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JANUARY 22, 2017

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103 Samantha Dr. Monticello Ext

Amel Kates, Realtor & Certified Residential Specialist

Office: 337-233-9540 • Cell:337-278-3783 • Amel@AmelCanSell.com

Sunday OPEN HOUSES FEATURED COMMUNIT Y:

COUNTRY LAKES SUGAR RIDGE Open Sunday 2pm-4pm

112 FALLOW FIELD RD.

2,362 SQUARE FEET 4 BED, 2.5 BATH, 2 CAR, 2 STORY

Country Lakes - Country Lakes is D.R. Horton’s Premier Community located in the heart of Acadian Country. It is conveniently located on the west side of Lafayette Parish on Golden Grain Rd; only minutes from dining, shopping and Rouse’s Market. Community interests include amenities such as a pool, basketball court, green space, and two fishing ponds for your recreational pleasure.

With homes starting in the $160’s, there is a good chance you will find the perfect home for you and your family.

DIRECTIONS: From Johnston, take Duhon until you reach S. Fieldspan, and turn left. Turn right at the first street, Golden Grain. The community entrance will be on the right after the stop sign.

Doyle Holloway (985) 687-2960

Open Sunday 1pm-3pm

129 MARSHFIELD DR.

403 FOREST GROVE DR.

2,146 SQUARE FEET 3 BED, 2 BATH, 2 CAR, 1 STORY

2,170 SQUARE FEET 4 BED, 2.5 BATH, 2 CAR, 2 STORY

Sugar Ridge – This new community is located at the corner of Guillot Rd. and Chemin Metairie. The proposed walking path, park, and pool area are among some of the other attractions that people are eager to take advantage of. Mud room, 11’ ceilings, 60 ft. wide lot.

Open Sunday 1pm-3pm

Fairgrounds North - D.R. Horton’s Newest Community is located at the Gloria

Switch Road exit, off Walter Rd. With homes starting in the $150’s there is a good chance you will find the perfect home for you and your family. Come and check out the Newest Floor Plans D.R Horton in Lafayette has to offer!

With pricing in the $200’s, there is a good chance you will find the perfect home for you and your family.

Carencro School District / Minutes from I-49, 1-10, the Jockey Lot Flea Market and Buffalo Wild Wings / Functional, Stylish Floor Plans at Affordable Prices!

DIRECTIONS: Head south on Chemin Metairie from E. Milton Ave. Once you get to the second roundabout, take a right on Guillot Rd. It will be the first street on the left, and the model home is the first home on the left.

DIRECTIONS: Head Straight onto 1-49N, Take ramp on the right. Turn left onto LA-98W/E Gloria Switch Rd. Turn right to stay on LA-98/W Gloria Switch Rd. Turn right on Walter Rd. Arrive at model home, 200 Saddle Crest Dr.

Chance Doucet (337) 288-8776

Gabby Rodriguez (337) 412-0919

Applies to D.R. Horton in Louisiana only. Prices, plans, features, options and co-broke are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Prices shown do not include closing costs and fees, which may substantially affect the final cost of the home. Homes are subject to availability. Square footages are approximate.

Rev: 11/9/16 / Exp: 1/22/17 LA-1000634229

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January 22, 2017

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3-Bedrooms, 2-Bath 2,264 Living Square Feet

$199,000 4215 Loreauville Road, New Iberia

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$145,000 601 Magnolia Street, New Iberia 3-Bedrooms, 2-Bath 1,988 Living Square Feet

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2213 Terre Ruelle, New Iberia

1112 E. Main Street, New Iberia

3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bath 2,000 Living Square Feet

Rental 3-Units

$762,500 305 Mill Valley Run, Lafayette 4-bedroom, 4.1-Bath, 4,400 Living Square Feet

LAND / LOTS FOR SALE 104 Silverwood Rd. Broussard

$62,000 Cypress Meadows , Phase 1

______________________________ Anita Lois St., New Iberia

$24,500 1.14 acres in Petit Anse Acres

Brian Blvd., New Iberia

$11,000 Lakewood Place Subd.

