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west monroe real estate: Single Women a Rising Force in the Housing Market - 07/14/11 05:58 AM
Single women now make up 20% of all buyers while single men account for only 12%.
The Joint Center for Housing Studies says the three main reasons single women are purchasing homes are: ▪ They have a strong desire to nest (the top-ranked reason). ▪ They want to relocate closer to a job or family.▪ They need more space.In capturing this growing segment of female buyers, builders are reflecting more female tastes in the design of homes. For example, in new houses, builders are adding security features, gourmet kitchens, and maintenance-free yards to appeal more to the single woman buyer. Housing experts … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: LA is One of 5 States with LOWEST Real Estate Taxes! - 06/22/11 12:37 PM
According to a Kiplinger article, Louisiana is in the 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees! It's pretty good for those of us still working, too! You can read the full article at http://portal.kiplinger.com/tools/retiree_map/index.html?map=14#anchor
Here are the 5 states with lowest state real estate taxes:
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west monroe real estate: Real Estate Auction TONIGHT: Over 50 Properties Northeast LA - 03/10/11 04:28 PM
Real Estate Auction: Over 50 Properties in Ouachita Parish
Keller Williams Realty and Blackmon Real Estate Services
Invite YOU to a real estate auction!!
Over 50 properties in the Northeast Louisiana area are to be auctioned on Thursday March 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Garden Hilton Inn in West Monroe. The auction will offer all types of properties including commercial lots, commercial buildings, undeveloped land, residential homes, residential lots, and recreational land.
IF YOU PLAN TO BID ON ANY PROPERTY AT THIS EVENT, YOU CAN FILL OUT A BUYER REGISTRATION FORM IN ADVANCE BY CLICKING HERE: Buyer Registration … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: A Look at the Market in Indian Lakes, West Monroe, LA - 06/15/10 11:47 AM
The home market is always busy in Indian Lakes! This popular community was built around 3 lakes, and now has more than 530 households. Drew Elementary, Westridge Middle and West Monroe High Schools serve this area.
Currently, only 9 homes are for sale ranging in price from $157,000 to $649,500--quite a range of sizes, amenities, and prices. This is evidence that Indian Lakes has affordable homes as well as some of the larger, more prestigious homes in Ouachita Parish.
Since the beginning of 2010, 11 homes have sold with an average of 94 days on the market, priced from $145,000 to $550,000. As expected, the … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: East or West, you decide! Open Houses this weekend. - 05/11/10 12:18 PM
EAST3003 Cuba Blvd., in River Oaks, Monroe, LA
This home is much larger than it appears from the street--over 3150 sq.ft.! Sunday's open house is a perfect time for you to come inside and see for yourself.
5-bedrooms, 3-baths, remodeled in 2008 with fresh paint, new fixtures, new doors, and smooth ceilings. The master suite is H-U-G-E!!
Stop by on Sunday to see for yourself.
$329,500
WEST607 Island Drive, West Monroe, LA Near Trenton St. golf & N. 7th St.
4-bedroom, 2.5-baths with 2300+ sq.ft.Kiroli school zone!Updated with fresh paint on all the walls and ceilings. New carpet … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Monroe's Stable Housing Market UP Dramatically! - 01/04/10 08:38 AM
News about northeast LA keeps getting better and better! Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of any big city, the Monroe, LA, area is showing people from other parts of the US that living in a small town is still something folks want in America.
Housing in Monroe, West Monroe and other parts of northeast LA continued to be the strongest market in the state and among the strongest in the US during the third quarter of 2009. In fact, Q3 2009 sales in the Monroe area market were up 21.6% over the second quarter and up a whopping 53.9% over the … (2 comments)
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west monroe real estate: More good news for the Monroe area economy! - 11/19/09 03:11 PM
There was a B-I-G event in Monroe yesterday! Governor Bobby Jindal was in town to share a bountiful Thanksgiving luncheon at CenturyLink's headquarters on Hwy 165N. During his visit, President and CEO Glen Post and Gov. Jindal made the announcement that CenturyLink will be adding 350 jobs here in Monroe within the next 4 years. Post also announced that the company is committed to remain in Monroe at least until 2019.
CenturyLink has tripled in size since the acquisition earlier this year of Embarq Corp. It is now the 4th largest telephone company in the US.
Adding to the excitement, Fox … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: SOLD! 255 Petrus Circle, West Monroe, LA - 11/17/09 10:04 AM
This nice home is in a very quiet cul-de-sac, tucked away off Ole Hwy 15 outside of West Monroe. You may not even know the neighborhood is there. The homes are all large with at least 2 acres, many with pools.
I represented the buyers in their purchase of this home. They are moving here from another state quite a ways north of here, so getting ajusted to LA weather will be a challenge. I'm sure all their new neighbors will reach out with a big West Monroe welcome to make them feel at home.
Listed at $385,000, sold for $375,000. This … (2 comments)
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west monroe real estate: What's happening in the Monroe/West Monroe market? - 11/16/09 02:44 PM
To keep you posted so you can make good decisions about buying and/or selling, here are the statistics for sales of homes in Ouachita Parish for the period of Jan--October. I have included the past 2 years so you can see how the market has moved during this "housing crisis". It has pretty much been a non-event here in Ouachita Parish.
I will admit that homes are staying on the market longer, but I don't consider 7 days to be catastrophic. Local Realtors sold 22 more homes in 2008 than the same period of 2009. However, the number of homes sold compared to … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Summer Home-Buying Season in Monroe & West Monroe, LA - 09/09/09 11:18 AM
You probably know by now that I like to keep up with the real estate market in Ouachita Parish. After all, that's my JOB! I want to know how we're doing. The news from every media source will lead you to believe that the housing market is terrible, but that's not the case in Monroe, West Monroe, Calhoun, and Sterlington.
