Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cool Off at the Sulphur SPAR Water Park

Are you looking for a way to stay cool this summer in Southwest Louisiana? There is no need to travel to visit the Texas Schlitterbahn Waterpark we have our own claim to fame right here in Sulphur, LA with the Sulphur Acquatic Center. People from all over are traveling to Sulphur to visit the Sulphur…

Sellers May Have Roof Issues Arise in the Sale of a Lake Charles Home

  Roof issues are once again in the news with Louisiana home sales.  I have had several roof issues come up with Lake Charles buyers and sellers recently.  When listing your Lake Charles Home For Sale, the seller must fill out property disclosures.  There is a section specifically designated for the Roof.  Sellers should  …

Dear Lake Charles Home Seller: YES You Need a Sewer Inspection

flickr If you are selling your Lake Charles, LA home and you have a mechanical sewer, community sewer system or septic services  and do not have city utilities, you will need to have a sewer and a possible water well inspection  (if lender requires) when you sell your Louisiana home. Mechanical sewers and water wells…

Tips For Selecting Hardwood Flooring for your Lake Charles Home

hardwood flooring choices

Let’s talk about Hardwood Flooring… When remodeling a Lake Charles home many homeowners will choose a type of hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring  is growing in popularity in Lake Charles homes.  There are many types of hardwood to choose from and some engineered products that look like wood.  Hardwood flooring is easy to take care of….

Many South Lake Charles Residents Will Miss Cormie’s Grocery

  It is a sad day in Lake Charles.  Overnight, Lake Charles residents lost a favorite landmark– Cormie’s Grocery . Early this morning, Lake Charles Fire Fighters arrived to find  Lake Charles Cormie’s Grocery engulfed in flames. Smoke could be seen from I-210 and residents report smelling smoke as far away as Sulphur. Lake Charles…

Rebuilding Shiver Me Timbers Park in Lake Charles

Shiver Me Timbers Park is being rebuilt in Lake Charles.     Last Fall  Millennium Park in Lake Charles burned to the ground in a an arson fire. The City of Lake Charles, businesses and volunteers have coordinated a task force to rebuild Millinneum Park -Shiver Me Timbers Park in Lake Charles. The park is…

Carlyss 4 Bedroom Home For Sale: 4641 Sterlington

4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Carlyss located in Sterlington Place. View

4799 W Nick Claire NEW LISTING in Southeast Lake Charles

4799 W. Nick Claire is located in the Lakes of Clearfield subdivision in  SE Lake Charles/South Iowa area. Lakes of Clearfield is a three year old Lake Charles subdivision with  private community sewer and public water facilities. Lakes of Clearfield is located between Southeast Lake Charles and South Iowa, LA borders. View 4799 W Nick…

Lake Charles Buyer’s Home Inspection and Stucco

Lake Charles Buyer’s who are under contract to purchase a property have an inspection period in which the Buyer can inspect the home they are purchasing. Home inspection time frames can vary and begin the first day after the contract is accepted by the Seller. In Lake Charles a typical home inspection time frame is…

Negotiating Short Sale Contracts in Lake Charles

If you are  buying a Lake Charles foreclosure or short sale you are going to have to have a lot of patience and put a great deal of trust in the hands of your Lake Charles real estate agent to negotiate your Lake Charles Short Sale purchase. As an experienced Lake Charles REALTOR and real…