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It seems that one homeowner, who had 130 times the methamphetamine contamination limits, has found some relief in restoration.  Action Restoration, who services most of the region, with offices in Texas, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida services homes with cleanup methods indicative of a military biohazard cleanup. While the cost is not cheap, at roughly $4 a square foot, it is worth it for your family’s health, said Daisy Jackson, the homeowner with such severe levels. At least one more Mississippi Gulf Coast resident can sleep a little better tonight.

I urge you to contact people, tell them about this, because it could effect someone you know, or even your next ome purchase. Currently, there is a House bill on meth disclosure and a Senate bill on meth disclosure as it deals with meth disclosure. Tell your family, tell your friends, tell your dog - anyone who will listen. This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed. Your voice does count and getting the word out could help others, possibly even someone you know, from falling victim to the same issue!

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In a new twist, the Bay/Waveland School District was recently served with papers that they were being sued by their insurance carrier.  The primary policy was/is worth $5 million, and the excess coverage, $25 million. The excess carrier policy, provided through Lloyd’s of London, is seeking a court decision on what is, or is not, owed under the policy because they believe that the school is not owed any additional funds from the storm.

The story, not new to residents of the Mississippi Coast, seems to be a wind versus water issue. While Bay St. Louis/Waveland children are still working out of mobile classrooms, the school and the insurance carrier will try to figure out what is covered under the policy and, hopefully, these children can get back into something that resembles a classroom.

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The proposed development would include some retail shops, hotel, and potentially some governmental facilities as well. The Gulfport Sportsplex has grown in popularity over the years and hosts games and events from all over, so the need for a somewhat more commercialized area is definitely needed, since the hotels generally fill on 49 when there are events in town.

Don’t get too excited yet though. There are a plethora of events that need to happen before this can become a reality. The roadways leading into and away from the Sportsplex site are not adequate to handle large amounts of traffic on a regular basis. In the event that a “city hub” is developed on the site, traffic on a daily basis could be somewhat tricky around peak times, but add the mix of a baseball tournament, and you are begging for problems. City officials will have to get with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to discuss better entrance from Canal Rd. as well as revamping the Landon/Hwy 49 intersection, which can be a nightmare in itself if you hit that at the worng time of day.

While I do not have any official statements on the matter, I would suspect a 2-year plan in the development of the area. This would give city leaders enough time to get the plan into action, and potentially give retail developers the opportunity to get some Go-Zone Tax Incentives on the project.

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Harrison and Hancock Counties declined to release data to the media on former meth labs in their counties, according to WLOX.

While long term studies of the effects of low-levels of methamphetamines and the chemicals used in its productions have not been studied, there is some data to suggest that even low levels can cause problems breathing, allergy-like symptoms, potential danger of miscarriage for pregnant mothers, and possibly long-term medical conditions, especially in younger children.

Many states have taken measures to deal with houses that are known to have been meth labs including everything from simple disclosure on real estate forms to demolition. Because of the level of efficiency that is needed to clean up residue from chemicals in walls and air-ducts, demolition and disposal in a hazardous/toxic waste site is the preferred method of dealing with former meth labs in many states - so why does Mississippi think it is okay?

Mississippi should at least require local municipalities to make information on residential dwellings that were previously found to be the site of methamphetamines production available to the public. Through city and/or county websites, it would not be difficult at all to add this information in a manner in which potential home-buyers could find out before they buy the home and get sick…

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The First Baptist Church of Gulfport has really made some good bounds in their development in 2007 and everyday I see the project getting closer to completion, especially since I drive right by it every day on my way in to the office. With the development at Tradition and Florence Gardens only minutes away, and the new “Highlands” mixed-use development soon to be built just south and east of The First Baptist Church of Gulfport, the surrounding growth is inevitable.

The new north-south highway provides just what the area needs to poise for growth from the intersection of 605 and Interstate 10 up to the connector at Hwy 67 and Tradition. With plenty of land plots still available for sale, it is a prime area for developers to start focusing their attention as it is possible to get a great location for future development at pennies compared to what similar properties on Hwy 49 might cost. Undoubtedly, some property owners will hold off on selling until land starts demanding higher premiums in the area, but nonetheless, property is available and the area is definitely looking up for appreciation in the near future.

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It seems like ever since the subprime meltdown a few months ago, the feds have been doing whatever they can to try to get the economy back on track. The biggest thought in my mind though is - were we really off?  Sure there are a high number of people in default on their home-loans due to Adjustable Rate Mortgages turning into a nightmare on them, but how much of our economic concerns are because of that, and how much are because of all the publicity about it and our media putting consumers into a frenzy?

The feds dropped have continuously dropped rates and while it sparks some immediate economic relief, what does it do for the long haul? Not much really. When feds drop rates, it could take months for it to trickle down to the consumer - unless you are buying in enough quantity to borrow direct

It seems that many times our federal government takes the American people for granted. They underestimate our intelligence and think by dropping the rates and saying “look at what we are doing for you” is the best answer. Cutting rates is not going to get the big money rolling again. In my opinion, I think the best thing would be to ignore the feds rate cutting, ignore the media when they tell you how “bad” our economy is, and just go out and buy stuff!

You heard me right. Take your “all-access” pass and stop hoarding your money. If you want it, and you have the money, go out and buy it. The only way for us to avert an economic crisis is for the general public to start spending money. Because of the media, we have been hoarding our money, afraid to buy anything, for fear of a recession or depression. The only way to fuel a healthy economy is to go out and spend money. The economy is not fueled by the feds or large corporations - it is fueled by you - the average consumer!

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• Must be a resident of Mississippi
• Must have vehicle(s) registered/tagged in Mississippi
• You must hold eligible (legal) title to the property
• You must have bought it on or before December 31, 2007
• It must be your primary residence on or before January 1stof 2008

In order to file for homestead exemption in Harrison County, MS you will need to bring the following items to the tax assessor’s office (located in the big courthouse building in Gulfport, MS):

• Recorded warranty deed or other proof of ownership of the property
• Social Security Number of owner/owners including spouse
• Cost of home and land
• Vehicle license plate numbers of all tags owned by property owner(s)
• Birthdates

You will also need to fill out a tax assessor form and may need some additional information. To get the full list of requirements, you can visit the Harrison County Tax Assessor’s website. In order to claim homestead you must file on or before April 1st, otherwise you may have to wait for next year!

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With federal rates dropping and some insurance companies starting to write the Wind and Hail policies without the need for Mississippi Windstorm, I fully expect to see existing and new home sales increase in the coming months.

While we still have a much higher listing inventory than this time last year, houses are selling and forecasts show that the market will pick up as well.

If you are looking to buy a home, we are still in a buyer’s market and interest rates are favorable.
If you are looking to sell a home, you may want to give it a couple of months to achieve the best results.

Keep in mind that SimplySOLD® Viking Realty can help you with all your real estate needs.

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