______________________________ Bonnet St, New Iberia

$69,000 Lot 9 plus 3.4 acres behind Lot 9

Jefferson Island Road, New Iberia

$40,000 1.36 acre residential lot

______________________________ W. Port St. & W. Bridge St., St. Martinville

$70,000 2.47 acres Zoned C-1-R (frontage on both roads)

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January 22, 2017

St. Landry Parish

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1100 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, La 70506

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Kaplan, Erath, Delcambre, Maurice

Iberia Parish

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CALL TODAY FOR VIEWING! his beautiful one owner home in Lafayette is on the market for the first time. in 2007, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with in-ground pool, playground TBuilt

103 Samantha Dr. Monticello Ext 4 BR/3 BA – 2,304 SF $385,000

Amel Kates

Realtor & Certified Residential Specialist

Office: 337-233-9540 Cell: 337-278-3783

and extended backyard is one you will have to put on your must-see list! Updates in 2015 include, new paint throughout, new wood floors in living and dining area, new light fixtures, and updated stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. In 2010 a full outdoor kitchen was built and many weekends have been enjoyed since cooking, swimming and entertaining outdoors! A sprinkler system was installed for both front and back yard. The master bedroom in this home is very spacious and the walk-in master closet was upgraded in 2012 with beautiful custom California closets. Double gate access to the backyard means you have plenty of room to store your outdoor toys. All Carpets and tile have been professionally cleaned ready for the new owner.

All you have to do here is move in! A transferrable home warranty is also available for the new owner. This home stayed high and dry during the historic flood of August 2016 and is not in a flood zone.

Amel@AmelCanSell.com Licensed in Louisiana

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806 E St. Mary Blvd, Lafayette LA 70503 4

Each office is Independently Owned & Operated

January 22, 2017

LIVE. WORK. SHOP. PLAY.

NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS 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.

SOLD!

101 FLORES CT 4 bedroom, 3 bath • $325,601

117 KEELINGWOOD DRIVE 3 bedroom, 2 bath • $269,596

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

Hailey Daigle Genin 337-349-9370

Britt Matthiew 337-787-0831

Jeff Dubois 337.280.7258

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January 22, 2017

Tough.Smart.

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.

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

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

201 Glasgow Drive - $450,000 Walkers Village Phase II - Area O 4 BR/2 BA - 2,561 Sq. Ft.

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

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

104 Ballantre - $357,500 Stonehaven on the River - Area N 4 BR/2 BA - 2,383 Sq. Ft.

206 Timberland Ridge Blvd - $349,900 The Bluffs - Area D 4 BR/3 BA - 2,595 Sq. Ft.

100 Agape Circle - $349,900 Verot Oaks - Area N 4 BR/3 BA - 3,090 Sq. Ft.

101 Loyola Avenue - $339,900 Carrollton Park - Area N 4 BR/3 BA - 2,552 Sq. Ft.

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

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.

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

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

104 Lahasky Drive - $197,900 Holiday Hills - Area P 1,625 Sq. Ft. - 3 BR/2 BA

103 Clint Lane - $184,000 Guillot Village - Area P 3 BR/2 BA - 1,417 Sq. Ft.

517 Downing Street - $175,000 Arnould Heights Ext. 2 - Area G3 3 BR/2 BA - 1,576 Sq. Ft.

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

Camellia Condos - 326 Guilbeau (2) 3 BR/2 BA - $79,900 & $84,500 (2) 2 BR/2 BA - $64,900 1 BR/1.5 BA - $59,900

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

TERESA HAMILTON 337.344.8687 SHARON HENDERSON 337.501.4387 ELIANA ASHKAR 337.739.7061

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JASON LOUVIERE 337.380.4738 JOEL BACQUE 337.267.4046

January 22, 2017

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.

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 0-3:00 O P E N 1:0

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205 Ardenwood Drive $365,000 Grand Pointe Phase III 3 BR/2 FB/1 HB

211 Ardenwood Drive $399,900 Grand Pointe - 4 BR/3 BA Host - Phyllis Broussard 337-288-5384

Host - Tiffany Burns 337-257-3156

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135 Flamingo Row - $199,900 Flamingo Gardens 3 BR/2.5 BA Host - Renee Bourg 337-344-0225

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213 Harbor Bend Blvd - $227,900 Queens Harbor - 3 BR/2 BA Host - Kimberly Lafleur 337-519-4425

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215 Harbor Bend Blvd - $219,900 Queens Harbor - 3 BR/2 BA

