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DeLois Smith Adam Watkins Linda Seifert Debra Pace Scott Holmes Brenda Blackwell Wendy Gay Dennis Baum Elizabeth Liggett Josh Bellew Jennifer Rasberry Volume 16, Issue 9 / October 2014 4 Willow Bend Drive, Hattiesburg 509 S. Main Street, Petal 601.545.3900 1.800.DELOIS.S DeLoisSmith.com • GoAllStarTeam.com Andrew Bird Dana Quesenberry Brotherly Love Antwain Ross My oldest grandson, Dylan, is away at college and way too grown up to have me for a baby sitter anymore. I still have the pleasure of ‘sitting’ (although there isn’t too much of that) with my two energetic younger grandsons! Most of us were taught to get along with our siblings as we were growing up. This meant sharing, compromising and even offering forced hugs once in a while to ‘seal the deal’ on settling bitter sibling squabbles. Living in close quarters with brothers and sisters can often create friction in a household, especially when there is a considerable age difference between siblings. When the now three year old Gage was born, his big brother Gunnar, then 6, loved to kiss his younger brother and hold his tiny hands. As Gage has grown, he is still protected and loved by his big brother ‘Bubba’. However, Gunnar’s fascination of playing with his younger sibling has waned somewhat since their interests are on different developmental levels. The one thing ‘Bubba’ does so enjoy is aggravating his little brother to the max! Gage has a fascination with Thomas the Train and all of Thomas’ friends. Thusly there is an elaborate train track set up in the family room devoted to Gage’s current passion. Gunnar thrills in the action of destroying parts of the train track creating unholy shrills from Gage! Consequently I step in and rebuild the track and redirect big brother. Redirecting often means Gunnar goes to his room and plays a game on his own with the door closed….and locked! The locked door soon creates body slams and fist banging by Gage wanting to invade his brother’s domain. This time it is Gunnar on the defense declaring that there is no refuge from the tiny terror! You know the feeling that permeates your being when someone runs their fingernails across a chalkboard……yep that’s right, I’m there!! At this point, I declare a truce and we break for ‘snack time’. Usually, we sit on the kitchen floor and have a beverage, chips or fruit and visit quietly …even if ever so briefly. In that moment I see two young brothers communing peacefully with each other and united in brotherly love. Gunnar is a very bright young man at age 9, makes good grades and is now considering ‘career’ choices as he looks into his future. His Aunt Dana recently asked what he would like to be when he grows up. His response was fairly swift in answering a ‘Realtor’ which is a noble profession that his Dad and his Nana share, or a ‘Doctor’, he added……….. (This is his maternal Granddad’s profession). I didn’t flinch and just suggested he could be a Doctor who owns a lot of real estate! That was just fine with him! So, you see, you never know what influence you may have on the little people around you as they are soaking in life on their journey to adulthood. I am constantly challenged to be the best possible Nana and hopefully I will leave a positive mark on ‘My Three Grandsons.’ Live and Love well! Linda Seifert

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Page 1: The DeLois Smith All Star Team, Realtors Star Chat, October 2014

DeLois Smith Adam WatkinsLinda Seifert Debra Pace Scott HolmesBrenda Blackwell Wendy Gay Dennis Baum

Elizabeth Liggett Josh BellewJennifer Rasberry

Volume 16, Issue 9 / October 2014

4 Willow Bend Drive, Hattiesburg509 S. Main Street, Petal

601.545.3900 • 1.800.DELOIS.SDeLoisSmith.com • GoAllStarTeam.com

Andrew Bird

Dana Quesenberry

Brotherly Love

Antwain Ross

My oldest grandson, Dylan, is away at college and way too grown up to have me for a baby sitter anymore. I still have the pleasure of ‘sitting’ (although there isn’t too much of that) with my two energetic younger grandsons!

Most of us were taught to get along with our siblings as we were growing up. This meant sharing, compromising and even offering forced hugs once in a while to ‘seal the deal’ on settling bitter sibling squabbles. Living in close quarters with brothers and sisters can often create friction in a household, especially when there is a considerable age difference between siblings. When the now three year old Gage was born, his big brother Gunnar, then 6, loved to kiss his younger brother and hold his tiny hands. As Gage has grown, he is still protected and loved by his big brother ‘Bubba’. However, Gunnar’s fascination of playing with his younger sibling has waned somewhat since their interests are on different developmental levels. The one thing ‘Bubba’ does so enjoy is aggravating his little brother to the max!

