century 21 millennium: The Four Worst "Upgrades" Homeowners Make - 03/13/13 01:25 AM
The Four Worst  "Upgrades" Homeowners Make

 This post has nothing to do with personal space, taste, or comfort. One of the benefits of home ownership is NOT having to get permission to make changes to your space. Instead, let's examine five upgrades that typically return little to no investment at the act of sale.
1) The Swimming Pool-- Recently I went on a listing in a subdivision of 200k dollar homes. The owners could not wait to show me their sparkling new cement pond. How much did you "invest" in this project I inquired? Only 45,000 dollars! And wouldn't you … (175 comments)

century 21 millennium: Another Deville La Home Pending--7413 Hickory Grove - 03/11/13 12:44 AM
 
Another Deville La Home Pending--7413 Hickory Grove
Have a home to sell in Deville, La? If so this post will be music to your ears! My "new" listing located at 7413 Hickory Grove found a buyer in less than 10 days! Got a home to sell? Stop waiting for Spring and get on the market ASAP!
Why Did 7413 Hickory Grove go pending so quickly?
Condition--the owners of this home painted, replaced old flooring, and did what was needed to get the home show ready Pricing-- With my help, the owners studied other homes that have recently sold in the … (4 comments)

century 21 millennium: Investment Property For Sale in Pineville LA - 03/07/13 05:25 AM
Investment Property For Sale in Pineville LA--

Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Pineville Louisiana real estate expert. For only 22,500 Dollars, you could own this home located at 112 Illes Road. Want to see show 112 Illes compares to other investment properties? Click Pineville Real Estate to explore similar homes for sale.
Why 112 Illes Road?
For a low entry price, the new owner will get a 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home. The best part? There is currently a renter in the home paying 425 dollars a month in rent. Talk about turn key!
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century 21 millennium: Land For Sale near Pineville La-- Crooms Road - 03/06/13 03:39 AM
Land For Sale near Pineville La-- Crooms Road
Searching for land around Pineville, La? If so, check out Pineville La Real Estate to explore local properties on the market. Currently we have everything from small subdivision lots up to GIANT estates.
Why 0 Crooms Road
Searching for a great price per acre in Central Louisiana? How does 2322 dollars per acre sound?For only 104,500 dollars, YOU could own this property! Located at the end of Crooms Road, this property resides just outside the city limits. What would you do with 45 acres of land near Pineville Louisiana?
Land For Sale in … (0 comments)

century 21 millennium: Commercial Property For Sale In Pineville La--Medical Park Blvd - 02/28/13 11:13 PM
Commercial Property For Sale In Pineville La--Medical Park Blvd

Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Pineville La real estate Expert. Want to see how Medical Park Blvd compares to the competition? Click Pineville Real Estate to search other commercial properties for sale in this region.
Why Medical Park Blvd?
This property is located between Edgewood Drive and Highway 28 East in a growing section of Pineville. Need to be near health care professionals? 0 Medical Blvd is located near the Rapides Medical Park. Have clients that utilize public transportation? There are bus stops along Edgewood Drive and Hwy 28 East. … (0 comments)

century 21 millennium: A Home Inspection Is Like A Candy Store, You Can't Have Everything - 02/28/13 06:34 AM
A Home Inspection Is Like A Candy Store, You Can't Have Everything--

You can't blame the first time buyer for trying. After paying 300-400 bucks for a home inspection, they want to get their money back by way of repairs. But in hot real estate market, buyers need to be careful when it comes to repair demands. Here some things to consider when completing an inspection response.
Did I know about the defect before the inspection-- The purpose of an inspection is to uncover hidden defects. That 30 year old carpet? Take it into consideration when submitting your offer. Can … (8 comments)

century 21 millennium: Homes For Sale in Jonesville La-- 1811 Hwy 923 - 02/28/13 04:18 AM
Homes For Sale in Jonesville La-- 1811 Hwy 923
Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Jonesville, La real estate authority. Click Jonesville Homes for Sale to see what sort of homes are available in the 71343 zip code.
1811 Hwy 923 features almost 1800 heated square feet on a 1/2 acre lot for only 80,000 dollars! Want more? How about a 533 square foot game room over the garage that IS NOT included in the 1800 heated? Needs some updating, but for this price grab your hammer and earn some sweat equity!
Large Jonesville Home