219 Harbor Bend Blvd - $227,900 Queens Harbor - 3 BR/2 BA

Host - Kimberly Lafleur 337-519-4425

Host - Kimberly Lafleur 337-519-4425

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109 Sago Palm Way - $342,500 Sabal Palms - 4 BR/3 BA Host - Brian Bertrand 337-316-3594

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205 Croft Row - $309,000 Stonehaven on the River 3 BR/2 BA Host - Kimberly Lafleur 337-519-4425

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217 Harbor Bend Blvd - $219,900 Queens Harbor - 3 BR/2 BA Host - Kimberly Lafleur 337-519-4425

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123 Cane Creek - $269,000 Cypress Meadows - 3 BR/2 BA Host - Brian Bertrand 337-316-3594

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

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January 22, 2017

#HomeIsAwesomeness

FEATURED LISTING OF THE WEEK

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408 MISTY WIND DRIVE

Cypress Meadows Ph III ~ Broussard

MLS#16010723, YOUNGSVILLE, $234,500 MLS#16010730, L AFAYET TE, $ 329,000 102 FOX CREEK, COPPER MEADOWS 518 KEVIN, MARY VIEW FARM 3BDRM/2BATH-1777 SQ F T 4BDRM/3BATH-3547 SQ F T

MLS#16010348, BROUSSARD, $259,900 408MISTYWIND,CYPRESSMEADOWSPHASEIII 3BDRM/2BATH-1824 SQ F T

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery to right on Hwy DIRECTIONS: Johnston St (cross Evangeline DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on 89, turn right on Copper Meadows, go through round Thruway) becomes Louisiana Ave, go under Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress about turn right on Green Springs, left on I-10 left onto Maryview Farm Rd, left on meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way Copper Ridge, and right on Fox Creek.

Sheila right on Kevin, home on left. to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

CALL CERESA WALKER (337) 962-844

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CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

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MLS#16010363, BROUSSARD, $259,900 MLS#16010009, YOUNGSVILLE, $364,900 406MISTYWIND,CYPRESSMEADOWSPHASEIII 517 CYPRESS COVE, WILLOW TRACE 4BDRM/3BATH-2619 SQ FT 3BDRM/2BATH-1917 SQ F T

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,824 Sq Ft • $259,900

Up to $5000 in closing cost assistance available with this home! Welcome to the newest phase of Cypress Meadows in Broussard where local builder CA Homes is once again building exceptional quality homes! With over 30 years of experience in home building, CA Homes are trusted and experienced in new home construction, providing exceptional service and unparalleled value.

408 Misty Wind Drive is an absolutely beautiful new construction home! This home is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a separate study/office in 1,824s/f of spacious living area. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, large island with granite counters and a separate breakfast area.

No carpet in this home - just beautiful tile and wood throughout. The master bathroom has dual vanities, separate tub, and shower. The living room is large with gas fireplace and lots of natural light. You will fall in love with the oversized patio outside in this home. Just imagine the entertainment you can have here! The home is beautifully finished with neutral colors throughout.

This home qualifies for 100% financing with Rural Development loan. Did not flood in August 2016. Call to schedule your showing today - this could be your new home!

CALL LEROY HEBERT (337) 224-0571

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CALL CELINA MICHEL (337) 849-1373

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MLS#17000171, YOUNGSVILLE, $218,000 300 PARKER, LAUREL GROVE 3BDRM/2BATH-1556 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffrey extension toward Hwy 90.

Right at Chemin Metairie, cross over Fortune and take a left into Laurel Grove. Take a left to back of subdivision along pond into new phase of subdivision.

CALL KELLY TRAUTMANN (337) 344-7770

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MLS#16009296, LAFAYETTE, $413,000 MLS#15305492, YOUNGSVILLE, $459,368 112 STONEY SHADOW, WALKERS VILLAGE PH II 118 CARRIAGE LAKES, CARRIAGE LAKES 4BDRM/3BATH-2382 SQ FT 4BDRM/3BATH-2524 SQ FT

MLS#16009125, CARENCRO, $161,500 316 MATTHIAS, ST BENEDICTS 3BDRM/2BATH-1451 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: I-49 North to Carencro exit left on Veterans, right on N University, left on Louveteau, left on Braquet, left on St. Matthais house on left.

