Lake Charles has been recognized as a leader in the Southwest Louisiana region in our market size for total number of project growth. The Chamber SWLA is part of the Economic Development Alliance and the Chamber SWLA was named Louisiana's Chamber of the Year! The SWLA Chamber was also awarded F
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12/30/2011
The festive spirit of the holidays lives on even after Christmas in Southwest Louisiana. We roll right into Mardi Gras season! Yes its that time of year again, and as the Christmas decorations are packed away, the purple, green and gold of Mardi Gras comes out on display! January 6th will begi
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12/29/2011
This is my beautiful Pomeranian puppy Lola who is 8 months old! My husband surprised me with Lola in May when I returned home from a trip. It has been a long time since our household had a new member of the family. As a very busy Lake Charles Realtor I am on the go 90% of the time! The sum
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12/28/2011
Everything goes on sale after Christmas! That includes real estate. Trend reports show that historicially in December, Calcasieu Parish has declining numbers for sold transactions. Many Lake Charles buyers and sellers will wait until after the holidays to begin their real estate focus. I h
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12/26/2011
I have previously blogged about Lake Charles Christmas Carriage rides which have become a favorite activity for friends and families to enjoy in Lake Charles. Viewing the spectacular Christmas lights along Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles has been a long time tradition and favorite of many L
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12/24/2011
WOW December and Christmas just snuck up on me I managed to send Christmas cards and deliver gifts to my Century 21 clients but as for my immediate household...I am running waaaay behind! The cookie cutters and baking recipes are still tucked away in the cabinets. This week has been filled with
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12/22/2011
TODAY THE CLOSING I ATTENDED WAS MY OWN! I had a role reversal in my closing today. My "signing capacity was switched" from Realtor to Homeowner as I sat on the other side of the closing table today. Even loan officers and realtors take advantage of the historical low rates! That's right my h
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12/22/2011
I have loaded up my sleigh and am checking my list twice! Santa Marilyn is delivering gifts in Lake Charles!
12/21/2011
For six weeks I have been blaming the increased traffic, loss of time on real estate contracts and not enough time in general to get things accomplished on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you are a busy Realtor you will understand my perspective and be able to relate! I have been rus
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12/20/2011
As a follow up to my rendition of The REALTOR 12 Days of Christmas which was enjoyed by many, I had a request for another Christmas funny.... So Rolling into Christmas week, by popular demand, here is my follow up blog entitled "Twas the Week Before Christmas for Realtors: I wish each and ever
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12/18/2011