Greetings!

In a month that reminds us to be thankful we would love to say thanks to all of you. Our business would not be much without the support that all of you bring to us.
So for you, this month, we have some advice on how to be a customer at the bank and some facts about the low foreclosure rates in the state.
Don't forget to stop by and see us today at the Realtor Expo. We would love to chat and share some goodies with you.

Enjoy!

Brian Andrews: Be a customer, not just a borrower

One of the primary purposes of the financial assistance program is to allow banks to start lending again. Some reports from other parts of the country indicate that the strategy is beginning to work, though it is just starting and will take a lot longer than this to become evident.

Source: www.businessreport.com

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Baton Rouge ranks near bottom for foreclosure activity

Baton Rouge was ranked 99th on a list of foreclosure increases for the nation's 100 largest housing markets. The Capital Region had foreclosure filings against .12% of all homes during the third quarter, according to RealtyTrac.com, only Syracuse, NY, had a lower rate at .10%. Baton Rouge remained low despite a nearly 175% jump in the number of foreclosures from third-quarter 2007.

Source: www.businessreport.com

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The Local Corner:
Positive happenings in Louisiana

Realtor Expo 2008

Please make sure to stop by our booth at the Realtor Expo TODAY!!! We would enjoy a quick visit from everyone. We will be passing out handouts and discussing how to calm clients down in such a hectic market. Be on the look out for some fun and useful give-a-ways too! Hope to see everyone there!