DIRECTIONS: Verot School Road South to left on Digby, DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery Extension South, left on S. Michot, home is straight ahead on left onto LaNeuville Road through Bonin Stoney Shadow. and subdivision is on the right.

CALL ROSE CHAISSON (337) 278-6314

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CALL WENDY MCCOMBIE (337) 277-0590

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CALL BILL BRANIFF (337) 278-2462

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MLS#16010882, YOUNGSVILLE, $440,000 MLS#16003151, LAFAYETTE, $229,900 MLS#16005065, LAFAYETTE, $299,900 122 GRANDVIEW TERRACE, GRANDVIEW TERRACE 105 SUNSWEPT BRIDGE, QUEENS HARBOR 503 S MICHOT, AUSTIN VILLAGE 4BDRM/3.5BATH-3581 SQ F T 3BDRM/2BATH-1697 SQ FT 4BDRM/2.5BATH-2360 SQ FT

Amel Kates (337) 278-3783

Real Estate Consultants

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on DIRECTIONS: Verot School Road South, turn left on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress Fortune left on Garden Gate. Right on Fern meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way Hollow. Right on to Cypress Cove. Follow to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III. around the curve, the house is on the left.

CALL LEROY HEBERT (337) 224-0571

DIRECTIONS: Verot School Rd. South, pass Amb. DIRECTIONS: Kaliste Saloom to Beadle toward Verot Caffery, Past Assembly of God Church, next School Rd. Left on Harbor Bend, right on left on Grandview Terrace.

Sunswept Bridge.

CALL CAROL STEVENSON (337) 552-3843

Brenda Regan

Alexis Hayes

CALL VERNIE MCNAMEE (337) 552-8530

Cynthia Ahart

Tim Gossen

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery towards Youngsville, left on Verot, right on Digby, turn right on S. Michot, home on corner.

CALL TERI DESORMEAUX (337) 315-6116

337.233.9540

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

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January 22, 2017

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MLS#16009797, BROUSSARD, $252,900 111 ANGEL ROCK, LEXI FALLS 4BDRM/2BATH-2270 SQ FT

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MLS#16009262, ST. MARTINVILLE, $235,000 1035 BIG APPLE, ST. JAMES 4BDRM/3BATH-2553 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Hwy 90 to Broussard to Hwy 96, Terrace Hwy. Take Hwy 96 to St. Martinville. Take left on Hwy 31(South Main) through St. Martinville towards Parks. Big Apple Lane on left after Chevron station.

CALL MONICA DUMESNIL (337) 230-3472

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MLS#16009003, BROUSSARD, $259,900 404 MISTY WIND, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 3BDRM/2BATH-1852 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

LAFAYETTE $189,000

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MLS#17000467, LAFAYETTE, $189,000 111 TYRONA, OAK GROVE ESTATES 4BDRM/2BATH-1870 SQ FT

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MLS#16009975, BROUSSARD, $319,500 603 CHANNEL, VILLAGE AT BROUSSARD 3BDRM/2BATH-1978 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery Extension towards Hwy 90, right on Morgan Street, left into Lexi Falls.

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DIRECTIONS: Pinhook South to right on Springwater Dr. into Village at Broussard, left on Edgewater, right on Channel Drive, home is near the end of the street on the left.

CALL RONNIE RICHARD (337) 277-1278

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MLS#16011182, BROUSSARD, $245,900 207 WINDY FEATHER, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 4BDRM/2BATH-1783 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

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MLS#16009036, YOUNGSVILLE, $195,500 402 QUIET MEADOWS CR, COPPER MEADOWS 3BDRM/2BATH-1477 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Take US 90 E/Hwy 90 E to LA-89-1/Southpark Road. Follow LA-89 to Quiet Meadows Dr. in Youngsville.

CALL CAROL STEVENSON (337) 552-3843

LAFAYETTE $261,500

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MLS#17000526, LAFAYETTE, $261,500 100 TOURAINE, GARDEN DISTRICT 3BDRM/2BATH-1938 SQ FT

CALL DEBBIE PAYNE (337) 277-7267

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MLS#17000054, YOUNGSVILLE, $510,000 105 FOUNTAIN VIEW, COPPER MEADOWS 4BDRM/3BATH-3100 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery toward Youngsville, right on Hwy 89, right on Copper Meadows, at roundabout turn right on Fountain View. House on right.