Gage has a fascination with Thomas the Train and all of Thomas’ friends. Thusly there is an elaborate train track set up in the family room devoted to Gage’s current passion. Gunnar thrills in the action of destroying parts of the train track creating unholy shrills from Gage! Consequently I step in and rebuild the track and redirect big brother. Redirecting often means Gunnar goes to his room and plays a game on his own with the door closed….and locked! The locked door soon creates body slams and fist banging by Gage wanting to invade his brother’s domain. This time it is Gunnar on the defense declaring that there is no refuge from the tiny terror! You know the feeling that permeates your being when someone runs their fingernails across a chalkboard……yep that’s right, I’m there!! At this point, I declare a truce and we break for ‘snack time’. Usually,

we sit on the kitchen floor and have a beverage, chips or fruit and visit quietly …even if ever so briefly. In that moment I see two young brothers communing peacefully with each other and united in brotherly love.

Gunnar is a very bright young man at age 9, makes good grades and is now considering ‘career’ choices as he looks into his future. His Aunt Dana recently asked what he would like to be when he grows up. His response was fairly swift in answering a ‘Realtor’ which is a noble profession that his Dad and his Nana share, or a ‘Doctor’, he added……….. (This is his maternal Granddad’s profession). I didn’t flinch and just suggested he could be a Doctor who owns a lot of real estate! That was just fine with him! So, you see, you never know what influence you may have on the little people around you as they are soaking in life on their journey to adulthood. I am constantly challenged to be the best possible Nana and hopefully I will leave a positive mark on ‘My Three Grandsons.’

Live and Love well!

Linda Seifert

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Welcome glorious days of Autumn! This past week ushered in abounding new energy with the refreshing new Autumn breezes, sunny skies, leaves of orange and golden colors in the freshened landscape, and exciting new athletic achievements with USM and local high schools. I claimed that Lavon and I had captured these delightful breezes from Vancouver Island as we had just returned from visiting daughter DeLisa before the first official day of Autumn.

If you have glanced our way from Highway 98, you will notice that this week’s energy boost has resulted in lots of tree trimming and some removal of trees from the front of 4 Willow Bend. Mr. Eddie Woodland, our dedicated lawn care taker, exclaimed, “The value just went up by $100,000!” I am impressed with the new look myself. Now, I have new convincing evidence for sellers that cleaning up an aged landscape really will bring them more $’s to their bottom line, which is always a big part of our mission.

New fall inventory is very encouraging too! In recent days, we have been meeting with some new and several former seller clients who are also energized by the new season. We are adding new opportunities for buyers in Kingsmill, Terrace Hills, Quail Hollow, Crowns Pointe, Bellegrass, Sandstone, Timber Ridge, The Village at Hattiesburg Country Club, Waterford, Canebrake, Woodstone, Longleaf Acres, and outlying in Petal.

Good news for first time home buyers and many others with household incomes of $80,000 or less and at least 640 credit scores. Mississippi Home Corporation Smart Solution Mortgage can provide funds to purchase a first home or move up to a larger home. This program provides down payment assistance at competitive interest rates (currently 3.75%). Call our buyer specialists if you have family or friends who may benefit from this new program.

Don’t overlook the amazing low interest rate for ALL qualified buyers!

Encouraging new economic developments for our area include Green Bay Converting South, which is scheduled to create 300 new jobs. Brenda Blackwell and our team had the recent joy of welcoming the new plant manager, Gary Gretzinger, his wife Sara, and their three very bright and focused children from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Other really exciting economic accomplishments include the new colleges for Physical Therapy and Pharmacy recently announced by William Carey University. Downtown Hattiesburg also continues to make very impressive improvements which enhance the economic growth and quality of life for the entire area.

In early November, our team will be focusing on sharpening our skills through education and business planning. Both sales and support staff will convene with Realtors from around the United States and around the world at the annual convention of the National Association of Realtors in nearby New Orleans. This is an annual investment in equipping our team with the knowledge, insight and skills to bring the highest level of representation to our clients. It’s another point of difference that we hope instills confidence that you are hiring the best and most qualified Realtor team in our area.

