There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better for you than the other.
For instance, if you have an unfinished basement, maybe your dream when you first moved into your home was to refinish it. It never happened. ...
Deciding when to sell your home is a big decision, one that can have an outsized impact on your financial future. Understanding the general indicators that it might be the right time to sell can help you make the best choice for your situation....
Buying your first home is exciting. It's also one of those experiences where everybody seems to have advice for you.
Your parents have opinions. Your friends who bought a house last year have opinions. And somewhere along the way, you've pro...
Here’s What I Know, What I Don’t, and Where I’d Actually Look If I Were You
It’s official. As of this morning, it’s not a rumor anymore, it’s not “sources say.” Governor Landry and SpaceX stood up in Abbeville and said the word...
Fall Home Maintenance Tips for Lafayette Homeowners
There's something about that first cool morning in South Louisiana. You walk outside, take a deep breath, and for just a moment, you think summer might finally be over.
Of course, by lunch...
More buyers are looking, home prices are rising, and sellers are negotiating. So, what does that mean for you?
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There's something interesting happening in the Acadiana real estate market right now. And depending on ...
If you've lived in South Louisiana long enough, you know there's a certain feeling that comes with the words "tropical development in the Gulf."
You can be having a perfectly good Tuesday, minding your own business, when somebody mentions a ...
Storm-Proofing 101: Simple Steps to Protect Your Home
There's something about living in South Louisiana that makes you pay attention when somebody mentions a storm forming in the Gulf. It doesn't matter how many hurricane seasons you've been t...
More homes for sale. More buyers making moves. And a market that might surprise you.
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You know, one of the things I've learned about real estate is that everybody seems to have an opinion about the market. And most ...
More buyers looking. Homes selling faster. But there's more to the story.
Have you ever walked into a store, looked at just about everything they had, and walked out without buying a thing?
I have. Usually because I couldn't make up my mi...