CALL DAWN DEARE (337) 654-1668

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MLS#16009986, YOUNGSVILLE, $286,000 107 PHELPS, ELLA TRACE 3BDRM/2BATH-1888 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery South, left on Bonin, right on LaNueville, left into Ella Trace on Phelps Drive, home on left.

CALL MIDGE PARKER (337) 278-4142

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MLS#16005032, YOUNGSVILLE, $320,995 202 CASCADE PALM, SABAL PALMS 3BDRM/2BATH-1946 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery towards 90, right on Youngsville Hwy (Hwy 89) left into Sabal Palm.

CALL BEVERLY SCHILLING (337) 257-4456

CARENCRO $130,000

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MLS#17000537, CARENCRO, $130,000 101 SATINWOOD, CARENCRO NORTH 3BDRM/2BATH-1192 SQ FT

CALL CASSIE GOLDSBORO (337) 446-1783

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MLS#16009000, BROUSSARD, $259,900 402 MISTY WIND, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 3BDRM/2BATH-1866 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

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MLS#16006690, BREAUX BRIDGE, $289,500 492 NONA, PECAN ACRES 4BDRM/2.5BATH-2600 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: I-10 East right at Exit 109, right on Rees St. right on Nona Street (Across from Winn Dixie) 1st house on the left.

CALL SUE DUPONT (337) 519-2220

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MLS#16009366, YOUNGSVILLE,$246,900 102 OAK SHADOWS, OAK SHADOWS 3BDRM/2BATH-1731 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Caffery towards Youngsville, right on Chemin Metairie, pass through the round-a-bout by Rouses, right on Detente after the sports complex, left on Oak Shadows, first home on the right.

CALL BECKY GOGOLA (337) 278-0310

RAYNE $167,900

CCHH PPRRIICC AANN EE GGEE

MLS#16004932, RAYNE, $167,900 3365 HERITAGE, HIDDEN HERITAGE 4BDRM/2BATH-2070 SQ FT

CALL KATHERINE WILDER (337) 344-5090

OP EN

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

MLS#16006967, LAFAYETTE, $270,000 113 BRIDGEWAY, BRIDGEWAY COVE 4BDRM/3BATH-2327 SQ FT

DIRECTIONS: South College to Congress toward Lafayette High. Right on Foreman. Right on Bridgeway. House on the left.

CALL KAREN COWEN (337) 781-2908

OP EN

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

MLS#16008987, LAFAYETTE, $349,000 126 CLAREMONT, VERMILION OAKS 4BDRM/2.5BATH-2636 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Kaliste Saloom to Rue Chavanic, left on Claremont Circle.

CALL STEFFANIE STECKLER (337) 322-2845

OP EN

OPEN SUNDAY 12-4

MLS#16011187, BROUSSARD, $259,900 209 WINDY FEATHER, CYPRESS MEADOWS PHASE III 3BDRM/2BATH-1866 SQ FT DIRECTIONS: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

BREAUX BRIDGE $370,000

CH PRIC AN E GE

MLS#16007998, BREAUX BRIDGE, $370,000 474 NONA, PECAN ACRES 4BDRM/2.5BATH-2707 SQ FT

CALL SUE DUPONT (337) 519-2220

www.cbpelican.com 806 E Saint Mary Lafayette, La 70503 337.233.9540 LA-1000634507

