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By MARY MITTEN
(Keller Williams Premier Partners)
Great article regarding a $10,000,000 Hammond Transportation Hub which may become a reality in the old-town area.   http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2010/08/18/top_stories/8598.txt
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By Craig Martin, Where Knowledge and Experience Meet Hardwork!!
(The Martin Team with EXP Realty, LLC)
The 15th Annual Hot August Night in Hammond takes place this Friday, August 20, 2010 in the downtown area from 6-10pm.  Hot August Night is meant to be a fun way to beat the summer heat.  There is something for everyone here.  There will be an art stroll, wine tasting at several shops, restaurants and offices and super deals at different downtown Hammond boutiques and shops that are going on only during the Hot August Nights event.  The schedule of some of the evening's fun includes: Autograph Session With Saints Football Player - 6pm, Chuck's Field of Dreams. "Lil Bill" Hurricane Reconnaissance Aircraft- 6pm, Louisiana Children's Discovery Center.  See aircraft from the Air National Guard, TJ the DJ and Hammond Fire Department's"Pluggie". SLU Community Music School Violins Demonstrati...
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By Craig Martin, Where Knowledge and Experience Meet Hardwork!!
(The Martin Team with EXP Realty, LLC)
Hammond is helping birds harmed by the gulf oil spill by opening its Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in the old 84 Lumber building (84 Pride Dr, Hammond).  It may seem odd to have a bird rescue center located away from the action, so to speak, but its location near the airport and away from possible hurricane zones makes it the perfect place to help clean off and nurse gull, pelicans, egrets and other birds affected by the BP oil spill. The old 84 Lumber building was chosen because the seven acre property allowed for expansion, if needed.  Also, its location so close to the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport but away from the possible distraction of city noise made it the perfect place for these traumatized birds to recover.  The former special order bays have now been turned into...
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By MARY MITTEN
(Keller Williams Premier Partners)
The Interest Rate Forecast is starting to take shape ... This link is a good read for those interested in our future rate environment (below). Some in the Fed predict an unprecedented 2 year period where the rates stay very low.  This is good news for those considering Refi's and HELOCs ... bad for those with CD's or Fixed Rate Investments. Something every homeowner should ALSO consider is this ... If you are not completely satisfied with your home today (need's renovations, could use larger or smaller home, need extra rooms, more land, less land, need lower house note), why refinance it?  Should you not consider selling your existing residence and buying the home that best suits your current needs?  True, you may have to settle for a price lower than you may want based on today's mark...
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By Craig Martin, Where Knowledge and Experience Meet Hardwork!!
(The Martin Team with EXP Realty, LLC)
The Tangipahoa Parish Tax Assessor's office has discovered an error in the Hammond taxpayers' favor.  It appears that, beginning in 1987, Hammond homeowners were incorrectly charged for taxes within the Hammond school system when they shouldn't have been.  It was determined to be a human error due to the fact that, at one time, the city's boundaries and the school district's boundaries were the same.  However, when the city was annexed over the years, homeowners were erroneously charged for the school district tax in the newly annexed areas. Even though the taxes were wrongly collected 23 years ago, homeowners can only claim a refund on the error (if they qualify) for 2007, 2008 and 2009, since the law only allows restitution for the last 3 years.  The Assessor's office wants to assure ...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
HAMMOND AND PONCATOULA When it comes time to look for a home, buyers look at several different aspects of the process. Included in the list, but not in any order, are price, size, location, design and offerings of the nearby area. Two established Louisiana cities close to the greater metropolitan New Orleans area offer much in the way of those aspects. Hammond and Ponchatoula, two cities north of Lake Pontchartrain along Interstate 55, enjoy quality of life, all the amenities of the metropolis and a prime spot in the middle of the region. These two Tangipahoa Parish cities are tantalizing spots to set down roots and find a new place to live. HAMMOND AND PONCHTOULA IN DEMAND DUO With availability of land and buyer interest in the area, Ponchatoula and Hammond offer something many buyers...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
