Like most Lake Charles REALTORS, I am very familiar with all of Calcasieu Parish and most of the surrounding parishes of Cameron, Jeff Davis, and Beauregard. As such, I can honestly tell those moving to the Lake Charles area that Southwest Louisiana offers a multitude of locations and housing styles. When I'm asked where I live, I proudly answer, "Sulphur, LA!" Today, I'm proud to remind locals and visitors to check out the Sulphur Heritage Festival. Admission is free and the hours are as follows: 5-10 p.m. May 28 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 29 For more information, call 527-0357 or 527-4500. 05/28/2010

The following is a review of statistics for Sulphur Real Estate in MLS area 80 for Residential closed sales, (Status = "S") Average Square Feet: 1,719Average Days on Market: 76Total number Sales over the previous 12 months (as of today): 93Average List Price: $138,623 Average Sales Price: $133,092 See the geographical boundaries of area 80 on this page on Derenda.com. For information specific to your area, including competitive offerings, feel free to give me a call. 05/23/2010

Unique, "one of a kind", an expression of creativity is sometimes hard to find.  Those who live in larger cities might be surprised to  find treasures that the Lake Charles area offers. Recently, I located a treasure and an expression of Southwest Louisiana culture and history.  When you visit Eighty-One located at 3708 Maplewood Drive, Sulphur, Louisiana, you temporarily travel back into yesteryear via vignettes scattered throughout the shop of stories written by Pierre on Cajun lifestyle and history. Those familiar with the legend of Contraband Bayou and the basis of Contraband Days might think that the owner of Eighty-One, Pierre Fontentot, had discovered a significant portion of the famous pirate's "stash."  I went into this shop for the first time in search of 2 vanities. Specifica... 11/09/2008

As I have watched the Olympians each night, in total awe, I must admit a new desire to return to the exercise equipment, walking paths and other avenues offered in Southwest Louisian to improve my general health. What a wonderful side affect this has on our country every time the Olympics rolls around. The media tells us I am not alone. In the following months there will be a run by individuals signing up at health clubs and especially young people signing up for swimming and gymnastic lessons. Southwest Louisiana is fortunate to have progressive leaders that are thinking of its youth and also not so young. SPAR (Sulphur Parks and Recreation) is a division that runs the City of Sulphur's public recreational facilities. To learn more about Sulphur, check out the pages on Derenda.com, exc... 08/19/2008

Those considering a move to Southwest Louisiana, will want to consider Sulphur for a variety of reasons. Sulphur offers several top-notch subdivisions, great schools, convenient shopping, easy access to Interstate 10, and state of the art recreational facilities such as McMurry park. McMurry Park is one of several recreational opportunities offered by the progressive city of Sulphur, LA. Most communities strive to offer healthy recreational facilities. Sulphur succeeds!08/16/2008