Living Ascension Parish

WOW Factor Listing in Denham Springs, LA

Darla Nixon (RE/MAX First Ascension) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:03:38 -0800

This home is a must see for the client looking for a home that stands out from the crowd!

STUCCO EXTERIOR FEATURING KEYSTONE LINTELS, LIFE-TIME TILE ROOF, AND A DRAMATIC ARCHED ENTRY ENHANCE THIS CONTEMPORARY HOME NESTLED ON 3.1 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL UNDISTURBED NATURAL LANDSCAPE. THE EXPANSIVE GREAT ROOM IS HIGHLIGHTED BY A 25' SEMI-CATHEDERAL CEILING WITH 3 SKYLIGHTS, A CUSTOM DESIGNED 42' WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, AND A WALL OF GLASS BLOCKS. THE GOURMET KITCHEN WILL DELIGHT ANY CHEF WITH ITS STAINLESS APPLIANCES, HOT WATER DISPENSER, AND AN ABUNDANCE OF NORTHERN MAPLE CABINETRY WITH SLAB GRANITE. THE LARGE ISLAND INCLUDES A GAS COOKTOP, GRIDDLE, AND DOWNDRAFT VENT. THE MASTER BATH INVITES RELAXATION WITH ITS SPA-LIKE CORNER JACUZZI TUB FOR TWO AND SEPARATE ITALIAN MARBLE STEAM/SHOWER WITH 4 FAUCET BODY SPRAY. MASTER CLOSET SKILLFULLY DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE ALL USEABLE SPACE. VERY LOW UTILITY BILLS AS IT IS EXTREMELY ENERGY EFFICIENT. THE UNIQUE DETAILS THIS HOME OFFERS MAKE THIS AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE FOR SOMEONE LOOKING FOR THE WOW FACTOR. OWNER/AGENT ** Visit www.darlanixon.com for more details

Best of Both Worlds-Affordable and Quality New Construction

Darla Nixon (RE/MAX First Ascension) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:12:55 -0800

I am so very excited to let you know there are affordable, but most importantly, quality new construction homes currently available in the Gonzales/Prairieville area. The homes are located off of Hwy 44 on Don Lou street. Don Lou is a dead end street with a tract of wooded area facing the homes and a neighbors pond is the view from the rear of the homes. This makes for a wonderful, quiet, serene setting. The homes are priced between $164,900 to $179,900. The homes feature hardwood floors, ceramic, and carpeting; stainless appliances, beautiful cabinetry and unique light fixtures. The yard will be professionally landscaped with beautiful flowering shrubs and trees. What an absolute great find..I'm so excited! You HAVE to see the inside.. For ALL of the details of these fantastic, affordable, newly constructed homes visit www.darlanixon.com

Send A Child to MDA CAMP

Darla Nixon (RE/MAX First Ascension) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:01:35 -0800

I am on a mission! I am trying to collect enough donations to send two children to MDA camp this summer by March 5, 2008. The MDA organization has a 5 day camp in Bunkie, Louisiana beginning May 25, 2008. I would absolutely love if you were to be so generous and open your hearts and join with me in my efforts to send two campers on a memorable week of camping and activities. The camp fee is $650.00 per child.

Please visit https://www.mdaevent.org/ParticipantInfo.aspx?j=42304168-d3de-40f2-902b-f7be617b61ca to support this wonderful cause. Remember, it is tax deductible, and any size donation is greatly appreciated. They accept credit cards as well as checks.

This is a great program that serves many families throughout Ascension Parish as well as the entire United States. I met Adrian an 9 year old this past week who attended the camp last year for the first time. She said, "It was the best week of my life, even better than Disney World." This is such an awesome place for children with physical disabilities to connect with other children and not looked upon as being "different."

My daughter Anna was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease this past year, and we are now eligible to participate in the clinic. Even though she does not have muscular dystrophy it is covered, like so many other diseases, under the MDA umbrella. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful clinic with some of the best neurologists in the state right here in Baton Rouge.

I am one of the representatives for RE/MAX First Ascension participating in the Lock Up being held at the Outback Steak House in Gonzales on March 5, 2008. If you would like to help or know someone you would like to nominate to be "locked up" please email me directly at darlanixon@remax.net or if you need further information please visit https://www.mda.org

One person CAN make a difference...but you have to ACT!

Cardboard COWS??!!

Darla Nixon (RE/MAX First Ascension) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:44:39 -0800

The greener pastures are certainly changing in Ascension Parish. I can remember while riding through Gonzales to Baton Rouge seeing miles of green pastures with cows, calves and horses grazing in wide open spaces...NOOOOO MORE! The days of cow sightings are becoming a thing of the past. And just to prove that point, Kleinpeter Dairy plant located on Airline Highway placed cardboard cows and calves with a barn in their "pasture." I'll be posting a photo on my website darlanixon.com shortly if you care to see for yourself!

My family's property off of Swamp Road had 100's of acres of pasture, a stocked pond, a large barn, a rye grass pasture, a roping pen with horses, cows, chickens, guinea's and a pair of siamese cats. Now, it is the home to over 500 homes divided into 3 separate subdivisions. I get a little sentimental thinking back to those days of riding through the wooded areas with my cousins being scared what might be around the corner. But I guess this is progress and everyone here in Ascension certainly knows about that if they have been around the city within the past 15 years. I am curious to know what it will be like in the next 15 years. I just hate the thought of knowing my grandkids will probably have to pet a cardboard cow!

Positive side of the Real Estate Woes

Darla Nixon (RE/MAX First Ascension) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:14:52 -0800

I know the national market seems to be on a wild wind rollercoaster ride these days but here in Louisiana things are slowly getting back to the normal days of Pre-Katrina. For those who don't know our market was absolutely crazy after Katrina blew her way through the southern regions our great state.

On the positive side of the loan crisis, buyers who have a good credit score now have a prime opportunity to get a great rate on the home of their dreams.

With another potential cut in rates, buyers should be actively searching for a home as an investment.

NOW IS THE TIME!