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Be Sure You Are Registered!!

PicayuneHomefinder — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:56:21 +0000

In order to vote on Nov. 2, 2010, you, your family, friends and contacts will have to register before Oct. 2. Absentee voting is 45 days before the

election. The easiest thing is click on the Secretary of State’s web site below and handle the process by mail or on the phone. Remember that if someone
is 17 now and will be 18 by election they may register now. If you think you are registered but are not sure, call your Circuit Clerk’s office today and
find out.

Mississippi Voter Registration Form:

Mississippi Voter Registration Form

Print and complete the form. Mail to the Circuit Clerk in your home county at least 30 days before the election.

Link to Absentee Voting:

http://www.sos.ms.gov/elections_voter_info_center_absentee.aspx

Call your county voter registrar and ask for instructions on absentee voting. The number for the Circuit Clerk for Pearl River County MS is 601-749-7700.

Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

PicayuneHomefinder — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:28:28 +0000

Most people work hard for their money. Why sit by while it slips through the cracks? There are simple and inexpensive steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient and these solutions often bring big returns. As a bonus, they benefit the environment as well as the family piggy bank. In this article we look at some simple and inexpensive ways to reduce energy consumption in the home.

Lowe’s is happy to provide this information as a service to you.

Click here to get the full report

Is Your Home Overdressed? Maybe it needs a “Make Under”

PicayuneHomefinder — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:32:10 +0000

by Tessa Skeens | Owner & Lead Staging Designer

Happened to be home when Oprah was on this afternoon. The topic was Makeunders. Women who needed less not more. But this also applies to homes. Nate Berkus did a room Makeunder and it inspired me!

Every home that goes on sale needs a makeunder. The less of you, the quicker your home will sell. The bigger and more spacious your home looks the higher it’s perceived value.

This means it’s really important to edit your stuff so what’s really important greets you (and your buyers) when you walk in the door. You want your homes’ features to shine, you want buyers to say AH!

The trouble is we tend to keep adding stuff to our homes and don’t stop to edit.
I compare it to getting dressed. You’ve got a great look going but then you keep adding accessories to your outfit. A scarf or two. All of a sudden your great look gets lost. No one will be able to focus on that perfect necklace or pair of shoes because there’s too much to look at.

The best outfits are the ones with a simple color palette. A nice pair of jeans, a contrasting top and jacket and some great accent jewelry and shoes.

Your home is no different. It’s an extension of who you are but it shouldn’t be the catchall for everything you’ve ever wanted to bring home. Layering is wonderful but you have to know when to stop before your look gets lost.

Start with one room. Treat it like an extension of yourself. How would you dress it?

10 Easy Tips to “Make Under” Your Home

1. Keep in simple, Pick one or two main colors for your walls and floor. The fewer colors the more spacious your home will look.

2. Pick a third and fourth (if desired) accent color . Use these colors sparingly.

3. Keep your surfaces consistent. Walls should be the same material if possible and painted or finsihed in the same color on all walls. Floors also. Keep flooring consistent throughout the house.

4. Group your family photos on one wall and use similar frames and mats to keep a unified look. Edit your photos first and keep only the ones you love.

5. Group your plants also. Your plants will thrive and it reduces watering time. Toss out any that are unhealthy or dying.

6. If a room has more than one use make sure there’s a dedicated space for each use. Screens or dividers can help separate living from office or exercise space.

7. Keep your window treatments clean and simple. Heavy window treatments that cut down on light can overpower a room. Invest in some light colored curtain panels instead hung on a simple pole. These look great over inexpensive 2″ blinds.

8. Remove area rugs on carpet. Visually they cut up the floor space and make the room feel smaller.

9. Edit your collections. Keep only pieces you love on display. Again grouping them will create impact and reduce visual busy-ness.

10. Keep it to 5. When in doubt, keep no more than 5 toys or 5 plants or 5 pillows or 5 frames or 5 lamps for example in a room at one time. If you want to add a new piece, take out an old one.
Remember keep it simple. Whether you are getting ready to sell your home or just want to live lighter, a professional home staging consultation can help you with your “makeunder”.

Photos are not samples of Hampton Redesign staging but chosen to represent how a simplified color palette can makeunder a room.

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Hampton Redesign 817-891-9563 www.hamptonredesign.com

Great Deals in Pearl River County MS – Under $100k

PicayuneHomefinder — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:57:12 +0000

If you are looking for a great deal on a home in the Pearl River County area, take a look at the properties that are currently listed. There are 116 Residential Properties, listed under $100,000, on the market at this time. 89 of those listings are Houses. Check out this list of houses for sale in Pearl River County, MS:

Homes For Sale in Pearl River County –

(PDF file is 8 MB, so it might take a minute to load)

When you’re ready to find a great deal in the Picayune and Pearl River County Mississippi area, call Michelle Fradella at Pinnacle Real Estate Services at 601-569-0075.

Are There Good Restaurants in Picayune, MS?

PicayuneHomefinder — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:35:09 +0000

Picayune, located 50 miles North of New Orleans, may be a quiet little community but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t know what good food is. Today I’d like to highlight one of our eating holes that might have been off your radar, but you might want to check out. Crescent Cafe, tucked at the end of West Canal Street, in the heart of Picayune (right across the street from the Cornerstone Gym), is a great place to satisfy your appetite. And not only will you find great food, but you will love the ladies that serve you there. Better go before the lunch crowd hits, however, because seating is limited and there’s always a crowd!