Hammond, Louisiana Resources Below is our comprehensive list of Hammond, Louisiana resources. Click on the store name to view more information. For more resources in the Hammond area of Louisiana, choose a city from the list on the right. Hide Map Map data ©2010 Google - Terms of Use 10 mi 10 km Map Map Satellite Hybrid Hammond, LA Resources 1. Alvarez Nursery 46188 N Morrison Blvd Hammond, LA 70401-1247 0 miles Away Map This 2. Graham's Nursery 43270 E Pleasant Ridge Rd Hammond, LA 70403-0622 4.27 miles Away Map This 3. Airport Garden Ctr 44530 S Airport Rd Hammond, LA 70403-0312 4.29 miles Away Map This 4. Green Thumb Nursery 12188 Highway 22 Ponchatoula, LA 70454-7202 6.15 miles Away Map This 5. Smith's Nursery & Landscaping 19355 Highway 22 Ponchatoula, LA 70454-6755 7.36 miles Away...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
Please, take time to remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, and pray for a safe return for those ...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
2010 Hurricane Season Tangipahoa Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Dawson Primes and staff attended the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida, recently.  They also attended the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association Meeting where Dawson was elected President of the Association.  Carol New was recognized with the Dedication Award.  Carol has served Tangipahoa Parish for 18 years and is currently the Coordinator for C.E.R.T., the Community Emergency Response Team. WeatherBug Meteorologists Forecast Active 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Germantown, MD — WeatherBug®, the leading provider of consumer and professional weather services and operator of the largest weather observing network, released its 2010 hurricane season forecast today calling for an above-a...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
Upcoming Events Thu, May 27thOpen Mic Night @ Cate Street Pub Fri, Jun 4th @ 10:00pmTake It to the Tracks - First Friday Block Party Sat, Jun 12th @ 2:00pmHammond Market Fri, Aug 20th @ 10:00pm15th Annual Hot August Night Fri, Sep 10thChili Cook Off Voices There is no better place to live in the whole wide world than Hammond! I've lived in many places, but Hammond beats them all hands down for me. – Sharon   Home About Us Business Directory Civic Organizations Event Calendar Photo Gallery Incentives Downtown Real Estate Map Contact Us Hammond’s Hottest Talent Singing Competition Featured Real Estate 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Efficiency Apartment   Take Your Talent to the Next Level! Amateur singers:  Sign up today online to compete for the Hammond's Hottest Talent title in 2010.  You could win...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
Even though prices have come down dramatically in several markets, mortgage payments and even rentals are out of reach for many of the country’s workers. The speakers at yesterday’s Housing Opportunity Forum really drove that point home for me. For interesting data about the affordability of housing in your market, I recommend you visit the National Housing Conference Web site and click on the Center for Housing Policy’s Paycheck to Paycheck database. The purpose of the database is to examine how working families are faring in housing markets around the country. You can look at wages against rents and home prices for more than 60 occupations in more than 200 metropolitan areas. Maya Brennan from NHC showed the database during the forum.  With one click, you can view five pre-selected oc...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
What if you could direct your advertising only to the people who wanted it? You can do that effectively, and inexpensively, with Facebook.   Imagine if you could advertise your services in such a way that only those who are most likely interested would even see the ads — and better yet, you only had to pay for the ads when consumers acted on them. Sounds a lot better than traditional print advertising, doesn't it?   This is what "hyper-targeted" advertising is all about, and nowhere is the opportunity greater for this than on Facebook. Yet few people in the real estate industry have taken advantage of it.   Facebook vs. Google Facebook is huge, with close to a half a billion members, and it continues to grow rapidly each month. What makes the advertising potential so great is that by th...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
One way to sharply distinguish yourself from your competition, as a luxury real estate marketing professional, is through a witty slogan that reflects your personality. The best slogans succinctly communicate the main benefits of your brand for your target market and trigger demand for your services. Terrific slogans also adhere to your memory.One of the best ways to come up with a great slogan for your personal brand is to study the most famous slogans of all time. AdAge.com has named the top 10 slogans of the 20th Century. TOP 10 SLOGANS OF THE 20th CENTURY Diamonds are forever (DeBeers) Just do it (Nike) The pause that refreshes (Coca-Cola) Tastes great, less filling (Miller Lite) We try harder (Avis) Good to the last drop (Maxwell House) Breakfast of champions (Wheaties) Does she ....
