Entries by Jennifer Graves

Types of Trees To Use in Your Front Yard

Your front yard is a big part of your home’s curb appeal and it is important for it to look good. Not only does it enhance the features of your home, but it is also a great place to go outdoors and relax. Walkways, driveways, grass, shrubs and flowerbeds are some of the main things […]

A Drop in Refinancing Hurt Mortgage Rates in May

According to Black Knight’s monthly market monitor, May saw a 5% drop in rate lock volume due to a slow month for refinancing. The drop in refinance activity fell for both rate term refis and cash-outs. This is not good news for lenders because they rely on the purchase market for origination volumes. Black Knight’s […]

What FEMA Says About New Flood Insurance Rates for St. Tammany Residents

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official, Gilbert Giron, has addressed St. Tammany residents’ concerns regarding the huge increase in their flood insurance premiums. The spike in rates can be contributed to the “overhaul currently taking effect” with a complex new system. The official explained that for years Louisiana residents have been paying artificially low […]

High Home Prices Saw a Spike Due to the Change in the Way People Live

The pandemic has shifted our normal in more ways than one. During the stay-at-home orders, we learned to live, work and play from our home. Studies show that working from home played a huge part in the increase in home prices. Home prices saw a 23.8% increase during the pandemic according to Zillow’s home price […]

St. Tammany Home and Remodeling Show, August 21, 2022

This is the 3rd Annual Remodeling Home Show in Mandeville. St. Tammany Home and Remodeling Show Castine Center 63350 Pelican Dr Mandeville, LA 70448 August 21, 2022 10am – 5pm Price: $6+ General Admission; Kids 6 & under Click Here for More Information.