Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lake Charles Mardi Gras Krewe du Lac Style

The Lake Charles Civic Center has been alive with activity during the month of February with a different Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Ball scheduled each weekend. Mardi Gras is just another great reason Southwest Louisiana is a great place to live. Lake Charles has over 50  Mardi Gras Krewes.  Some Krewes have formal Balls and…

Take a Journey of Self Discovery and Adventure

Next week on March 1st, Stefan Swanepoel will release his book Surviving Your Serengeti 7 Skills to Master Business and Life. I was able to preview a few chapters of this book and can’t wait to read the book in its entirety. Imagine if you can, being on and Safari Adventure. Perhaps you have visited…

Home Buyers in Sulphur LA Make a House a Home

After searching and viewing many homes for sale, home buyers eventually will fall in love with that one house that meets all their needs.   When home buyers find that special home they want to purchase, they begin to start thinking of  furniture placement and decor that will  satisfy their own personal tastes. After the…

Older Lake Charles Homes Have Charm and Character

Lake Charles has many beautiful Historical Homes some of which can be found in Margaret Place and the downtown Lake Charles Charpentier District.  There is another residential area in Lake Charles known as the “Garden District” where older homes with character can also be found for sale. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to…

What Will Help My Lake Charles Home Sell

When you are selling your Lake Charles home, it is important that the interior stay neat and clean.  Even if the house is empty,  or a Lake Charles investment property, if it smells clean and fresh and the floor is swept, it will show better and be more appealing to a home buyer.  The seller…

Lake Charles Flood Insurance Information

Flood zones are always of concern to Lake Charles home buyers. When assisting buyers in finding a  home in Southwest Louisiana  the first question the buyer usually has is whether the property is in a flood zone or not. There have been revisions made to the flood maps for Calcasieu Parish.  New flood maps  went…

Lots For Sale in Geddings Estates in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Geddings Estates Geddings Estates is a subdivision located in South Lake Charles off of Country Club Road.  The subdivision consits of four streets, Inwood, Placid  Yorkshire and Opal.   There are currently 2 Lots For Sale in this neighborhood. Opal 1.05 Acre Lot  $139,000 Placid Lot 1.38 Acre Lot $129,000 Geddings Homes are typically large 3,000-4,000…

Lake Charles Homes For Sale: Westridge Subdivision

Welcome to Westridge Subdivision in South Lake Charles, Louisiana     There are currently 3 homes for sale in Westridge where homes average $275,000-$400,000. 4912 W. Westridge is a bargain listed for $259,900  with 2,464 sq ft of living! 4945 W. Westridge is listed for $339,900 with 2,996 sq ft of living. 4909 E. Westridge…

Homes for Sale in Oaks of Heyd Subdivision, Lake Charles, LA

Homes for Sale in Lake Charles Oaks of Heyd Subdivision   A cobblestone grand entrance leads you to your new home in Oaks of Heyd Subdivision in Lake Charles, LA. The beautiful oak trees in each yard is why the neighborhood is called “The Oaks” by the locals. New Construction is still being built within…

New Construction Homes For Sale in Lake Charles

New Construction Homes For Sale in Kingspoint Subdivision   Welcome to  Prestigious Kingspoint a South Lake Charles neighborhood located off of Country Club Road. There are currently 2 homes for sale and 1 home under contract in this Kingspoint Subdivision. This neighborhood is comprised of Fine Homes & Estates with new construction still going up….