Homefinder 01/01/2017

JANUARY 1ST, 2017 – JANUARY 7TH, 2017

LA-1000637737

See page 4 for details!

Penny McGehee

Direct: 337-267-4043 • Cell: 337-344-7777 pmcgehee@vaneatonromero.com

107 Dunvegan Court Stonehaven On The River

Happy New Year from my family to yours!

2000 Kaliste Saloom Road | Suite 101 | Lafayette, LA 70508 | Licensed in Louisiana

BREAUX BRIDGE

BROUSSARD

CARENCRO

ACREAGE

21.69 Acres | Shop | Pond | Outdoor Kitchen

4 BR / 3 BA | 3023 SQFT | $849,500

3 BR / 2 BA | 1513 SQFT | $184,000

3 BR / 2 BA | 1510 SQFT | $163,000

303 Herlil Circle

600 & 800 Breaux Rd.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER

1953 Sawmill

108 Cranberry Dr.

107 Hobson St.

821 4th St. A

3 Units | $125,000

112 N Pine St.

20.6 Acres | $306,940

925 Jordan St.

3 Units | $90,000

6 Properties | $200,000

4 BR / 2 BA | 1861 SQFT | $49,000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

109 Gaslight

128 Bottlebrush Ln.

4 BR / 3 BA | 2130 SQFT | $320,000

3 BR / 2 BA | 1454 SQFT | $149,900

500 Southlake

3 BR / 2 BA | 1830 SQFT | $259,900

New Construction • 400 Fortune Road • L’Petit Chateau Subdivision Lots Starting at $36,000 • Plans Available or Bring your own plans we can build for you Ready to Build NOW ! •100% Financing • Call for more information

Teresa Scarsella TOP RESIDENTIAL AGENT & CLOSED SELLING SIDES

C: 337.962.3362 | D: 337.291.4778 | teresasells@bellsouth.net For the latest trends check out my facebook page at Van Eaton & Romero Real Estate / Teresa Scarsella LA-1000637836

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COME HOME! CUSTOM BUILT HOME

EUNICE DREAM HOME

LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT

102 Bandelier Drive, Lafayette, LA $647,990 * 3,784 square feet 4 bedrooms / 4 baths Glenda Bryan * 337.251.3216

1534 Tiger Lane, Eunice, LA $949,500 * 4,482 square feet 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths Kathy Daigle 337.280.5160

This stunning custom built home is in a quiet cul-de-sac and boasts modern appliances, exposed antique wood beams and a bonus room above the garage. The backyard has room for a pool!

Stunning Custom built Mediterranean Estate set on 8.6 acres fronted by a wrought iron electric entry gate. Select finishes throughout with exceptional quality and design. Large Formal Dining Room, 12 foot ceilings, 3 car garage along with additional 3 car/boat garage. Amazing and priced to sell!

124 Psalm Court, Youngsville, LA $293,500 * 2,100 square feet 4 bedrooms / 3 baths Carol Ann Lukes * 337.316.1828 Jeff Dubois * 337.280.7258

This home has it all - spacious and airy with lots of windows! 10’ ceilings in living, dining, kitchen and master suite. Huge back yard with covered patio and shed. Seller offering $8,000 towards closing costs & prepaids with a full-price offer.

COTTAGES AT WENTWORTH

MAINSTREET AT RIVER RANCH

OVER AN ACRE OF LAND

110 Soho * Lafayette, LA 3 bedrooms / 3 baths * $359,900 Hailey Daigle * 337.349.9370

201 Settlers Trace #3416, Lafayette, LA $209,900 * 2 bedrooms / 1 bath Hailey Daigle * 337.349.9370 This gorgeous place boasts an open concept living area, two bedrooms with walk-in closets, beautiful laminate wood flooring, granite counter tops, a double-sided fireplace, and windows lining two sides of the unit!

621 Southwood Dr. Opelousas, LA 3 bedrooms / 2.5 Baths / $419,900 Connie Wiltz * 337.331.2172

NEW PRICE!

Beautiful quiet new subdivision in the heart of Lafayette! Nearby shops and retail!

The kitchen, living room and open dining make it an entertainers dream with antique pine ceilings, cypress beams, exposed interior brick accents and lots of window for an expansive view of the outdoors.

REALTY OFFICE LOCATIONS River Ranch (337) 984.3777 Sugar Mill Pond (337) 856.2323 Couret farms (337) 216.6666

Open 7 Days a Week.

Tammy Hornsby

Kathy Daigle

Hailey Daigle Genin

Glenda Bryan

Connie Wiltz

Jeff Dubois

Carolann Lukes

FOR MORE HOMES & PROPERTIES OFFERED BY SOUTHERN LIFESTYLE REALTY GO TO SOUTHERNLIFESTYLREALESTATE.COM

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St. Landry Parish

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JANUARY 1, 2017 - JANUARY 7, 2017

1100 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, La 70506

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GEOGRAPHIC INDEX Acadia Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Iberia Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

337.289.6497

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Account Manager

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Jeanerette

Account Executive

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Crowley, Rayne, Church Point

Jan LeBlanc

St. Martin Parish

337.289.6454

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Opelousas, Sunset, Port Barre Grand Couteau, Cankton, Arnaudville

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Vermilion Parish

St . Martin Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M Cade, Butte LaRose, Arnaudville

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Kaplan, Erath, Delcambre, Maurice

Iberia Parish

ON THE COVER

COUNTRY F RENCH STYLE HOME!

T 107 Dunvegan Court, Lafayette Stonehaven On The River 3 BR/2 full 1 half BA 2,598 SF $424,500 Penny McGehee Office: 337-267-4043 Cell: 337-344-7777 pmcgehee@vaneatonromero.com Licensed in Louisiana

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his home AND subdivision had NO drainage or flooding issues in the August 2016 flood. Elegant Country French style home! Stately brick walls surrounding your castle create a world of privacy. You are welcomed home upon entering your motor court. Enjoy the tall ceilings, large rooms, home office, spacious utility room and split floor plan. The house is wired for a whole house generator and is generator ready.

More... The 23’ X 12 foot air conditioned bonus space accessible through the garage serves many purposes. This 276 sq. ft. room is not included in the 2,598 sq, ft living area. extensive an comprehensive listing of all the improvements, upgrades and excellent maintenance. Please see the amenities list for and extensive an comprehensive listing of all the improvements, upgrades and excellent maintenance. Pride of ownership shows in this super clean and extremely well maintained home.

2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd, STE 101, Lafayette, LA 70508 4

Each office is Independently Owned & Operated

January 1, 2017

Happy New Year!

LIVE. WORK. SHOP. PLAY.

106 RUE GAMBETTA 3 bedroom, 2 bath • $244,900

205 PASCALET PLACE 4 bedroom, 3 bath • $319,999

Manuel Builders homes are move in ready. Spacious open floor plans, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, wood and tile floors and large outdoor living spaces make these homes an exceptional value.

Desirable floor plan with a formal dining area, separate guest suite and open area between the great room and kitchen, refrigerator included. Stainless appliances, granite countertops and lots of cabinets.

101 FLORES CT 4 bedroom, 3 bath • $335,600

117 KEELINGWOOD DRIVE 3 bedroom, 2 bath • $274,596

103 FLORES COURT 3 bedroom, 2 bath • $283,857

Beautiful new construction by Shivers Brothers Construction. These homes have everything you are looking for wood and tile floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, elevated ceilings, great covered outdoor living space.

COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES - BUSINESS OUTPARCELS AVAILABLE Cecil Little • (337) 280.1235 • cecil@riverranchrealestate.com • southernlfestyledevelopment.com

CUSTOM LOTS STARTING AT $40,250!

337.216.6666

FURNISHED MODEL HOME

Connie Wiltz 337-331-2172

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Acadiana HomeFinder www.theadvertiser.com

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Hailey Daigle Genin 337-349-9370

Bri9 Ma9hiew 337-787-0831

Jeff Dubois 337.280.7258

January 1, 2017

Tough.Smart.

Happy New Year

200 Silver Oak Lane - $1,699,000 Vintage Park - Main House (6,063 Sq. Ft.) 4 BR/5 BA + Full Guest House (978 Sq. Ft.)

603 Farmington Drive - $1,199,000 Fernewood - 4 Car Garage - Pool 5 BR/5 BA - 5,522 Sq. Ft.

129 Veranda Place - $949,999 2.5 Acres in Veranda Place - 3 Car Garage 4 BR/4.5 BA - 5,265 Sq. Ft. - Pool

133 Rue Massie - $994,000 1.3 Acres in Beau Coteau 4 BR/4 BA - 3,890 Sq. Ft.

201 Timberwood Circle - $539,999 Timberwood - Area O 4 B/4.5 BA - 4,356 Sq. Ft.

108 Ben Franklin Drive - $524,999 Bicentennial Acres - Area P 4 BR/2.5 BA - 3,339 Sq. Ft.

105 Ideal Street - $499,000 Arceneaux Cove - Area D 4 BR/2.5 BA - 2,740 Sq. Ft.

209 Isaiah Drive - $495,000 St. Michael's Cove - Area O 3 BR/3 BA - 3,217 Sq. Ft.

104 Ruidoso Drive - $384,000 Delmar Estates West - Area N 4 BR/3 BA - 2,450 Sq. Ft.

104 Ballantre - $368,900 Stonehaven on the River - Area N 4 BR/2 BA - 2,383 Sq. Ft.

127 Croft Row - $359,900 Stonehaven on the River - Area N 4 BR/2.5 BA - 2,556 Sq. Ft.

505 Willow Bend - $359,000 Willow Trace – Area O 5 BR/4 BA – 2,495 Sq. Ft.

IC E NEW PR

501 Sellers Road - $285,000 13.15 Acres in Duson 4 BR/2.5 BA - 2,464 Sq. Ft.

109 Island Point - $284,500 The Settlement – Area N 2 BR/2 BA – 2,041 Sq. Ft.

123 Cane Creek - $269,000 Cypress Meadows - Area O 3 BR/2 BA - 1,855 Sq. Ft.

125 Autumnbrook Drive - $259,000 Cypress Meadows - Area O 3 BR/2 BA - 1,913 Sq. Ft.

206 Asphodel Court - $215,000 Acadiana Woods - Area N 3 BR/2 BA - 1,750 Sq. Ft.

108 Kohen Luke Drive - $207,900 Emerald Lake - Area F 4 BR/2 BA - 1,906 Sq. Ft.

135 Flamingo Row - $204,900 Flamingo Gardens - Area N 3 BR/2.5 BA - 1,600 Sq. Ft.

104 Lahasky Drive - $202,900 Holiday Hills - Area P 1,625 Sq. Ft. - 3 BR/2 BA

225 Cricklade Court - $174,900 Copperfield - Area O 3 BR/2 BA - 1,477 Sq. Ft.

201 High Meadows #104 - $76,800 The Meadows - Area D 2 BR/1.5 BA -1,050 Sq. Ft.

Camellia Condos - 326 Guilbeau 3 BR/2 BA - $79,900 3 BR/2 BA - $84,500

Camellia Condos - 326 Guilbeau (2) 2 BR/2 BA - $64,900 1 BR/1.5 BA - $59,900

TERESA HAMILTON 337.344.8687 SHARON HENDERSON 337.501.4387 ELIANA ASHKAR 337.739.7061

JASON LOUVIERE 337.380.4738 JOEL BACQUE 337.267.4046

LA-1000634386

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110 Roswell Crossing - $875,000 River Ranch - G1 4 BR - 3/2 BA - 4,333 Sq. Ft.

500 Fortune Road - $760,000 8.395 Acres with Pool 4 BR/3 BA - 3,546 Sq. Ft.

131 Grandview Terrace - $739,000 Grandview Terrace - Area O 5 BR/4.5 BA - 3,616 Sq. Ft.

109 Turfway Drive - $650,000 Oakley Estates - Area G1 4 BR/2 FB/2 HB - 4,290 Sq. Ft.

103 Bancroft Drive - $429,900 Walkers Village Phase II - Area O 4 BR/3 BA - 2,488 Sq. Ft.

102 Isaiah Drive - $429,900 St. Michaels Cove - Area O 4 BR/3 BA - 3,468 Sq. Ft.

211 Ardenwood Drive - $409,900 Grand Pointe - Area N 4 BR/3 BA - 2,544 Sq. Ft.

102 Stoney Shadow - $405,900 Walkers Village Phase II 4 BR/3 BA - 2,488 Sq. Ft.

206 Timberland Ridge Blvd - $354,900 The Bluffs - Area D 4 BR/3 BA - 2,595 Sq. Ft.

109 Sago Palm Way - $342,500 Sabal Palms - Area O 4 BR/3 BA - 2,062 Sq. Ft.

409 Kilbourne Circle - $319,900 Lexington Heights – Area B 4 BR/3 BA – 2,758 Sq. Ft.

619 Beverly Drive - $287,500 Bendel Gardens – Area G2 3 BR/2 BA – 1,950 Sq. Ft.

219 Harbor Bend Blvd - $227,900 Queens Harbor – Area G1 3 BR/2 BA – 1,755 Sq. Ft.

213 Harbor Bend Blvd - $227,900 Queens Harbor – Area G1 3 BR/2 BA – 1,755 Sq. Ft.

215 Harbor Bend Blvd - $219,900 Queens Harbor – Area G1 3 BR/2 BA – 1,590 Sq. Ft.

217 Harbor Bend Blvd - $219,900 Queens Harbor – Area G1 3 BR/2 BA – 1,590 Sq. Ft.

LOTS FOR SALE

107 Troubadore Drive - $189,900 Legend Creek - Area N 3 BR/2 BA - 1,489 Sq. Ft.

517 Downing Street - $179,000 Arnould Heights Ext. 2 - Area G3 3 BR/2 BA - 1,576 Sq. Ft.

600 Blk Rue Chavaniac - 2.97 Acres - $880,000 802 Kidder Rd - 22.46 Acres - $499,900 306 Le Triomphe Pkwy - $450,000 Prejean Road - 34.88 Acres - $436,000 204 Sawgrass Lane - $350,000 126 Genna Lane - .75 of an Acre - $169,000

Veranda Place - from $112,000 to $165,000 107 Avallach - $154,000 Kate Row - Seven Lots at $49,500 Each 262 Soulanges in Nolan Simon - $29,900 213 Woodoak Cir in Heather Oaks - $30,000

