New Orleans Louisiana Real Estate and Community Blog 

The town of Gramercy in St. James Parish has been selected as the home of Louisiana Sugar Refinery. LSR is a Joint Venture with the following entities:

• Cargill, Inc.
• Imperial Sugar Company
• Sugar Growers and Refiners, Inc.

The refinery will be situated along Historic River Road and in close proximity to Imperial Sugar Company. Cargill, Inc. is some miles down the River Road in adjacent St. John Parish. What a “sweet” boost for the economy in the River Parishes.

This is also great news for those interested in purchasing a home in St. James Parish. Now is the time to make your investment in your Home Sweet Home. 1st time as well as repeat homebuyers can still qualify for the tax credit. Act now. FHA guidelines are changing. Act now. Interest rates are great. Act now. If you are reading this, the time to invest is now. Prices for existing homes range from the low 100’s to the mid 300’s. Homes at the entry level have approximately 1400 square feet of living area. Rooms include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, well-appointed kitchen, dining, living room and car storage.

Homes at the higher price level have approximately 2600 square feet of living area. Features include 3 baths, 4 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, great rooms, fireplaces, jetted tubs, gourmet kitchens, workshops, etc. Lots sizes vary from 90x120 to well over an acre. If you have your own plans and custom built is your heart’s desire, dial 504.616.3539 Vanessa B. Scott, REALTOR.

There are lots of lots are available. For a list of available homes, send your requests to vscott@latterblum.com.

For information on real estate in The River Parishes, dial 504.616.3539 Vanessa B. Scott, REALTOR.

Please send your requests for information you want addressed via this blog to vscott@latterblum.com. I’d be delighted to assist you with your real estate needs. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in the River Parishes, hire Vanessa B. Scott to work as your REALTOR. I welcome incoming and outgoing referrals.

St. James Parish, The Bonfire Capital of the World

St. John the Baptist Parish, The Andouille Capital of the World

Posted by:Vanessa B. Scott

An On-site AUCTION is scheduled for Saturday, 20 February 2010 at 1:00 pm (CST).

You can invest in this property by submitting the successful offer prior to this date.

This is the second of my property listings that has been scheduled for sale at auction.

The first one sold prior to the auction. Cash sale. In less than a month’s time, the property was leased. Only minimal repairs were required.

This is YOUR opportunity to put your investment dollars to work.

Property Address: 2408 Van Arpel Drive, LaPlace. The property is located in New Era subdivision, St. John the Baptist Parish. Features include the following: split floor plan, 2-car garage, fenced yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, separate formal dining room and 13.5’ x 13.5’ kitchen. Other features are central air conditioning and heating, total electric, covered entry and concrete patio. The home has over 1700 square feet living area. Bank-owned. REO. Bank repo.

For more information, visit www.latter-blum.com, MLS# 802138.

I almost forgot, list price? $96,900!

Now is the time to make your move! Don’t’ wait.

For more details, contact Vanessa B. Scott, REALTOR at 504.616.3539.

If you want to purchase this property prior to the auction, call me immediately.

For information on real estate in The River Parishes, contact Vanessa B. Scott, REALTOR.

Please send your requests for information you want addressed via this blog to vscott@latterblum.com. I’d be delighted to assist you with your real estate needs.

I welcome incoming and outgoing referrals.

St. James Parish, The Bonfire Capital of the World

St. John the Baptist Parish, The Andouille Capital of the World

Posted by:Vanessa B. Scott