As of July 13 there are 19 active listings in Clipper Estates of Slidell Louisiana.  One was currently in escrow.  Eight have sold since the first of the year.  Average selling price was $369,687 per home.  The average per square foot of living area was $151.30.  At this sell rate there is approximately 1.2 years of inventory listed. 07/14/2008

As of July 13 there are 14 active listings in the Oak Harbor Fairways and Inlets of Slidell Louisiana. Four have sold since the first of the year.  The average selling price was $282,583. Price per square foot was $81.59 per square foot of living area.  Of these four one was $1,2 million and two were still damaged from the hurricane. 07/14/2008

Here is a six month update for Cross Gates Subdivision in Slidell Louisiana. As of July 13 there were 23 active listings. There are 2 under contract. 17 have sold for the first six months. Average selling price has been $226,200 per home for a $98.32 per sqaure foot of living area. 07/14/2008

Anyone who likes cars shouldn't miss this.  At the Harbor Center located near Eden Isles in Slidell Louisiana.  This will be an indoor event.  Good thing given the July heat around here.  There will be rock climbing and spacewalks for the children.  The late Al Copelands collection will be on hand.  Anyone who has driven by his old warehouse on the I-10 has seen some of his old toys.  For further information go to www.scccustoms.com. 07/12/2008

My turn to tell everyone Happy Fourth and hope you have a good holiday.  No traveling for me this year.  I hope to take the family to Heritage Park in Slidell.  They usually put on a pretty good show.  I hope the rain holds off tonight.  Well thats about it for me today.  You know I actually had an agent show one of my listings today.  Maybe it will be a really great Fourth. 07/04/2008

Louisiana actually has the best tax credit in the nation to those who wish to cut their hot water heating costs.  A system costs about $6000 and you will get a 50% tax credit from the state.  Example, if you owe the state a $1000 you will get a tax refund of $2000.  The federal laws aren't as sweet.  They have a 30% credit.  If you owe $600 in taxes you will owe zero.  You get six more years to recieve the other $1200 in credits from the federal government. I still think the best way os a tankless hot water heater.  Cost maybe $300 to $400 to install.  No ugly unsightly solar panels on ones roof.  Also they have a lifetime guarantee.  The replacement for solar is much more expensive.  Any one looking to sell or buy in Slidell La. should give me a call. 07/02/2008

Those of you living in Southern Louisiana know what a hurricane can do to our homes and lifestyles.  The state of Louisiana has a web site to help make leaving a little easier.  Go to www.makeaplan.org for more information.  The season started just yesterday, and we have a way to go before the all clear is sounded this year.  I hope and pray that it is another quiet year for us. 06/02/2008

There are openings for anyone interested in a volleyball clinic at Northshore High School.  It will be held from June 9-13.  This is the 15th year in a row for the "Queen of the Court" clinic.  Please apply promptly since these camps fill up fast.  Call 774-7079 for more information.  Don't wait to long. 05/30/2008

Slidell's Little Theatre is big news in these parts.  My daughter participated in one of their plays years ago.  While it wasn't her thing I realized that this was something special for any one who likes this particular activity.  There will be a drama-fest slated for Friday at 8 p.m.  This is a free event.  For more information. There will also be a young actors theatre Summer workshop.  The workshop will end with performances on July 3-6 for the juniors and July 10-13 for seniors.  05/30/2008

Friday, June 13th the Louisiana Lion's Club is holding their third annual golf tournament.  The event will be held at Oak Harbor Golf Course in Slidell Louisiana.  The cost is $100 per golfer and proceeds benefit the Lions Summer Camp.  The camp is free for boys and girls of Louisiana who have mental and physical challenges, diabetes or pulmonary disorders.  For more information call 985-649-1644. 05/19/2008

Yesterday I wrote about a blood drive being held later this month at the Ocshner Clinic in Slidell near Cross Gates Subdivision.  Today I have a similar theme in mind, but a different method.  On may 17 there will be a bone marrow registry at Our Lady of Lourdes which is located in Westchester Estates in Slidell Louisiana.  This will be a free event.  This usually costs about $50 to do this.  The test takes about 15 seconds and is painless.  All they do is swab the inside of your cheek to get a good dna sample.  It takes over 2.5 million samples to find one match.  There are over 6000 people in need of a bone marrow transplant.  For more information call Anne Pugh at 504-628-2856 or 985-246-7980.  Imagine your young child or someone you love in need of this procedure. 05/08/2008