TERESA HAMILTON 337-267-4048 www.TeresaHamilton.com Teresa@TeresaHamilton.com 2000 Kaliste Saloom #101 Lafayette, LA 70508 Licensed in Louisiana LA-1000634387

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#HomeIsAwesomeness

FEATURED LISTING OF THE WEEK

505 CHANNEL DRIVE

LAFAYETTE NE

$112,000 LAFAYETTE

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$119,900

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$245,900

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Village at Broussard ~ Broussard 213 CASE, PLAZA VILLAGE 3BDRM/2BATH 1047 SQ FT • MLS#16011054

CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

LAFAYETTE

500 THOMPSON LOOP, AMBASSADOR SQ 2BDRM/1BATH 1045 SQ FT • MLS#16011135 CALL DEBBIE GILL (337) 654-1235

$250,000 BROUSSARD W

NE

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,706 Sq Ft • $274,900

Under $300,000 in the newest phase of popular Village of Broussard? No Way! Discern no longer where to make your new home! BHL const. exemplifies excellent workmanship, not to mention integrity, superb customer service during and after the sale. The exterior of this home is pleasing to the eye with a great front porch, landscaping, gas lantern, ample back yard with a back patio and fireplace. Upon entering the open space, warm colors, great millwork and wood ceiling grab your attention. High ceilings, wood floors, triple crown molding, fireplace, lots of windows with natural light grace your formal dining and living room. This plan is open, split and feels much larger than 1710 sq. ft. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets to the ceiling, pantry, island, slab granite, stainless appliances and wood floors. Off of the garage door entering the home is a cool drop for the kid’s school bags as well as computer nook. Two bedrooms and a bath are off the kitchen on one side. All the bedrooms have wood floors with the wet areas and laundry room with neutral tile floors. A big laundry room flows into the master closet which flows into the master bath. This floor plan has been very popular over the years. The master bedroom is spacious with wood floors, tray ceiling and a large master closet. The master bath features his/her vanities, custom shower, soaker tub and tile floors. The back patio and yard are just the right size for the kids or a family barbecue. Call today for your private showing!

Tommy Hayes (337) 280-0408

Real Estate Consultants

117 BELLE GROVE, CHARLESTON PLACE 4BDRM/2.5BATH2122 SQ FT • MLS#16011372 CALL CAROL GRINDROD (337) 251-0351

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$289,900

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$379,155 LAFAYETTE

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$426,939

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104 DOCKSIDE, VILLAGE AT BROUSSARD 4BDRM/3BATH 2198 SQ FT • MLS#16010822 CALL CINDY BAILEY (337) 281-2909

Jo Elwell

Victoria Davis

300 OATS GRAND POINTE PHASE IV 3BDRM/2.5BATH 2333 SQ FT • MLS#16004555 CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

Michael Chapple

LAFAYETTE

Cynthia Ahart

$423,000

G TIN LIS

206 GLASGOW, WALKERS VILLAGE PH II, 4BDRM/3BATH 2405 SQ FT • MLS#16011194 CALL WENDY MCCOMBIE (337) 277-0590

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$270,000

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11 OAKTHORN, OAKTHORN 3BDRM/2BATH 1955 SQ FT • MLS#16011170 CALL TONIA COOPER (337) 654-6444

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102 LA VILLA, VILLAS OF HIGHLAND PLANTATION 4BDRM/3BATH 2189 SQ FT • MLS#16011019 CALL ANGI TRAHAN (337) 288-6601

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209 WINDY FEATHER, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 3BDRM/2BATH 1866 SQ FT • MLS#16011187 CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

W NE

202 WINDY FEATHER, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 3BDRM/2BATH 1933 SQ FT • MLS#16011129 CALL WENDY MCCOMBIE (337) 277-0590

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$280,000 YOUNGSVILLE

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$259,900

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207 WINDY FEATHER, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 4BDRM/2BATH 1783 SQ FT • MLS#16011182 CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

$549,900

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303 SYLVESTER SABAL PALMS PHASE 2 4BDRM/3.5BATH 2903 SQ FT • MLS#16005461 CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

337.233.9540

We’re available today to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call!

LA-1000634384

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#HomeIsAwesomeness LAFAYETTE

$229,900

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$161,500

BROUSSARD

$244,625

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PREVIEWS® LUXURY LISTING 200 RAVENSWOOD LANE River Ranch ~ Lafayette

105 SUNSWEPT BRIDGE, QUEENS HARBOR 3BDRM/2BATH-1697 SQ FT MLS#16003151 CALL VIRGIL VIDRINE (337) 224-2020

316 ST MATTHIAS, ST BENEDICTS 3BDRM/2BATH-1451 SQ FT MLS#16009125 CALL ROSE CHAISSON (337) 278-6314

208 OVERBROOK, SOUTHFIELD 3BDRM/2BATH-1773 SQ FT MLS#16010089 CALL ANGI TRAHAN (337) 288-6601

LAFAYETTE

LAFAYETTE

BROUSSARD

$140,000

$247,500

220 MARILYN, MARILYN PARK 2BDRM/1.5BATH-1227 SQ FT MLS#16009554 CALL TRICIA FREEMAN (337) 288-2880

108 ST MARTINIQUE, ISLAND OAKS PLANTATION 3BDRM/2BATH-1768 SQ FT MLS#16009314 CALL AMELIE FREY (337) 303-6198

LAFAYETTE

ST. MARTINVILLE

$234,900

107 IVORY, EMERALD GARDENS 4BDRM/2BATH-1897 SQ FT MLS#16009243 CALL GERMAINE KENNON (337) 781-0949

BREAUX BRIDGE

$249,000

1171 SALT MINE 3BDRM/2BATH-1796 SQ FT MLS#16009756 CALL SANDY THIBODEAUX (337) 278-6217

$235,000

1035 BIG APPLE, ST. JAMES 4BDRM/3BATH-2553 SQ FT MLS#16009262 CALL MONICA DUMESNIL (337) 230-3472

LAFAYETTE

$215,000

110 KIM, LIVE OAK PARK 2BDRM/2BATH-1550 SQ FT MLS#16010104 CALL ANN DERISE (337) 277-4432

$252,900

111 ANGEL ROCK, LEXI FALLS 4BDRM/2BATH-2270 SQ FT MLS#16009797 CALL DAWN DEARE (337) 654-1668

CARENCRO

$999,000

608 RUE DES ETOILES 3BDRM/4.5BATH-4340 SQ FT MLS#16009322 CALL MIDGE PARKER (337) 278-4142

LAFAYETTE

$240,000

601 BRIARGATE, BRIARGATE TH 3BDRM/2.5BATH-2496 SQ FT MLS#16009628 CALL MATTHEW CORTEZ (337) 277-5550

5 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • 4,704 Sq Ft • $1,399,000

Exquisite home with too many amenities to list. One of a kind 3 story home in River Ranch! Granite countertops, hardwood and brick flooring, 3 custom built fireplaces, quadruple crown molding, detailed wainscoting, butler’s pantry, wine closet and Jenn Air stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom with His and Her dressing areas, toilet areas and California style walk in closets. 4 additional bedrooms each with its own private bath, 3 custom built fireplaces, office with massive bookcase/built-ins, keeping room, formal living room and formal dining room with quadruple crown molding. Third floor Movie Theater with four movie theater recliners, surround sound and large mounted television. Outdoor entertaining at its finest with heated salt water gunite pool with waterfall and hot tub, two cabana areas, television and outdoor kitchen. This one is a MUST SEE!

