Rising Interest Rates are Good News for Everyone
Wednesday, June 17
Rising interest rates can affect both buyers and sellers. Although you wouldn't think it, rising interest rates can be good news for everyone in Tangipahoa Parish.Rising Interest Rates - Good News For Sellers * When mortgage interest rates rise, buyers get motivated to buy (Citigroup). * W...
Hammond Homeownership Fair
Wednesday, June 10
The National Association of Realtors has designated June as National Homeownership Month. Hammond's Mayor, Mayson Foster, is a believer in the benefits of homeownership and has organized the Hammond Homeownership Fair.Date: June 27thPlace: Hammond City Council Chambers (312 E. Charles St.)Time: ...
First-Time Buyers Rejoice-Tax Credit and Tax Deductions Await
Wednesday, June 03
First-time buyers in Tangipahoa Parish can rejoice with a tax credit that is better than a tax deduction. As a matter of fact, first-time buyers will be allowed to take advantage of both a tax credit and a tax deduction. But this will only be available this year and only for a short time.Tax Cr...
Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa
Wednesday, May 20
The Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa organization has made it their mission to become a dynamic part of stopping crime not only in our parish but throughout the world. The Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa are doing a great job of meeting their goals in helping to stop crime throughout the Tangipahoa Par...
Northshore Fuller Center Announces First Project
Wednesday, May 13
I want to do a quick follow-up to last week's blog about the Northshore Fuller Center. The Northshore Fuller Center has broken ground for its first project. Delores Black, who lost her home during Hurricane Katrina, will have a new place to live. The Northshore Fuller Center and its volunteers...
Northshore Fuller Center Needs You!
Wednesday, May 06
The Northshore Fuller Center has opened its doors in Hammond. The Northshore Fuller Center is a non-profit organization spearheaded by David and Tamara Danel that serves the housing needs of low-income families in the parishes of Tangipahoa, St. Tammany and Livingston. As with most non-profit or...