STATE BOND MONEY IS NOW AVAILABLE!! Take advantage of it now before it runs out

State Bond Assistance was released this afternoon!

The income limit for a family of 1-2 is $67,920 or
$79,290 for a family of 3 or more.
These income limits are for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension parishes.

The rate on the program is 6.99% 30 year fixed and the assistance is 4% of the loan amount. So if you can get 3-5% seller concessions along with the 4% bond assistance, your buyers can get into the property with NO MONEY OUT OF POCKET on FHA financing! Bond can be used in conjunction with Rural Development, FHA, VA or Conventional financing!

Price Reduction on 12199 VILLA PARK DRIVE in Geismar Louisiana

Come to Geismar Louisiana just outside of Baton Rouge. This Open floor plan is in mint condition. Wood floors throughout. Custom stained cabinets, slab granite countertops, and plenty of pantry space in the kitchen. Fantastic laundry room has sink, room for a freezer, plus extra storage space. Relaxing master bath features his and her raised vanities, 6 foot jetted tub, separate shower, and huge walk in closet. Oversized guest bedroom. Fenced backyard big enough for a pool. 2 car Garage. Community pool and Playground. Quiet, dead-end street has great views of the subdivision lakes! Come and Feed the ducks.

New listing in Bluff Oaks Subdivision in Ascension Parish

Come relax and enjoy the view from the screened in patio! Come fish in the stocked pond! 1.37 Acres with a perfect place to put in a pool! Beautiful and well maintained 6 year old custom home features front porch, hickory-pecan wood floors, double-sided brick fireplace, and a keeping area in the kitchen. Spacious kitchen features tile floors, granite countertops, gas stove and floor to ceiling panty! Three bedrooms downstairs and one bedroom and gamerooms upstairs above the garage. Two car garage with a workbench and boat port! Bluff Oaks is in a fabulous location, near I10 and Baton Rouge, but with Ascension Schools!

Go Zone Tax Credit is about to end... Take advantage NOW

GO ZONE TAX CREDIT ENDS 12/31/2008
If you are an Investor or know an Investor that needs an accelerated tax credit in 2008, Sandy Ogburn Sandlin's Team in Prairieville Louisiana has several properties that qualify for the GO ZONE Program. Call Sandy's Team for more information on this great opportunity. Or visit www.sandysteam.com
We service Ascension, Baton Rouge, & Livingston Parishes in LA.
For properties that will qualify for the GO ZONE Credit Please call or email 225.677.7653 or info@sandyco.com. You have about 45 days to benefit!

Voting Poll Locator

I thought that this might help some of you. You can go to this website to find out if you are registered to vote and where you need to go. It also has sample ballots for you to look over.
Don't forget Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008

https://pollinglocator.sos.louisiana.gov/

Cold Weather Tips for your Home

Colder weather is coming, and you can warm up your homes with some easy, but sometimes less-obvious fixes. Share the following tips with friends & family:

• Add or change the weather stripping on your front door and any other doors to the outside of your home


• Add fireproof electrical insulation around your switch plates
  Add insulation around your window trim


• Add insulation around or weather stripping to your attic trap door


• Insulate or add weather stripping around any bathroom fans vented to your attic


• Insulate your garage and attic


• Keep your fireplace damper closed when not in use

Thank you to Home Warranty of America for these Tips!