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century 21 millennium: Homes For Sale in Pineville La--King's Way Subdivision - 02/28/13 04:02 AM
Homes For Sale in Pineville La--King's Way Subdivision
Searching for a large home in Pineville La? Tired of cookie-cutter houses on tiny lots? If so, King's Way subdivision should be on your radar. High quality homes, large lots, a convenient location make this a sought-after area.
Why 450 King's Way?
Located near the end of the subdivision on a cul-de-sac, 450 King's Way features a six acre lot! Tired of nosy neighbors? If so, this will be your dream home. Want to see how 450 King's Way stacks up against the competition? Click Pineville La Luxury Homes to explore other fine … (1 comments)

century 21 millennium: Past Clients Are A Great Source Of Future Customers - 02/26/13 08:02 AM
Past Clients Are A Great Source Of Future Customers-

Sorry for the poor picture quality. I snapped this shot during my buyer's final walk-thru last summer. After showing this couple two homes, we wrote a strong offer and cruised to closing without a hitch.
Where did I find such wonderful buyers? They were referred to me from a past client. This person was happy enough with my service that he passed my card to a friend. And the rest is MLS history.
Knowing what a great source of business past clients can be, why am I not rolling in commission … (6 comments)

century 21 millennium: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Deville La--7413 Hickory Grove - 02/26/13 07:12 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Deville La--7413 Hickory Grove
Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Deville La real estate expert. Want to see how this home compares to the competition? Click Deville La Home Search to explore other homes for sale in 71328.
Why 7413 Hickory Grove? This property features updated ceramic and carpet flooring, fresh interior paint, new fixtures, and a new outside AC compressor. All this on over two acres of land!
3 Bedroom Deville La Home on 2 Acres



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century 21 millennium: Are you Still on Pace To Meet Your 2013 Goals? - 02/24/13 10:42 AM
Are you Still on Pace To Meet Your 2013 Goals?

Please excuse the off-topic photo. I have boiled crawfish on the mind. We had a delightful batch last night. Somewhere between  pounds 3-4 I thought about how reliable crawfish season is.
 Early on the crustations are small and HYPER expensive (think 6 bucks a pound). As the season progresses they get large and the price usually drops to under 3 dollars a pound. March and April are great months in Louisiana for this reason alone.
 Real estate is the same. Though markets fluctuate, there is an ebb and flow to … (4 comments)

century 21 millennium: Beau Chene Subdivision--Pineville LA Neighborhoods - 02/23/13 10:50 PM
Beau Chene Subdivision--Pineville LA Neighborhoods--
Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Pineville La real estate authority. For a broader perspective of our real estate market, click Pineville La Homes. Market trends, tips for buying or selling, and current real estate news can be found there.
Why Beau Chene Subdivision? Located across from the Ward Nine Soccer fields, this neighborhood is centrally located to all things Pineville. Cleco, Suddenlink, Louisiana College, Walmart, Proctor & Gamble, and CVS are all minutes away.
Take a moment to tour 186 Fox Chase. This 4 bedroom Pineville home features granite counters, large living areas, fenced backyard, … (0 comments)

century 21 millennium: Garden District Homes For Sale in Alexandria La - 02/23/13 11:13 AM
Garden District Homes For Sale in Alexandria La--
Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Alexandria, La real estate expert. Want to explore other homes for sale in this area? Search Alexandria Real Estate to see more homes currently on the market.
 When shopping for homes in the Garden District, buyers should take a close look at 2316 Orange Street. Slate floors, new appliances, fresh paint, and STUNNING hardwood floors await the new owner. See agent for more information on possible owner financing!
Historic District Home




