Shopping the Cottage Shops in Lake Charles, Louisiana Continuing in my Summer Shopping Series in and around Lake Charles, today's Blog feature is THE COTTAGE SHOPS The Cottage shops are simply that... cottage homes that house unique shopping found along the corner of Alamo and Hodges in Centr
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06/06/2010
Patrick in Tulsa, OK shares some good points for us all. Its important that the Realtor and Loan Officer work together as a team, we all want to achieve the same result for our client. Its good to stay connected with what is going on in the lending industry so we understand what the LO is up ag
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06/05/2010
12 Tips for Sellers Successful Open Houses My friend Gary Schoeffler is a Broker with Prudential California Realty. Gary recently gave an Open House Class and shared these 12 Tips for Sellers: 1. Keep the yard neat, lawn mowed, shoveled if necessary. Walkway, entrance, porch should be clean
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06/04/2010
BUYERS TAKE A REAL ESTATE ROLL A COASTER RIDE ! Check out this Photo of a Wild Roll A Coaster Ride! Ever been on a roll a coaster? Come along with me and take a ride with on the this little ride I like to call THE REALTOR RIP ROARING ROLL A COASTER. Ready for adventure? Strap yourself in a
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06/04/2010
Today I watched a video on home trends filmed at the 2010 International Builders Show. I confess, you may not want to click it -- it's the type that reminds me of Charlie Brown's teacher. With HGTV, why did I click that? Way too press conference-ee for most of our taste. Nonetheless, I'm really g
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06/02/2010
Lake Charles Downtown Development Project I have posted previous blogs about the downtown Lake Charles improvements and the Boardwalk area. As with any major development project and the inception thereof, there are proposals and meetings to highlight the project presented and numerous suggestions
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06/02/2010
Running Along in Real Estate Flickr credit Okay this isn't my Pomeranian (although I do have a 12- lb. Pomeranian at home who should probably be on the treadmill)! Some days I kind of feel like this dog running along in real estate! I exercise for my health. As a Realtor on a hectic sche
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06/02/2010
Hurricane Season Are you Prepared? Flickr credit We just had a tax free weekend May 29-30 here in Lake Charles, Louisiana in order to purchase items to prepare for hurricane season. Hurricane season officially begins June 1. We also just experienced a tropical storm May 30th that brought up t
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06/01/2010
Flick credit During the walk through with my clients and the Home Inspectors, I have witnessed the Home Inspector always mentions and notes the Dryer Vent and proper ventilation. Along with regular maintenance in the Home Inspection report the Inspector will recommend that the dryer vent discha
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06/01/2010
Shopping in Lake Charles, Louisiana The question I am asked most frequently by those relocating to Lake Charles is what does Lake Charles have to offer for those who like to shop? Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I am an experienced shopper. Having lived in Lake Charles for 27 yea
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05/31/2010
