News from Gabriel
Over 140 Lots Sold by April 2009
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Artist's Rendering of the Gabriel Vision |
Since we began selling homesites in 2000, our area and our nation have seen some tough times caused by events, both man-made and natural. These events put a damper on home sales locally and nationwide.
- Our national economy, already in recession caused by the bursting of the technology bubble, took a serious hit from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
- Hurricane Katrina devastated much of Metro New Orleans in August 2005. Due to good planning and some luck, Gabriel was spared serious damage.
- While the housing crisis in much of the USA had relatively little effect on Metro New Orleans home prices, property sales in 2008 and early 2009 slowed to a crawl due to the ensuing recession.
Despite these serious setbacks, we have sold over 140 of the original 219 lots we developed almost a decade ago. As a result, some of the great homes on the Gulf South nestle behind our walls. More important, families are enjoying the privacy, peace and elegance afforded by Gabriel.
Our sales success stems from the original vision of Gabriel's developers. The elements of that vision live on today: privacy and security set within a living paradise.
Gabriel High and Dry Following Hurricane Katrina
The owners and staff at Gabriel wish to express our deepest sympathies to those who suffered losses in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. This was a challenging time for all of us who love the New Orleans area.
We are pleased that Gabriel and its residents suffered little damage from the high winds and water brought in by the storm. Our front gate and visitor center had minor roof damage, but the streets of the development remained dry despite the flood waters that damaged so many homes in north Kenner.
According to Lynda Nugent Smith, Sales Manager of Gabriel, "The developers took into account the potential for flooding from both hurricanes as well as the occasional extra heavy rainfalls our area experiences in the Spring. As a result, Gabriel is elevated and has state-of-the-art underground drainage. We feel that this foresight saved our residents the pain and expense of replacing flooring, furniture and wall coverings."
Ms. Smith continued, "please call on us any time for more information. You will see that there is much more to the Gabriel lifestyle than unflooded property. It's a great place to live!"
Gabriel Donates to Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
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Carlton Dufrechou, Executive Director LPBF
(l), with Vicki and Bryan Krantz, Developers of Gabriel |
Bryan and Vickie Krantz, developers of Gabriel, recently contributed significant funds to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF). This is another demonstration of Gabriel's commitment to continued progress in the water quality and good health of the lake.
Mr. Krantz noted, "Over the past several years, everyone who lives around Lake Pontchartrain has benefited from the Lake's improved condition. We at Gabriel are determined to be good neighbors to that environment."
The LPBF was represented by its Executive Director, Carlton Dufrechou, who stated: "We are most appreciative of the consideration and support from the Gabriel community. What is being developed here is a model for how development and conservation can work together. The Krantz family and the extended Gabriel family are good friends of Lake Pontchartrain and the LPBF. Thank you."
We at Gabriel encourage our lot owners and neighbors throughout Metro New Orleans to aid the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation in its splendid work. For more information on the LPBF, please visit its Web site.
Soil Report and Phase One Environmental Report Available
When you are ready to build in Gabriel, call us for a Soil Report and Phase One Environmental Report. These are useful for foundation designs and are required by some lending institutions.
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