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What's going on in Monroe and the surrounding areas? Find info about the local market in Ouachita Parish, LA, including Monroe, West Monroe, Swartz, Sterlington, and Calhoun. Tips on buying and selling. Homes for sale. Local events and happenings.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 will be a day of fun for both people and pets! When & Where:100 Commerce St., (Antique Alley) West Monroe, LA11:00 to 4:00Registration, games and face painting will begin at 11am. Contest judging starts at noon. The parade will line up at 1pm and roll at 1:30. For the...
01/12/2010
The guidelines for the $6500 tax credit can be confusing. I hope this helps. Gayle Causey, 318-614-5615Realtor, Relocation Specialist Keller Williams RealtyMonroe, LA USA PS. Thanks, Robert, for the good info!I just spent an hour on hold with the Internal Revenue Service to gain clarity on someth...
01/11/2010
The aging concrete seawall which protects the city from flooding if the river overflows its banks in West Monroe will get a long-needed face lift this year.  A grant from Home Depot and materials donated by Sherwin Williams will make it possible.  AmeriCorps, Keep West Monroe Beautiful, agents fr...
01/11/2010
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 o...
01/04/2010
 Dear Consumer, I understand your frustration, disappointment & even your anger about Realtors. You have been let down, lied to, and in some cases stolen from. And I do not feel sorry for most of you. Let me share this story with you: I had a computer that was constantly losing memory. It is now ...
12/27/2009
According to an article for the journal Science, the research is complete, and there were many surprises. Here are the top 10 happiest states (includes the District of Columbia):  The happiest states:   1. Louisiana2. Hawaii3. Florida4. Tennessee5. Arizona6. Mississippi7. Montana8. South Carolina...
12/19/2009
This is a lovingly maintained custom home on the bayou in Frenchman's Bend. 4BR/2ba. High ceilings in living room & formal dining room. Breakfast area & hearth room enjoy view of bayou. Large master suite includes double walk-in closets, 2 vanities, jet tub & separate shower. Screened porch acro...
12/10/2009
West Monroe High School and Neville High School of Monroe are both playing in the state championship football series on Saturday at the Superdome in New Orleans! West Monroe will play top-ranked Achbishop Rummel in Class 5A and Neville, ranked No. 2 in 4A, will play top-ranked Franklinton.  The N...
12/09/2009
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...
11/19/2009
...but MARTHA STEWART certainly is! YUM! If you're looking for the right side dish or dessert, I'm sure Martha has the recipe. Martha and her friends on SIRIUS Satellite Radio are offering a FREE Thanksgiving Cookbook. (We like FREE.) You can download it here: http://www.sirius.com/thanksgiving H...
11/18/2009
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