Want to know what to expect to pay for property taxes for a particular property?  When considering the cost of home ownership, you'll want to be sure to consider the cost of property taxes.  Along with home owners and flood insurance (if applicable), property taxes may be escrowed by your mortgage company and paid monthly by you along with principle and interest on the loan. To find out the proposed taxes for the current year on a property you are considering, go to www.propertypromenade.com click "Property Taxes" on the menu bar and follow the instructions on the page. Any questions?  I'll be glad to assist! Looking forward to working with you,-Karin :) Karin Smith - REALTORABEK Real Estate820 Oak Harbor Blvd.Slidell, La. 70458Cell: 985-707-7624Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.com www.pr... 11/13/2009

The decision to purchase a home is exciting and a major investment for your future.  Because there is only so much of it to go around, real estate is the top choice for many investors and the desire for most families.  This post is designed to highlight some of the many benefits of home ownership and how buying a home can often turn the American Dream into a reality. One of the most profitable markets in real estate is rentals, which means that many families are paying to live in a home that isn't their own.  In some cases, renting a home is necessary.  For all others, the money that would be spent on rent could instead be used to pay a mortgage.  In fact, monthly rent payments often exceed that of a typical mortgage payment.  One of the greatest benefits of home ownership is putting m... 11/13/2009

Selling your home in Slidell, La?  You've come to the right place.  Check out www.PropertyPromenade.com, your source for Slidell, La. Real Estate. PropertyPromenade.com is courtesy of Karin Smith-REALTOR, Smith Realty Group.  If you are actively seeking to buy or sell property in Slidell, La. - Karin Smith has got you covered. I look forward to working with you! -Karin :) Cell: 985-707-7624Email: Ksmith.realestate@gmail.com   11/12/2009

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our great nation! Thank you for your courage, dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for our freedom! Have you hugged your veteran today?    Karin Smith - REALTORABEK Real Estate820 Oak Harbor Blvd.Slidell, La. 70458 Cell: 985-707-7624Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.com www.propertypromenade.comYour Source for Slidell, La. Real Estate   11/11/2009

Searching for homes for sale in Slidell, La?  You've come to the right place.  Check out www.PropertyPromenade.com, your source for Slidell, La. Real Estate. PropertyPromenade.com is courtesy of Karin Smith-REALTOR with ABEK Real Estate.  If you are actively seeking to buy or sell property in Slidell, La. - Karin Smith has got you covered. I look forward to working with you! -Karin :) Cell: 985-707-7624Email: Ksmith.realestate@gmail.comABEK Real Estate820 Oak Harbor Blvd.Slidell, La. 70458USA     11/10/2009

Wishing all of you Marines out there a happy 234th Birthday today!!  Please remember to wish your Marine a happy birthday today! For a little insight into how magnificent these warriors are, I'd also like to share a little message from the Commandment to honor this year's birthday. Enjoy!!     Have you hugged your Marine today? Karin Smith - RealtorCell: 985-707-7624Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.comWebsite: www.PropertyPromenade.com Semper Fi!!     11/10/2009

10 Most Forgotten Items During A Move    When moving day arrives, there's nothing quite like the nagging feeling that you're forgetting something.  But, don't let the moving blues get you down because there are a few tricks that you can use to make sure that you don't leave anything behind. A good rule of thumb is that the last things that you use are likely to be those that are forgotten, so make sure to do a final check through the house before leaving.  As you are packing in the days leading up to the move, make a checklist of the items you need to remember to pack.  If all else fails, use the following checklist to help you retrieve 10 of the most forgotten items during a move. Lawn Mower.  Although this is not a small item that's easy to miss, it is easy to forget your lawn mower b... 11/06/2009

Now that you've made the decision to purchase your first home, a hearty congratulations is in order!  Becoming a homeowner, especially for the first time, can stir up some feelings of anxiety and excitement.  With the knowledge that you gain through individual research and the help of your REALTOR®, you will soon begin to feel like a seasoned house hunter. Tip # 1: Do Your Homework Did you know that there are a number of incentives available to first-time home buyers?  Everything from a 3-5 percent down payment and low interest rates are just a few of the ways that lenders help to make the dream of home ownership into a reality for many. Another incentive is the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers, this credit has just been extended to April 30, 2010. An FHA loan, for instance... 11/06/2009

Search for homes in Slidell, La @  http://www.PropertyPromenade.com Courtesy of: Karin Smith - REALTOR ABEK Real Estate Cell: 985-707-7624 Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.com Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or to schedule your private showing! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!! Sincerely, Karin Smith 11/06/2009

Search the MLS at http://www.PropertyPromenade.com Courtesy of: Karin Smith, BrokerStewart Smith Real EstateCell: 985-707-7624 Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.com Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or to schedule your private showing! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!! Sincerely, Karin Smith *Just to be sure there is a clear understanding here,I must disclose that viewing the MLS is only availableto participants and subscribers of the MLS, basicallyagents and brokers.  When "Search the MLS" is statedanywhere in my adverstising, it actually means that you are searching to the full extent that I am allowed to letyou search.  You will be searching information that is derived directly from the MLS, but not the actualMLS.   -Karin 11/06/2009

 ABEK Real Estate is hosting it's 2nd annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   This food drive is benefiting the Slidell Christian Community Concern.  This is an organization that distributes non-perishable foods to many different food banks in our area.  Last year we were able to collect enough food to fill a moving truck.  The representative from the CCC said "it was the largest single donation ever made."  Well, it's that time of year again. We will begin passing out bags November 1st and pick them up November 7th -8th.  Please feel free to donate as much or as little as you would like.  Because of the amount of homes in Slidell we may not be able to get to everyone.  If you do not receive a bag and would like to donate please feel free to drop it by the office or give us a call we would be... 11/04/2009

