What do the above two have in common now you ask?  Well how's about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wanting to either penalize or reward successful teams to play or not play their starters in games that don't mean anything any longer?  It seems now not only is the government out to punish the achievers of the country so is the NFL.  Ask my New Orleans Saints who lost the starting DE Charles Grant Sunday for the playoffs with a triceps injury.  Ask the New England Patriots who lost WR Wes Welker for the playoffs with a knee injury in a nothing game.  My friends it's time to reward the achievers not make them pay for the bad.  Maybe then more will want to succeed. Here is a local New Orleans new station (WWLTV) sport anchor Jim Henderson's commentary on the commissioners ideas.   WWLTV Com... 01/06/2010

Oak Alley PlantationVacherie, LA.National Historic Landmark17th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts FestivalMarch 8 & 9th 2008This weekend is another great weekend for visiting Louisiana. Oak Alley Plantation will hold its Arts and Crafts Festival. Many things to do. There are horses back riding and face painting. Artists and crafters from all parts of the U.S. will be on hand; appx. 170 booths in all. You can't go to any festival in Louisiana and not have food. There is something for everyone.Festival Admission$5.00 ..... 13 years & over$2.00 ..... 6 to 12 years(tours of the mansion not included)Not far from the Plantation is located Sugar Lane Estate. While in Vacherie stop and visit Sugar Lane Estates. For more information go to: www.frankrubi.com. 03/06/2008

I am so excited to be able to answer any questions that some may have about the real estate market right now.  There is so much bad publicity regarding real estate.  Contrary to what the news media says, it is a great time to purchase a home.  Low interest rates and a good selection of homes to choose from make it perfect for buyers.  Sellers have challenges, but with the right Realtor and a long term marketing strategy YOU CAN SELL YOUR HOUSE.  Please let me know what you think... 02/25/2008

Word is that a new pre-fab housing manufacter is going to be setting up shop in Reserve, LA.  This is good news to us because Choice Title has an office in neighboring LaPlace, LA.  Housing International Gulf Coast Inc. will be the first unionized housing manufacter in Louisiana.  They are partners with AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corp. and Telesis Corp.  They recieved 4 million dollars in federal New Markets Tax Credits which are issued to investors who buy into companies certified to do business in low income communities and is intended to offer jobs and more income to those communities.Going full speed they should produce about 2,000 prefabs and employ about 300 workers. Telesis will use the New Markets credits to provide below-market financing of the project. 10/23/2007

Brand new subdivision one mile west of the Veteran's Memorial River Bridge In Wallace across the river from Lutcher.  Come and see Frank or myself from 3-5 today.  This subdivision is finally got it going.  The new highway will be finished later this year and these properties should appreciate once that is finished.  We have brand new houses and to be built for the 180's and up.  Homeowners and covenants in place.  Follow the signs. 08/19/2007

Frank Rubi and I will be hosting an open house today in Wallace Louisiana.  Come and see this neighborhood, Sugar Lane Estates.  Over 750 new home-sites with restrictions.  This neighborhood is located across the river from Lutcher Louisiana.  Easily accessible by crossing the river, using the Veterans Memorial bridge.  Turn toward Vacherie and it's about two miles on the left.  Look for the Specialized Real Estate Signs and you will find us. 08/12/2007

Montz, La.New home construction in Country Cottage Estate is booming. The new homes are a short commute to New Orleans. Located 12 miles West of I 310 / Airline Exit. Builders are offing new home construction packages (one price for lot and house). You may personalize your package to include interior and exterior colors.Country Cottage Estate is protected by Covenants and Architectural Review committee. Flood insurance is very affordable due to a No Flood zone. At present time, the starting prices start at $230,000k.Call Frank Rubi 504 319 9696 or emailto: rubi@7824.com for a viewing and to meet with a builder. Frank RubiBroker/ AssociateSpecialized Real Estate Services, Inc.7809 Airline Dr. Ste 308Metairie, La. 70003504 468 7979 06/05/2007

Sugar Land Estate New Development on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish Wallace, La.  Sugar Land Estate is approximate 45 minutes to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. In a beautiful country like setting, sits a brand new subdivision. As of this writing only 4 new homes are occupy. The minimum square footage is 1600. This area will consist of all brick homes sitting on slabs. The community is a short walk to the Mississippi River Levee for its glory and view. Easy access is made possible due to the Mississippi River bridge crossing only one eight of mile away. Come see the beautiful pasture land that surrounds this growing area. Plantations lace this historic area. Call Frank Rubi or visit http://www.frankrubi.com/ for more pictures and information. New homes are being plan for ... 04/03/2007