The onset of Daylight Savings Time gave our family an extra hour to spend outdoors Sunday, and we spent the time at Lakeshore Park in Brandon, off Spillway Road.
It was a great March afternoon, perfect for flying a kite, grilling burgers and hot dogs, playing on the swings, or tossing a frisbee.
It wasn't crowded, but over 300 people enjoyed the spring-like weather at the park Sunday afternoon.
Besides Lakeshore Park, there are several parks and trails located along the Ross Barnett Reservoir for hiking, boating, tennis, and soccer. Throughout Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood and Brandon, there are over 20 parks for fun family activities, like Old Trace Park, Freedom Ridge, and Wolcott Park in Ridgeland.
Visit The Rez for more information about waterfront parks throughout the Jackson Metro area. Or see Local Area Resources to learn about parks throughout each neighborhood in the Metro Jackson area.
This post marks the inaugural issue of a series featuring Mississippi Foreclosures. Since HUD announces their new listings, price revisions, etc., on Fridays, my weekly post will aptly be named Foreclosure Friday.
First, a brief introduction into buying a foreclosed property:
Anyone can buy a foreclosure, if you have the cash OR can obtain a loan (mortgage). In the past, prospects have called to ask whether foreclosed homes are available to rent (the answer is NO) or if financing is available to people with credit issues, bankruptcies, etc.
Although anyone CAN buy a foreclosure, you still must QUALIFY for the mortgage. It is strongly advised if you are looking at a foreclosed property that you are pre-approved through a reputable lender. By being pre-approved, when you find a home you want to purchase (bid on), there will be no delays; your contract will be reviewed (by the lender or governmental agency) and possibly receive more favorable consideration because of your pre-approval.
In fact, a pre-approval letter is often a prerequisite of submitting an offer, so make this your first priority.
Your second step is to find a qualified real estate agent that can assist you in locating suitable properties and constructing your offer to purchase. As a Realtor experienced in selling MS foreclosures, I would be happy to assist you if you are looking in my market area, which includes Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties in MS. If you are interested in an area where it is not geographically feasible for me to show you homes, I can refer you to a foreclosure specialist in that particular region.
The third point to consider: Foreclosures are sold "as is - where is".The bank or government entity will be unwilling to make repairs to the property. Have you heard the phrase, "what you see is what you get"? Another popular phrase is "Buyer Beware". An inspection clause may be inserted into the contract that allows you to have a home inspection on the property, but you would still be purchasing the home "as is". If you want to buy a foreclosure, be prepared after closing to make any needed repairs.
Now, for the current list of foreclosed properties in Mississippi.
HUD Foreclosures in Mississippi
VA Foreclosures in Mississippi
Freddie Mac Foreclosures in Mississippi
My job as your Real Estate agent is to guide you through the homebuying process and to answer your questions with patience and understanding.
Buying or selling a home is a big deal; I appreciate that. But it does not need to be stressful. I will strive to make it as painless as possible. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and explain the process in further detail.
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Pat Starnes, a Realtor since 1988, specializes in Mississippi Residential Real Estate and can assist you with buying or selling in the Jackson MS Metro area. 
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McIntosh and Assoc., LLC434 Katherine DriveFlowood, MS 39232601-278-4513 - cell601-936-2007 - office
Have you ever wanted to meet Rudy Guiliani? How about Zig Ziglar? Or Dr. Robert Schuller, famed author? Archie (who?) Manning? Each one of these dynamic individuals will be in Jackson, MS live and in person next week for a business seminar entitled GET MOTIVATED!
The day-long seminar, offered on two separate days, March 9 or 10, will be held in the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. I'm looking forward to the session. My entire office will be attending, thanks to my broker who purchased a group of tickets.
The price of admission is ridiculously low. Perhaps the seminar is subsidized to showcase the new Jackson convention center, which was completed earlier this year. Whatever they are selling, (you know they will be selling something?!) I DON'T CARE, because the opportunity to see seven (7) motivational speakers all in one day is too tempting to pass up!
The event should inspire all attendees. Tamara Lowe, motivational speaker and author of Get Motivated!, will have a special session on strengthening sales and negotiation skills. Dr. Earl Mindell, author of The Vitamin Bible, will discuss how to improve health and energy. Rick Belluzzo, former President and COO for Microsoft, will speak on maximizing business skills.
Archie Manning, famous college and professional football player, will discuss using competition to the advantage, and Rudy Giuliani, beloved NY mayor, will talk of perseverance, how to overcome unforeseen challenges, and how to lead in times of crisis.
This seminar should prove to be spectacular. I have my ticket and will be taking notes. If you are interested in attending, register immediately because the special pricing ends March 6.
Note: The seminar is open for anyone who wants to attend, regardless of occupation or vocation. Hope to see you there!
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Pat Starnes, a Realtor since 1988, specializes in Mississippi Residential Real Estate and can assist you with buying or selling in the Jackson MS Metro area.
Search homes for sale in Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Madison, Ridgeland, Florence, Bryam, or Jackson, MS.
Written and Published by Pat Starnes REALTOR
McIntosh and Assoc., LLC434 Katherine DriveFlowood, MS 39232601-278-4513 - cell601-936-2007 - office
Search homes for sale in Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Madison, Ridgeland, Florence, Bryam, or Jackson, MS.
Written and Published by Pat Starnes REALTOR
McIntosh and Assoc., LLC434 Katherine DriveFlowood, MS 39232601-278-4513 - cell601-936-2007 - office
Mardi Gras season is underway! The 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade was held Saturday at Patrick Farms Subdivision in Pearl, MS.
Grand Marshall for the parade was Scott Simmons, local TV news anchor for WAPT-TV in Jackson, MS.
You may notice the "floats" are unique. The Patrick Farms parade was conceived by friends and residents Melissa Randall and Jacki Barton three years ago as they longed to attend a Mardi Gras parade. The course of their conversation led them to start their own tradition in their neighborhood.
The weather co-operated and 10 "floats", i.e., golf carts, participated in the annual event.
Seen here is Krewe Captain and neighborhood resident Guy Palmertree offering this writer a bounty of beads.
Lawn chairs sat on front lawns and residents visited with each other as the parade travelled down the parade route. Kids, adults, friends and neighbors waved and shouted "Throw me something, Mister!"
The Patrick Farms Parade is an event residents look forward to each year. But, who do you think had the most fun...the parade goers or the participants in the carts?
Happy Mardi Gras!
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Written and Published by Pat Starnes REALTOR
McIntosh and Assoc., LLC434 Katherine DriveFlowood, MS 39232601-278-4513 - cell601-936-2007 - office
Specializing in residential real estate sales in the Greater Jackson, MS area, including Flowood, Brandon, Pearl, Ridgeland, Madison, Richland, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
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