Many SWLA residents, including myself, can remember Hurricane Rita that hit our area in 2005. That was 15 years ago and over time you forget the devastation and time it took to rebuild our community. I don't think anyone expected Hurricane Laura to become such massive...
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How Hurricanes Affect Real Estate
Hey, there friends. This is Marilyn Boudreaux with Century 21 Bono Realty and I wanted to talk today about hurricane preparedness. Some of us have a kit that we keep all the time. It's always good when hurricane season starts in June to freshen those kits up with...
Quick Design Tip: Upgrade Your Lighting Easily And Inexpensively!
Hey there friends. This is Marilyn Boudreaux with Century 21 Bono Realty. And I wanted to show you something in my own particular house. This is a helpful lighting tip that I would like to share and show you a way that you can actually modernize the inside of your...
Can I Sell My Tenant-Occupied Property?
Hey, there friends. This is Marilyn Boudreaux with Century 21 Bono Realty. Today I want to talk about the topic of selling a home when you have it leased. That means maybe you have gone through the listing process and you have executed a lease because you weren't able...
Buying A Home: Water Testing
Today I wanted to talk to you about water tests. Now, these come up a lot with well water, and we do have a lot of that in our area. And what's really popular are the USDA government loans commonly referred to as Rural Development. That's 100% financing. So most of...
I’m Here to Help All Types of Clients!
Hey there, friends. This is Marilyn Boudreaux with Century 21 Bono Realty. I was contacted the other day by a buyer who is wanting to purchase their first home. They reached out to me and this was what they said was, "Ms. Marilyn, I know that you typically sell...
Should I Sell My Home As Is?
Hi there friends. This is Marilyn Boudreaux, with Century 21 Bono Realty and today I wanted to talk to sellers, specifically, and talk about listing your home. So many times when I go out and meet with home sellers the first thing that they tell me is, "We're selling...
Selling Your Home: Landscaping Tip
This is Marilyn Boudreaux with Century 21 Bono Realty. Today I wanted to remind home sellers to keep your yard maintained. If you have a property that is currently listed for sale, we are in the summer growing season. I’ve got some grass growth here at this particular...
6 Staging Tips for Spring
Spring is about new beginnings and there’s no better time to update your home’s staging to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers. Here are 6 tips to help you perfectly stage your home for spring. Focus on Landscaping The winter months can leave your...
What to Know When Buying a Foreclosure
When you find a foreclosure listed for sale in Southwest Louisiana chances are you will find yourself jumping through hoops to submit and offer and more than likely there will be multiple offers. Buyers wishing to purchase a Lake Charles foreclosure need to know the...
Why You Should Know Your Home’s Value
Do you know how much your home is worth? There are many reasons why this information is important. Whether you are a new homeowner or have lived in your home for years, you should know the value of your home. Here are a few reasons why. Selling Your Home The first...
Courir de Mardi Gras
One of the sights you don’t always get to see are traditional Cajun Chicken 🐓 Runners or “Courir de Mardi Gras “( French for Fat Tuesday Run) Yes I said chicken runners because chasing down the chicken is involved! It’s an old Cajun French custom dating back to 19th...




