by Associated Press Published: May 7,2012
Tags: community development, culture, Heritage, historic, history, municipal government, residences, residential, residential real estate, residents, slave trade, slaves, townhouses
NATCHEZ — A developer wants to construct townhomes on land located next to the Forks of the Road historic site. The Natchez Democrat reports the Planning Commission voted 5-2 in January to approve a site plan for the 26-unit affordable townhouse development. Charter Companies of Oxford is the developer. Alderman Ernest “Tony” Fields says he [...] [...]
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Mississippi Gulf Coast home sales finished 2011 on an upswing, with average sales prices up $8,000 in December and more homes sold than at the end of 2010. The Mississippi Gulf Multiple Listing Service report showed the average sales price of a home in South Mississippi was $124,694 in December. That [...] [...]
OXFORD — FNC Inc.’s latest Residential Price Index indicates U.S. home prices declined in August despite strong existing home sales during the month. This decline reverses a modest fourth-month long seasonal uptrend. Amid weak economic fundamentals, home prices — as well as a number of key leading housing indicators including new housing starts and building [...] [...]
RIDGELAND — The City of Ridgeland will seek legislative — and ultimately voter — approval for a 1 percent increase in the local sales tax to redevelop a southeastern area and reduce the number of apartment complexes. The tax would be very similar to the tourism tax currently levied on Ridgeland hotels, motels and restaurants, [...] [...]
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