Check out this week’s menu:

Specials for the week of August 16th through August 20th:

MONDAY

Creole Red Beans & Rice with Fried Catfish $7.95
Bow Tie Pasta with Garlic Grilled Chicken $6.95
Grilled Pork Roast, Veggie & Cajun Potato Salad $7.95

TUESDAY

Grilled Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggie $7.95
Cajun Crawfish Pasta $7.95
Grilled Shrimp Fajita Salad $8.95

WEDNESDAY

Grilled Double-Shot Half Chicken, Veggie, Hot Patots $8.95
Seafood Potato Augratin $8.95
Chopped Salad $7.95
(Romaine, Broccoli, Carrots, Bacon, Eggs, Cheese)

THURSDAY

“Rajun Cajun” Burger & Cajun Potato Salad $8.95
(Grilled Blackened Burger, Fried Crawfish Tails, Fried Green Tomatoes, Remoulade)
Blackened Catfish, Summer Squash Casserole $8.95
Shrimp Salad Salad $7.95

FRIDAY

Shrimp Boat $9.95(Fried Shrimp in Bread Boat, Yellow Rice , Crawfish Ettouffee’)
Crab Patties over Pasta topped with Seafood Cream Sauce $8.95
Grilled Glazed Rock Cornish Hen, Cornbread Dressing, Veggie $10.95
“So-Co” Salad $9.95 (Shrimp Cake & Blackened Shrimp over Romaine, Dressing)

Crescent Café - 728 W. Canal St., Picayune, MS 601-749-4181

It’s School Time Again!!

PicayuneHomefinder — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:28:42 +0000

Much to the dismay of most students (and probably teachers), the 2010-2011 school year in Pearl River County, Mississippi, is about to roll. Here are the links to the School Systems in Pearl River County:

Picayune School District – School starts for students on August 9th.

Pearl River Central School District (PRC) – School for students starts August 4th.

While the school year is in full swing, you may have children working on projects. Here is a great FREE resource for clipart and templates for everything from chores to reports: Back to School with Office Clipart and Media.

Michelle’s Million-Dollar Advise to Bringing Sellers More Money

PicayuneHomefinder — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:00:37 +0000

Cultivate curb charisma. Some of the best buyers are the most impatient because they need to make a decision fast. If the view of your house from the street turns them off, they might not even stop. Shape up your front yard.
Take a critical look at your house’s front. If it’s weathered looking, if anything needs repair, or if anything needs to be hauled to the dump – eliminate these problems. Don’t turn your buyers off outside before the inside can turn them on.
Never stay in your house with house hunters. Let the agent handle it, and remove yourself if you possibly can. Remember, the agent has worked for many hours with these potential buyers, know what they’re looking for, and how to work with them. Let him or her do the job without interference. You may think the agent isn’t showing the important features of your house, but the agents knows buyers aren’t sold by details until they’ve become emotionally involved with the big picture of your house. The presence of any member of the seller’s family can’t help, always unnerves possible buyers, and often prevents a sale. Don’t put this obstacle in your path. Leave when buyers are coming.
Give your dogs and cats a vacation. They need it and so does your pocketbook. Having pets around (especially aggressive dogs) when you’re selling your home can be incredibly expensive. Many people are acutely uncomfortable around some animals, and simply can’t think “buy” when their minds are on “bye”.
A few cans of paint and putty to brighten up your home’s interior are the best investment you can make when you’re selling your house.
Drips do more than run up your water bill. They focus the attention of possible buyers on your house’s entire plumbing system, and cause them to worry. Fix these little problems before they cost you a sale.
Squeaking doors and creaking floors, torn or missing screens, cracked glass, and anything in need of repair dampens the house hunter’s enthusiasm. Many buyers believe there will always be ten problems they haven’t noticed for every one that they see.
Hide (or neatly arrange) everything connected with work: lawnmowers, garden hoses, vacuum cleaners, and all the gear you used to fix up the house. Accent everything connected with play and relaxation: sound systems, skis, toys in the kid’s rooms.
De-clutter. Repack compactly, dispose of unneeded items, or rent storage space and move out as much material as you can. Your home’s storage space can’t look adequate to a buyer if you’ve got it jam-packed.
Turn up the shelter. If it’s hot, cool it; if it’s cold, light a crackling fire.
Harmonize the elements. Turn the music on softly and the TV off. Turn on all lights, day or night. Open the drapes in the daytime.
You can sell pride of ownership faster and for more money. It’s called cleanliness, and fresh cleanliness has more buyers than used dirt. Put sparkle in your bathrooms and kitchen, and you’ll take lots more silver out.

House Hunting Tips – What You Should Know About Buying A Home

PicayuneHomefinder — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:08:19 +0000

House Hunting Tips when searching for a home in Picayune Mississippi. What you should know when you are wanting to buy a home in Pearl River County, MS.

Picayune’s New Hospital Facility – Highland Community

PicayuneHomefinder — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:47:50 +0000

The dirt work is in progress on Picayune’s new Highland Community Hospital, that will be located off of Hwy 11 North in Picayune, MS. The 31 Acre parcel will house the new facility, which has been long awaited by residents of Pearl River County.

Click here to see the conceptual drawings and layout for the new Highland Community Hospital

Maintaining your Mechanical Systems and Appliances

PicayuneHomefinder — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:19:18 +0000