Pat Starnes' Snippets: January 2009

Come See a Super House Before Your Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 1, 2009 

 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

111 Lake Pointe Drive, Pearl, MS

Priced to Sell at $229,900

• Custom Built
• Located on the lake and 9th Fairway
• 3 BRs/2 Baths, Approx 2300 Square Feet
• Side entry Double Garage
• Study/Office with built ins
• Wall of windows overlook water in family room & breakfast room
• Very Open Floor Plan
• Granite and Stainless Steel in Kitchen
• Lots of Storage and
• Much, much more!
• Visit my site to see my virtual tour and search Brandon and Pearl Homes 
• Pearl address but in Brandon School District

Directions:

Take I-20 to the Crossgates Exit by Home Depot, Turn Right on Greenfield Road. Turn right at the main entrance of Patrick Farms. At the clubhouse, turn right onto Clubhouse Drive, then left onto Lake Pointe. Home will be on your left.

Written and Posted by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC

Flowood, MS is growing, a fact easily recognized by driving along the retail district on Lakeland Drive (Highway 25 North).

The final quadrant of Flowood's shopping mecca, Market Street, is slated to open in March of this year. Store anchors will include J.C. Penney's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Michaels. Numerous smaller stores will fill the remainder of the facility.

Market Street will have more than 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Cheddar's Restaurant opened recently at the intersection of Old Fannin Road and Lakeland Drive. Food there is highly recommended and the portion size is generous.

The other three corners of Old Fannin and Lakeland are home to Dogwood Festival Market and Promenade. Anchors along the north side of Lakeland Drive (the Promenade) include Kroger Supermarket, Stein Mart and Target.

Belk's Department Store, Border's, and Pier One are located southeast of Lakeland Drive (Dogwood Festival Market).

Restaurants including Back Yard Burger, Up the Creek, Zaxby's, McAllisters, and Chick-Fil-A are plentiful along the corridor, as are a number of banks.

Lowe's Home Improvement and Hobby Lobby anchor the northwest corner along Lakeland Drive and Lakeland Commons.

Flowood, MS is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and is home to Jackson International Airport, River Oaks Hospital, and numerous hotels and businesses.

Written and Published by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC

Castlewoods Country Club is located off Highway 25 in northwest Rankin County. This locally owned club features an 18-hole golf course, "The Bear", designed by the Jack Nicklaus' Group.

Drive down Castlewoods Blvd., and you'll see the clubhouse, lake, and the 8,500 square foot deck. The clubhouse has a pro shop, a snack bar and grill, and provides members a place to relax after a round of golf or a long day.

The club can host weddings, receptions, or meetings.

Castlewoods offers tennis courts and an olympic sized swimming pool in addition to golf. To learn more about Castlewood Country Club, visit the website.

Visit Castlewoods Homeowner Association.

Search homes for sale in Castlewoods, Brandon, MS

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*Blog edited 8/2/2010 

Open Houses aren't always an effective use of time, but occasionally there are listings that warrant them. Years ago I read an article about Open Houses and it made sense to me...only hold a house open if it's in a PRIME LOCATION, i.e. high traffic area or if the property has certain characteristics that make it unique or will be a big draw.

I've listed such a house. My plan was to have an Open House next Sunday. It was listed too late to advertise in my local newspaper THIS week, so Sunday, February 1 is my target date.

My client informed me this morning that next Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday. Will anyone show up? Can my listing compete with the preparations for the most sacred day of the year for football fans?

The property is located on a golf course. Specifically Patrick Farms Golf Club. In addition, it's on the lake at Patrick Farms. It's a great house, immaculately clean, granite countertops, hardwood floors, etc. It's also priced to sell.

What's your opinion? Honestly, will serious buyers come to an Open House on Super Bowl Sunday? I'm planning to have the house open from 2-4 p.m.

I'd love your feedback.

Thanks.

Written and Published by Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC