It has been a while since I reported about home sales in River Ranch. So far this year, 23 homes have sold in River Ranch compared to 16 for the same period last year. The graph below illustrates sales for the first six months of 2011 and 2012.

The average price of home sales in River Ranch is slightly down this year at $535,000 compared to $573,000 last year. However, the average price per square foot is up at $203 this year compared to $197 last year.

If you are considering buying a home in River Ranch, visit this link for a list of all available homes and condos in the neighborhood.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

We just listed a beautiful Acadian style home in Lafayette at 203 Great Plains drive with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2152 square feet of living area, and several updates that are sure to please home buyers.

 The kitchen was recently remodeled and features granite slab counter tops, tile back splash and new ceramic tile flooring.

If space is what you need, this home has it, inside and out. All the rooms are spacious with ample closet space in each of them. The large living room has a wood burning fireplace.

This home is centrally located just off of Congress St. near Prairie Elementary school and a great buy at less than $100/sqft! Contact me today for your private showing or visit this link for more information about 203 Great Plains Drive in Lafayette.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

We will be having an open house this Sunday, July 15th from 1 to 3pm at 116 Concerto Crest in Amy Estates (Duson, LA). This is a beautiful home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3400 square feet of living area.

The kitchen in this home is simply gorgeous with refrigerator matching the cabinets, slab granite counter tops, lots of counter space, and an island with a sink.

This home has been approved for a short sale so here’s your chance to own this wonderful large home for less than market value. Make plans to come by Sunday and view it for yourself between 1 and 3pm. If you can’t make it Sunday, contact me and we’ll schedule a private showing for you.

To view more pictures and information about 116 Concerto Crest, visit this link.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

After 17 years of living in Louisiana and almost 14 married to the same man, I’ve decided to become a US citizen. Truth is, my green card was about to expire and my options were to renew or take the oath. Yesterday, I was scheduled for an interview and to take the citizenship test, all part of the process. All went pretty smooth and I’m already scheduled for my oath ceremony… in two days! I guess it means that Thursday, I will wake up as a Canadian citizen and go to bed as a US citizen.

After my appointment, I crossed the Causeway Bridge into Mandeville to have lunch with a friend. What a beautiful place! We drove along the lake for a while and I could hardly keep my eyes on the road. I love old homes and I’m definitely planning another trip to the area just to do photography. I didn’t have much time yesterday but still had to snap a couple of shots. 

There are so many beautiful places in Louisiana to visit and photograph. Please share your favorites with me if you feel like it!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

I was wondering what to say this morning aside from Happy 4th of July and I came across this recording of “The Star Spangled Banner” in French and I thought it was pretty cool. The song was translated by Émile Marcantel who operates the website www.MusiqueAcadienne.com. “La bannière étoilée” is sung by Les Amies Louisianaises.

 Bon 4 de juillet à tous!

Happy 4th of July to all of you!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News