Home sales were up in Acadiana for the fifth consecutive month while they were slightly down in Lafayette parish for May (245 sales in May compared to 258 in April).

The number of home sales pending is also slightly down in Acadiana from the middle of May when it was at 743. As of now, it is 735, which is still higher than what we have seen in the past few years. In June 2011, for example, there were 498 home sales pending in Acadiana. Today, we have that many sales pending in Lafayette parish alone.

The graph above illustrates well the shrinking of the inventory in Lafayette parish due to the latest rise in home sales pending.

You have questions about the market or want to know how you make your home sell faster, don’t hesitate to contact me.

 

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

If you are looking for a 5 bedroom home in the Lafayette area, please take a look at 116 Concerto Crest in Amy Estates, in Duson. This home features close to 3500 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a large bonus room above the garage, and a shop with garage door and extra covered parking for all your toys. For other 5 bedrooms houses in the Lafayette area, click here.

The gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, refrigerator matching the cabinets and extra sink in the island.

What I love about this home is that it has something for every one in the family. The shop/man cave features a full size garage door and extra covered parking for all the toys. There is also a two-car garage attached to the house.

And this one is sure to please the little people in the family!

For more information about 116 Concerto Crest and more pictures, visit this link. For other homes available in Amy Estates, use this link (116 Concerto Crest is the only home currently listed, but the link is updated daily so bookmark it if you like the neighborhood).

 

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

We just listed this wonderful home at 108 Wisteria in Lafayette this weekend. Located in the middle of town, near Ambassador and Wal Mart (off of Bonaire), this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2000 square feet of living area, two large living rooms and a fenced-in back yard with a kennel for the furry members of your family.

The kitchen is centrally located and surrounded by the dinning room and the two living areas, which makes it a great house to entertain. The kitchen has been updated with a beautiful tile back splash and stainless steel appliances.

For more information about 108 Wisteria in Lafayette and more pictures, please visit this link.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Yes, June 1st is the beginning of the hurricane season here in Louisiana and in the Atlantic. And while hurricanes make for good satellite photography, we are all happy looking at archive images of past hurricanes. The one pictured below is Ivan in 2004.

If you are new to a hurricane area, you should probably take a few minutes to read about hurricane preparedness. This week was actually Hurricane Preparedness Week. For information about what you can do to prepare now and shortly before a storm, visit the National Hurricane Center.

As your Realtor, I also need to remind you to check your insurance and your coverage. If you need to change something, now is the time to do it.

If you are currently in the process of buying a home, make sure you activate (and possibly pay) for your insurance as soon as you can. If your insurance is not in place and a named storm enters the Gulf, you will not be able get coverage and you will not be able to close on your home until the storm is gone.

Wishing everyone a hurricane free hurricane season!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Grand Pointe Subdivision in Lafayette, LA is seeing lots of new home construction this spring. There are 19 single family homes for sale in Grand Pointe currently starting around $175,000 for 1266 sqft and up to $368,000 for 2233 sqft. Of the 19 homes on the market, 17 are listed as being “under construction” or “new.” Six townhomes priced between 268K and 313K are also for sale.

The cottage above is for sale as of this writing for $235,000. It features 3 beds/2baths and 1624Sqft. Truly a precious home, inside and out. Grand Pointe features cottage style homes and more traditional French homes. The average price per sqft in Grand Pointe is around $150. Since the beginning of the year, 16 homes have sold and 6 are currently pending.

Located off of Kaliste Saloom, near the intersection of E. Broussard, Grand Pointe is close to everything Lafayette has to offer.   In addition, the neighborhood features river front properties and others on a beautiful pond. Grand Pointe also features a club house and a saline pool for the residents to enjoy.

Think this may be the neighborhood for you? Feel free to browse homes and properties for sale in Grand Pointe here and don’t hesitate to contact me if I can assist you.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News