Donna Inman (337) 739-7694

www.cbpelican.com 806 E Saint Mary Lafayette, La 70503 337.233.9540 LA-1000634385

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417 POINTE AUX CHENES OAK GROVE ESTATES 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2486 LA - $239,000

434 EVANGELINE TRAIL LAKES ON THE TECHE 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2350 LA - $399,900

101 WILBOURN BOULEVARD 610 PLAZA VILLAGE CONDOS 2BR/1BA/1HB - 1000 LA - $94,400

212 CHEVALIER BOULEVARD VILLE MARIE 3BR/2BA - 1620 LA - $189,900

2376 PEACH BLOOM HWY 2BR/2BA - 1212 LA $60,000 Broussard

310 WALLINGSFORD CIRCLE COPPERFIELD 3BR/2BA - 1725 LA - $194,500

12440 W LA HIGHWAY 693 2BR/1BA/1HB - 1821 LA $44,900

2111 BEVERLY DRIVE 3BR/2BA - 1415 LA $65,000

1214 DELPHINE STREET 3BR/3BA - 2186 LA $95,000

104 TIGER COURT SABAL PALMS PHASE 2 5BR/4BA - 2700 LA - $499,500 Lafayette

214 RUE DE FREJUS MONJARDIN 4BR/3BA - 2366 LA - $399,900

203 RED BARN DRIVE MAGNOLIA FARMS 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2513 LA - $325,000

102 RYAN ACRES WAY OAK SPRINGS 3BR/2BA - 1390 LA - $101,556

526 N BEAUGH STREET KOURY 2ND ADDN 3BR/2BA - 1215 LA - $59,900

217 HARBOR BEND BOULEVARD QUEENS HARBOR 3BR/2BA - 1590 LA - $219,900

118 KENTUCKY LANE BLUERIDGE ACRES 3BR/2BA - 2156 LA - $259,900

115 N HAMNER AUGUST 2BR/1BA/1HB - 1600 LA - $124,000

5520 MOSS STREET 4BR/4BA/1HB - 8629 LA $3,950,000

203 ASHWOOD DRIVE BROADMOOR TERRACE 3BR/2BA - 1984 LA - $219,000

306 MARILYN DRIVE LIVE OAK PARK 3BR/2BA - 2150 LA - $273,000

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Lafayette

613 CAMERON STREET MILLS ADDITION 2BR/1BA - 1145 LA - $95,000

119 ST LANDRY ELMHURST PARK 2BR/2BA - 1600 LA - $252,500

406 W GOVERNOR MIRO DRIVE VILLA HERNANDEZ 4BR/2BA - 2955 LA - $318,000

203 BELLEVUE PLANTATION ROAD OAK TRACE 3BR/2BA - 2100 LA - $200,000

326 GUILBEAU ROAD 105 CAMELLIA CONDOS 1BR/1BA/1HB - 1000 LA - $59,900

104 BALLANTRE ROAD STONEHAVEN ON THE RIVER 3BR/2BA - 2383 LA - $368,900

211 ARDENWOOD DRIVE GRAND POINTE PHASE III 4BR/3BA - 2544 LA - $409,900

100 FLYNN E BAYOU OAKS 4BR/3BA/1HB - 3619 LA - $544,900

100 MCCORD DR EAST BAYOU OAKS 5BR/4BA - 3640 LA - $559,000

109 ISLAND POINT SETTLEMENT THE 2BR/2BA - 2041 LA - $284,500

110 LLANSFAIR FERNEWOOD 4BR/4BA/1HB - 5160 LA - $995,000

102 ISAIAH DRIVE ST MICHAELS COVE 4BR/3BA - 3468 LA - $429,900

209 ENGLISH GARDENS PARKWAY BROOKSHIRE GARDENS 4BR/4BA/1HB - 4110 LA - $859,000

928 PEARL STREET 3BR/3BA - 1906 LA $100,000

114-B GATEAU ROAD 2BR/1BA - 768 LA $153,700

101 RUE DEGAGE 2BR/1BA - 950 LA $85,000

900 PROVOST STREET 21 SCOTTLAND TOWNHOMES 2BR/1BA/1HB - 1080 LA - $95,000

105 BURROW DRIVE FOX RUN 3BR/1BA - 1208 LA - $89,990

226 PALFREY PARKWAY SUGAR MILL POND 2BR/2BA - 1300 LA - $228,500

103 ROCKY RIDGE HIGHLAND RIDGE PHASE III 3BR/2BA - 1710 LA - $199,000

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ACADIAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Housing Remains a Priority for Most Americans

By Mark Gallagher, President Acadian Home Builders Association Housing markets continue to recover at different rates around the country, and the American Dream of homeownership remains strong. In fact, an overwhelming four-out-of-five Americans believe that owning a home is a good investment, according to a recent poll commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

It seems most Americans believe that owning a home remains an important part of the American Dream. As a result, lawmakers need to take active steps to encourage and protect homeownership through tax deductions, low interest rates and government programs which assist people in purchasing their first home.

The survey responses highlight the many benefits of homeownership, including the solid investment opportunity. Indeed, 82 percent of respondents rate “a home for you to live in” as a good or excellent investment (the highest of six choices), far ahead of the second option, retirement accounts, at 67 percent. They recognize the fact that homeownership ip is a primary source of net worth for manyy Americans, and is an important stepp in accumulating personal financial all assets over the long term.

And,contrary to some concernss about Millennials rejecting thee idea of homeownership, 81 percent of 18-29-year-olds want to buy a home. Some Millennials

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may be taking longer to purchase a home as they work to overcome the primary hurdles to homeownership.

Among those polled, 55 percent said the biggest obstacle to buying a home was finding a home at an affordable price, followed by 50 percent who cited insufficient savings for a down payment and 41 percent who reported difficulty getting approved for a home loan.

Perhaps that is why 72 percent of respondents support the government providing tax incentives to encourage homeownership. Tax benefits, particularly the mortgage interest deduction, which has been included in the tax code for more than 100 years – have been key in developing the American Dream and supporting the aspirations of countless families at all income levels who want to become established home owners.

You can learn more about the hhomeownership

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nnahb.org. To find out about hhomeownership opportunities in Acadiana, contact an AHBA builder member or real estate sales professional.

The 2017 Acadiana Home & Design Show is the perfect opportunity to market your products and services to thousands of qualified buyers! For much less than you would spend on conventional radio, television, and print advertising, The Acadiana Home & Design Show offers face-toface contact with a large, captive audience full of motivated homeowners.

For over 55 years, the Acadian Home Builders Association has produced the original home show in Acadiana. Now, we’re taking the 2017 show to a whole new level!

• New logo and branding based on extensive market research and designed to attract the perfect show attendees • More aggressive and targeted advertising including heavy social media promotion, all spearheaded by a top creative agency • New opportunities to interact with attendees and engage them with your products or services • Redesigned layout with special sections including Premiere Booth Spaces, Marketplace and The Play House • Improved educational seminars on engaging topics as well as live cooking demonstrations Don’t miss this amazing marketing opportunity!

For more information on how to become an exhibitor, visit www.acadianhba.com.

