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...
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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...
3 Kitchen Remodeling Tips That Attract Buyers
3 Kitchen Remodeling Tips That Attract Buyers Does scrolling through Instagram, seeing picture perfect kitchens have worried about how you’re going to sell your Lake Charles house when all of the buyers in Southwest Louisiana out there searching Lake Charles homes for...
10 WAYS TO SHOW YOU’RE THANKFUL
Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s a wonderful time of year to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. A fitting response to that reflection is to want to express our thankfulness to those around us. Whether there is someone specific you’d like to thank, or...
Getting Ready for Fall
There's just something about fall - the falling leaves, the crisp air, the cozy atmosphere. Whether you're excited for the return of football season or grabbing hold of pumpkin spice anything, the fall season has something for everyone, including your home. Autumn...
Smart Home Technology Stays With the Home When You Sell
Smart Home Technology is great and making things so convenient for homeowners. With the changes of smart technology like the Ring Doorbells, Keyless Door Entry, Nest Thermostats etc. being installed it raises the question of what stays when you sell your home?...