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January 22, 2017

506 GREEN SPRINGS ROAD COPPER MEADOWS PHASE III 3BR/2BA - 1788 LA - $250,000

212 SPENCER DRIVE MARTIN PARK 4BR/2BA/1HB - 2118 LA - $227,500

305 SYLVESTER DRIVE SABAL PALMS PHASE 2 4BR/3BA - 2400 LA - $449,000

105 PORTER LANE 3BR/2BA - 1582 LA $145,000

104 HUCKLEBERRY LA NEUVILLE HOLIDAY 3BR/2BA - 1806 LA - $212,000

205 EDIE ANN DRIVE CAMILLE ACRES 4BR/3BA - 2663 LA - $269,900

3001 HELEN DRIVE LAKESIDE 4BR/1BA/1HB - 1421 LA - $145,000

124 VILLAGE VIEW DRIVE VILLAGE ESTATES 3BR/2BA - 1685 LA - $200,000

115 BROLAND DRIVE ARROWWOOD 3BR/2BA - 1495 LA - $170,000

702 TIMMY STREET 3BR/2BA - 2579 LA $279,900

1748B NURSERY HWY 3BR/1BA/1HB - 1161 LA $160,000

207 WADSWORTH DRIVE RIVER GREEN 3BR/1BA/1HB - 1136 LA - $125,900

209 RUE SAINT BARTS JOLIE VILLAGE 4BR/3BA - 2338 LA - $334,000

205 CROFT ROW STONEHAVEN ON THE RIVER 3BR/2BA - 1974 LA - $309,000

6239 PIGEON ROAD 3BR/2BA - 1268 LA $74,400

1021 W. RIVER ROAD RIVER BEND ACRES 3BR/2BA - 1849 LA - $74,900

202 WAYSIDE DRIVE ORGERON HEIGHTS 3BR/2BA - 1890 LA - $229,900

223 GLENEAGLES CIRCLE LE TRIOMPHE 3BR/2BA - 2097 LA - $369,000

9324 FOREST ROAD 5BR/3BA/1HB - 4100 LA $495,000

1135 ORPHE GUIDRY ROAD 2BR/2BA/1HB - 2000 LA $410,000

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January 22, 2017

Lafayette

107 VILLERE CIRCLE ST CHARLES PLACE 4BR/2BA/1HB - 3178 LA - $399,000

400 LIVE OAK DRIVE LIVE OAK PARK 4BR/2BA - 2600 LA - $385,000

204 BROOKSHIRE GARDENS BROOKSHIRE GARDENS 3BR/3BA/1HB - 4379 LA - $849,000

104 BUDDY DRIVE VERMILION GARDENS 4BR/4BA/1HB - 3374 LA - $459,000

113 BARRONNE STREET CARROLLTON PK 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2798 LA - $398,700

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES Address

12-2

217 Harbor Bend Boulevard 219 Harbor Bend Boulevard 311 Ardenwood Drive 243 Mayo Boulevard 223 Gleneagles Circle

1-2:30

518 BEAULLIEU DRIVE BEAULLIEU EST 4BR/3BA - 3138 LA - $595,000

109 TURFWAY DRIVE OAKLEY ESTATES 4BR/2BA/2HB - 4290 LA - $650,000

202 S MONTAUBAN DRIVE LA BON VIE 4BR/3BA - 2609 LA - $425,000

104 Huckleberry 1738 E Pinhook Road 223 Bentgrass Drive 102 Majestic Oaks Drive 341 Mill Pond Drive 118 Magazine Street 109 Sago Palm Way 205 Ardenwood Drive 211 Ardenwood Drive 106 Mondavi Drive 105 Henry James 112 Boulder Creek Parkway

1:30-3:30 2-3:30

135 Flamingo Row

2-4

110 STONEY SHADOW DRIVE WALKERS VILLAGE PHASE II 4BR/3BA - 2345 LA - $410,500

700 EMBER GROVE CROSSING THE RESERVE AT WOODLAKE 5BR/4BA - 2735 LA - $495,000

502 Brunswick 128 Orangewood Drive 129 Tecumseh Loop 304 Easy Rock Landing Drive 207 Sabal Palms Row 224 Rue De Frejus 209 Rue Saint Barts 211 Rue Saint Barts 214 Rue De Frejus 109 Oakforest Drive

2:30-4

205 Croft Row

3-5

188 Chemin Metairie

3:30-5

123 Cane Creek Drive

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

521 D ARCENEAUX ROAD 6BR/4BA/1HB - 4169 LA $625,000

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

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Price

Agent

Queens Harbor Queens Harbor Grand Pointe Phase III Live Oak Le Triomphe

$219,900 $227,900 $425,000 $679,900 $369,000

Kimberly Lefleur Kimberly Lefleur Deanna Broussard Stacey Barkley Michele Montesano

La Neuville Holiday

$212,000

Jayne Ryder

Sawgrass Cypress Meadows Field Crest Estates Carrollton Pk Sabal Palms Grand Pointe Phase III Grand Pointe Phase III Frenchmans Creek Metairie Park Boulder Creek

$146,000 $205,000 $258,900 $309,900 $330,000 $342,500 $365,000 $399,900 $439,900 $599,900 $675,000