Building a House? Is your builder LIICENS NS NSED? Is your builder LO LOCAL? Foor a list of licensed, local contractors, visit www.ahbaonline.com or contact AHBA at 337.981.3053.

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• Closed over $125 MILLION in volume in past 10 years • Recognized as Top of the Latter Award Winner for overall latter & Blum family of companies • Top Ten Agent in Van Eaton & Romero • Platinum Level Award Winner

Penny McGehee | REALTOR® Office 337.267.4043 | Cell 337.344.77777

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NEW LISTING 214 4TH ST, ABBEVILLE $199,000

1006 OAK LAKE DR. $459,900 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom, 4,068 SF/Classic home w/ master & additional suite downstairs.

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 3,200 SF 100+ year old spacious home.

NEW PRICE

PENDING

$50,000 Drop

107 DUNVEGAN COURT $424,500

LAFAYETTE - 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, Generator ready Sub. Stonehaven on the River.

NEW LISTING

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 3,178 SF Grand home in a private location.

207 SABAL PALMS ROW $324,548

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,876 SF This home is completed and ready for Christmas!

602 GERALD DRIVE $236,500

4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2,187 SF

Remodeled 2 story brick home.

LAFAYETTE - Land, Sub. Golf Course Add

1212 BORDELON RD $129,500 2 Bedroom,1 Bathroom-1,212 SF Charming 1940 Cottage home!

3240 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $185,000

Lot with beautiful mossy oak trees and amazing view.

204 E BETTY STREET $96,500

3241 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $98,500

Beautiful lot with oak tree with access to the bay and gulf.

1603 E B NORTH STREET $128,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 990 SF Adorable remodeled home

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114 KINGSWOOD DRIVE $218,000 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,700 SF Beautiful brand new construction.

NEW PRICE

PENDING

1616 LOUISIANA AVENUE $19,900

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107 VILLERE CIRCLE $399,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1440 SF Master bedroom w/walk-in closets

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4314 CHIVALRY $119,000

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,900 SF This is what investors have been looking for!

DENISE S. BANAS (337) 207-2004 January 1, 2017

108 Heartwood $775,000

521 D Arceneaux Road $625,000

3BR/2.5BA PLUS BONUS ROOM – THE OAKS SUBD - THIS LOVELY HOME IS NESTLED AMONGST THE LARGE OAKS ON A CORNER LOT IN A SMALL GATED SUBD. IT IS A WONDERFUL, SOMEWHAT UNIQUE, OPEN PLAN WITH A GORGEOUS PRIVATE PATIO. THE INSIDE HAS TWO LAS AND A BONUS ROOM OFF OF THE KITCHEN. YOU WON’T SAY, OH I’VE SEEN THIS PLAN BEFORE. ISN’T THAT REFRESHING?

6BR/4.5BA ON 7.5 ACRES – ABSOLUTELY PICTURESQUE PROPERTY AND EASY LIVING HOME - THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL TREES, GRASS AND A 3/4 ACRE POND. INCLUDES 2 OUT BUILDINGS, ONE WITH A 612SF APT. AND RV PORT. WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE WITH GREAT VIEWS. 2 BEDROOMS DOWNSTAIRS, 4 UP.

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Licensed Real Estate Broker/Agent in Louisiana

RESIDENTIAL

200 Burdin, On the River $1,395,000 - 3,675 SF on 3.2 Acres 4 Bed/3 Bath

405 Marjorie Blvd.

Appx ¾ of acre in Bendel Gardens 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Half Bath 5,835 SF 3 car garage – plus 1,000SF carriage house

103 Kempton $299,500 - Area O, 2,085 SF 4 Bed/3 Bath

PRICE REDUCED

100 Stones Throw Cove $449,000 - Area N, 2,705 SF 4 Bed/3 Bath/2 Half Bath

109 Summer Morning Ct. $294,500 - Area O, 2,135 SF 4 Bed/2 Bath/1 Half Bath

404 W Governor Miro $279,500 - 3,626 SF 5 Bed/3 Bath

7036 Wilson Rd – Maurice, LA $475,000 - 2,515 SF 3 Bed 2 ½ Bath, Acreage – Pool & Pool House

LA-1000634191

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Kathleen Lunn

Melanie Lunn

Broker Associate 337.560.8618 klunn@vaneatonromero.com Licensed in Louisiana

GRI, CRS 337.267.4012 mlunn@vaneatonromero.com Licensed in Louisiana

Happy New Year in 2017!

Over 36 Years of Success and Counting Newly Remodeled

3 Car Garage

Priced to Sell!

Office & Built-ins

526 Rain Tree Trail Victoria Village Subdivision

101 Barrington Circle Fernewood Subdivision

510 Farmington Drive Fernewood Subdivision

110 Llansfair Fernewood Subdivision

4bd/2ba - 2,201sqft - $206,900 Lovely large covered rear porch

4bd/3.5ba - 3,227sqft - $499,900 Large corner lot with side entry

4bd/3.5ba - 5,612sqft - $799,000 Outdoor kitchen and full apartment

4bd/4.5ba - 5,160sqft - $995,000 Grand, two story entrance

Waterfront Property

15'x50' RV or Boat Shed

New Construction

New Construction

104 Buddy Drive Vermilion Gardens Subdivision

305 Artisan Road Timberwood Subdivision

104 Brookshire Gardens Drive Brookshire Gardens Subdivision

102 Brookshire Gardens Drive Brookshire Gardens Subdivision

4bd/4.5ba - 3,374sqft - $465,000 Attached in-law suite with kitchenette

4bd/3full&2halfba - 2,506sqft - $279,900 1.5 story Acadian style home

5bd/5.5ba - 4,639sqft - $967,800 Large rear porch, fireplace, and grill station

5bd/5.5ba - 5,153sqft - $1,075,000 Maste bath features heated floors

LOT FOR SALE: 100 Brookshire Gardens Drive, Lafayette - Brookshire Gardens Subdivision - 1 and 1/3 lots - Cleared and ready to build on - A little over a half acre - $139,000 LOT FOR SALE: 106 Fortune Hill Gardens Lane, Youngsville - Fortune Hill Gardens Subdivision - 211.3x103x250.25x111.98 - Double Wide Allowed - A little over a half acre - $42,000

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Don’t Enter The Market Without Him

211 EDGEHILL LAFAYETTE-AREA G1 - 3 BR / 2.5 BA - 2,371 SQ. FT.

$448,500

RIVER RANCH PROPERTIES

416 WORTH AVENUE RIVER RANCH - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.5 BA-5,230 SQ. FT.

$1,275,000

108 LEVISION WAY 3 BR/ 2 BA • 1,782 SQ. FT.

$419,500

905 RICHLAND AVENUE RIVER RANCH • AREA G1 3 BR / 4 BA • 5,000 SQ. FT.

$1,295,000

136 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP RIVER RANCH • AREA G1 4 BR / 4 BA • 3,396 SQ. FT.

