Premier St. Tammany Parish Master Planned Community

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Visit the New Homes at Bedico Creek Preserve
That Are Part of the 2015 Northshore Parade of Homes!

Bedico Creek Preserve, a premier master-planned conservation community in Madisonville, is nestled among nearly 500 acres of green space, lakes and ponds. Preserving and caring for the natural environment and wildlife is a top priority here. Life moves at a slower pace and there’s a healthy respect for the innate beauty of land and water. More than 200 acres of parks, 20+ acres of lakes and water features, a 375-acre nature preserve, and many natural New Home at Bedico Creek 2015amenities make it a thoughtful choice for discriminating homebuyers.

Driving into the community, the well-appointed main entrance is accented with twin sugar kettle waterfalls on either side and a wide thoroughfare crosses a quaint wooden bridge over Bedico Creek. Passing the gatehouse into the community, even the casual visitor will notice a careful cultivation of the atmosphere of the Northshore of yesteryear.

Inside the community you’ll find a collection of neighborhoods surrounded by thoughtfully planned, man-made amenities. The Rod & Paddle Club complex overlooks a sparkling lake and features the community swimming pool, a large party pavilion, a picnic area with colorful wind sails, a quaint fishing pier, a nine-hole disc golf course and an outdoor fire pit at Sunset Point.  It’s an ideal place for outdoor entertaining, leisurely paddling a canoe on the lake, or spending time with family and friends.

Bedico Creek Swimming PoolA rustic trail system for hiking within the wildlife preserves of the community and 3.5 miles of lovely paved walking/hiking/biking trails gracefully meander through the surrounding neighborhoods.  These trails connect parks, lakes, ponds and nature preserves to the neighborhoods, making it easy and convenient for homeowners to enjoy their natural surroundings.

Bedico Creek is not just another typical subdivision. It’s a community comprised of beautifully designed new and custom homes, located in individual neighborhoods that range in price from the $230’s to more than $1 million. Multi-generational families will find neighborhoods that suit first-time homebuyers just starting out, growing families, or retirees looking for a low-maintenance, carefree lifestyle.

Deer Park offers smaller lot sizes and square footage homes from the $230’s to $260’s. Courtyard and Garden feature low-maintenance garden homes that begin in the $290’s.  Larger lot neighborhoods like Cypress Crossing, Lakeview, Longview, and Preserve are made up of single-family homes for growing families from the $300’s to the $500’s. Heron Point (just opening this Spring with its own gated access), Estates and Manors were created with upwardly mobile families in mind. These homes start in the $480’s and exceed $1 million.  Two new neighborhoods, Nature Walk and Heron Lake are slated to open later this year. All of them have water or nature views available. Most offer the availability to invest in a lot and build on it in the homeowner’s time frame.

Building a new home is a very important investment of time and money. Every one of the recommended builders at Bedico Creek Preserve has gone through a careful screening process to ensure that buyers are going to get some of the best, most qualified builders in the area. These preferred builders are ready to design and build homes on a lot purchased by the homeowner, or homeowners can use their own plans and builder in most neighborhoods, with approval by the Architectural Control Committee.

Located on Highway 1085 in Madisonville, in the booming I-12 Corridor, Bedico Creek is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and healthcare facilities, with more being added each year.  Homeowners with children have access to some of the best public and private schools that St. Tammany Parish has to offer.

Bedico Creek is a David Waltemath development. During the past twenty-five years he has created many extraordinary Gulf South communities, including English Turn, The Estates of Northpark, Highlands of Santa Maria, and Green Trails in Baton Rouge.  His track record of success and commitment to the community speaks for itself.

Several stunning new homes will be showcased at Bedico Creek Preserve in this year’s Northshore Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this exceptional community, its stunning homes and beautiful neighborhoods.  See for yourself the value of building your future at Bedico Creek. Bring your Realtor, if you like; they’re always welcome.  More information is available about this fast growing, premier St. Tammany Parish master planned community by e-mailing Info@LiveBedico.com or calling 985- 845-4200.

Visit the New Homes at Bedico Creek Preserve
That Are Part of the 2015 Northshore Parade of Homes!

Consumers are Optimistic About the 2015 Housing Market

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There are many factors that predict a great housing market is to come, and consumers are optimistic about the 2015 housing market.  Job growth, coupled with low mortgage interest rates, and easier credit access can only mean one thing – a busy housing market this year.  Many houses are still quite affordable and prices are rebounding which makes for an industrious real estate market.  Why are consumers so upbeat with the housing industry?

Foreclosure inventories are on the decline and home sales are closing the gap for a normal market. Inventory is at approximately 4.5 months which is “normal” for any real estate market.  It is a tremendous opportunity for buildersBedico Creek Swimming Pool to “dive into” the housing market and start building because inventory will get tight. Now is the time for home buyers to get out there and purchase a home.  Lower inventory means lower prices.

Lower prices will not last. After 13 straight months of price increases, the real estate market has now stabilized nationwide in pricing, and prices are growing at a normal rate.  However, home prices will continue to rise making it a seller’s market vs. a buyer’s market.  Now would be a good time as a buyer to buy a new home while prices are average, and interest rates are low.

