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LSU beats Bama in battle of field goals, 9-6 in OT By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP National Writer   TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)—No. 1 LSU gained the inside track to the BCS title game, beating No. 2 Alabama 9-6 on Drew Alleman’s 25-yard field goal in overtime after a fierce defensive struggle in which neither t...

Mandeville Neighborhood Profile (change location) Quick Glance Population: 11,874 Population Growth: 12.1%   Population Density: 1,804 Median Age: 38 years Median Income: $63,542   Cost of Living Index: 102 Weather Today: Mostly Cloudy 73°F / 54°F January Avg Temp: 41°F July Avg Temp: 92°F Sunny ...

Ponchatoula Neighborhood Profile (change location) Quick Glance Population: 6,337 Population Growth: 19.7%   Population Density: 1,391 Median Age: 33 years Median Income: $28,635   Cost of Living Index: 85 Weather Today: Partly Cloudy 73°F / 53°F January Avg Temp: 38°F July Avg Temp: 92°F Sunny D...

LSU-Alabama an old-fashioned showdown           TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The LSU and Alabama showdown promises to be a throwback of old-school football. Both the top-ranked and barely-tested Tigers, and No. 2 and mostly-unchallenged Alabama are built on power runs and run-stuffing defenses in a ti...

Is It Really Time to Buy a Home? Share On Monday, we gave you the links to four different articles that came to the same conclusion: it’s time to buy a home. Today, we want to take a closer look at one of the sources, the JP Morgan’s Market Insights report. Right from the beginning, the paper id...

Insurance Anyone? Share I am often asked about the different types of insurances that surround real estate. And while I am no expert on the topic, I do feel qualified to give an overview and some insight to assist you in asking intelligent questions to true insurance professionals. So, here it g...

It’s Simple: Now Is the Time to Buy a Home   “The millionaire says to a thousand people, ‘I read this book and it started me on the road to wealth.’  Guess how many go out and get the book? Very few. Isn’t that incredible? Why wouldn’t everyone get the book? A mystery of life.”  – Jim Rohn Mr. R...

Four Tips for First-Time Buyers Posted on October 5, 2011 by Realty Executives A dream first home, or in over your head? Inventory is high, interest rates are low, and sellers remain motivated.  Time have never been better for buyers, and with the market showing signs of a turnaround, they may ne...

6 Tips for Buying at Auctions Posted on October 31, 2011 by Realty Executives With millions of homes in or approaching foreclosures, auctions are an increasingly popular method of liquidating inventory quickly.  Banks unload distressed properties in a hurry, and potential buyers can compare and b...

Do-It-Yourself Home Staging Advice Posted on November 1, 2011 by Realty Executives A clean, spacious kitchen will sell a lot faster than one cluttered with dishes and refrigerator magnets. You want your home to sell quickly, for the right price, but it’s hard to stand out in a buyer’s market. Hom...