Ribbon Cutting for Magnolia Thrift
Where:
Magnolia Thrift
70271 Highway 59, Suite B
Abita Springs, LA 70420
When: July 19, 2016
11:30 – 12:00 pm(noon)
Fees/Admission
No Charge
Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3002.
Sunset at the Landing
Free Summer Concert Series
Where: Riverside Park by the Bogue Falaya River
At the South End of Columbia Street
Columbia St. Landing
100 N. Columbia St.
Covington LA 70433
When: July 15, 2016
6pm-9pm
Free Admission!
985-892-1873
gottaluvcov@covla.com
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Single-family home sales increased by almost 24% compared to new home sales in 2015 in April. Compared to March, 2016’s home sales, single-family home sales increased by almost 17%. Finally, sales went up to 619,000, an eight-year high during the month of April as well.
Home buyers are taking advantage of the availability of new homes because the inventory of new homes for sale
Single-Family Home Builders
April’s sales numbers go hand-in-hand with the reported new, single-family home starts which increased by 3.3% at the beginning of April. Builder confidence held steady for the 4th month in a row since February, 2016, which contributed to new construction starts and inventory on the ground. Single-family home permits in the beginning of April were already up year-over-year by 8.4%, so construction of new homes should continue to escalate over
While first-time home buyers are finding it difficult to find new homes for sale in their price range, the sales of homes priced from $150,000 – $200,000 increased to 10,000 sales in April. For existing home sales, the first-time home buyer sales accounted for 32% of these sales, opening up the market, once again for homes priced affordably.
Good News for Resale Market
Existing home sale closings increased by 6% year-over-year and by 1.7% compared to March’s sales. It is definitely a seller’s market right now as existing home inventory also stands at a 4.7 month supply like single-family new homes.
The 2nd quarter of 2016 shows good news for the housing market after a slow 1st quarter start. New, single-family home starts and permits indicate an increase in new home inventory moving forward in the 3rd quarter. Sellers should be able to “take their pick” of home buyers as supply currently is lagging behind demand.
State of Parish Breakfast
Where: Benedict’s Plantation
1144 N. Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
When: July 21, 2016
7:30 – 9:00 am
Fees/Admission
$20 members only
$200 reserved table for 8
Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3002.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Registrations are non-refundable unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance. Please leave a message if calling after hours or send an email to info@sttammanychamber.org. A “no show” is obligated to pay the full event fee.
St. Tammany Parish West Chamber of Commerce
Southern Nights
Where: Southern Hotel
428 East Boston Street
Covington, LA 70433
When: July 15, 2016
7:00pm – 10:00 pm
Fees/Admission
$150 per person, plus applicable sales tax
*Due to recent changes in the state sales tax regulations, we are now required to charge a 5% sales tax on tickets for events that are entertainment in nature.
Click Here for More Information or Call 985-892-3216, ext 1.
Business After Hours St. Tammany Home Builders Association
Where: Brownstone Office Complex
2315 Florida St.
Mandeville, LA 70471
When: July 28, 2016
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Click Here for More Information or Call 985-882-5002.
Fuhrmann Auditorium Presents
An Evening With Danny Kay
Where: Fuhrmann Auditorium
317 N. Jefferson St.
Covington, LA 70433
When: August 27, 2016
8 PM
985-867-1206
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Second Saturday Evening Walk in Downtown Covington
Columbia Street, Lee Lane, and Throughout Downtown Covington
Covington, LA 70433
Saturday, July 9, 2016
6:00PM – 9:00PM
For More Information, Call 985-892-8650 or E-mail info@sttammanyartassociation.org.