lafayette: Archive Aid 7 tonight at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, LA - 05/15/10 06:05 AM

I want to invite every one to join us tonight for the 7th edition of Archive Aid at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, LA. 
This event is hosted by the Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism and the Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  A minimum donation of $10 will grant admission to an evening of music and red beans and rice provided by Broussard’s Cajun Cookin’ and yours truly beginning at 5 p.m.
Here is the line-up for tonight's event:
Joshua and Claire CafferyKelli Jones and the GiantsCedric Watson and Daniel CoolikCarol … (0 comments)

lafayette: 808 Broadmoor, Lafayette, LA - Remodeled 4 Bedroom Home Ready for You! - 04/22/10 11:45 PM
Just listed is a remodeled 4 bedroom/2 bath home at 808 Broadmoor in Lafayette, LA that is ready for its new owner! If you have been looking in the broadmoor school district, this one is worth a look!



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some of the features of this wonderful home:
4 bedrooms - 2 full baths 2136 square feet living area Bamboo floors in kitchen, breakfast area, and living New island and granite tile counter tops in kitchen New range/oven Large formal dining with cherry wood floors New light fixtures throughout … (0 comments)

lafayette: Parade of Homes Now on until Sunday, April 18th in Lafayette, LA - 04/10/10 11:44 PM
The Acadian Home Builders Association Parade of Homes started this weekend in Lafayette and Acadiana. The Parade of Homes is an excellent opportunity for the public to see the latest in home trends, design, and products.
This year's Parade of Homes features 35 newly contructed homes in 19 Acadiana subdivisions built by 26 local home builders.
Parade Times
Sunday, April 11: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
Homes in the Parade for 2010
Brock Pointe
211 Ennis (Manuel Builders)
Brookshire … (1 comments)

lafayette: Stonehaven on the River in Lafayette, LA - 04/07/10 12:07 AM
Stonehaven on the River is a new subdivision on the south side of Lafayette located less than 2 miles from the Mall of Acadiana. The homes in Stonehaven offer a mix of southern Louisiana architecture with an European touch. Prices vary from the upper 200s to around 600K with most homes falling in the 300K to 400K range.

Stonehaven on the River spans from Johnston Street all the way to the river just east of East Broussard Rd. While the subdivision is not yet fully developped, Stonehaven's 150 acres is Lafayette's newest planned community in the making. There is already … (0 comments)

lafayette: Home Sales in River Ranch, Lafayette, LA: First Quarter 2010 Report - 04/05/10 12:05 AM
Inventory has been stable in the Village at River Ranch in Lafayette, LA with 46 homes currently on the market. Here are the statistics for the first quarter of 2010:
Home sold: 9 Avg Price: $574,433 Avg $/sqft: $202.88 Avg Days on Market: 210 Lowest price: $279,000 Highest price: $1,030,000 Here are some statistics about avaialble homes in River Ranch:
Homes for sale: 46 Avg Price: $641,607 Avg $/sqft: $219.04 Avg Days on Market: 179 Lowest Price: $275,000 Highest Price: $1,250,000 There has been no condominium sales so far this year in River Ranch or Mainstreet at River Ranch. One unit … (2 comments)

lafayette: 6829 W. Congress, Lafayette Parish, LA - Large Home with Acreage - 03/15/10 11:45 PM
Now available is a beautiful large home on 1.7 acres at 6829 W. Congress in Duson, LA. If you are looking for space, inside and out, and that special country feeling, this is it! This property is located in Lafayette Parish, only minutes from the city.

Here are some of the features for this incredible property:
3868 Square Feet Living area 5 Bedrooms (smallest 2 bedrooms are 14X14) 3 Full Baths Master bedroom is 20X20 with 8X10 walk-in closet Formal Dinning Kitchen with double wall oven, 5-burner cook top, triple sink, large walk-in pantry Large utility room with laundry sink … (3 comments)

lafayette: Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette Parish - 02/10/10 10:42 PM

It's this time of the year again! Mardi Gras is here so grab your coat (it will be a chilly one), pack the kids and head down to a parade to have some Mardi Gras fun! And whatever you do, be safe!
 


