About Rankin County, MS

Homes for Sale in Brandon, MS, near Ross Barnett Reservoir:

Willow Grande II

New homes are under construction in Brandon's Willow Grande II, located behind Castlewoods Country Club. If you are in the market for a new home, take a look at these affordably priced homes (under $200,000). These homes are eligible for 100% financing through the USDA Rural Housing Program.

Willow Grande II offers various amenities throughout these 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath properties, but standard features are all-brick construction, double garages, granite countertops, and a minimum of 1450 square feet.

For a current price list or to schedule an appointment, call, text or email me!

Article written February 2, 2012 and subject to price changes.

Brandon MS ~ Castlewoods Market Condition Report for October 2010

In October 2010, two new homeowners purchased homes in Castlewoods Subdivision, one of the largest neighborhoods in Rankin County. These two properties had a combined average sales price of $204,000, with an average time on the market of 174 days.

In comparison, five homes closed in Castlewoods during the month of September 2010, and a whopping 12 properties closed last year during the month of October 2009. Year-to-date closed sales for 2010 vs. 2009 are 58 and 74, respectively.

Fourteen homes were added to the market during the month of October, bringing the total number of homes for sale in Castlewoods to 80.

Four homes are under contract (pending or contingent) and four properties either expired or were removed from the market in October.

Home prices in Castlewoods range from the low $100s for resale upwards of $300,000. New construction properties are included in these statistics.

Castlewoods, one of Rankin County's premiere neighborhoods, is built around Castlewoods Country Club and is located in NW Rankin School District.

See current Homes for Sale in Castlewoods Subdivision ~ Brandon MS

If you are looking to sell your home, but are discouraged by what you read or hear about the real estate market, don't despair. While it is true that the market is challenging, it is encouraging to note that some homes DO SELL. If you need to sell, your home will have to BEAT THE COMPETITION.

What do I mean by "Beat The Competition"?

Your Castlewoods home will have to be priced competitively, because buyers shop by comparison. Your house will have to shine from top to bottom. Every nook and cranny should be clean and freshly painted. For FREE tips to Make a Good First Impression, click here:

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St. Marks Fall Festival Provides Fun for All ~ Brandon, MS

There is always something fun to do in the Jackson Metro area, especially during the holiday season. This weekend I took the grandkids to St. Marks UMC Fall Festival, and there were games for both the younger set as well as the older kids.

Costumes were optional, although most children took the opportunity to dress as their favorite cartoon character or super hero.

There were simple, easy games for the under 4 set, ranging from "Go Fishing", Bowling, Bean Toss, and Golf, to bull riding and Gladiator jousting for the older children. And there were space jumps for all ages. Of course, there were plenty of sugary sweets to go around, including cotton candy, ice cream, and cupcakes.

The St. Marks Festival is an annual event offered as an alternative to the traditional Halloween festivities.

Read about other Halloween activities and festivals in and around Brandon.

*Photos Copyrighted 2010

Several Halloween Events and Festivals Abound in Brandon and other nearby MS cities, offering a variety of Halloween fun for the entire family.

Flowood's Kids' Night Out will be held this year at Liberty Park, behind the Flowood YMCA. Kids' Night Out is an annual fun-filled event that includes space jumps, kids karaoke,and a petting zoo. This FREE event is set for Saturday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo will be held this Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at The Jackson Zoo. General admission applies. Visit The Jackson Zoo website for more info.

The Dark Zone Haunted House is held weekends from now to October 30, 2010. Sponsored by the Crossgates Exchange Club, the Dark Zone is held in the soccer fields behind Rogers Chevrolet in Brandon MS. The Haunted House is NOT recommended for young children, but alternate entertainment will be available for kids under 5. Activities begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6.

Maybe you want to visit a pumpkin patch, take a hayride or wander through a corn maze? Why not take a ride to The Pumpkin Patch on Hwy 43 North in Brandon MS? They are open to the public on weekends, but by appointment during the week. It is recommended you call ahead to confirm their hours of operation.

Since Halloween falls on Sunday this year, most Rankin County cities have designated trick-or-treating take place on Saturday, October 30.

Have a spooky but safe Halloween!

*Photo Copyrighted by Pat Starnes

The NW Rankin Cougars celebrated their 2010 Homecoming game with a pre-game parade Thursday evening. Both sides of Vine Street were lined with Cougar supporters and friends of NW Rankin School.

The parade's theme, "Classic Cartoons", featured the Cougars' marching band, NW Rankins' ROTC, and themed floats with plenty of throws and treats for the kiddies.

The Seniors float was "The Smurfs", the Juniors float was "Scooby-Doo", Sophomores was "Batman", and Freshmen was "The Flintstones".

NW Rankins' Homecoming Game against Greenville starts at 7 p.m. Friday night (October 22, 2010). The Homecoming Court will be presented at 6:30.

NW Rankin Cougars have won seven games this season.

For more NW Rankin Football, visit their website.