Yes folks, it’s that time of year and once again, the weather cooled off just in time (well, a little bit)! The Realtor Association of Acadiana’s Gumbo Cookoff is this Thursday, October 11th, in Parc International downtown Lafayette.

This year’s theme is Gumbo with the Stars!

The doors open at 4:30 and tickets are $10 for all you can eat gumbo (quite a deal!), live music, dancing, and lots of fun. Children under 5 years old get in free and there is also a costume contest for the children under 12 at 6:30.

Every year, real estate brokerages, title companies, inspectors, lenders, gather for this event. Competition is fierce for the best gumbo and the best team’s theme and skit. It is always a fun event and this year weather should be perfect for a night out downtown.

So come on out and celebrate the fall with us tomorrow night in Parc International.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

The numbers are in for home sales in September in Lafayette and Acadiana and as predicted, we had a great month!

Home sales in Lafayette parish far surpassed that of 2011 in September making them even higher than they were in August. While sales typically slow down in the fall, this year they are holding strong. The graph below is home sales for 2012 YTD.

The number of home sales pending or under contract remains high in Lafayette and Acadiana. True, it is down a bit from the June high but way up compared to last year. At this time in 2011, we had 303 sales pending in Lafayette and 485 in Acadiana. Right now, we have 473 homes under contract in Lafayette parish alone and 689 in Acadiana.

If you have any questions about real estate in Lafayette and Acadiana, email me and I will get the answers for you!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

I was only going to post tomorrow about some of the happenings downtown this weekend but then wanted to remind everyone about Rhythms on the River starting its fall season tonight with Rebirth Brass Band. This is now a tradition in River Ranch (Town Square) where one can enjoy food, drinks, music, and great company. Tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 in River Ranch!

Tomorrow, Les Frères Michot will be playing at Parc Sans Souci for Bach lunch, a free event sponsored by the Lafayette Science Museum. Bach Lunch is a free lunch hour series featuring different musicians performing from noon to 1 p.m. during the spring and fall. The restaurants featured tomorrow are Chris’ Po-Boys and iMonelli’s. Yum!!

Tomorrow night is of course Downtown Alive! also downtown in Parc International. The music will be provided by 5th Avenue and it will be a Ragin’ Cajuns kind of night (5:30 to 8:30).

And Saturday, it is the 2012 Edition of the Latin Music festival in Parc International. There will be a variety of artists, food, arts and crafts, and family fun. From noon to 10pm Saturday and free to attend.

I’m sure there’s lots more going on! Have fun!

 

 

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

We just listed a commercial building right in the middle of Youngsville at 204 Church Street (across from the church). The building was recently used as a salon and spa and would make a great retail space or offices.

The property features a reception area and a large common area with three more spacious private rooms, a full bath, a half bath, and a small kitchen.

Above is one of the private rooms of the building and below is the large common area between the reception and the other 3 rooms.

I can’t help but think that this space would also make a great flea market with room for several merchant booths. This property is for sale or for lease, and the owner would entertain a lease purchase as well. What do you have to loose? Come view this wonderful space today; you’ll want to make it yours!

For more information about 204 Church Street in Youngsville, click here!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

If you are looking for space inside and out, look no further. This home located on Sunset Drive in Sunset features close to 4000 square feet and 2.5 acres with another 7 acres available behind it.

This home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, an office, huge media room with full kitchenette, formal dining room, keeping room off of kitchen, and storage galore! The kitchen has been remodeled with granite counter tops, tile back splash and beautiful cabinets.

The home sits on approximately 2 acres and there is an extra 7 acres that can be purchased separately for those buyers interested in having more land for horses or for the kids. It also includes a large 3 section workshop (one with electricity) and a gazebo surrounded by a pond stocked with catfish and bream.

For more information about 782 Sunset Drive or to search for your dream home, please visit this link. And of course, if you have any questions about real estate in Acadiana, contact me. I’ll be glad to help!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News