The story this month is our low inventory in Lafayette and Acadiana, which has been in decline since last July. It seems that inventory is not keeping up with the demand as our pending sales start to rise this spring. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now is a good time to list as there is less competition on the market.

Meanwhile, pending home sales are on the rise as is typical this time of year.

And while 2013 was an exceptional year for real estate in Lafayette and Acadiana, 2014 also looks very promising. Home sales in Lafayette and Acadiana are higher so far this year than they were last year for the same period.

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

It’s that time of year again and if we’re lucky, temperatures will rise just in time for the Mardi Gras parades! Here is your parade schedule for the 2014 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette and Acadiana.

Friday, February 21st

Krewe of Andalusia Parade, New Iberia, 6:00 pm

 

Saturday, February 22nd

Carencro Mardi Gras Parade, Carencro, 11 am

Krewe des Chiens Canine Parade, Lafayette, 2:00 pm

(from the Library to Parc Sans Souci)

Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade, Lake Arthur, 2:00 pm

Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm

Sunday, February 23rd

Scott Mardi Gras Parade, Scott, 1 pm

Krewe of Ezana Parade, Jeanerette, 1 pm

Courir de Mardi Gras: Old-Fashion Mardi Gras Run, Vermilionville, 11am-3pmm

 

Friday, February 28th

Friday Night Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm

Cajun country Mardi Gras, Downtown Eunice Street Dance, 7:30pm

 

Saturday, March 1st

Youngsville Parade, Youngsville, 11am

Children’s Parade, Lafayette, 12:30 pm

(from the Federal Courthouse to Cajun Field)

Jennings Mardi Gras Parade, Jennings, 2 pm

Krewe of Bonaparte Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm

 

Sunday, March 2nd

 Newcomers Parade, St. Martinville, 1 pm

Carnival d’Acadie, downtown Crowley

 

Monday, March 3rd

Queen Evangeline’s Parade, Lafayette, 6pm

Lundi Gras Celebration, Opelousas Civic Center, 5:30-8pm

  

Tuesday, March 4th

Half Fast Krewe of Frank’s Parade, Opelousas, 9:00 am

King Gabriel’s Parade, Lafayette, 10:00 am

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade, Jeanerette, 11 am

Krewe of Coteau Parade, Coteau, 1 pm

Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade, Lafayette, 1:00 pm

   KADN/KLAF Independent Parade, Lafayette, 2:00 pm

Krewe Chic-a-la-Pie Parade, Kaplan, 2:00 pm

Family Parade, Loreauville, 2:00 pm

 

Happy Mardi Gras Season everyone and Be Safe!

 

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

2013 was a great year for real estate in Lafayette and Acadiana and it looks like 2014 is off to a similar start.

As we can see, home sales for January this year are on par with those of January last year. Pending sales, however, are lower now than they were at this time in 2013. In Lafayette parish, there are currently 464 home sales pending compared to 582 last year and in Acadiana, the number is 714 compared to 834 in February 2013.

Another factor worth noting is the fact that our inventory of homes for sale has been slipping since the beginning of the year. There are less homes on the market now than there has been for the last 14 months.

I think the dip in inventory might have something to do with the unusually cold winter we are having this year in South Louisiana. If you are thinking about selling your home, don’t wait much longer. Inventory will be going up very soon as warmer weather settles in, which means more competition for your home on the market.

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

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Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News