Here are the real estate sale numbers for September in Lafayette and Acadiana. As we can see, sales in September were pretty close to that of August.

If we look at the numbers from last year for Lafayette parish, there were less sales this year in September although the difference is less than what it was in July and August.

Inventory is slightly down right now in Lafayette parish and Acadiana while pendings are up. There are currently 286 properties under contract in Lafayette parish, compared to 278 last month. Below are actives for the past 4 months.

If you are thinking of buying or selling in Acadiana, contact me. To search for available properties in Lafayette, LA or Acadiana, click on the logo below or here.

 

For the past few days, the weather has been simply beautiful in Lafayette, LA. Highs in the mid 70s, lows in the upper 50s.

This beautiful fall weather also means that Festivals Acadiens & Creoles is righ around the corner. So gear up with your dancing shoes and head on over to Girard Park this weekend for some great music, great food, and just plain old fun!

This year’s poster (left) was created by Phillip Gould and designed by award winning graphic designer Megan Barra.

As you can see below, there will be plenty of music in the park and it starts Friday with downtown alive in Parc International and a Cajun Field Fais Do Do.

 

Friday October 8

Downtown alive, Parc International

• 5:30 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers
• 7:00 p.m. Cedric Watson

Cajun Field Fais Do Do

• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p. m. Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie
• 8:00 p.m. University of Louisiana-Lafayette vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Park Girard

Scène Ma Louisiane

Saturday, October 9

• 10:30 – 11:30 Kyle Huval and The Dixie Club Ramblers
• 11:30 – 12:00 Cajun Troubadours
• 12:00 – 1:00 Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole
• 1:00 – 2:00 Corey Ledet and the Promised Landers
• 2:00 – 3:00 Ryan Brunet and the Malfaicteurs
• 3:00 – 5:00 Jambalaya (with D. L. Menard and also featuring John Trahan)
• 5:00 – 6:00 Horace Trahan and the New Ossun Express 6:00 – 8:00 Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Sunday, October 10

• 10:30 – 11:30 Low Maintenance
• 11:30 – 12:30 High Performance
• 12:30 – 1:30Lafayette Rhythm Devils
• 1:30 – 2:30 Robert Jardell and Pure Cajun
• 2:30 – 3:30 Ray Abshire & Friends
• 3:30 – 5:00 Pine Leaf Boys

  

• 5:00 – 6:30 Wayne Toups ZydeCajun

Heritage Stage

Saturday October 9

• 10:45-11:45 Joe Hall and the Zydeco Cane Cutters
• 12:00-1:00 T’Salé 1:15-2:15 Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
• 2:30-3:45 Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars
• 4:00-5:00 Belton Richard and the Musical Aces
• 5:00-6:15 Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
• 6:30-8:00 Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie

Sunday October 10

• 10:45-11:45 Jesse Lege
• 12:00-1:15 Savoy Family Band with Steve Riley
• 1:30-2:30 Lost Bayou Ramblers
• 2:45-3:45 Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band
• 4:00-5:00 Feufollet

Salle de danse

Saturday October 9

• 11:00-1:45 Paul Daigle and Cajun Gold
• 2:00-3:45 Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys
• 4:00-5:45 Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys

Sunday October 11

• 11:00-12:45 Corey Arceneaux the Zydeco Hot Peppers
• 1:00-2:45 Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys
• 3:00-4:45 Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe

For more information about Festivals Acadiens & Creoles, visit their website here.

My colleague Kathryn makes an excellent point regarding the C.L.U.E. report. Of course, in Louisiana and in the Lafayette area, it’s an excellent way to find out if there were ever claims related to hurricane damages. Whether you are buying or selling a home, this is something to think about!

I will have an open house Sunday, September 26th, in the Chateau Vermilion subdivision in Abbeville, LA from 2 to 4pm. Both 8954 and 8950 Rue Blanc will be open for touring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These two cottages are available for $147,900 and $155,900 and they are both 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Click this link to view more information about these homes.

The builder is also currently offring to pay ALL CLOSING COSTS with rural development financing (100% financing) which means that you can buy one of these homes with nothing out of pocket.

We also have other incentives that I would love to talk to you about. So come by and see me Sunday between 2 and 4 pm at 8954 Rue Blanc in Chateau Vermilion.

If you want to search for properties in Abbeville, Lafayette, or anywhere else in Acadiana, click here or on my logo below.

Today was such a nice day for pictures that I went by 8950 Rue Blanc in Chateau Vermilion (Abbeville, LA) and took some fresh pictures of my listing.

I have to say here that I love my camera when it produces beautiful pictures like this that I don’t have to edit. And yes, that’s how blue the sky was this afternoon under some 90+ degrees out there.

This cute little cottage is brand new and sitting on almost half an acre near the city of Abbeville in Vermilion parish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right now, I have a VERY MOTIVATED BUILDER who is offering to pay ALL CLOSING COSTS for a buyer if they finance the home through rural development (100% financing) and he will pay up to $5,000 in closing costs if buyer opts for FHA or conventional financing instead.

In other words, you could buy this home today with just about NOTHING out of pocket!!!

The monthly payment, including mortgage, taxes, and insurance if you finance 100%, is around $950/month.

Here are some of the features of this home now available at $155,900:

• 3 Bedrooms – 2 Baths
• 1449 square feet
• Large kitchen with island and plenty of cabinets
• Separate laundry room (not a closet)
• Super insulated means low utilities (Slemco)
• 1/2 acre lot
• Subdivision has pond and will have fishing/park area
• 7-Year warranty
• NOT in a flood zone
• Maurice Elementary and North Vermilion High School

We also have lots available and floor plans to choose from starting in the 130s.

For more information about this home and the other available homes in Chateau Vermilion, click here.

To search for your dream home, click here or on my logo below.