I notice the sign, “Le Musée à Maurice,” a few days ago while going to the post office. I was very happy to see that the old Villien Bros building will be brought back to life.

This building used to be on Church Street behind the Villien store which had been the Maurice Flea Market for many years. The large store was torn down but this one here was moved onto Chief H. Fred Ave, across the street from the cemetery.

I haven’t seen any activity around the building yet, but this morning, I was looking at the events schedule for the Grand Réveil Acadien, which starts today in the New Orleans area, and saw that they will have beignets and coffee next Friday morning here at the Musée including a beignets making demonstration. It starts at 8am October 14th. Hope to see some of you there. I know I will be there!

I will post more information later about the Grand Réveil Acadien and Festivals Acadiens & Creoles next weekend.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Home sales in River Ranch got a little boost in September as 6 homes were sold. This is the most sales in any given month so far this year.

While sales were higher in Lafayette parish in August than they were in July and September (see my post from yesterday), home sales in River Ranch did the opposite. Sales price for the homes that sold were between $302,000 and $470,000 for an average price of $375,000 and $201.47 per square foot. This is the lower end in River Ranch.

There are currently 27 homes available in River Ranch priced between $343,000 and $959,000 with an average price per square feet of $205.

As for condos and townhomes, sales remain stagnant with only 2 sales so far this year while there are 34 active listings for those units.

Click here to view available properties (homes and condos) in River Ranch.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Home sales in September for Lafayette parish and Acadiana were very much like those of July.

When compared to last year, September home sales in Lafayette parish were higher in 2011 than they were in 2010.

There are currently 2406 homes available in Acadiana, up from 2394 last month and there are 1300 homes for sale in Lafayette parish, also up from 1252 a month ago.

The good news here is that home sales pending are also on the rise. There are 513 home sales pending in Acadiana compared to 464 last month. In Lafayette parish, 295 homes are under contract today compared with 280 in August.

It is still a great time to buy a home in Acadiana and Lafayette! To search for your next home, simply visit LafayetteHomeValues.com or click on one of the search homes links on this page.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News