Let's compare the summer selling season in 2009 to 2008, specifically the months of June, July & August.
From these numbers, you can see that houses have stayed on the market for 9 days longer (DOM), but more houses have … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: What's the market like in West Monroe and Calhoun, LA? - 08/19/09 03:23 PM
West Monroe / West Ouachita Housing Market Update August 19, 2009
How many homes are for sale in West Monroe, LA 71291?
As of Aug. 19, 2009, there are 283 homes listed for sale west of the Ouachita River in Ouachita Parish. The average listing price is $187,792. The majority (176) are 3-BR homes; 66 homes have 4-BRs.
How fast are West Ouachita homes selling and how much are they selling for?
From May thru July, 155 homes have sold on average for $158,169. Prices varied, but statistics show that homes sold for 96.5% of the listed price and stayed on the market for 121 days before … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Monroe is among the top 10 housing markets! - 07/12/09 09:50 PM
This article was in The News Star today. Real estate pros know this already, but it's nice to see experts telling the story!Gayle Causey, 318-614-5615Keller Williams Realty, Monroe, LAhttp://GayleCausey.com******** ********
Louisiana housing prices up from last year
By Mike Hasten • mhasten@gannett.com • July 12, 2009
BATON ROUGE - Add the price of housing to the list of ways Louisiana is bucking the national economic trend.The Local Market Monitor, a national real estate market assessment firm, says Louisiana is one of only five states to show an increase in home prices in the past year. With a 3.1 percent gain, … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: GOOD NEWS for homebuyers! - 05/19/09 07:29 AM
The following is a press release from the National Assoc. of REALTORS:
FHA To Allow Monetization of Tax Credit
Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment. Donovan's remarks came in an address to several thousand Realtors® gathered last week at a special Real Estate Summit program during the National Association of REALTORS Midyear Meetings in Washington D.C.. Secretary Donovan said that important changes, which NAR has been calling for, will help consumers purchase … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Saturday Open House? - 05/11/09 07:49 AM
The long tradition of Open Houses on Sunday afternoon is about to be shaken up a bit. This past weekend (May 9) was just the beginning of a new era in open houses in Monroe/West Monroe, LA.
Keller Williams Realty hosted 30 open houses all over Ouachita Parish on Saturday afternoon! It was decided that Mother's Day (May 10) was a day set aside for moms, so they should not be inconvenienced by having to leave their homes to have them open on their special day.
Personally, I love the idea of Saturday Open Houses. I think it's good to give buyers … (2 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Spring is in the air in Monroe, LA! - 03/21/09 09:31 AM
OK. There's no doubt now. We were taken aback last week when the temps went down into the 30s again, but I believe that spring is here to stay in north Louisiana!
Before the last cold snap, the Japanese magnolias were very showy this year. Here's a picture of one of the area's finest on Trenton St. in West Monroe. The lawn has 2 matching trees that never fail to impress every year with their wonderful blossoms. This was taken about 2 weeks ago, so the trees are now without blooms, but already leafed out completely.
The dogwoods are spectacular this … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: FORECLOSURES in LA--Let's put this in perspective. - 11/14/08 09:40 AM
The numbers are in for October, 2008. We hear it on the news everywhere. You know the country is going to hell in a handbasket because you heard it on MSNBC, CNN, FOX, and all the other channels, right? Yes, the picture is dismal in several parts of the country, but let's compare the foreclosure rate in LOUISIANA.
According to RealtyTrac, Louisiana is ranked #41 in the number of foreclosures in the US. Here are the states at the top of the list for the month of October:#1 Nevada--1 in 74 homes are in foreclosure or default (total 14,483). This is a jump … (3 comments)
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west monroe real estate: 2615 N. 11th Street, West Monroe, LA - 10/24/08 08:48 AM
Cozy up and love this low-maintenance cottage located on one of the city's prettiest streets. Warm wood floors in the living room; carpet in both bedrooms. Kitchen complete with dishwasher and electric range. Big, fenced back yard stretches to Swiss St. This home is probably cheaper than rent and it's a lot more fun to own! Only $79,000.Call Gayle Causey for a tour--318-614-5615.Keller Williams RealtyMonroe, LA USA
Front view. Note the large driveway that provides plenty of parking space.
Wood floors in the living room.
Bright kitchen.
Master Bedroom
Large back yard fenced for security.
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west monroe real estate: Local Mortgage Rates for Monroe & West Monroe, LA - 09/05/08 10:09 AM
Rates for SEPT. 5, 2008
30-yr. Conv. Fixed 6.0%up to 95% of value 15-yr Conv. Fixed 5.75%up to 95% of value FHA/VA 30-yr Fixed 6.0% 30-yr Rural Housing 6.5%min. loan $47,500 Rates courtesy of Bankers Mortgage Center, 909 N. 18th Street, Monroe, LA. The 30-yr. Conventional rate has inched DOWN a little today (from 6.125% on Sept. 4), but other rates remain the same.
If you need more information about what is going on the the real estate market in north Louisiana, especially Monroe and West Monroe areas, please call or email me. I'm here to help.
Gayle Causey318-614-5615Keller Williams Realty1390 Hudson LaneMonroe, … (0 comments)
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west monroe real estate: Open House - 309 Lakefront Dr., West Monroe, LA - 09/03/08 11:41 AM
Beautiful 4/3.5 in Lake Village Subd. $233,900.Downstairs master bedroom, wood floors, fireplace, view of the lake from the front porch swing.
OPEN Sunday, 2-4:00
Gayle Causey318-614-5615Keller Williams RealtyMonroe, LA USASee more pics at http://WestMonroeRealEstate.net
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