Like many SWLA homeowners, we are renovating and replacing damages to our home caused by the 2020 Hurricanes. One of the hardest decisions when selecting new counters is whether to go with a granite or quartz surface. I have learned a lot about how important the right...
Advice for Sellers
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...