Thanks again for your trust, loyalty and generous encouragement. You make it possible and rewarding for our team to have achieved 88% of our 2014 production goal of $65,000,000 at the end of September during a year that our local market is mostly flat.

Warmest wishes for a beautiful Autumn. May your family find joy and new energy each day!

DeLois & Team

Star Chat with DeLois

The team recently took a little time out of our busy schedules to celebrate

the birthday of Elizabeth Liggett. Fun was had by all!

Birthday Celebration!

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Current real estate market statisticsHattiesburg Area Single Family Median Sold Home Prices (January 01-September 26)

2013 2014

Hattiesburg $105,000 $107,000

Oak Grove $179,900 $185,000

Petal $145,000 $147,000

Hattiesburg Area Single Family Homes SOLD (January 01-September 26)

2013 2014

Hattiesburg 218 217

Oak Grove 365 334

Petal 159 163

Call us at 601-545-3900 for your no obligation home price consultation.

Looking for a new home? Visit DeLoisSmith.com to view all of the latest listings!

Client Quotes

“I will be glad to recommend your team should the occasion arise. Our

experience with the team has been fabulous. We feel like Scott is part of our

family now. He has been so patient and helpful during the whole process. Thank

you all very much.”

-Glen & Mary Smith

“Andrew Bird was immensely helpful. He never made our inquiries feel trivial.

He was also very honest about the properties we looked at. I would use the

All Star Team again, if needed. We love our home, and the smoothness of the

process. Great experience!”

-Patrick & Amanda Keefe

“We had a great experience with Brenda Blackwell. She was very informative

as to helping us. We are first time home buyers and are very pleased with the

process.”

-Felicia Graham

Welcome AntwainPlease join us in welcoming Antwain Ross to our team. Antwain is a senior at The University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in

Mass Communication. As our new photographer/videographer, he is adding value to our marketing department by using his abundant talents and skills.

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Tour of Homes Sunday, October 5, 2014, 1:30-5 PM

Canebrake 6BD/4.5BA - $689,500UPSCALE, ESTATE SIZED, SOUTHERN COLONIAL.

INCLUDES SUNROOM, BONUS ROOM, HOBBY ROOM, NEW ORLEANS STYLE COURTYARD. Directions: Hwy 98 to main Canebrake entrance, right on Acadian Cr, right on Grand Bayou.

4 Grand Bayou Circle

Canebrake

2:30 to 3:00 pm

Chapel Hill 3BD/2BA - $172,900 SELLER SAYS HER NEIGHBORS ARE THE BEST! MOVE-IN READY, OPTIONAL ROOM FOR OFFICE OR FORMAL

DINING. Directions: Oak Grove Road to Steelman. Right into Chapel Hill subdivision. Turn on Hartford Court.

15 Hartford Court

Oak Grove

1:30 to 2:00 pm

Canebrake 5BD/4.5BA - $599,900 IT IS A CASTLE! HEAVY IRON FRONT DOORS, GOURMET

KITCHEN, DISTINCTIVE DETAILS THROUGHOUT. Directions: Hwy 98 to Canebrake Golf Entrance, left on W. Canebrake Blvd., left on Marais Ridge, left on Landing Way, left on Oak Landing.

6 Oak Landing

Canebrake

1:30 to 2:00 pm

31 Bloomsbury Court

Oak Grove

1:30 to 2:00 pm

12 Chapel Hill Blvd W.

Oak Grove

2:00 to 2:30 pm

260 Wildwood Trail

Petal

4:00 to 4:30 pm

Kingsmill 3BD/2BA - $199,000GREAT LOOKING HOME ON A CORNER LOT. WOOD FLOORING, HIGH CEILINGS, BUILT-IN CABINETRY.

Directions: Hwy 98 W to King Road, lt. on W 4th St., rt into Kingsmill, rt on Buckingham St., rt on Belfast Dr., rt on Bloomsbury Ct.

Chapel Hill 3BD/2BA - $208,600BREATHTAKING NEW PLAN BY AAA HOMES! ENLARGED BEDROOMS, OPEN LIVING AREA PERFECT FOR FAMILY

ENTERTAINING. Directions: Oak Grove Road to Steelman. Right into Chapel Hill subdivision.

