Three Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La 71360--  Searching for a three bedroom home in Pineville La? Need space, large back yard, and JI Barron school zone? If so, 196 Woodcliff is a must see.  Tired of fixing dinner in a cramped, dark space? This Woodcliff Subdivision beauty features plenty of natural light and counter space. Wake up in the morning looking forward to fixing breakfast!  Imagine hosting Thanksgiving dinner in this wonderful space. How many compliments will you get on these quality wood floors?  This is not a picture of the local park. This is your future back yard!! Pass that crowded public park and enjoy a nice afternoon in your PRIVATE oasis. There's no line at the water fountain here!  Combine the newly-reduced price of 143,900 and LOOOOOW interest rates and this ... 07/11/2012

Three Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La--  Searching for a three bedroom home in Pineville La? Located in Twin Oaks Subdivision, the new owner will enjoy large rooms, a stunning wood deck, and a nearly-new air condition system! The living room at 247 Twin Oaks has been updated with wood laminate flooring and fresh paint. Can a house really be a home without a working fireplace? I think not! Sure hope nasty carpet is not on your wish list! The owners of this Pineville home spared no expense ripping out all the carpet. Imagine what it will be like NOT to live among those dust mites!  Close your eyes. Imagine the backyard of your dreams. Now take a look at this outdoor space! Yep, that's a pond in the background. The owner will have direct access to the Twin Oaks Subdivision pond. Did ... 07/07/2012

 I've know Chuck and Stacy longer than I care to admit. Needless to say when we first met gray hair was something "old men" had. Now when we enter a room folks ask if it is snowing outside. Did I mention Chuck works for the Sherrif's office and thus carrys a gun? No pressure right?  After a short search they feel in love with this ranch home outside of Pineville. Who could blame them? Plenty of land for their toys, an updated interior, and room for all the kids. All for a VERY modest price!    Those grins is what this business is all about! With the ink barely dry on the paperwork they are planning improvements to their new pad. Stay tuned for details regarding the house warming BBQ!!! 06/27/2012

A Closer Look At Village Green Subdivision Pineville LA--  Looking for affordable housing that offers bang for the buck? Interested in Pineville La homes for sale that qualify for 100% financing? If so Village Green Subdivision should be on your must see list. Let's examine what this Pineville Subdivision has to offer...    As the sign says, Village Green Subdivision offers its owners many upscale features.  It's hot in Louisiana. Who needs the hassle of a backyard pool when residents of Village Green get access to this oasis? Worried about your children? Relax, there is a lifeguard on duty all summer long. Worried about the sun exposure? Hit the air conditioned clubhouse for a breather! Purchase an ice-cold Coke while you are there.  Need some personal space? Take a relaxing stroll dow... 06/19/2012

 I just returned from a delightful afternoon of showing Pineville homes for sale. Today's target range was homes priced from 275-330k bucks, very upscale for this market. So why was it so easy to mark two off the list? Because the renters sabotaged the showings! 1) Home One-- "Don't worry Doug, the renter is a nice guy and EZ to work with. You won't know he is there"! As I walked up the drive I noticed his burning cigarette in the carport ash tray. Maybe this would be easy! After ringing the doorbell three times and pounding on the door, no response. Did I mention the living room TV was on? While I was willing to proceed, my buyer was already back to her car in disgust. Strike one... 2) Home Two--"The renters will be in the pool house, just say hello and proceed with the tour". Leaving... 06/18/2012

 With zero interest credit card in hand, our buyers race straight from the closing table to the nearest home improvement store. Let's take a look at some smart upgrades that may add value to your new home. 1) Quality flooring-- if the tile is smaller than 18 inches or the word "laminate" appears on the box keep looking. Think hardwood flooring and quality tile. And don't skip on installation. Nothing looks worse than an installation job that appears "almost professional". 2) Upgraded Counters-- My investors scored a killer deal on these granite counters. For 1,500 bucks they transformed the feel of the entire house. Buyers LOVED IT! Did I mention they bought the home for under 90k and sold five months later for 159k?? 3) An Extra Place to pee-- In my market this means planting a pear t... 06/18/2012