Feb 12 Friday Night Parade 6:30 p.m. Feb 13 Carencro Mardi Gras Parade The Carencro Mardi Gras Parade is held each year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The parade travels north on University to Debutant Rd. in Carencro.The Parade is sponsored by the Carencro Mardi Gras Association. Carencro H.S. to Debutant Rd., Carencro. Free. … (4 comments)

lafayette: Home in Austin Village (Lafayette, LA) for Sale or Trade! - 02/05/10 03:24 AM
Wonderful 4 bedrooms, 2 baths home in desirable Austin Village Subdivision in Lafayette offered for $271,000. The seller is also willing to trade this house for warehouse space (3000 to 4000 square feet minimum) or investment properties.

This home features wood floors in living room and dinning room, new ceramic tiles in kitchen and breakfast area, including tile counter tops, and many new light fixtures throughout the house.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Large windows in the breakfast area and living room let in lots of natural light and there is a double … (0 comments)

lafayette: Charming Craftsman's Cottage in Free Town, Lafayette, LA - 12/01/09 10:28 PM
Wonderful craftsman's cottage with beautiful wood accents throughout and freshly painted inside. This cute home is located in what we commonly called "Free Town," an area that borders the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus and downtown.

This home features gorgeous wood floors exposed in one of the bedrooms and in the hall and hidden under carpet in the other rooms. The stucco exterior makes it easy to cool in the summer time and keeps it warm during our short winters.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
While the Free Town are is popular with … (3 comments)

lafayette: Wonderful Patio Home in Arrowhead Subdivision - Lafayette, LA - 11/10/09 10:50 PM
Available are two wonderful patio homes in Arrowhead Subdivision in Lafayette.They are located on the south side of Lafayette and 5 minutes from the Mall of Acadiana. They have a small back yard, large enough for pets but small enough to not require lots of maintenance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Each home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, nice laundry room with utility sink. The master bath is spacious and has separate tub and shower. … (0 comments)

lafayette: Lafayette, LA Ranked Second for Best Place to Start a Business - 11/02/09 09:44 PM
Lafayette was just voted #2 among mid-size metro areas for best places to launch a business. You can read the article from CNN Money here. Baton Rouge, located about one hour east of Lafayette came in at number 9.
Here is the list of the top ten cities in the same category:
Huntsville, AL  Lafayette, LA Omaha, NE Clarksville, TN Peoria, IL Lexington, KY Killeen, TX Des Moines, IA Baton Rouge, LA Lincoln, NE Lafayette has a population a little over 250,000 and it is located along the I-10 corridor between Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.
Earlier this year, Lafayette also … (1 comments)

lafayette: Gumbo Cook-Off Tonight in the Parc International in Lafayette - 10/21/09 12:07 AM
Come join us tonight for our 19th annual Gumbo Cook-Off in the Parc International downtown Lafayette from 4pm to 7pm.

This annual event is a fundraiser for Rebuilding Together, Faith House and Community Foundation of Acadiana. This year's theme is "Fright in the Parc" and as always, it promises to be a fun event with great food.
If you don't have plans for dinner tonight, make plans to attend. For only $5, you can taste all the gumbo you can eat and then vote for the best one.
This is a great event where real estate brokers and their affiliates … (5 comments)

lafayette: Gear Up! Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is this Weekend in Girard Park! - 10/08/09 12:14 AM
Festival season is in full swing in Louisiana for the fall and this weekend is Festivals Acadiens et Creoles in Girard Park in Lafayette. This is definitely one of my favorite festivals. Two + days of great music, food, and a crafts fair. What more can you ask for, right?
As always, this year's festivals have incredible line-ups. It all starts Friday night in Parc International downtown.
Friday, October 9 at Downtown Alive:
5:30 p.m. Feufollet & Special Guests 7:00 p.m. A Cajun Country Homecoming featuring Doug Kershaw, Jo-El Sonnier, Jimmy C. Newman Scène Ma Louisiane Saturday, October 10
10:30 … (0 comments)

lafayette: Foreclosure Rate Remains Low in Lafayette, LA - 09/21/09 12:06 AM
According to the local MLS statistics, the foreclosure rate in Lafayette, LA and Acadiana remains low so far for 2009.
Of the 1147 homes currently on the market in Lafayette parish, only 13 are listed as REOs (real estate owned) or approximately 1% while in Acadiana, a total of 50 properties are listed as REOs of the 2088 homes that are on the market (about 2%).