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century 21 millennium: Homes For Sale In Ball LA-- Pinebrook Estates Subdivision - 02/23/13 10:51 AM
Homes For Sale In Ball LA-- Pinebrook Estates Subdivision--
Call Doug Rogers (318) 613-1994, your Ball, Louisiana real estate expert. Search Ball La Real estate to explore all homes for sale in Pinebrook Estates.
 Why should you consider 6650 Birch Trace? 1) large backyard 2) updates across the home 3) great kitchen and 4) 100% rural development financing. Imagine buying a home in Ball La with no money down!
Home For Sale in Ball Louisiana




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century 21 millennium: ActiveRain Members Should Be Exempt From State CE Requirements - 02/22/13 11:33 PM
ActiveRain Members Should Be Exempt From State CE Requirements--

In 2012 I had to take twelve hours of state approved continuing education courses. During that same time frame I also earned roughly 150,000 points on ActiveRain. Let's see which one advanced my professionalism the most...
State CE Credit
In this corner we have state mandated training. For 75 bucks I enrolled in  "12" hours of training. Of course for the training to take 12 full hours the student could be an extra on The Walking Dead. So what did I learn?
Contracts need to be signed--Really? I have been doing … (5 comments)

century 21 millennium: Preparing Your Alexandria La Home for Inspection - 02/22/13 05:34 AM
Preparing Your Alexandria La Home for Inspection--

After what was (hopefully) a brief time on the market, your Alexandria La home is under contract. Time to dance your way to the closing table? Not so fast! Let's take a look at how to prepare your home for the professional inspection.
  Make sure all utilities are on-- In Louisiana, it is the seller's responsibility to have ALL utilities turned on for inspections. Nothing is worse than having to bring the inspector back out because you "forgot" to turn the gas on. Keep the house clean and all areas accessible-- Once … (1 comments)

century 21 millennium: 4 Bedroom Home For Sale Near Alexandria La--104 Magnolia Road - 02/18/13 03:31 AM
4 Bedroom Home For Sale Near Alexandria La--104 Magnolia Road
Searching for a 4 bedroom home in Alexandria La? 104 Magnolia Drive  features large rooms, an open floor plan, bonus room, and is minutes from Kincaid Lake. Located off Highway 28 West, 104 Magnolia is less than 15 minutes from Walmart, The Alexandria International Airport, and world-class golfing. Search 4 bedroom homes for sale in Alexandria La to see how 104 Magnolia holds up against the competition.
Large Home Near Kincaid Lake



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century 21 millennium: Another Woodworth La Home Pending--1830 C G Normand - 02/17/13 09:39 AM
Another Woodworth La Home Pending--1830 C G Normand
 The housing market in Woodworth La is white hot! Case in point is my new listing at 1830 C G Normand Road. The listing paper work was submitted to the office late Friday afternoon. By Saturday morning we had two showing request. One of which resulted in an accepted offer!

Where are my buyers going? About a mile down the road, in Woodworth of course! The home they are buying has been on the market FOREVER. Well, forever in Woodworth terms, almost 8 days!
Got a home to sell in Woodworth La? … (1 comments)

century 21 millennium: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Woodworth La-- 1830 C G Normand - 02/15/13 07:22 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Woodworth La-- 1830 C G Normand
Searching for a 3 bedroom home in Woodworth, La? Need some space from your neighbors? If so 1830 C G Normand should be on your must see list. Click Homes For Sale in Woodworth Lato see how this property compares to the competition.
Updated Home For Sale in Woodworth




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century 21 millennium: Another Pineville La Home Sold--323 Hermitage Road - 02/14/13 10:38 PM
Another Pineville La Home Sold--323 Hermitage Road

As of Thursday there is one fewer home for sale in Pineville, La. After an extended escrow due to delays from Rural Development, we were able to meet at the closing table and transfer keys.

Can you think of a more romantic Valentine's gift than a new home? My client told his "better half" that closing was going to be delayed another month or so. Imagine her surprise when she unwrapped those house keys last night!
 And not even Cupid could lock in a better rate than my buyer. Ready to find … (3 comments)

 
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