Housing Market Report for Pineville Louisiana 71360--  Even in the face of oppressive Summer heat (can you imagine what August will be like), demand for housing in Pineville Louisiana remains strong. With Low interest rates (some buyers are getting 3.5% fixed for thirty years), and a healthy local economy listings are seeing brisk activity. Homes for sale in Pineville Currently there are 106 homes active on the market in greater Pineville in the 75k-260k dollar range. With an average list price of 156,640 dollars these homes remain affordable. There are condos, homes with land, and subdivision properties represented in this range.  Homes that have sold in the past 90 days Sold homes provide the best gauge of market strength. Sellers may list a home for whatever price they choose, but so... 06/13/2012

3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Woodcliff Subdivision, Pineville,La--  Searching for a 3 bedroom home in Pineville, La? Need to find a home in JI Barron School district? If so, 196 Woodcliff should be on your must see list.  In the grand New Orleans style, 196 Woodcliff features exposed brick and STUNNING wood floors. Imagine hosting a Thanksgiving Feast in this space. The living room features high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. Homes in Woodcliff Subdivision feature amenities like this for a modest investment. The best part? With low interest rates owning 196 Woodcliff is probably cheaper than renting an apartment. And then there is award winning JI Barron Elementary School. All four of my daughters have thrived under the leadership of wonderful teachers and administrators. Can you ... 06/11/2012

3 Bedroom Home For Sale Pineville Louisiana. Price Reduced!--  Searching for a three bedroom home for sale in Pineville, La? Need extra space for an office or home school room? If so 3022 Donahue Ferry Road should be on your must see list!  Good luck finding such a large kitchen for under 110,000 dollars. The new owners of 3022 Donahue Ferry Road will enjoy a kitchen not typically seen in this price range. And there she is in all her glory! This is not a bedroom doing double-duty as a office. This is a separate, private space that would be perfect for a host of needs. Again, this is a feature normally seen in a much high price bracket.  For only 109,900 dollars this nice 3 bedroom (and study) home in Pineville, La can be your own. Call Doug Rogers today for a private tour. (318) 613-1994. 06/09/2012

Three Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La 71360--  Looking for three bedroom home in Pineville? 336 Gary K features three bedrooms and two full baths. The home is in need of some TLC and updating, but is a SCREAMING value at only 96,500 dollars.   A large fenced lot, spacious rooms, and Pineville schools make this three bedroom home a must see. Call Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty today at (318) 613-1994 for your private tour. 05/24/2012

3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Pineville, Louisiana--  Looking for a 3 bedroom home for sale in Pineville Louisiana? Tired of touring homes that need a ton of work? If so, 117 Hudson street needs to be on your must see list! No expense was spared returning 117 Hudson Street back to her original glory. Yes, those are original hard wood floors! You won't find that at a home improvement store.  Life is too short NOT to have granite counter tops! The owners went with upscale fixtures, stainless appliances, and of course granite squares.  Both bathrooms have been updated with stylish fixtures, fresh paint, and hip sinks. Ready to tour this updated 3 bedroom home in Pineville? Call Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty today (318) 613-1994. Search other homes for sale at www.LouisianaHouseHunt... 05/21/2012

 Three years on, and I can still recall the awkwardness of the conversation. My "sure thing" listing had just hit the MLS, but with another agent! And as I turned down the candy (read therapy) isle, there they were! With no time to turn around, the conversation was forced. It seems they listed with another agent who said their home was worth WAAAY more than I did.  The details I can recall, but they would make you cry. The home went to foreclosure, I didn't get a check, and the candy was stale. Let's examine how "in the bag" listings can float to another brokerage... 1) Show me the money!-- Three bedroom ranches average 85 bucks a square foot. Your home is worth 110 a foot due to the "period shag carpet". Some agents will puff the value in the hopes of securing the listing. Sadly this ... 05/13/2012

  Once the ink is dry on the contract, sellers let out a sigh of relief. No more last minute showings or praying buyers won't look in "that closet". All that's left is to wait on that closing date. But before you stow that dust pan...  In today's market the easy part is finding a buyer. The hard part is getting said buyer to the closing table. According to some sources, over 1/3 of all deals fall apart before closing. As a result sellers need to do everything they can to keep the home in tip-top shape.  Home inspectors and appraisers have little patience for a sloppy home. Got boxes all over the attic? That home inspector is not going to do the box shuffle to get to the electric panel box.  Such interference usually means the seller gets to pay the inspector to return to the property. ... 05/13/2012

