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I wear alot of hats as a Lake Charles, Louisiana Community Expert

I wear alot of hats as a Lake Charles, Louisiana Community Expert

I wear alot of hats as a Lake Charles Louisiana Community Expert Realtors wear alot of Hats As Lake Charles Louisiana Century 21 Realtor, my job is to convey as much information as possible to my clients during the home purchase transition.  Sometimes that requires going the extra mile in which I am  called uponContinue Reading

Read the Neighborhood Restrictions

Read the Neighborhood Restrictions

Read the Neighborhood Restrictions! What once was something homeowners had never heard of years ago  is now  growing in popularity–  Neighborhood restrictions help maintain the home value of the subdivision.  Restrictions help maintain the value of your property and that of the neighborhood.  Most all new subdivisions developed have restrictions and covenants in place. IfContinue Reading

Beautiful Ironwork Designs Enhance Lake Charles  Louisiana Homes

Beautiful Ironwork Designs Enhance Lake Charles Louisiana Homes

Beautiful Ironwork designs enhance Lake Charles,  Louisiana Homes Wrought iron work has been around for centuries.  Ironwork design  is not  just limited to fences and gates anymore. French inspired home designs have taken off in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Many new  construction homes and subdivisions in Lake Charles, Louisiana are incorporating ironwork to enhance the beautyContinue Reading

Lake Charles Louisiana Racquet Club

Lake Charles Louisiana Racquet Club

Lake Charles Louisiana Racquet Club Tennis anyone? The Lake Charles Racquet Club has been in existence since 1973. Hidden to many in Bayou Pines off Lake Street in Lake Charles, The Lake Charles Racquet Club is not just about tennis. Rebuilt bigger and better after Hurricane Rita, The Racquet Club offers members a pool andContinue Reading

Tips for Making a Good Impression

Tips for Making a Good Impression

Tips for Making a Good Impression First impressions are pretty important. Take a tip from the dating world, first impressions matter.  Now is a good time of year to work on beautifying your home exteriors.  In the real estate world we call this “curb appeal“. Lawn: Invest in fertilizer, mulch and $30-$40 in flowers.  TrimContinue Reading

Pottery Barn Buyers

Pottery Barn Buyers

Pottery Barn Buyers I love to shop and Pottery Barn is one of my favorite stores, they have so many cool items for your home! Shoppers are just like Home Buyers I think there are  Pottery Barn Buyers out there when shopping for homes. They want to move in unpack and go on with life,Continue Reading

Is Your Moving Box Full or Empty? Tips to Simplify Your Move

Is Your Moving Box Full or Empty? Tips to Simplify Your Move

Tips to Simplify Your Move: ITS MOVING DAY You found your new home, you’ve signed your contracts and the closing date is near.  Now the not so fun begins – Packing your entire life into boxes for your move to your next home can be an overwhelming process.  The trick is to stay organized, focusedContinue Reading

Cormie’s Grocery is a South Lake Charles, Louisiana Landmark

Cormie’s Grocery is a South Lake Charles, Louisiana Landmark

Cormie’s Grocery is a South Lake Charles Landmark. It’s no secret if you live in South Lake Charles you have heard of Cormie’s Grocery.  Cormie’s (as we know it)  has been a favorite of the locals for at least 35 years.   Cormie’s has been the main spot for South Lake Charles residents long before Albertson’sContinue Reading

Gators on the Geaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Gators on the Geaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Gators on the Geaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana When you think of Southwest Louisiana Alligators come to mind right? You thought I was going to show you real Gator’s didn’t you?? Several years ago the Lake Charles Symphony created a fundraiser allowing businesses to purchase artistic Gators to place in front of their businesses. ItContinue Reading

Historic 1880′s Lake Charles Louisiana Churches Tell a Story

Historic 1880′s Lake Charles Louisiana Churches Tell a Story

Historic 1880′s Lake Charles Louisiana Churches Tell a Story Lake Charles Louisiana has its share of beautiful historic homes, many of which are located in the Charpentier District or Downtown Lake Charles. However there are many Churches in Downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana which are also historical landmarks of Lake Charles. The architecture of each buildingContinue Reading