$835,000

337-267-4108 | 337-654-6881 SoldbyCharlie@cox.net 2000 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 101 | Lafayette, LA 70508 Licensed in Louisiana LA-1000634185

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#1 Residential Agent

106 LAGUNA LAFAYETTE • AREA N 3 BR / 2.5 BA • 1,600 SQ. FT.

115 STONEWOOD CIRCLE WOODRIDGE ESTATE • AREA G2 2 BR / 3.5 BA • 1,875 SQ. FT.

$200,000

$215,000

117 HORSESHOE DR. 21 RIVES • AREA G2 3 BR / 2 BA • 1,417 SQ. FT.

310 WOODBLUFF DR OAKWOOD ESTATES • AREA G2 5 BR / 5.5 BA • 7,212 SQ. FT.

1074 ANGELWOOD CIRCLE BREAUX BRIDGE • AREA M1 5 BR / 6 BA • 6,701 SQ. FT.

3292 LA-319 CYPREMORT POINT • MORESI EST 3 BR / 1.5 BA • 1,466 SQ. FT.

304 LAKESIDE LAFAYETTE-AREA N 3 BR / 2.5 BA-2,705 SQ. FT.

320 BEAULLIEU BEAULLIEU PLACE • AREA G1 5 BR / 4 BA • 3,440 SQ. FT.

100 METAIRIE CT LAFAYETTE • AREA N 4 BR / 2.5 BA • 2,564 SQ. FT.

$639,000

$299,900

106 ARON DRIVE KINGSWOOD PARK • AREA G2 3 BR / 2.5 BA • 3,554 SQ. FT.

SALE PENDING

SALE PENDING

SALE PENDING

105 MIDLAND DRIVE PRAIRIE VIEW • AREA G3 3 BR / 3 BA • 2,840 SQ. FT.

400 BRENTWOOD LAFAYETTE • AREA G3 3 BR / 2.5 BA • 1,390 SQ. FT.

8404 RIVER ROAD 4 BR / 3 BA • 3,463 SQ. FT.

$215,000

201 E PECK BLVD. LAFAYETTE-AREA N 4 BR / 3.5 BA-3,400 SQ. FT.

$549,500

$429,900

5520 MOSS LAFAYETTE • AREA D 4 BR / 4.5 BA • 8,629 SQ. FT.

$3,950,000

$180,000

$299,900

$2,275,000

$174,500

$1,465,000

$380,000

$575,000

LOTS FOR SALE

NEW LISTING

SALE PENDING 107 SILVER OAK LANE .34 ACRES LARGE CORNER LOT ..................... $159,500 RUE DE BELIER 7.77 ACRES TO BE DEVELOPED...................... $275,000 0 HWY 82 ABBEVILLE 34 ACRES....................................... $500,000

151 TECHE EASTDALE - AREA G2 5 BR / 5 BA 2 HB • 8,000 SQ. FT.

400-402 EMILE NEW IBERIA 13.64 ACRES ................................ $205,000

$749,000

LA-1000634186

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1204 Lurose Drive • Crowley 3br/1b 1,400Sq Ft $95,000 Walter Sampson • 384-8849

2155 S Hwy 13 • Crowley 4br/3b 2,300Sq Ft $175,000 Leona LaCombe • 250-9166

222 Cultivateur Road • Carencro 3br/3b 1,800Sq Ft $219,500 Byron Fruge • 794-2377

134 Avanti Drive • Carencro 3br/2b 1,455Sq Ft $126,000 Nah Senpeng • 349-8869

Price Reduce d!

301 Wexford • Carencro 3br/2b 1,274Sq Ft $160,000 Chad Durr • 281-0668

308 Toronto Drive • Lafayette 3br/2b 1,834Sq Ft $145,000 Susan Simmons • 322-5623

115 Larry Street • Lafayette 4br/2.5b 1,868Sq Ft $168,000 Judy Dartest • 278-7638

105 Brookview Place • Lafayette 4br/2b 1,906Sq Ft $225,000 Colby Richard • 290-3551

310 Ella Street #118 • Lafayette 2br/1.5b 948Sq Ft $123,000 Crystall Coroy • 591-5068

219 Ursuline Drive • Lafayette 2br/2b 1,514Sq Ft $183,000 Wesley Stonicher • 781-4923

3500 E Simcoe #23 • Lafayette 2br/2.5b 1,455Sq Ft $112,0000 Des Coroy • 739-2221

611 N Lewis Street • New Iberia 3br/1.5b 1,311Sq Ft $115,000 Montie Spivey • 967-5353

120 Country Village • Youngsville 3br/2b 1,616Sq Ft $195,000 Jennifer Lambert • 349-4477

1320 W Ash Avenue • Eunice 3br/2b 2,394Sq Ft $159,000 Cassie Boudreaux • 356-6796

168 Alamo Lane • Church Point 5.02 Acres $80,000 Wanda Schmitz • 793-7191

218 N Pinaud • St Martinville 5br/3.5b 3,900Sq Ft $248,000 Molli Rodriguez • 578-0034

1618 Terrace Hwy • Broussard 3br/2b 1,752Sq Ft $155,000 AJ Francis • 849-2668

107 Irish Bend Drive • Youngsville 3br/4b 3,325Sq Ft $335,000 Walter Campbell • 251-6500

122 Sandest Drive • Lafayette 3br/2b 1,202 Sq Ft $146,000 Carol Fox Behrens • 277-9871

Interested in a Career in 222 Linden Lewis Ln • Youngsville 3br/2.5b 1,928Sq Ft $225,000 Dennis Jones • 852-5236

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107 Jaqueline Drive • Port Barre 3br/2b 1,537Sq Ft $160,000 Harry Fuselier • 281-2137

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Price Reduced!

400 Clay Ridge Drive • Youngsville 3br/2b 1,495Sq Ft $179,900 Stephanie Skinner • 277-1217

210 Greenhaven Drive • Lafayette 3br/2b 1,900Sq Ft $239,900 Walter Campbell • 251-6500

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Brick & Wood Floors • 3 Car Garage 5BR / 4BA | 3683 SF | $780,769

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RESIDENTIAL LOTS

144 Edwin Street | Sunset

Custom Home on Nearly an Acre 3BR / 2BA | 1985 SF | $275,000

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113 Rayland St. | Lafayette

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Well-maintanined, Beautiful Yard

Great Home with Large Workshop 3BR / 3BA | 2936 SF | $95,000

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Ushering in 2017 at the RAA The REALTOR® Association of Acadiana’s 2017 Board of Directors are looking forward to helping and leading their membership into the new year.

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Building B for Sale 1003 S. Hugh Wallis Road 5,199 sq ft Building G for Sale 2,624 sq ft

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GORDON SQUARE 4 Offices, Conference Room, Wet Area 2,242 RSF

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COMMERCIAL LEASES 237 BURGESS, BROUSSARD

337-232-7473|Bob Bernard, Broker

Bonnie Bernard Ann Marie Bernard Ed Breaux Christy Shaw

FEATURED PROPERTY

This building just off of the future I-49 corridor in Broussard is available for immediate occupancy. It features 1,800 sq ft of office space and two warehouses, one of which is climate controlled.

858 RIDGE RD, SUITES B & C, LAFAYETTE

These office/warehouse suites contains 1,600 sq ft with a climate controlled warehouse. These two office suites are perfect for your growing business.

Where The Living Is Easy

119 SOUTHPARK RD, LAFAYETTE

200 WOODLAND, BROUSSARD

This exceptionally clean and ‘’like new’’ building for lease has nine furnished offices.

There is also some warehouse space for storage. In addition, there is a reception area with a receptionist office, kitchenette and two restrooms.