Trailwood 4BD/4BA - $532,000ONE-OF-A-KIND ARCHITECT’S CUSTOM HOME! LUXURY LIVING IN THE BACK OF TRAILWOOD, IN

GROUND SALTWATER POOL, LARGE ROOMS. Directions: Hwy 42 into Trailwood, follow Wildwood Trail to end of the road.

The Trace 4BD/2.5BA - $234,900 FRESHLY PAINTED & MOVE-IN READY. TWO LIVING AREAS,

FRONT & BACK COLUMNED PORCHES, MANY EXTRAS THROUGHOUT. Directions: West 4th Street to Lake Thoreau Road,

left on Jubilee Point.

28 Jubilee Pointe

2:30 to 3:00 pm

11 Montebello

Oak Grove

3:30 to 4:00 pm

61 Bienville Trace

Canebrake

1:30 to 2:00 pm

Bent Creek West 4BD/3BA - $285,000PRISTINE & UPDATED SPLIT PLAN, WELL PLANNED

KITCHEN, RELAXING SCREENED PORCH.Directions: Old Hwy 24 to Bent Creek West entrance, turn right on

Gettysburg Way, turn left onto Montebello

The Trace 4BD/2.5BA - $249,500 SPACIOUS, QUALITY-BUILT & CAREFULLY

MAINTAINED. AWESOME, PRIVATE, RESTFUL SETTING. Directions: King Rd to Courtland Dr., RT on Auburn Pl, LT on Waverly, RT

on Collinwood, LT on Morrell.

187 Morrell Circle

Oak Grove

1:30 to 2:00 pm

11 Terrace Hill

Oak Grove

3:30 to 4:00 pm

Canebrake 4BD/3.5BA - $435,000 EXQUISITE PROPERTY W/ EVERY IMAGINABLE

UPGRADE. IMPECCABLE DECOR THROUGHOUT. Directions: Hwy 98 West, take 2nd Canebrake Entrance, house on left.

Terrace Hills 3BD/2BA - $208,500BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEART OF OAK GROVE, OVER-SIZED LIVING ROOM, QUALIFIES

FOR 100% FINANCING.Directions: Old Hwy 11 to Old Hwy 24, left into Terrace Hills.

Crowns Point 3BD/2BA - $139,900WONDERFUL, NEW STARTER HOME READY BY MID-

OCTOBER! SPLIT DESIGN, PRIVACY FENCED, CORNER LOT, CONVENIENT LOCATION Directions: Hwy 98 to Hegwood

Drive. Go thru 4-way stop, turn left into Crowns Pointe.

81 Crowns Pointe

Oak Grove

4:00 to 4:30 pm

104 Heartwood Place

Petal

1:30 to 2:00 pm

Longleaf Acres 5BD/4.5BA - $449,500 TALK ABOUT SWEEPING LAKE VIEWS! THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL! MULTIPLE LIVING AREAS, GOURMET KITCHEN,

SALTWATER POOL, ON THE LAKE. Directions: Longleaf Drive to Pine Ridge, immediate left onto Heartwood Point.

Bridgefield Gardens 3BD/2.5BA - $159,900HIGH QUALITY, 1.5 STORY, GARDEN HOME, EXCELLENT

DESIGN, DELIGHTFUL BACK YARD WITH PRIVACY FENCING AND BEAUTIFUL SHADE TREES. Directions: Hwy 589 North to Bridgefield Gardens., right on Bridgefield Court, right on Bridgefield

Circle.

81 Bridgefield Court

Oak Grove

3:30 to 4:00 pm

Oak Grove

333 King Road

Oak Grove

2:30 to 3:00 pm

Oak Grove 3BD/2.5BA - $209,500WELL MAINTAINED HOME WITH A GREAT FLOOR PLAN. INCLUDES A BONUS ROOM, FENCED BACK

YARD, AND A COVERED PORCH! Directions: Hwy 98 W to King Road.

The Trace 4BD/3BA - $269,000 SPARKLING NEW, STATELY, ONE-STORY COLONIAL

ON 2 LARGE LOTS! EXCELLENT DESIGN & UPSCALE DETAILS. Directions: Hwy 98 W to King Road, right onto Courtland.

