We are excited to announce four new additions to our team! We have recently hired three new agents and an executive assistant in order to expand our business and to better serve our clients. With the help of our new members, Elite Team will span nearly entirely across South Louisiana.We are looking forward to serving a larger and more diverse client base with the same standard of professionalism that Elite Team has always upheld. Take the time to get acquainted with our new members and the specific services each of them offers.

 

Meet Our New Members

Barry Beller
337-717-6683
barry@barrybeller.com

“My goal as a realtor is to offer the highest quality of service and representation each of my clients deserves.”

Barry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the real estate world. He has helped buyers, sellers, and investors alike through the real estate process with his expertise. Barry covers a large area of the I-10 corridor from Lafayette to Lake Charles.

Jamie Gaidry
985-226-5253
info@jamiegaidry.com

“A market expert such as myself must have the knowledge of new technology, be hard-working, and demonstrate your value as a client. Working beside some of this industry’s best and brightest, my goal is to make your experience both meaningful and valuable!”

With over four decades of real life business experience, Jamie is an expert in the Houma market. She specializes in assisting buyers, sellers, and investors by providing them with the latest news in the housing market.

Terri Latiolais
337-371-8771
terrilatiolais@kw.com

“In September 2014 I joined real estate with a mission to assist Acadiana residents in the homebuying process, one of the biggest and often most stressful decisions anyone will make. It warms my heart knowing that I’ve played a part in helping a family find a place to call home in South Louisiana.”

An expert in the Acadiana market who specializes in buying, selling, and investing, Terri has a passion for assisting her clients with all their real estate needs.

 

Leslie Boudreaux
337-456-1464

Leslie is our team’s new executive assistant. Leslie excels in providing caring and compassionate customer service to all our clients. She also does lots of behind-the-scenes work in order to keep our business running smoothly. If at any time you have trouble contacting a member of our team, Leslie is a direct line to us.

 

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

 

When gardeners start thinking about growing vegetables their first thoughts are beans, tomatoes and peppers. Seedlings of both peppers and tomatoes are tempting when we see them on the store shelves, but temperatures are still too low for these types of plants to do well.  Take advantage of early spring weather and plant vegetables that grow better in cooler temperatures. Spring’s mild weather will keep most pests at bay, allowing vegetables to thrive with a lower risk of damage.

We’ve all been there—you’re away from home, your phone’s battery is quickly nearing zero, and you forgot to bring your charger. “Hey, does anybody have an Android charger?” you ask. “Sorry, we all have iPhones.”

But it might not be this way for much longer. An Australian startup is trying to put a stop to smartphone charging inequality with its new LMcable. The charging cable combines Micro-USB and Lightning cables into a single cord that can be used on both Android and iOS devices. As usual, a standard USB connector is on the other end.

You don’t need to attach adapters to the cable or anything—LMcable has Micro-USB pins on one side and Lightning pins on the other, so switching between Micro-USB and Lightning is as easy as rotating the male connector 180° in your hand.

LMcable’s Kickstarter campaign is still active, and there are still some good price cuts if you pledge now. You’ll also get your choice of four colors—brown, white, blue, or black.

LMcable supports 2.4 amp fast-charging and also works for data transfer. The cord has tinned copper wire, and the connector is small enough that it should fit through most phone cases. It has a fashionable stitched leather sheath, as well as a button-up strap for neat storage. The first shipments are expected sometime in April.

And while USB Type-C is likely the connection for devices in the future (and a few devices now, like the Nexus 5X and 6P), the majority of smartphones and tablets today use either Micro-USB (most Android devices) or Lightning (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch).

The only real drawback to LMcable is that now you’ll have to make double-sure that none of your friends walks off with your charger “by accident.”

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Are you feeling overwhelmed lately?  If you’re getting too much thrown at you at once, it can be difficult to stay motivated.  But don’t give up just yet!  Here are 7 small steps to keep yourself motivated throughout the week:

“Just 5 Minutes”

Five minutes of focus is usually enough to break through your apathy, and before you know it, and hour will have passed and you’ll be done (or at least have made significant progress!).

Plan Tomorrow Tonight

Creating a short list of simple to-dos tonight means hitting the ground running tomorrow, and that early momentum will carry you through the rest of your day.

Don’t be a Perfectionist

Impossible standards = guaranteed stress and procrastination.  It’s easier to improve what you have than conjure perfection out of thin air.

Remind Yourself of Your Goals

What are you working towards?  Set your desktop background as a photo of your family, a dream vacation spot, or an inspiring quote—whatever it is you’re working to achieve.

Help Others

Sharing your talents not only benefits others, it shows what you’re capable of.  Feeling confident and seeing the impact you can make are powerful motivators!

Rethink Your Process

Sometimes motivation isn’t the problem.  If you always dread a specific task or get stuck on the same step, ask yourself: do you really have to do it that way?

Celebrate Your Achievements

At the end of the day, review what you accomplished and pat yourself on the back.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed by what you still have to do, but seeing how far you’ve come can keep you from getting overwhelmed and shutting down.

Don’t let a heavy workload intimidate you!  Take it step by step, and always work your hardest; you are capable of more than you think!

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

We’ve reached the point in the season where spring is right around the corner, and it’s teasing the heck out of South Louisiana.  Temperatures are ranging from the mid 40s to mid 70s in just one day—make up your mind, Mother Nature!

In any case, it isn’t quite warm enough to not enjoy a hot bowl of this cheesy chicken enchilada soup.  Thick and hearty and packed with flavor, it’s hard to believe how simple it is to make.

The secret behind the thickness is masa harina, or corn flour, which can be found at any grocery store in the baking aisle and gives the soup a lovely corn taste.  What I love most about recipes such as this is how easily customizable they are; you can add various combinations of toppings to your heart’s content and you’ll get a slightly different but equally delicious flavor every time.

Serve this soup hot with a side of chips and salsa and a glass of Pinot Grigio.  Once you try it, you may wish for another week or two of colder weather!

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