St. Tammany Parish voters approved the St. Tammany Parish school district tax to be renewed. The tax renewal will bring $102 million to the school district. Voters were in favor of the four property taxes that total 42.72 mills.
The school district’s current budget is close to $453 million. The renewal of the property taxes will cover a big part of the district’s budget. The money will be spread between general school operations, employee salaries and student educational programs.
According to St. Tammany schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia, the taxes will go into effect starting in 2023 and will be collected for 10 years. The communities votes were as follows. For the first property tax, 54% of the residents voted yes for the 4.42 mills that would bring in around $10.52 million per year. The second property tax vote was yes for 55% of the residents. This tax is for 32.41 mills and would collect around $77.1 million annually. The third property tax would be at 3.14 mills and would collected around $7.4 million a year which 54% voted yes. The fourth property tax got 53% of the voters approved and will bring in around $6.5 million per year at 2.75 mills.
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The NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) released in December 2021 shows an increase in permits for second homes. The counties in the country with a high ratio of vacation homes have seen a big spike.
“Over the last year, second-home markets have increased their market shares, due to increases in hybrid work arrangements, early retirements and wealth gains in housing and stocks,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.
New construction growth has taken off in the second home market. The growth rate for single-family homes in the second home market was 36.1%, this is a rise compared to the non-second home market average of 23.2%.
In the past year, the housing market for single-family homes has been booming in suburban areas. The report shows that the higher density markets are coming back. This is not the case in the multifamily construction sector. Permits for multifamily projects were higher in smaller cities and rural areas than in larger metropolitan areas.
“As more workers transitioned back to the workplace, there was a rebound for housing production in urban core markets, as well as ongoing growth in exurban areas,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “And while builders are still grappling with affordability headwinds in both small and large markets, this rebound in housing production in some higher density markets where building is more costly highlights the need for policymakers to reduce housing supply barriers that are driving up home prices.”
“Although all geographies are showing construction growth, the suburban shift is less pronounced than we’ve seen in prior quarters as some higher-density markets see a rebound even as exurbs continue to expand,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz.
Single-family permit growth data for the third quarter of 2019 and 2020 was 5.6% in large metro communities while it was 12.3% in the suburbs. The current report for the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2021 shows an increase of 21.1% in large metro markets and a 30.8% increase in the suburbs.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home and is a very important space. This has become even more prominent since the pandemic. Here are the 2022 kitchen trends the industry is sharing.
1. Sunny Celebration
Bright and open spaces have become very important, especially since homeowners have had to stay indoors during the stay-at-home orders. The new year brings joy and brightness. The color trends for our kitchen are nice yellows, burnt oranges that are set against cool blues and light whites. The contrast will make a room pop.
2. Two-Tone Upgrade
This look was seen at the end of 2021 and seems to be hot in 2022. Two-toned kitchens are in! Even though they contrast in color, the look is streamlined and complementary shards are used.
3. Natural Pink
Nice pastels such as pink have become a trend for the color of the 2022 kitchen. Th pastel shades give a neutral and refreshing look to your space.
4. Sands of Time
This dune-colored palette is sure to make your kitchen look serene. This design is popular for 2022 and is said to be a Minimalism and Scandinavian design combined.
5. Matte Grey
Is it grey or gray either-or, this color is a great stylish design for your kitchen. Touch-to-open cabinets in a matte grey gives a simple and sleek design.
6. Natural-Inspired Green & Oak
They say that green is a calming color. Bringing green into your kitchen is a trend you will see this year. Expect to see kitchen cabinets in colors inspired by wood-land hues such as brown and greens.
7. All that Glitters
Another trend you will see this year is a metallic accent in your kitchen. A new trend will be dark cabinets with a metallic backsplash.
8. Countertop Continued
A nice countertop in the kitchen can boost your kitchen’s look. A trend to see this year is waterfall kitchen island tops. These countertops look seamless and simple in design.
9. Backsplash & Beyond
Kitchen backsplashes have been a trend for a while now. There are many to choose from and countless designs. The 2022 trend for backsplashes will be a wrap-around backsplash. This means the backsplash will go from behind the stovetop to the ceiling and down onto the floor.
10. Practical Alternatives
Wooden beams or steel poles are being incorporated into the design of the 2022 kitchen. Also, steel countertops are the rage, they are easy to clean and durable.
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St. Tammany Parish voters approved the St. Tammany Parish school district tax to be renewed. The tax renewal will bring $102 million to the school district. Voters were in favor of the four property taxes that total 42.72 mills.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home and is a very important space. This has become even more prominent since the pandemic. Here are the 2022 kitchen trends the industry is sharing.