9 Courtland Drive

Oak Grove

3:30 to 4:00 pm

78 Marais Ridge

Canebrake

2:30 to 3:00 pm

Canebrake 4BD/3.5BA - $469,500UPSCALE CUSTOM 4BD/3.5 BA HOME WITH AMENITIES

GALORE! MOVE-IN READY! Directions: Hwy 98 to Canebrake Golf Entrance, left on W. Canebrake Blvd., left on Marais Ridge.

18 Cottage Park

Oak Grove

1:30 to 2:00 pm

Bent Creek West 3BD/3.5BA - $219,900THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR ITS PRICE!

MARVELOUS DECORATOR TOUCHES, GOURMET KITCHEN, IMPRESSIVELY FINISHED! Directions: Old Hwy

24 to Bent Creek entrance, left on Bent Creek Loop, right on Crystal Creek, left on Cambrooke, left onto Cottage Park.

The Trace 5BD/3BA - $299,900BEST FIND AROUND! IMMACULATELY KEPT WITH

NEW CARPET. FANTASTIC FLOOR PLAN W/ STORAGE GALORE, LARGE CORNER LOT, LARGE DECK.

Directions: King Rd to Courtland Dr., RT on Auburn Pl, LT on Waverly, RT on Collinwood, LT on Morrell.

216 Morrell Circle

Oak Grove

2:30 to 3:00 pm

25 Honors Lane

Hattiesburg

3:30 to 4:00 pm

The Village 3BD/2.5BA - $439,500CLASSIC COUNTRY FRENCH, 1.5 STORY BRICK DESIGN BY

STEPHEN MATHIS. SUPERB TASTE IN DECOR & CONSTRUC-TION QUALITY THROUGHOUT. Directions: Hwy 49 N to Classic

Drive, drive into The Village, turn left on Honors Lane.

107 Oak Drive

Petal

3:00 to 3:30 pm

Castle Manor 4BD/2.5BA - $275,000WELCOME TO THIS HIDDEN GEM! SPRAWLING MAIN HOUSE W/ MULTIPLE LIVING AREAS PLUS COMPLETE APARTMENT W/ ADDITIONAL KITCHEN & BEDROOM. Directions: Hwy 42 to

Dogwood, turn left onto Oak Drive.

253 Woodstone Drive

Oak Grove

4:30 to 5:00 pm

Woodstone 4BD/3BA - $249,500FRESHLY PAINTED AND MOVE-IN READY 4BD/3BA,

3-WAY SPLIT PLAN. PERFECT FOR AN ACTIVE FAMILY.Directions: Hwy 98 to Woodstone Subdivision, turn right onto

Woodstone Drive.

Timberton 3BD/2.5BA - $229,500DELIGHTFUL TWO-STORY, WATERFRONT, CAROLINA

COTTAGE. RELAX ON THE SCREENED PORCH. Directions: Veterans Memorial Drive to Timberton Subdivision, follow

Timberton Drive around curve, turn left on Troon Circle.

40 Troon Circle

Timberton

4:30 to 5:00 pm

Brookstone 3BD/2BA - $129,900WONDERFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION BY AAA HOMES!

OPEN FLOOR PLAN, ISLAND BREAKFAST BAR, SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM. Directions: Oak Grove Road to Friend

Road, left on Ambrose South, follow around to Ansley.

17 Ansley

Oak Grove

3:00 to 3:30 pm

Bellegrass 3BD/3.5BA - $282,500SPARKLING NEW! 2014 UNITED WAY HOME! RAISED

CAROLINA COTTAGE WITH YOUTHFUL CONTEMPORARY DECOR. Directions: Hwy 589 S, turn left into Bellegrass subdivision,

keep to the right at the guard tower, home is on the right.

78 Bellegrass Blvd.

Oak Grove

4:30 to 5:00 pm

Bent Creek West 4BD/3BA - $219,900THE PERFCT MIXTURE OF FUNCTION & STYLE FOR YOUNG FAMILIES OR WORKING PROFESSIONALS! LARGE PATIO, LOTS OF ROOM. Directions: Old Hwy 24 to

Bent Creek entrance, left on Bent Creek Loop, right on Crystal Creek, left on Cambrooke, left onto Cottage Park.

16 Cottage Park

Oak Grove

1:30 to 2:00 pm

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