The 2011 edition of the (49th) annual Parade of Homes from the Acadian Home Builders Association in the Lafayette, LA area begins next weekend!

Mark your calendars: April 9, 10, 13, 16 & 17, 2011

The Parade of Homes is the public’s opportunity to view brand new homes built by some of the best builders in the area. This year, you will be able to view 38 homes in 22 subdivisions in Acadiana. A total of 25 builders will be showcased.

Tickets are $6 each and are now available at Doug Ashy Building Materials (2 locations: Johnston St and Verot School Road) and at the AHBA office (135 N. Domigue in Lafayette). During the Parade, tickets are available at the clubhouse in Grand Pointe subdivision. Guidebooks and maps are available while supplies last.

Below are the subdivisions and builders features in the 2011 Parade of Homes.

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Brookshire Gardens – 2 Homes

• Heritage Home Builders
• Mike Thompson Homes

River Ranch – 1 Home

• L.R. Mitchell Construction & Development

Carrolton Park – 1 Home

• Lacour Construction

Oak Shadows – 1 Home

• Francez Builders

Copper Meadows – 3 Homes

• C.J. Morgan Construction
• Kojis Construction
• Platinum Homes

Walker’s Lake – 3 Homes

• Anderson Home Builders
• Marcus Wilder Builder
• Mike Thompson Homes

E’Lan – 1 Home

• BECC Enterprises

Shadowbrook – 1 Home

• Privat General Contractors

Grand Pointe – 6 Homes

• Daigle Homes
• Heritage Home Builders
• Louisiana Classics
• Ricky Tucker Custom Homes
• Ste. Marie Homes

Hogan Estates – 5 Homes

• Greatwood Homes
• Jeff Wood Construction
• Mar-Key Builders
• Grandview Terrace – 1 Home
• Boohea Properties

Sugarland Estates – 1 Home

• Privat General Contractors

Sugar Mill Pond – 1 Home

• L.R. Mitchell Construction & Development

The Lakes on the Teche – 1 Home

• R.A.H. Homes

Huval Holiday City – 1 Home

• Rajun Cajun Construction

Tolson Oaks – 1 Home

• Greatwood Homes

Island Oaks Plantation – 3 Homes

• Jeff Gossen Homes
• Platinum Homes

Vintage Park – 1 Home

• McLain Homes

La Cheniere – 1 Home

• Privat General Contractors

Saddleback Trail – 1 Home

• Van Alan Homes

Miramar – 1 Home

• Boohea Properties

Westfield – 1 Home

• Francez Builders

If you are looking for a home with lots of extras that is also affordable, look no further! 305 Forest Creek will charm you to minute you walk through the 8-foot tall mahogany front door. This French style home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open/split floor plan, and is currently available for $188,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other features of this home:

• Home is 2 years old
• 1480 Square feet living area
• Beautiful laminate wood floors in living area
• Maple cabinets
• Granite tile counter tops
• Cabinet dept refrigerator
• Exquisite crown molding in living areas and master bedroom
• Trey ceilings in living and tripple trey ceiling in master bedroom
• Alcove in master bedroom (sitting area, office, nursery)
• Two-way miror hidding the television above the fireplace
• electrical outlets in baseboards in living and dining areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside, the back yard is all fenced in and the patio has been extended for the perfect entertaining area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This home also qualifies for Rural Development financing (100% financing) and the owners are offering a one-year home warranty to the new owner.

For more information and more pictures of this beautiful home located at 305 Forest Creek in Westfield subdivision in Scott, click here.

This is what it looked like this morning in my back yard in Maurice, LA. I’ve been living here almost 16 years and I’ve probably seen this half a dozen times, if that. Yes, the trees are white because they are covered with ice. Yikes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home sales increased in Acadiana and in Lafayette Parish towards the end of the year in 2010 for a strong finish.

When we compare home sales from 2010 to the previous year, 2009, home sales were very steady in Lafayette parish: 2270 home sold in 2009 VS 2263 homes in 2010

There are currently 335 home sale pending in Acadiana, including 212 in Lafayette Parish.

There are currently 2363 homes available in Acadiana and 1265 in Lafayette parish.

To search for your dream home click here or on the logo below.

Just listed is this wonderful 3 bedroom/2 bath home in Shenandoah Estates in Broussard. Freshly painted inside and out, this home also features recently remodeled kitchen and baths.

Here are some of the features of this home currently offered at $170,000:

• 1557 Square feet ($109/sqft)
• Remodeled kitchen with ceramic tiles and stainless steel gas range/oven
• Large living room with fireplace and built-in shelves
• Very roomy master bath with new tiles on floor and shower
• Living room, dining, and master bedroom with vaulted ceilings
• Second bathroom also features new tiles
• Extra large patio and great back yard for entertaining or for the kids
• Outdoor sink with hot and cold water
• Double garage
• All on a quiet street and in a great neighborhood!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, the outside AC unit is only 3 years old and the water heater was changed about 18 months ago. The sellers are also offering a one-year home warranty.

Click here for more information and more pictures

Make your appointment to view this home today before it’s too late!