming. I think this may be the same ones who stole Realtors signs and placed them on my property earlier this year. I know I was to good in my youth to do thing like this.

White Wednesday

Fishing in St Bernard

 John  Walters: Real Estate Agent in Slidell, LA

Here is a picture of my most recent fishing trip in Reggio in St. Bernard Parish. Located about twenty miles from downtown Louisiana. We had to fight a strong East wind that was pushing up the tides. I think about two feet above normal. The fish are in the marsh thanks to the recent storms. I am afraid a lot of damage was done to the coastline once again. Enjoy the picture.

Reggio Redfish

Bond Money

 John  Walters: Real Estate Agent in Slidell, LA

Bond money is avalaible again for moderate income families in Southeast Louisiana. This includes St. Tammany Parish and Slidell, Pearl River and Lacombe. This is only for first time buyers not for refinancing or previous homeowners. One can call 866-310-7971 of visit the web site for more information.

In these times of turbulence in the financial markets this is a welcome gift to many. Some closing assistance is available also if needed.