What is that old saying?  No one thinks about it until you need it.  Ochsner clinic in Slidell near Cross Gates Subdivision is having a blood drive on May 30 from noon to 3 p.m.  There is always a severe blood shortage that gets worse every summer.  Those donating will receive a t-shirt, mini physical, cholesterol test and a blood assurance package.  Those donating will be eligible for a $2000 gift certificate from American Express. 05/07/2008

Fishing on the extreme Northern shoreline has been productive the last couple of weeks.  With the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway on April 11, the saltwater species have been forced to the edge of the lake.  I caught 12 the last two days.  Not many but, you should have seen the size of these trout.  We had five that were over four pounds.  If you want to catch some big fish get over there before the rest of the river water takes over.Launch at the remnants of Tites in Slidell Louisiana at the foot of the Highway 11 bridge.  You will see the boats on the other side of the trestles fishing the shore.  Use 1/4 ounce jigheads with opening night or chartruese color beetles.  Like I said we only caught a few but man is it fun.  We only fished to about nine o'clock in the morning.  There ... 05/06/2008

The Office of State Parks of Louisiana is reopening Fort Pike tomorrow at 9 a.m.  Fort Pike was completed in 1826.  It is located on the Rigolets Pass between Slidell and Lake Catherine.  The fort suffered heavy damage from hurricane Katrina.  The eye of the storm passed directly over this area.  The new hours of operation will be Thursday thru Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Fort admission is $2 per adult, free for senior citizens and children under eight.  I have visited this fort myself.  You will be amazed how rough life was back in those days.  Take the family and tour the old fort.  Makes for a good time. 05/01/2008

St Tammany Parish president Kevin Davis will be the guest speaker at the Pinewood Country Club  tomorrow morning.  The doors open at 7:30 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m.  While there Davis will discuss the state of our parish.  For more information call 643-5678.  I can't hardly wait to hear the progress now since hurricane Katrina. 04/24/2008

Get ready for May 3 when the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Slidell's Heritage Park.  This event is free and draws 5,000 to 10,000 people every year.  The show begins at 7p.m.  But as usual there is much more to see.  Arrive early and enjoy the pre concert festivities.  There will be an Enchanted Art Walk and complimentary face painting for the children.  Who says the burbs have no culture. 04/24/2008

Tanglewood Subdivision pool is starting a new membership drive.  They are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.  to 1 p.m. at 205 Grafton Street in Tanglewood Subdivision.  If you register before May 15 you will get last years rates.Slidell Stealth 10U girls fast pitch have openings.  Mike Bourg is the coach.  For further information contact Charlie Arthur at 985-960-1712 or Eddie Buelle at 985-960-0178.    04/24/2008

This coming Saturday April 26, Our Lady of Lourdes of Slidell La. holds it annual food and music festival.  The time is 9 a.m. to 6 P.m.  Proceeds from the festival go to the school to help with the rebuilding process.  The festival begins with the annual Henry J. Calamari road run.  The race begins at 8 a.m.  Plenty of food and music is bound to be a good time.  Make plans to attend. 04/21/2008

Just to remind any of you procrastinators.  The Slidell Hospice crawfish cook off will be held next Saturday April 19 at Fritchie Park.  The time is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  There will be live music and plenty of good tasting crawfish for everyone.  There will be awards to the best crawfish recipe.  This event will benefit the Slidell area Hospices.  Fritchie Park is located near Eagle Ponit Subdivision. 04/12/2008

Thursday was the first day lately that my dad and i were able to get out with very little wind.  We started about 7:30 a.m.  The tide was falling and the bite was on.  We had 32 keepers by 9:30 a.m.  I had to go do some real estate business in Slidell.  The fish were biting on the Southshore mostly.  I went out this evening and we only caught six.  We havent caught any big ones yet.  But we will.  Get out there and catch some fish.  The bite will remain good until early June, unless they open the spillway.  Call me for fishing tips or if you are looking to buy real estate in Slidell, Lacombe or Pearl River. 04/05/2008