It's early August and traffic in my home is hot and heavy.  I guess first time buyers seeking that $8,000 payday from Uncle Sam.  We accepted an offer from an agent who's card stated in big bold letters at the top FULL TIME REALTOR.  OK I'm impressed, really you got my attention. What else got my attention was the Hawaiian shirt you were wearing.  Looking kind of casual today are we?  I am the first person to tell you neck ties suck.  But neck tie withholding, one can still look more professional than this.  I think he just left the country club after eighteen holes of golf. Second was the contract he wrote on our house.  Twice he marked the wrong selection box describing if the offer was contingent on selling another property.  He marked "NO" twice when in actuality it was.  Third he m... 11/02/2009

This house located in Yester Oaks subdivision of Slidell Louisiana was sold yesterday to a lovely young couple getting married in two weeks.  I hope they enjoy the home as much as the previous owners did. This home was under contract in a little over sixty days and sold in three months time.  Sure makes my job easier when the home is well maintained. Looking to buy or sell in Slidell, Pearl River or Lacombe give me a buzz. 10/31/2009

Thinking of selling your home? How much money is your home or real estate property worth? Pricing your home is not easy. If you ask too much it may never sell, asking too little throws away hard earned equity. A Market Analysis can show current selling prices for similar properties to help you find a asking price reflecting the current market and your own needs. Many factors affect the current market price. Receive a Free Market Analysis to use as a tool to help find where your property fits into the real estate market today! If you are located in the New Orleans,La or Slidell,La metro area and you would like a free Market Analysis click the below link: http://www.pinkskylistings.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_homevaluerequest_A_d_E_forms   10/30/2009

Saturday, October 31st Camellia City Market when:Oct 31, 2009 at 8:00am where:Slidell, LA from:Camellia City Market category:Clubs and Organizations . HALLOWEEN THRILLER when:Oct 31, 2009 at 8:00pm where:Slidell, LA venue:Northshore Harbor Center category:Arts and Entertainment   Sunday, November 1st Sunday Morning Worship Service when:Nov 1, 2009 at 8:00am where:Slidell, LA from:Christ Episcopal Church Of Slidell category:Religion and Spirituality . Sunday Bible Study when:Nov 1, 2009 at 9:30am where:Slidell, LA from:First Christian Church Of Slidell category:Religion and Spirituality . Sunday School when:Nov 1, 2009 at 9:45am where:Slidell, LA from:Pearl Acres Baptist Church Of Slidell category:Religion and Spirituality . Sunday Morning Worship Service when:Nov 1, 2009 at 10:30am wher... 10/30/2009

Slidell 100% Financing Did you know in certain areas of Slidell, LA there are still programs to get 100% financing when purchasing a home?  With todays economy few people are able to come up with a massive amount of money to put down towards purchasing a home.  Now you don't have to.  There is a goverment loan called the USDA Rural Development loan that offers 100% percent financing to home buyers.  The areas that qualify are few and spread out but if you would like a complete list of these areas and a list of lenders that participate in this program please call David Stewart Jr with ABEK Real Estate.    For more information about 100% financing in Slidell, LA contact David Stewart Jr with ABEK Real Estate today. CELL: (985)710-1728 EMAIL: david@abek.com   10/28/2009

Searching for active short sales in Slidell, La?  Purchasing properties below market value is possible in our market with Short Sales.  Short Sales are properties in which the listing price is less than the current loan balance on the property.  The lender has agreed to allow the borrower to sell the property at a loss instead of going to foreclosure.  You, the buyer, can take advantage of this opportunity and get more for your money with a short sale.  The process, however, can be time consuming and stressful.  You'll need an agent experienced in the process to be sure the transaction runs smoothly.   David Stewart with ABEK Real Estate in Slidell, La is experienced in this process representing buyers and sellers of short sales.    For more information about Buying or Selling a short s... 10/28/2009

Magnolia Forest Magnolia Forest is a place of towering trees, winding roads, and spacious yards. Just beyond the city limits, Magnolia Forest is northeast of Country Club Estates. The neighborhood features acre sites, a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. If you would like to find out more about this neighborhood or are interested in buying a house located here, contact Nakisha Brisco at 504-301-7183 or visit www.PinkSkyListings.com. 10/26/2009

  Quail Ridge Quail Ridge is a wooded serene neighborhood with large lots and mature trees west of Slidell. The subdivision features an outstanding architectural mix of larger homes in beautiful settings, many of which are situated in secluded, shady courts. A nature lover's paradise, Quail Ridge is near the Honey Island Swamp Wildlife Management Area and the Pearl River. Access to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and major highways is within easy driving distance. An active homeowner's association and excellent school district make Quail Ridge an excellent place to call home. If you would like to find out more about this neighborhood or are interested in buying a house located here, contact Nakisha Brisco at 504-301-7183 or visit www.PinkSkyListings.com. 10/26/2009

  Palm Lake Palm Lake is a beautiful subdivision which offers quick access to Slidell's various assets while maintaining an aura of serenity and peace behind its walls. Nearby subdivisions include Spartan Trace and Oak Harbor which are located within close proximity to Westchester Estates. If you would like to find out more about this neighborhood or are interested in buying a house located here, contact Nakisha Brisco at 504-301-7183 or visit www.PinkSkyListings.com. 10/26/2009