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WATSON via The Livingston Parish News — Shoppers are expected to line up for their first look at the new Walmart store opening here Wednesday morning. This is a detailed article published on April 7, 2012 and requires login to view. “The third Walmart in Livingston Parish will add about 300 new jobs, company officials say. Walmart stores currently anchor the retail economies of Denham Springs and Walker. Sam’s Club, a Walmart subsidiary, is slated for opening in Denham Springs next to the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World sometime in June.“ See on livingstonparishnews.com

The Christian Science Monitory – Houses are more affordable then they’ve been in decades, and interest rates are low. But a home can turn into a bad buy if you make one of these crucial mistakes.  If you want a new home and can afford it, now is an exciting time to buy. According to the National Association of Home Builders, prices nationwide are the most affordable they’ve been in decades. Interest rates are low. And there shouldn’t be a supply problem – RealtyTrac predicts a lot more foreclosures ahead. Read the remainder at the link below.  See on www.csmonitor.com

Business Report: Steel manufacturer breaks ground on $7M project in Livingston Parish!  Quality Iron Fabricators, a Memphis-based steel manufacturer, broke ground today on the first phase of a 40,000-square-foot fabrication facility and office complex in the eastern Livingston Parish village of Albany. The project is expected to come with a $7 million initial capital investment and create as many as 100 new jobs in the first two years.  Read the remainder at the link below.  Image Source: http://www.qifab.com/education/uofm_studentcenter See on businessreport.com

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Business Report: Fitch downgrades some Livingston Parish bonds, calls outlook ‘negative’ Citing “continued concerns” over a diminished general fund and uncertainty surrounding a dispute over FEMA reimbursement for debris removal following Hurricane Gustav in 2008—for which Livingston Parish could be on the hook $60 million—Fitch Ratings has downgraded $6.9 million worth of general obligation bonds in the parish from “A+” to “A.” Fitch added that “the ratings outlook remains negative.”……read the remainder below.  MY TAKE: This is not good for financial future of Livingston Parish, THE PARISH that’s supposed to be the fastest growing in the State of Louisiana. Public School funding Continue reading Business Report: Fitch downgrades some Livingston Parish bonds, calls outlook ‘negative’→

Wisdom for First-Time Home Buyers What’s the quickest way to turn the American Dream into a nightmare? Buy more house than your CURRENT budget affords. Think a high car note for five years is tough? Try a mortgage payment you can’t afford for the next 360 months. Working with first-time buyers I hear this logic often. Sure we only make 2,000 a month now but next year I will be due for a fat raise. Once we are earning 3,300 a month this note will be a breeze. Like a cynical old billy goat I ask the obvious question…….read the Continue reading “I Will Probably Get A Raise Next Year” Is No Way To Plan A Denham Springs Housing Budget→

These days every penny counts. As the father of four daughters I certainly understand the need to save a buck. Owners who try to sell without representation have my support. If it works out, then good for you. But what if the home lingers? How does an owner decided enough is enough, I’m calling in the professionals! Let’s examine what a professional agency can do for your situation: 1) Security– This is often overlooked. Most “buyers” will find a FSBO from the signs. You would be surprised what sort of people will show up on your door step. Some of Continue reading For Sale By Owner Advice–When Do I Know it Is Time to Hire A Professional?→

Baton Rouge Real Estate: Why Residing In Baton Rouge Is Really A Wise Move Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a superb spot to buy property. You will find lots of explanations why residing in Baton Rouge is really a wise move…… Via activerain.com

A short sale, in most instances, is a complex transaction. However, there are two very simplistic characteristics that every qualified short sale possesses: The house must be valued at less than the homeowner owes on their mortgage debt obligation. In other words, the home must be “underwater”. The homeowner must have a qualified hardship.Via www.kcmblog.com

DENHAM SPRINGS — A large sewer expansion south of the city has gone into operation, according to city officials. All of the pumping stations are operating, and only “punch list” work remains, said Ted York, the engineer in charge of the project for the city. The project includes 16 miles of sewer pipe and 29 pumping stations, York said. There are 2,433 homes and businesses along the new lines, most of which are south of Denham Springs, and about 1,800 of the structures have been hooked up to the system, so far, he said.Via theadvocate.com