Monthly Archives: July 2011

Just SOLD Lake Charles Short Sale 1609 18th St.

Good news a Short Sale was negotiated on this Lake Charles Home! JUST SOLD in Oak Park Subdivision in Lake Charles, LA. 1609 18th St. in Lake Charles, just SOLD courtesy of Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Mike D. Bono & Co.’s in Lake Charles, LA. 1609 18th St. was a Short Sale Transaction Understanding what…

Tropical Storms in the Gulf Can Post Pone a Real Estate Closing

Here in Southwest Louisiana, we are right in the middle of Hurricane Season which runs through November each year. It is not uncommon for Southwest Louisiana to have rain showers or tropical depressions. The first named tropical storm of the 2011 season is “DON” which entered the Gulf of Mexico yesterday. To view the projected…

Lake Charles Economic and Housing Trends are Positive

Considering Selling Your Lake Charles Home NOW IS THE TIME! The Lake Charles economy and real estate market are connected, both in a positive stable way. Lake Charles Real Estate is projected to be the strongest real estate housing market in Louisiana by 2014, according to an analysis by Bloomberg Businessweek.  Lake Charles  Real Estate…

Paying it Forward to A Friend and Sorority Sister in Lake Charles

Friends are always friends through thick and through thin.  What better way to help a friend than to become their REALTOR of choice when they choose to buy a Lake Charles home. I have assisted several friends in their Lake Charles home searches and it is always a rewarding experience.  Purchasing a home can be…

Bring Your Horses and Move Into This Mobile Home with Land in DeQuincy!

Do you want to live a quiet life in the country and enjoy your horses nearby?   If you answered YES, then this new listing in DeQuincy is for you! Bring your furniture and your horses and move right into this mobile home that sits on a large piece of  fenced land in DeQuincy, LA. 619…

Casting Crowns Concert Was a Blessing to Lake Charles!

Casting Crowns concert in Lake Charles

We all have those days when we feel discouraged and the media is full of negative comments. Lake Charles was fortunate to welcome the popular christian musical group Casting Crowns to our city last night. Casting Crowns is a GRAMMY, American Music Award winning group who performed to a full auditorium at Christian World in…

Historical Lake Charles Cottage For Sale in Charpentier District

You won’t believe this historical Lake Charles cottage located in the Charpentier District near the action in downtown Lake Charles! Located at 722 Kirkman across from the Episcopal Church and Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places in Lake Charles , 722 Kirkman St is a great find. View Larger Map Why rent when…

Are you a Lake Charles First Time Home Buyer?

Anytime you do something for the first time, you will have questions! Lake Charles first time home buyers always have a lot of questions. Understanding the home buying process and the steps of purchasing a Lake Charles home is important. Working with a Lake Charles REALTOR who takes the time to fully explain and guide…

Just SOLD in The Oaks at Heyd Place,Lake Charles

SOLD IN THE OAKS AT HEYD PLACE, LAKE CHARLES Dear Oaks of Heyd  home sellers:  4211 Beau Chene just SOLD and closed courtesy of Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Mike D. Bono & Co.’s in Lake Charles, LA.   I had the pleasure of selling this custom built Oaks of Heyd Place home to Weichert Relocation…

June Market Report for Calcaiseu Parish

The June Market Report and  Average Home Sales  for Calcasieu Parish Louisiana is broken down by Southwest Louisiana  zip codes in these areas as follows: Lake Charles 70605- $181,500 East Lake Charles 70615 – $225,000 Central Lake Charles 70601 – 133,000 Sulphur 70663-$87,000 Sulphur 70665 – $128,000 Westlake 70669 – $137,500 Moss Bluff 70611- $175,900…