JI Barron Elementary Visits The State Capital--  With the school year winding down, I decided to block off the day and help chaperon JI Barron Elementry's trip to the Capital. Over 70 students and a handful of brave parents made the 2.5 hour trip South.  At over 470 feet, the Louisiana State Capital is the tallest in the Union. See that big window near the top? The fourth graders of JI Barron were there! That's 24 stories up one elevator and then another 3 floors up a TINY elevator. All the students were okay but some of the parents looked a little weak!  As a former teacher, there are days I miss the classroom. But this many children in such a small space made me proud to have that shiny real estate license!  In the interest of full disclosure I must admit this is not from the Capital ... 05/10/2012

 This is the view that will greet my family in 17 days. 20 stories above the Emerald Coast of Destin, Florida. For one full week the family will get sunburned, eat ice cream, fish, and just unwind. And then there's this view. Frankly most evenings I sit on the balcony and stare at the water.  Though I get a little nervous stepping away from the business, I find such vacations help put some juice in the old life batteries. And if the Spring is any indicator, said juice will be needed to tackle the Summer season.  So I leave my house under the care of my business partner, and the Realty Company under guardianship of my pug. Or perhaps it's the other way around. Either way I will have a nice slice of fresh key lime pie in under three weeks!  Where are you going this Summer? 05/09/2012

3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Pineville,La,71360--  Looking for a 3 bedroom home for sale in Pineville La? Need a home that qualifies for 100% Rural Development Financing? If so, 3022 Donahue Ferry Drive should be on your must see list! Tired of cramped apartment kitchens with ZERO storage? Relax, 3022 Donahue Ferry features a large, open kitchen with PLENTY of storage space. Finally a place for all your dishes!  Don't you hate using the same room for multiple tasks? Tired of making your bedroom double as an office? This 3 bedroom home for sale in Pineville features a separate room to use as you please. Office, hobby, or school room perhaps? For only 114,900 dollars YOU can own this home. That's less per month than apartment rent. Did I mention the 100% Rural Development financing? Call Do... 05/08/2012

 Bayou Properties Realty represented the buyer on this investment home purchase. This 3 bedroom home in the heart of Pineville closed for only 40,000 dollars! With a fenced backyard and two full bathrooms 114 Reagan should be a great investment for our client.  After some fresh paint and minor updating the property should command from 800-850 per month in rent. Closing was late Friday and the celebration crawfish boil was this evening.  Want to learn why Bayou Properties Realty closing crawfish taste so sweet? Put the gator to work for you! Call Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty today at (318) 613-1994.   05/05/2012

 The day started promptly after the second cup of coffee. No time for danish this morning, real estate practice would not wait. Frankly most of the day was a blur.  Meeting with contractors, checking on rental units, showings, and did I mention the closing that almost died because the buyer signed "Inc." instead of "LLC"? But that's a rant for tomorrow...  Wanting nothing more than the couch and a cold Abita Beer, I was shocked to learn that the family was headed to the ballpark this evening. So here I sit typing a blog post at 9:30pm. Sweaty, exhausted, and nothing left in the tank. But that escrow did close! Anyone else have a busy day?? 05/04/2012

 The ink on the contract to purchase is not even dry and already that agent is asking for money! Something about good faith money for this man named "Ernest"? Let's look at some common questions concerning your Louisiana home deposit. 1) I thought we had 100% no money financing, what are you trying to pull?-- The deposit demonstrates two things two the seller A) that you are serious and B) you are not broke. An affirmative response to both is needed for a smooth transaction. 2) Where will my money go? Are those new rims on your Jeep?-- Your money will go in a real estate broker's escrow account until closing. The money is held in a separate account from the company's business fund. The broker who uses escrow funds to upgrade his Jeep may soon end up making license plates for the state.... 04/30/2012

 With Spring in the air many sellers are getting ready to enter the market. A common question I receive is, "what should we do before listing our home?" Let's take a minute and examine what the pre-list process should look like. 1) Call your local real estate agent-- Every market unique, so pre-list expectations can vary greatly. In my market I conduct a simple walk-thru and point out any must fix items. The home does not need to be in show condition for this to happen! 2) Get everyone on title together-- Remember how cool it was to use Aunt Daisy's good credit to get your home? Well, if she is on title she will need to sign the listing agreement. Better buy her some flowers on the way... 3) Start from the outside and work your way in--This is counter intuitive, after-all haven't we be... 04/25/2012