Here in Lafayette, there’s always something fun going on–festivals, concerts, fundraisers–you name it!  Have a look at some upcoming local events:

Saturday, Nov. 7

Children’s Book Festival – Meet and greet with local children’s authors at the Iberia Parish Library;  listen to live storytelling and get your books signed!  Children will have the opportunity to make fun and unique crafts for the holiday season.

Steampunk and Makers Fair – An all-ages event showcasing and celebrating science, technology, education, art, and mathematics.  Attendees are encouraged to show up in costume!  Hosted in Parc Sans Souci and the Lafayette Science Museum from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

La Fete du Festival – A fundraising event for Festival International de Louisiane.  This is a speakeasy-themed party featuring the Roaring 20s decor and party favors, specialty cocktails, and games and other surprises.  Enjoy catered food by Pouparts Bakery and  a performance by festival favorite, Chic Gamine!

Sunday, Nov. 8

Bark in the Park – Bring your furry friends to Girard Park from 12 PM to 5 PM for a day full of food, fun, demonstrations, and important information on keeping your dogs healthy and happy.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

A Recipe for Fun – A cooking demonstration for you and your child (age 4-12) to learn how to cook together at home! Mandy Armentor will teach your child how to stay safe in the kitchen as she demonstrates how to cook a festive fall recipe.  Event will be held at the Iberia Parish Library from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Annual Veteran’s Day Program – Honor those who served for our country and those who lost their lives at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery in Lafayette.  The service begins at 9 AM and will be followed by a reception.

The Oil Center After Hours – Come to Heymann Memorial Park at 5:30 PM for a free concert with performances by Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars and Dustin Gaspard.

Friday, Nov. 13

Merry Marketplace – Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Top Shelf Sports Arena, which will house over 15,000 square feet of unique holiday merchandise you won’t find anywhere else!  Doors open at 9 AM and over 75 valuable door prizes will be awarded.

Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Home owners’ fear of selling their homes for less than what they paid is abating, as sellers grow more confident that they’ll recoup the amount they spent. Over the past two years, their confidence has grown 29 percent, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® of 1,000 adults in the nation’s 50 largest metro areas.

Seventy-one percent of home owners disagreed with the statement: “I do not think I could sell my house for what I paid for it.” That is up from 55 percent in 2009, 2010, and 2013. Only 27 percent agreed with that statement, which is down from 42 percent in 2013, according to NAR.

Sellers’ confidence will likely extend into next year too. Four in 10 Americans surveyed say they expect home prices to rise in their market over the next year.

Only 23 percent said they would like to move but don’t think they could sell their house in the current market, down from 38 percent two years ago.  Some 74 percent of owners said that would like to move, but think they could sell their house, an increase of 17 points over last years.

Sellers are showing greater confidence today than in the past four that they could sell their home in the current market too. Today, 74 percent feel like they could sell in the current market compared to 57 percent who were confident about selling in 2013.

Seller confidence will likely extend to their outlook for next year too.  Four in ten adults in the survey (41%) expect prices to rise in their market. Some 47 percent said prices will stay the same and only 6 percent expect them to decrease.

Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

“A ship doesn’t sink because it is surrounded by water.  A ship only sinks when water gets inside of it.”

Everyone has bad days.  Some of us even have bad weeks, or bad months.  But it is not our dark moments that define us; it is how we respond to those moments that shows who we are.

Life is only as bad–or good–as you make it out to be.  If your thoughts are flooded with negativity, then you’re destined to sink.  However, a positive mind will always triumph against your struggles.  So think happy thoughts and float on!

Happy Monday (:

Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News