First-time buyers are finally able to see the light!  These potential home buyers have been kept out of entering the market because of limited employment for college students, combined households, and credit difficulties. In today’s market, lending standards and down payment requirements are easing making it a perfect lending opportunity for first-time home buyers.  Young adults are getting back to work, and that will drive household demand.

Speaking of lending, both home buyers and builders are able to get loans a little bit easier than before because of New Home at Bedico Creek 2015lending standard changes. The increase in interest rates, though hindering some, will not be so drastic as to “lock out” parts of the real estate market to certain buyers. Borrowing costs which are traditionally the highest in residential lending are lowering as firms compete for potential finance customers.

According to Thomson Reuters Data, “In the first quarter, 70 percent of mortgage lenders are reportedly expecting stronger loan demand over the next three months.”  If you want to lock in a low mortgage rate, you still can — but don’t wait, because rates will ultimately rise this year.

Wage increases have also finally come to fruition and this leads to solid job growth which will strengthen the housing demand, making it a big catalyst for homebuilders. With the increase in the minimum wage and the first increase in regular wages seen since 2007, wages are going up which means buyers will be able to afford more home for their money. Buyers who feel more financially secure will form new households and transition from rental to ownership.

All of this indicates it is the right time and opportunity to purchase a new home.  At Bedico Creek Preserve, a master planned subdivision in St. Tammany Parish, we have seen a phenomenal demand for lots, homes, and building custom homes.  Our clients are eager to invest in our community with one of our neighborhoods selling out in just over 1 year.  Bedico Creek has since developed lots ready to build in, one of which is a builder-exclusive neighborhood of homes for sale called Cypress Crossing.

Bedico Creek Preserve, a master planned subdivision in St. Tammany Parish, is conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment in the mall district of Highway 21 and easy access to downtown Covington, Louisiana.  You will get the best of both worlds with this conservation community.  Nestled along and throughout the green spaces, our homes and amenities are built among the waterways and natural habitat giving you the feeling of living in a wildlife preserve.  Enjoy an active lifestyle on the hiking and biking trails throughout the community all within easy access to work and downtown New Orleans.  Come visit Bedico Creek Preserve or Contact us at 985-845-4200 or E-mail Info@LiveBedico.com.

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9 Tips for Enhancing the Sale of Your Home

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Spring is a great time to sell, and with home sales on the rise, this is a perfect time to sell your current home and purchase a new home.  If you’re considering selling your current home to be able to either build a new custom home or buy an existing new home, here are some ways you can touch up your home for sale for the bargain price of $400!  Staging your home is a great way to build up home equity in order to possibly move up and buy your new dream home.  Below are 9 tips for enhancing the sale of your home.

Tip1: Let’s start in the bathroom. Adding a shower screen is an easy fix to update your shower tub combo with clean lines and ease of use. Instead of using a bulky shower curtain, a shower screen gives a subtle look making your bathroom feel bigger with a custom finish. Shower screens are easy to install yourself, but make sure to affix the 7-133-st-calais-place-master-bath-1shower curtain to something solid and sturdy.

Tip 2: Want to add a splash of color to a room? Use a rug. Instead of spending a ton of money on new carpet for your room, add a throw rug giving your room a new elegant, modern, or luxurious statement.

Tip 3:  Adding window treatments can complete a room and add a bit of warmth to an area.  Buyers do not want to come into a home and see poorly hung blinds or be able wave at their potential neighbor through their bathroom window.  When choosing blinds or curtains, measure your window carefully before placing your order and choose where you will position your hardware for hanging. This can make or break how your window treatment will enhance your room.

Tip 4: No one wants to come into their potential home, walk down the hallway and think to themselves, “Oh this looks so dark and closed in.”  The majority of home buyers want natural light.  An easy fix to your dark hallways and corridors is to replace solid doors with glass-paneled doors. The glass-paneled doors will bring light into those dark areas creating an airy feel to the space.

Tip 5: When selling your home, you want to give the illusion that there is a lot of space for all of your needs.  If you have a crammed laundry space, a great way to create the illusion of space in your laundry area is to use the space above your where the appliances sit. There are many systems on pulleys, such as Pulleymaid which can lift and hang your laundry above creating an out of the way place to hang your laundry.

Tips 6 & 7: The most important room to impress a home buyer is your kitchen. That is why we include two tips to stage your home’s kitchen for a quick sale.  First, find a clever, out of the way place to stash your trash bin.  Many 6-246-w-longview-court-kitchen-1kitchen retailers sell just that – a system that will fit your kitchen bin into your existing kitchen drawer or cabinet.  This makes your kitchen a clean “fresh smelling” area for potential home buyers.

The second tip for your kitchen is to give your kitchen a makeover.  You do not need a whole new kitchen to show off what you have.  You can do this simply by replacing cabinet handles, painting doors, re-grouting tile, and replacing your sink fixtures.  These suggestions will give your kitchen a more up to date feel.

