Did you know that that on the second Saturday of each month, Downtown Lafayette becomes the artistic hub of South Louisiana?  Dozens of galleries, museums, shops, and other businesses display works by Louisiana’s best local artists for visitors to view, or even purchase, as they shop or eat Downtown Lafayette.  With art ranging from paintings to jewelry to textiles and even glass work, there’s certainly something for every interest.  July’s 2nd Saturday ArtWalk will be held tonight from 6PM to 9PM.  Come out and enjoy live, local music and support South Louisiana’s artists!

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

 

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

It’s a common practice for buyers to make a list of what they want in a home during the search process and to explain it to their agent. However, maybe the first list they should make would have the skills they want their agent to have.

The Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers identifies what buyers want most from their agents and as you’d expect, help with finding the right home was ranked highest most often. While it is important, it may not be the most unique of the desired area of expertise.

Equally essential to the success of the transaction are the combination of help with price and terms negotiations and assistance with the paperwork, comparable sales, qualifying and financing.

To summarize the responses in the survey, Buyers want help from their agents with two things: to find the right home and to get it at the right price and terms. Some agents are actually better equipped with tools and acquired knowledge to assist buyers with financial advice and negotiations.

Since an owner’s cost of housing is dependent on the price paid for the home and financing, a real estate professional skilled in these specialized areas can be invaluable in finding the “right” home. An agent’s experience and connections to allied professionals and service providers is irreplaceable.

Ask the agent representing you to specifically list the tools and talent they have to address these areas.

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

 

Mark your calendars:  The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be hosted at the Cajundome from July 9 to July 12.  Their all-new show, entitled “Built to Amaze!”, features astounding acrobatics, fantastic animal feats, and a charming, magical atmosphere that only The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey can achieve.

The new school year will be here before you know it, so this is the perfect weekend event for your and your children to spend quality time together before the end of summer vacation.  Click here for show times and to purchase your ticket to “the greatest show on earth”.  Hurry, while they’re still available!

Visit www.ringling.com for more information on the show and The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Today is unquestionably the most important and highly celebrated day for our nation–today we celebrate our freedom!  And what better way to celebrate than by enjoying good food, live music, and fireworks with your whole family?  

You can find find all this at Uncle Sam’s Jam, where Lafayette’s favorite downtown eateries come together to serve up some quality food in celebration of Independence Day. Enjoy live performances by Roddie Romero & The Hub City All Stars, Ray Boudreaux, Travis Ewing, and DJ Chris Reed.  

Uncle Sam’s Jam takes place in Parc International and lasts from 3 PM to 10 PM.  Admission is FREE for all ages.  Be sure to stick around for a wonderful fireworks display at the end of the night!

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News