For those curious as to available real estate inventory in Southwest Louisiana, the current statistics as offered through the MLS system are as follows: Residential listings - 1,267 with an average price of $183,952 Condominiums - 22 with an average price of $110,096 Multi-Family - 49 average pri
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05/02/2010
Some time ago, in an effort to make the home buying process easier, I created a chart identifying the MLS areas in Lake Charles and major subdivisions in Lake Charles and all of Southwest Louisiana. To see this chart, follow this link and scroll down just a bit to the section entitled, MLS areas
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05/02/2010
Sanctuary Tucked Into the City This cottage is located on a large landscaped lot with huge oak trees. Charming, well maintained and has just received a fresh coat of exterior paint, new fixtures, etc. Fresh and bright! There is also a great 20x20 additional room. Previously a beauty shop, it
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05/02/2010
It looks like this is going to take a massive clean up effort. These links are a good place to start.The National Wildlife Federation's home page offers several ways you can help with the oil spill clean up, including volunteering for the cleanup efforts. As of this evening, over 16,000 people "l
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05/01/2010
One of the reasons I signed up with DocuSign last week was to save time and to accomodate an out of town client. Time is still an issue, but I wanted to take a minute to express my endorsement for this game-changing product. Fellow REALTORS, be sure to check out the NAR discount. The following
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04/23/2010
Laura Heller and the American Press did a great job in today's American Press with their Sunday Talk feature story about the Clean Bayou SWLA organization. In case you missed my re-blog of what Mary Kay Hopkins posted a few weeks ago, Clean Bayou SWLA is a non-profit formed in January to rid our
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04/18/2010
The 1910 fire, and the events that will commerorate the 100th anniversary, was featured on the front page and beyond of today's paper. Remembered MK's post and thought this would be good time to remind everyone that this Saturday is the day of the Fire Walk Tour. _________________________________
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04/18/2010
This home is a classic example of starting over! Technically, the slab is original, but the work that was done to this home post hurricane Rita gives it an effective age of 2 years. This Westlake home offers 3 full baths, a wonderful custom kitchen, and a shop that was built to double as an outdo
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04/18/2010
Spacious quality that offers wonderful comfort and potential! This 4 bedroom home off Holly Hill Road has much to offer. Besides the 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, it has a formal living and dining room, a family room, and a breakfast room. Plus, there is a study! Gracious 220x220 wisteria covered
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04/18/2010
One of the things that I do not like about tradtional real estate websites is the "cookie cutter" manner in which they display the photos. At SWLAShowcase.com, those looking to buy in the Lake Charles area will find much larger photos as well as embedded videos of the homes I have listed. I'm pro
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04/16/2010