Tip 8: They always say the lighting can make or break a photo. Well, this can also apply to your home.  You want to wow your potential home buyer with the best light to enhance your home’s features.  The quickest way to do this is to use LED lighting. There is no rewiring, all you have to do is replace your existing bulbs with LED bulbs and it will change the quality of light and you will save on energy bills!  To add a clever touch of light you can always add strip lighting but that will call for a little wiring.

Tip 9: Last but not least. If you have carpet over any hardwood floors, tear…it…up! Hardwood floors are in and give any home a clean up to date look.  If you do have hardwoods under carpet, be prepared to rent a floor sander.  This will help you transform your floors to a great finished look.

Selling your home should not be a roadblock for you.  The selling of your current home can be easy if staged the right way.  It can lead to a quick sale and more money in your pocket for your new home.  If you are considering a move-up or just a move, come and see what homes for sale Bedico Creek has to offer. Located on Highway 1085 in Madisonville, in the booming I-12 Corridor, Bedico Creek is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and healthcare facilities, with more being added each year.

Homeowners with children have access to some of the best public and private schools that St. Tammany Parish has to offer. Every one of the recommended builders at Bedico Creek Preserve has gone through a careful screening process to ensure that buyers are going to get some of the best, most qualified builders in the area. These preferred builders are ready to design and build homes on a lot purchased by the home buyer, or home buyers can use their own plans and builder in most neighborhoods, with approval by the Architectural Control Committee.

More information is available about this fast-growing, premier St. Tammany Parish master planned community by e-mailing Info@LiveBedico.com or calling 985-845-4200.

 

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A Taste of Covington Celebrates its Fourth Annual Food and Wine Event

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Covington Business Association is proud to announce the Fourth Annual “A Taste of Covington” happening April 9th through April 12th in Covington, Louisiana. A Taste of Covington celebrates its fourth annual food and wine event in and around downtown Covington and the historic district.  Chairman Cliff Bergeron created this family event to showcase downtown Covington’s restaurants and shops. The four-day event boasts numerous activities for local residents’ food & wine experiences.  Organizers so far are pleased with the response to the fourth annual event which they predict will be even bigger than the sold-out 2014 event.

Thursday begins the event with the Vintner’s Dinner, a four-course meal with expert wine pairings at top local a-taste-of-covington-vinters-dinnerrestaurants. The participating restaurants include Annadelle’s Plantation, Dakota Restaurant, Del Porto Ristorante, English Tea Room & Eatery, Gallagher’s Grill, Mac’s on Boston Street, Pardo’s, Ox Lot 9 and Seiler Bar.

The Grand Tasting takes place on Friday, April 10th under two tents at Acquistapace’s Wine Warehouse. Here you can enjoy approximately 75 different wines, along with dozens of cheeses. The tents can accommodate up to 400 people and will adjoin the wine warehouse where wine will be displayed.  There will also be room for more activities.

The Festa Del Vino Wine Tasting, presented by the Town of Covington’s Mayor Mike Cooper, will be at the Southern Hotel in the Historic District of Covington, Saturday afternoon, April 11th.  The featured wines will be premium wines donated by some sponsors of the event with exclusive attendance for only 100 connoisseurs to this high-end tasting.  Most of these wines are not found on the shelves in the local St. Tammany Parish stores.

On Saturday evening, April 11th, St. Tammany Art Association’s “Spring for Art” fills downtown with art, live music, food, shopping, a fashion show and more. Chairman Cliff Bergeron explains, “In each block of Columbia Street there’s going to be a loosely formed group of amateur chefs. It’s called the ‘Ancient Order of Southern Gourmets.’ These Chefs will sell food samples to passersby as they make their way from one shop to the next during this evening of art and entertainment in downtown.”

a-taste-of-covington“A Taste of Covington” wraps up April 12th with Sunday’s Champagne Jazz Brunch at Ox Lot 9. The fine dining experience will be created by Chef Jeffrey Hansel and accompanied with live entertainment from Steppin’ Up.

This year’s presenting sponsor is the Southern Hotel, while wine sponsors are Champagne Beverage Company, D&E Fine Wine Group and Acquistapace’s Supermarket. Grand sponsors are The French Mix and First Castle Credit Union, Festa Del Wino sponsor is Covington Mayor Mike Cooper, and five star sponsor is the City of Covington. Volkswagen of Mandeville will provide grand cars as the grand tasting sponsor; Music, food and spirits sponsors are Rosemary’s Closet, Stone Title and Mountain Valley Sparkling Water; and media sponsors are The Slidell Independent, Tammany West, New Directives, Covington Digital, WWNO, High 5 Studio, The New Orleans Advocate, Lake 94.7, the St. Tammany Farmer and Country Roads. A part of the proceeds from A Taste of Covington are donated to the St. Tammany Art Association.
For details and ticket information, visit www.atasteofcovington.com. For other inquiries, contact Cliff Bergeron at 504.439.2543 or email info@atasteofcovington.com.

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