Old Mandeville Business Association Annual Sips of the Season Stroll

Where: The Streets of Old Mandeville
Mandeville, LA 70448
Those participating must present an official stroll mug at each stop for a sample of seasonal libations.

When: Friday, December 12, 2014
5pm – 8pm

 

Fees/Admission

The mugs are $10 for one; $9 each for two or three; $8 each for four or more and if any remain on the day of the event, they will cost $15 each at the three pre-sale locations. (Das Schulerhaus Gift Gallery, 611 Girod St., Varsity Sports, 2021 Claiborne St., and K. Gee’s Restaurant, 2534 Florida St. (U.S. 190)).

 

 Click Here for More Information or Call 985-674-2995.

covington-trace-community-market-tammanyCovington Trace Community Market

When: Every Saturday, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday Dates in January, 2015

 January 3, 2015
January 10, 2015
January 17, 2015
January 24, 2015
January 31, 2015

 

 Where: The Pocket Park
400 Block of East Gibson
Covington, Louisiana

What: A Farmer’s Market and Craft Market held at the Covington Trace Trailhead.

For More Information, call Sheryl Landry, 985-898-0686.

covington-farmers-marketThe Covington Farmer’s Market

When: Every Wednesday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday Dates in January, 2015

January 7, 2015
January 14, 2015
January 21, 2015
January 28, 2015

 

Where: The Covington Trailhead
419 N. New Hampshire
Covington, Louisiana 70433

What: Click Here for More Information.

covington-farmers-marketThe Covington Farmer’s Market

When: Every Saturday, 8:00am – 12:00pm (noon)
Saturday Dates in January, 2015

January 3, 2015
January 10, 2015
January 17, 2015
January 24, 2015
January 31, 2015

Where: Downtown Covington
600 Block of N. Columbia St.
Covington, Louisiana 70433

What: Click Here for More Information.

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Joint Business After Hours with East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce

Where: Banner Ford
1943 N. Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471

When:
 Thursday, December 4, 2014

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Fees/Admission

$8 members (Early Bird Discount until November 27)
$10 members
$20 non-members

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3008

The month of October in the real estate industry typically is a slower month than other more productive months of the year.  There is a sharp rise in activity in the Greater New Orleans / St. Tammany Parish area during the months of January – June.  During the Recession, the summer months of July – September definitely were slower but still 002_mlsactive, and then as October, November, and December approached, the housing market in our area tapered off until the holidays.  Post Recession, we have seen phenomenal, record-breaking numbers for the months of July – September, and this year’s October was nothing to “sneeze about” in the South in general either according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

During the month of October, single-family starts rose 4.2%, the highest they have been since November, 2013.  This is really not a surprising trend in that with the atypical frenetic activity during the summer months, there would have been many more signed contracts for new, single-family homes than is normal for that time of year, which would translate to early fall starts for new homes.  In addition to the sharp increase in housing starts, Total overall housing production for both single-family and multi-family homes rose 10.1% in the South, even though multi-family production was off slightly and brought the numbers down in all other regions of the United States (Northeast, Midwest, and West).

011_mlsIn the other regions of the United State, the recovery from the Recession has progressed a bit slower than for the Greater New Orleans area.  In fact, local employment statistics show that New Orleans’ unemployment rate has been dropping faster than the national average.  Even with this information, a 10.1% increase compared to a decrease in all other markets is a good sign for the economy and housing market in the South. Overall, building permits for single-family homes in October increased 1.4%, and building permits for both single-family and multi-family homes rose in the South by 8.8%.  St. Tammany Parish has also had record-breaking months for single-family home permits recently as well.

Business is booming for Ron Lee Homes on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish.  We have been so busy that we have been asking our valued clients to be patient with our building schedule because of the overabundance of business.  The construction and building industries’ gain is also a gain for the economy.  According to the National Association of Home Builders, the following statistics show the impact of the housing market on the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) – the measure of the United States’ economy.

Information regarding building an average of 1,000 single-family homes:

• Creates 2,970 full-time jobs
• Brings in $162 million in wages
• Merits $118 million in business income
• Achieves $111 million in taxes and revenue for state, local and federal governments

“The rise in single-family starts is more proof that the economy is firming and consumer confidence is growing,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “We expect continued upward momentum into next year.”

To Get More Information about building a new custom home in St. Tammany Parish with Ron Lee Homes, Call 985-626-7619 or E-mail Info@RonLeeHomes.com.

Click Here for the Source of the Information.

 

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Ribbon Cutting for Knight Integrative Medicine
Where:
 2033 N Hwy. 190

Covginton, Louisiana 70433

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
4:00 pm

Fees/Admission

No Charge

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-373-3008.

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B2B

Where: Chamber Office
610 Hollycrest Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
8:00 – 9:00 am

Fees/Admission
Free for Members Only
Business-to-Business is open to 25 – 30 attendees.

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3002.

madisonville-museumMadisonville Historic Museum

When: Every Sunday, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Sunday Dates in November, 2014

 December 7, 2014
December 14, 2014

 December 21, 2014
 December 28, 2014


Where: 201 Cedar Street
Madisonville, Louisiana

What: Museum Hours Every Saturday and Sunday in Madisonville, Louisiana

Call 985-845-2100 for More Information.

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St. Tammany Parish Home Builders Association
Construction Law CE Class

When: Thursday,
December 11, 2014
9:00am – 3:30pm

Where: Floorco, Inc.
600 Deer Cross Court East
Madisonville, LA 70447

What: Click Here for More Information.