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What mostly made the total inventory go down in River Ranch is the fact that 9 properties were taken off the market (withdrawn) and 3 listings expired.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 $444,833 ($204.64/sqft) after spending 142 days on the market.

Of the 41 homes available in River Ranch, 21 are new or proposed constructions while 20 are pre-owned properties. Prices vary from $249,900 to $1,350,000 with the average price being $607,987. The average days on the market for available homes is 151.

 

Overall, when comparing statistics from 2008 and 2009, the average price for a home in River Ranch is slightly up from $651K to $658K while the price per square foot is down from $212 to $210. Days on the market have jumped from 87 in 2008 to 159 so far this year.

Click here to view all available homes and condos in the Village of River Ranch

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 separate shower. There is also a half bath with pedestral sink downstairs for the guests and a large laundry room with mop sink.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, both communicating with the second full bath and a bonus room that would make a wonderful play room or media room. These homes are extremely well insulated and energy efficient. Floor plans are similar and have 1758 square feet of living area.

We have two of these townhomes available to purchase for $210,000 and the seller is willing to assist with closing costs. For more information about these properties, click on the logo below and visit my web site.

J.D. Power and Associates names company highest in customer satisfaction for second year in a row

AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 2, 2009) —According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate company in North America, received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest fullservice real estate firms for the second year in a row. The company also ranked second-highest among home sellers in the study.

“We couldn’t be prouder. This is an achievement our associates have truly earned. It is the face-to-face interaction and the relationships they build daily that has impacted this study and elevated Keller Williams Realty to another level in customer service,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. “Knowing that this study was conducted during the toughest times the market has seen shows that spirit and dedication can make an impact.”

The study was produced by J.D. Power and Associates to measure home buyers’ and sellers’ customer satisfaction. The results of the home-buying experience were determined by three factors including the agent, office and the package of additional services.

“I am absolutely beaming with pride that our agents have been honored in such a fantastic way,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “We are lucky to be in business with such incredible business people, who have shown incredible resolve over the past two years. If there was a time to build their business, it is now.”

 

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 1st and August 31st, 1507 homes have sold in Lafayette Parish. In 2008, for the same period, 1672 home sold in Lafayette parish.

 

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 with walk-in closets. The master Bath is very roomy and so is the master closet. The backyard truly is a small oasis with an in-ground pool, a patio, mature fruit trees, and other trees offering shady areas perfect for relaxing.

And here’s one of the best feature for this home: The first floor AC units (inside and out) were replaced last year with a Trane CleanEffects, which removes more than 99% of the influenza A (including swine flu or H1N1) from a home’s filtered air (cost was 12K).

Roof is 6 years old. Home is wired with Newtone intercom speakers’ system but it is not connected. Seller are leaving 2 refrigerators and are offering a one-year home warranty. All of this (and more) in a quiet neighborhood located only minutes from everything and at a awesome price.

Click here to view the full listing for 208 Clem Drive, Lafayette, LA.

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