So, does Curb Appeal matter when trying to sell? YES! Especially when trying to sell your home during the holidays, it will help your property stand out and reflect on the value of your home. We have all heard the saying don't judge a book by its cover. Let us be...
Advice for Buyers
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...
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...
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?...
Where are the Buyers?
Where are the Buyers? That is the question we are all asking right now. It seems like our SWLA market has slowed when we usually see more of a increase in summer business. A recent Market Pulse from the National Association of Realtors shows that nationwide economic...
Is it Time to Consider a Move Up in Space?
We recently celebrated my granddaughter's first birthday and as she delighted in accumulating more toys, it took me back to a time when my growing children began to take over our house space! It's amazing how much stuff comes along with an addition to your household. ...
Competitive Home Market for Buyers
A recent article published this Spring with demographics and analysis from Realtor.com chief economist, Danielle Hale, addressed low inventory, demographic shifts and rising prices headed into the 2018 Summer real estate market. Although these demographics are...
Video Surveillance of Your Home
Who is Watching?? That is the question recently raised by Louisiana Real Estate Commission. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FWYcYzRc09I With all the smart technology available today, many Lake Charles homes are now equipped with video and audio surveillance. Property...
Tips to Stay COOL This Summer in a Vacant Home for Sale
Southwest Louisiana temperatures can get extremely hot during the Summer. It is already June and we are seeing temps in the high 90's!. There is nothing worse than having your AC go out at your house especially on a weekend!. So be pro-active and get your HVAC...