I don't know what the rules are in other states for home inspector, but here in Louisiana there isn't any regulations that I am aware.  I recently listed a home the owner had tried to sell herself.  The pipes were vide taped by a plumber supposedly.  I don't know if happened are if she was even present when done.  Anyway she was told they were bad and the house was to expensive.  She didn't give in and the buyer walked away.Well after we finally listed the home we had a contract in 10 days.  This buyer did every inspection possible and couldn't find anything not known from the start.  I can only guess the first buyer wasn't truthful with her and tried to pull the rug over her eyes.This leads me to two conclusions.  1) Make sure you (agent) are present when these things are done and also... 06/17/2007

Now that the heat of summer is upon us, I notice there are a lot of houses for sale in the Slidell and Lacombe areas.  The prices are still above pre-Katrina and just about post-Katrina prices.  I believe they are still about ten percent to high.  This would put them above pre-Katrina prices but not what they are asking right now.  I see numerous signs in Eden Isles, Eagle Point and Cross Gates.  I can only find one house sold in Brier Lake in Lacombe since January.  One thing I know for sure is the market will do as the market will do. 06/10/2007

Here at Specialized real estate we do our best to keep up with the local real estate markets.  We continuosly monitor to keep our clients informed and ahead of real estate trends.  Below you will find Eden Isles real estate statistic for the first week of April 2007.Homes on the market: 32Number of homes entering escrow: 2Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 2Average price: 299,000Number of homes expiring: 0 To find the values of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit www.johnwwalters.com or e-mail tp : jwwalters228@aol.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Eden Isles or you would like to be first to know about new listings before others, then give me a call at:John Walters RealtorSpeci... 05/28/2007

Eagle Point of SlidellWe here at the Specialize Real Estate Services, Inc. continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Eagle Point real estate statistic for the 4th week of April 2007.Homes on the market: 6Number of homes entering escrow: 1Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 0Average Days On Market: 74Average Price $253,083Average Sold/SqFt: 123.69Number of homes expiring: 0 To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: www.johnwwalters.com or emailto: jwwalters228@aol.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Eagle Point real estate or would like to be the first to know about hot new l... 05/24/2007

Having been the first resident of Eagle Point Subdivision I have seen many people come and go.  Before hurricane Katrina the prices were right around 200, after the storm they shot up to about 240 when they were repaired.  I now see the trend to slowly navigate back down to around the 220's-230's.  I am not even going to say what I got in for.  Never the less I know this neighborhood very well. Between my wife and I we probably know well over half the residents.  Bottom line, I believe it's a fine neighborhood to raise a family in.  Anyone interested in listing or buying in the area give me a buzz. 05/24/2007