COMMERCIAL SALES

3110 PINHOOK RD, LAFAYETTE

12,000 SF of warehouse and office space for lease off of Hwy 90. This includes 10 offices and 8,500 SF of warehouse with overhead door.

108 NOVA, BROUSSARD

Looking for a office and warehouse building that includes cranes? Look no further for a total of 22,700 total sq ft!

VENUS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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220 ST NAZAIRE, SUITE A, BROUSSARD

This 2,100 sq ft office/warehouse suite is less than a year old. It has one office, a warehouse and an overhead door.

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This fully leased building is for sale. It has four 1,000 square foot suites and is in great condition in a highly visible location.

LA-1000623728

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306 Perkins St. – Off of Moss St. 3Bd/2Ba/1Hba –2400 sq ft – $189,000

LAKE COVE SD 1/2 TO 1+ ACRE, 1800SF MIN, FISHING POND,IN ROBERT’S COVE LOTS FROM $28,700

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PRICE REDUCED!

1033 A Lady of the Lake Rd – Over ½ acre in St Martinville – 3Bd/2Ba – 1850 sq ft - $119,000

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119 Harvest Point

Scott Available Now 3BD/2BA • $1600/mo FOR LEASE or FOR SALE

400 W Brentwood #38 Lafayette Price Reduced Available Now 3BD/2BA • $1250/mo FOR LEASE

123 Club View

Lafayette New Construction Available Now 4BR/3.5BA • $3000/mo FOR LEASE or FOR SALE

105 Maddox Jude

Maurice New Construction Available Now 4BD/2BA • $1800/mo FOR LEASE or FOR SALE

108 Chicory Lafayette

Available Now 3BR/2BA • $1300/mo FOR LEASE

315 Bell Downs – 3Bd/2Ba/1Hba 1600 sq ft - $144,000

MOVE IN READY!

1072 Lafayette Cir. – Broussard 2Bd/2Ba – 1043 sq ft – $65,000

INVESTMENT

PAR Property Managers

127 Vestige

Lafayette Available Now 3BR/2.5BA • $1800/mo FOR LEASE or FOR SALE

737 Koch Rd. – Arnaudville – 3Bd/3Ba Mobile home- 2,065 sq ft- $54,900

2043-A Nursery Hwy- St. Martinville 3Bd/2Ba – 1200 sq ft – $17,900

FEATURED RENTAL

FEATURED RENTAL

403 Briar Gate off W Bayou 3Bd/2.5Ba Townhome

103 Sun Ridge

Pets YES

Youngsville Available Now 3BR/2BA • $1600/mo FOR LEASE

$2,000/month

FEATURED RENTAL

101 Coral Reef- off Duhon Road- 3Bed/2bath game room or 4th bedroom - Pets YES $1,600/month

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104 Apple Oak

Club

Lafayette Newer Construction Available Now 3BR/2.5BA • $2250/mo FOR LEASE or FOR SALE

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HouseLogic’s Top-10 List of New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home By: John Riha

When the new year arrives, promises and resolutions abound. Here’s the top-10 list of what the resolute home owner should accomplish this year.

This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing, painting, and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you.

Based on the most-common top-ten resolutions gathered by Time magazine, USA.gov, and other sources, we’ve put together an inspiring list of home management goals.

1. Lose weight (cut energy use)

Your house is a glutton, gobbling energy like a starved elephant. Gain control by trimming energy use.

A good place to start is your HVAC ductwork. Ducts are notorious energy-wasters, leaking your heating and cooling air through holes and loose connections.

Sealing and insulating your ductwork can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20%, saving you $200 per year or more, according to Energy Star. You’ll make your home more comfortable, and a more-efficient system helps extend the life of your furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump.

Because ducts are usually hidden inside walls, ceilings, attics, and crawl spaces, sealing and insulating them may be a difficult and time-consuming DIY job. If you can’t reach all your ducts, concentrate on those that are accessible.

Use duct sealant — called mastic — or metal-backed tape to seal the seams, holes, and connections. Don’t use the confusingly named “duct tape,” which won’t provide a permanent solution. Be sure to seal connections at vents and floor registers — these are likely places for leaks to occur.

After sealing your ducts, wrap them in fiberglass insulation.

Most hardware stores and home improvement centers have insulation wrap products made for ducts.

A professional heating and cooling contractor will charge $1,000 to $4,000 for the work, including materials, depending on the size of your home and accessibility to your ducts.

Insulating your ductwork may qualify for a rebate from your state or local municipality. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.

2. Quit smoking (purify indoor air)

The EPA lists indoor air quality as one of the top environmental health hazards. That’s because indoor air is full of potential contaminants, such as dust, mold spores, pollen, and viruses.

The problem is at its worst during winter, when windows and doors are shut tight.

You can help eliminate harmful lung irritants in your home with these maintenance and improvement tips: • Maintain your HVAC system and change furnace filters regularly. Use the highest-quality filters you can afford ($10$20) and change every month during peak heating and cooling seasons.

• Keep indoor air pristine by using low-VOC paints when you remodel your rooms.

• Use localized ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms to remove cooking fumes, smoke, and excess humidity. Make sure ventilation systems exhaust air to the outside of your home, rather than your attic crawl space or between ceiling joists.

• In fireplaces and wood stoves, burn real firewood rather than pressed wood products that may contain formaldehyde.

• Use a portable air cleaner to help cleanse the air in single rooms. Portable air cleaner types include mechanical air filters, electrostatic precipitators, ion generators, and ultraviolet lamps.

Note that each type of air cleaner is designed to remove specific pollutants; no portable air cleaner removes all pollutants. Be wary of air cleaners that generate ozone — a known lung irritant.

3. Get out of debt (budget for improvements)

Creating a yearly budget for home improvement and maintenance helps prevent overspending, and encourages you to put aside money for major replacements — such as new roofing or a kitchen appliance — that come up every few years.

Protect your home finances by knowing how much you’ll probably spend each year. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau

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says that average annual maintenance and home improvement expenditures are about $3,300 per household. Leading lending institutions agree; HSH Associates and LendingTree.com place average costs of yearly maintenance and upkeep at 1% to 3% of your home’s initial price.

That means the owner of a $250,000 home should budget between $2,500 to $7,500 each year for upkeep and replacements. Have extra at the end of the year? Save it for more costly upkeep and replacement items down the road — you’ll probably need it then.

4. Learn something new (educate yourself on home finances)

Want a little education that goes a long way toward your financial health? Learning how to improve your insurance score can help you keep your home insurance premiums from getting out of hand. Here are a couple of easy lessons: • Letting credit card debt build up is a black mark on your credit history — and an indicator that you’re likely to file an insurance claim. The more claims, the higher risk you appear to be to insurance agencies, which lowers your insurance score. Low scores mean higher rates for home insurance.

• Keep payments on loans up-to-date. Don’t miss payment deadlines; if you do, notify your lender that your payment is forthcoming. Delinquent payments signal insurers that you can’t manage your money — resulting in a lower insurance score.

Need some Home Owner 101? Any time is a good time to bone up on basic home maintenance skills.

5. Get organized (de-clutter)

No excuses — that clutter has got to go! Start by creating more storage space so you can stash stuff easily.

At wit’s end for new storage space? You’ve probably got storage solutions you didn’t know you had. Put up a high shelf between the walls of a narrow hallway, and tuck storage in out-of-the-way nooks, such as under-stairs spaces and between wall studs.

