News from Gabriel

Available Gabriel Lots Are Selling Quickly

Artist's Rendering of the Gabriel Vision

All but one of the original Gabriel 217 lots have been sold. The good news is that we are developing a new phase on the east side of the subdivision. This twelve acre tract will initially add 15 new lots, and at this writing, only two of those remain. So, if you missed out on lots 1-217, you can still secure your spot in this great environment.

The new phase has no “rear lot” entry style lots as were included in phase one. They are designed to accommodate a more traditional home layout that is typical for our area. You can find detailed information in the Lot Info section.

You will notice that some lots are not for sale at this time. Since phase two is still a work in progress, specifications on servitudes, setbacks, etc. are not yet concluded. When all details are finished, those lots will be placed on the market.

Building activity is robust. Just drive through the gates to see all of the outstanding homes, existing as well as those in various states of construction.

Looking Back

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 all but one of the lots we developed over 17 years ago. As a result, some of the great homes on the Gulf South nestle behind our walls.

Our sales success stems from the original vision of Gabriel's founder: lakefront living set within an elegant and lush living paradise in a guarded, gated environment.

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