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
 A Step-By-Step Walkthrough 1. Loan Search - Buyers should seek the advice of an experienced mortgage professional, someone who will help determine which financing options best suit their needs today and in the future. 2. Loan Application - It's crucial that consumers supply the lender with as much information as possible, as accurately as possible. All outstanding debts as well as assets and income should be included. 3. Documentation - Buyers must submit paperwork supporting the application as well. Information commonly sought includes pay stubs, two years' tax returns, and account statements verifying the source of the down payment, funds to close and reserves. 4. Pre-approval - Getting pre-approved for a mortgage allows borrowers to know exactly how much house they can afford. Viewe...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
The No. 1 seed in the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament historically is anything but the proverbial catbird seat. But Southeastern — which right now is sitting in just that position — isn't scared. “I know the history of it,” Lions coach Jay Artigues said of the struggles Southland regular season champions always seem to have in the tournament. “But heck, I'd love to have to worry about that problem. “To get that first Southland Conference championship would be very big, but like I told the guys, we can't win the conference championship Thursday. We just need to go out there and win that one and everything else will take care of itself.” So much is at stake when the Lions (39-14, 21-9) — who have already established a new school record for most wins in a season — entertain rival ...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
  You are here: Eligibility /Home    Eligibility       Welcome to the USDA Income and Property Eligibility Site This site is used to determine eligibility for certain USDA home loan programs. In order to be eligible for many USDA loans, household income must meet certain guidelines. Also, the home to be purchased must be located in an eligible rural area as defined by USDA. To learn more about a USDA home loan program, click on the Loan Program Basics link on the left side of this screen and select one of USDA's home loan programs. To determine if a property is located in an eligible rural area, click on the Property Eligibility link on the left side of the screen and select a Rural Development program. When you select a Rural Development program, you will be directed to th...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
May 21 – 23: Tournament Tough Camp Only by invitation, ranked junior and tournament players only! – Oak Knoll Country Club, 45246 Country Club Dr, Hammond, La – Abrie du Plooy 985.634.6229 – www.futuretennis.com   May 21: Boys II Men Hailed by the Recording Industry Association as the most commercially successful R&B group of all time, Boys II Men returns to center stage with their new album, “Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA.” – Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Downtown Hammond – 7:30 pm – Columbia Theatre Box Office 985.543.4371 – www.columbiatheatre.org   May 21 – 23: Yogi’s 35th Anniversary Celebration 35th Anniversary Celebration: $35 campsites & 35% off cabins. – Yogi Bear Campground – Ms. Chris Welter 985.542.1507 – www.jellystonela.com   May 21...
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By Craig Martin, Where Knowledge and Experience Meet Hardwork!!
(The Martin Team with EXP Realty, LLC)
There is lots to do in Hammond, LA, this weekend.  If you like tennis, camping, live music or want to encourage athletes in the Special Olympics, you are in for a treat! May 21 & 22, 2010: Tournament Tough Camp for Juniors - Oak Knoll Country Club Tennis Courts (45246 Country Club Dr, Hammond, LA), 4-8pm Friday, 9am, 12pm & 1pm Saturday. $125.00 for members, $139 for non-members, $110 for Saturday play only.  Certified Fitness Instructor Abrie du Plooy will be on hand to assist with agility and footwork drills.  Tennis players need to bring their rackets and wear appropriate clothing.  For more info, you can contact Abrie du Plooy at 985-634-6229. May 21-23: Yogi Bear Campground 35th Anniversary Celebration - Jellystone Park Campground (46049 Hwy 445, Robert, LA).  In honor of the campg...
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By Chris Thomas, Realtor of Livingston Parish and Baton Rouge La
(Smart Move Real Estate)
t In 1978 the Hammond City Council established by ordinance the Hammond Historic District which includes most of the downtown business district. Historic District designation is a way to officially recognize historic or architecturally significant areas. Moreover, it provides a means to protect and preserve unique buildings and features from the city's past for the enjoyment of future generations. Owning property within the historic district is both a privelege and a responsibility. Similar to zoning ordinances, a historic district ordinance provides guidelines that insure property owners that their investment will be protected. Historic district designation also stimulates economic investment by improving property values in the downtown area. Changes are permitted, but they must respe...
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