The average price for an REO in Lafayette parish is 118K ($70/sqft) while it is 76K in all of Acadiana ($46/sqft).
Of course, because of their lower prices, REOs tend to sell faster. … (0 comments)

lafayette: Time is Running Out for the First Time Home Buyers who want the $8,000! - 09/18/09 12:18 AM
First time home Buyers who want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit better get moving. Some may feel like they still have plenty of time before the December 1st deadline to close on their new home but they don't. The fact is, finding and buying a home takes time, especially if you haven't done anything yet. Below is a breakdown of some of the steps you will need to climb in order to get the key to your new home.
Find a lender and get pre-approved: Definitely the fist step. If you haven't done so already, you need to … (1 comments)

lafayette: Inventory Slightly Down in the Village of River Ranch, Lafayette, LA - 09/16/09 11:46 PM
In July, the inventory for single detached home in River Ranch was high with 50 homes available on the market. Currently, the inventory is down with 41 single family homes now available.

Three homes sold in River Ranch between July and August with an average price of $794,467 ($222.90/sqft) and they spent an average of 154 days on the market.
What mostly made the total inventory go down in River Ranch is the fact that 9 properties were taken off the market (withdrawn) and 3 listings expired. Only 3 homes are currently under contract (pending) with an average price of … (0 comments)

lafayette: Beautiful townhomes on Buffalo Run in Arrowhead subdivision - Lafayette, LA - 09/15/09 12:11 AM
You like the idea of a townhome and its low maintenance but still want a small yard? This home might be the one for you! Located on the south side of Lafayette, 5 minutes for the Mall of Acadiana, these two new townhomes have much to offer.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The kitchen is very functional and features granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The living area is roomy with a fireplace and wood laminate floors. Also downstairs is the master suite and a large master bath with garden tub and a … (0 comments)

lafayette: Lafayette and Acadiana Home Sales January-August 2009 - 09/08/09 12:02 AM
After rising for three months in a row, Lafayette and Acadiana home sales were down in August. In Lafayette parish, home sales went from 263 home sold in July to 194 in August and in Acadiana, 363 homes were sold in July compared to 264 in August.
There are currently 351 pending home sales in Lafayette Parish and 497 pending home sales in Acadiana.
 

 
If we take Lafayette Parish and compare this year's home sales to 2008, we see that sales were up last year in August after being down in July. So far this year, between January … (0 comments)

lafayette: Wonderful Family Home For Sale - Centrally Located in Lafayette, LA - 09/03/09 05:53 AM
Location, location, location! Here's a great opportunity to own a large family home right in the middle of Lafayette, LA.

Featuring 2865 square feet, this 4 bedrooms, 2 and half baths home has formal dinning room and living room and a huge den with lots of windows to the wonderful back yard, a brick wood burning fireplace (with gas starter), a wet bar, built-in cabinets and bookshelves. There is also a breakfast area in the kitchen, a large laundry room with mop sink, and a 2-car garage that includes a work area.


The second floor offers large bedrooms … (0 comments)

lafayette: Saint Streets Real Estate - What is the fuss all about? - 07/28/09 03:42 PM
There are always homes for sale in what we call the Saint Streets area in Lafayette, LA. The area is in high demand and homes that are priced right, do not stay on the market very long. I recently listed a home on Duclos Street and we had multiple offers after 5 days on the market. Buyers need to understand that if they see a good home in the saint streets, several other buyers have probably seen it, too. Waiting for a price reduction here is often not an option.

While the "Saint Streets" is not the official name of … (4 comments)

 
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