If your small home is pinched for space, don’t despair: There’s still room for storage. Shoe organizers ($20) do more than hold shoes — use them to store keys, notepads, and cell phones.

At about $300 per drawer, have a cabinetmaker install drawers in the toe kicks of your kitchen cabinets for napkins, cookie sheets, and appliance manuals.

6. Volunteer (support your community)

In a world that often seems topsy-turvy, a little altruism helps restore balance. You can volunteer your time and energy to help others, and at the same time help promote safety and preserve the value of your neighborhood.

• A neighborhood watch program fosters a sense of community and helps stop crime. Set up a meeting with neighbors to discuss concerns and priorities. Gather facts to present at the meeting: What kinds of crimes happen nearby? Are there patterns? Ask a local police representative to come to your first meeting to answer questions.

• Start a community garden. Bring together neighbors for bonding, eating healthier, and saving on groceries. A 4-by16-foot raised bed garden plot provides $200-$600 worth of food annually. As the organizer, you can expect to spend 20-30 per month for six months getting your community garden going.

7. Drink less (curb home water use)

Our houses are thirsty. The average household uses about 400 gallons of water each day, or almost $700 per year in water and sewer costs. Making a few simple changes, such as installing EPA-certified WaterSense products, could trim up to $200 from your annual water bill. Add to that energy savings from reduced

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costs to heat water, and your yearly savings could reach $300 or more per year.

• Low-flow showerheads include technology that reduces the amount of flow yet keeps pressure up, resulting in shower streams that are powerful and satisfying. They cost from $10 to $150, and installation is an easy DIY job that takes only minutes.

• Replacing your pre-1994, water-guzzling toilet with a low-flow toilet prevents $90 worth of water costs from being flushed away. HE (high-efficiency) toilets use compressed air and electric water pumps to flush with less than 1 gallon of water; older models required up to 8 gallons.

8. Spend more time with family (share home improvement projects)

Spending quality time with your family takes quality planning — but it’s worth the effort. Rally your family around these fun-todo projects to make every minute count: • Plant a tree. Pile the clan into the family wagon and shop for a tree that’ll become a new member of your family.

Have your kids name it and help care for it. You might have to dig the hole, but everyone can take turns adding mulch and watering it. A bonus: planted where its shade will protect your house from summer sun, a $50-$100 tree cuts your yearly energy bill by $100 to $250.

• Make a home emergency preparedness kit. Make a scavenger hunt of gathering up all the necessary supplies, such as flashlights, toilet paper, and duct tape, and assemble your kit during an evening together. It’s a good, non-scary way to teach small children about what to do if there’s an emergency.

9. Get fit (exercise your DIY skills)

Looking to trim a little of the old spare tire? Routine home maintenance and repair is a double win — you’ll burn calories while keeping your house in tip-top shape. Try these essential fix-ups and improvements from CalorieLab: • Building a fence: 340 calories per hour • Caulking windows and doors: 280 calories per hour • Cleaning rain gutters: 272 calories per hour • Installing ceramic tile: 238 calories per hour • Interior painting: 136 calories per hour • Chopping firewood: 340 calories per hour • Mowing the lawn: 306 calories per hour • Planting shrubs: 238 calories per hour • General gardening: 204 calories per hour

10. Be less stressed (use maintenance-free materials)

If you want less to worry about, install low-maintenance materials and products designed for durability and long, trouble-free service.

• Fiber-cement siding lasts for 50 years or more. It’s weather-proof, and resists dents, fire, insects, and rot. It’s exceptionally stable, even with changes in humidity, so that paint jobs last longer than on wood and wood-fiber siding products.

• LED bulbs last a phenomenal 20,000 to 50,000 hours between changes, or about 18 to 46 years when used for 3 hours each day. Although the initial cost is high (about $40 per bulb), LED bulbs pay for themselves in energy savings in about 10 years.

• Classic ceramic tile comes in many colors and textures, but at its heart it’s incredibly tough, stain-resistant, and impervious to moisture. You can count on ceramic tile’s good looks to last for decades on floors and walls without needing repair or replacement.

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GENERAL COUNSEL

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Q: MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW HOME AND BECAUSE WE DIDN’T WANT TO ESCROW OUR TAXES AND HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE, WE HAD TO PAY AN “ESCROW WAIVER” FEE AT CLOSING. THE CLOSING ATTORNEY TOLD US THAT OUR LENDER CHARGES A ¼ PERCENT OF THE TOTAL LOAN VALUE IF BORROWERS DON’T ESCROW THEIR TAXES AND HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE. IN OUR CASE, THE “ESCROW WAIVER” FEE AMOUNTED TO $600. WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR THE LENDER NOT TO ESCROW THIS MONEY EACH MONTH? A: Most borrowers prefer to pay their taxes and insurance each month with their monthly mortgage payment, however, a few borrowers, such as you and your wife, do not.

Unfortunately, although you may have a good credit history and have every intention of paying your taxes and insurance on time, most lenders require a little more security than your word.

That’s because, a tax lien is the only lien that can supersede your lender’s first lien position.

If you fail to pay your taxes, your property can be seized and sold at a tax sale. Since the lender is assuming a greater risk if taxes and insurance are not escrowed, most lenders charge a pricing adjustment to balance their increased risk. The standard adjustment is usually ¼ percent of the entire loan value.

Most lenders favor loans with an escrow account because this type of loan allows the lender to disburse annual tax payments, rather than depend on the borrower to do so. Most lenders also prefer to collect taxes and insurance with your monthly mortgage payment so they can have the value added benefit of escrow money on deposit.

General Counsel answers are provided by the Law Firm of Oats & Marino, which is general counsel to individuals, businesses and government entities throughout the state of Louisiana. The information contained in this article is intended to be general in nature.

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DON’T TOSS FINANCIAL RECORDS RIGHT AWAY Q: I HAVE BEEN STORING BOXES OF OLD BILLS, TAX RETURNS, BANK STATEMENTS AND OTHER PERSONAL RECORDS FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. HOW LONG DO I NEED TO KEEP ALL THESE RECORDS? CAN I THROW SOME OF THEM AWAY? A: To be on the safe side, you should keep copies of all records relating to your income tax returns for as long as they may be relevant to the Internal Revenue Service in determining how much tax you owe.

Generally, the IRS has three years to assess additional tax upon an individual or company. However, if more than 25 percent of your gross income is omitted from a return, the IRS has up to six years to assess additional tax. And, if you fail to file a return, if you file a false or fraudulent return, or if you intentionally attempt to evade paying taxes, there is not time limit on how far the IRS can go back.

That said, the minimum amount of time you should keep most of your records is six years. You measure the amount of time you must keep records from the due date of your return or the date the return was filed, if later. Failure to maintain proper records can result in civil and criminal penalties.

And, you should never throw away copies of your actual tax returns. You should also keep contracts, leases, corporate minutes, stock certificates, corporate and partnership records, all related correspondence, and supporting financial records indefinitely.

The later is one of the reasons more favorable pricing is usually available for loans with an escrow account. In short, mortgage loans with escrow accounts are more valuable in the secondary market for mortgage backed securities than mortgage loans without escrow accounts. Since most lenders won’t retain your mortgage loan for its entire term, marketability is a factor they take into account from the start.

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