Kenneth Chaisson Cindy Cuccio Linda Bordelon Billy McCarthy Scott Roberts Brian Bertrand Tiffany Burns Phyllis Broussard Lisa Roy Sheppert Monica Lyons Lori McCarthy

Broussard Estates

$172,000

Michelle Badeaux

Flamingo Gardens

$199,900

Renee Bourg

Brunswick Place Broadmoor Terrace Shawnee Farms Cypress Meadows Phase III Sabal Palms Monjardin Jolie Village Jolie Village Monjardin Oakbourne Estates

$209,000 $218,000 $234,900 $263,000 $324,548 $327,999 $334,000 $339,500 $399,900 $485,000

Amy Meyers Gema Edmiston Ashley Brimmage Bill Stephens Irene Wassell Judy Hagood Melanie Doyle Lynne Gautreaux Denise Clary Pat LeMaire

Stonehaven On The River

$309,000

Kimberly Lafleur

$649,000

Barron Hubert

Cypress Meadows Phase II $269,000

Brian Bertrand

1-3

105 Brownlee Avenue

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

Subdivision

You can find directions, view pictures & virtual tours all in 1 place!

Visit www.VanEatonRomero.com.

January 22, 2017

S M A R T. S I M P L E . S T R E S S F R E E .

It’s our promise, and our word means as much to us as your new home means to you.

LAFAYETTE 1318 CAMELLIA BOULEVARD 337-235-4660 LAKE CHARLES 1490 MARKET STREET, SUITE 2 337-990-4333 BRADLEYMOREAU.COM

The name you know, the experience you trust.

LA-1000634533

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

7422 Silverthorne Maurice • Eagles Nest 4Bd/2.5Ba – 2,998 Sq Ft

MAURICE ADDRESS BUT LAFAYETTE PROXIMITY

$559,000

422 Evangeline Trail Breaux Bridge • Lakes on the Teche 4Bd/2.5Ba – 2,300 Sq Ft CHOOSE YOUR FINISHES TODAY! $389,900

Lots 22/23 Dogwood Washington • Hidden Village Secluded. Serene. Nature.

TOTAL OF 1.65 ACRES /CAN SUBDIVIDE $40,000

LA-1000639865

To Search Properties in Acadiana Text “ARLA” to 85377

2000 Kaliste Saloom Ste 101 Lafayette, LA 70508 337-291-4788 Licensed in Louisiana

337-344-5263 • info@arlaslaughter.com • www.ArlaSlaughter.com

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January 22, 2017

Breaux Bridge City Wide Open House on January 22, 2017 OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1004 Cline Drive 3 BR/2 BA – 2,007 SF - $244,000

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1017 Roma Street – Grand Anse 3 BR/3 BA – 2,246 SF - $150,000

Lauren Judice 337-356-2208

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

723 S Belle Circle – Belle Terre 3 BR/2 BA – 1,610 SF - $174,500

709 N Belle Circle – Belle Terre 3 BR/2 BA – 1,607 SF - $170,000 Caitlin Pitre Hebert 337-680-0323

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

Jonetta Sam 337-504-4828

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1045 Gloria Kern 3 BR/2 BA – 2,200 SF - $312,400

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

LA-1000639979

Lindsey Fitzgerald 337-257-4996

Cicely Theriot 337-945-1447

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

Alyson Finch 337-280-9651

1002 Grand Lane – Grand Point Estates Phase 1 3 BR/2 BA – 2,003 SF - $279,000

1506 St Charles St. – Rees Subdivision 3 BR/2 BA – 1,206 SF - $167,500

Alyson Finch 337-280-9651

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1013 Debra Drive – Northbridge Subd.

4 BR/3BA – 2,303 SF - $309,000

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

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1019 Bridge Street – Parks 4 BR/2 BA – 2,052 SF - $144,000

Brandi McKnight 337-316-1320

Jade Barras 337-552-6338

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1035 Rene O Guidry Road 4 BR/3 BA – 2,330 SF - $259,000

Tera Simon

337-849-5469

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

1004 Lakeview Drive South – Delcambre Landing 3 BR/2 BA – 1,920 SF - $278,400 Lindsey Fitzgerald 337-257-4996

OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00

8 Sunset Bay – The Hammocks 3 BR/2 BA – 1,764 SF - $245,900

Jason Ray 337-230-0664

All Agents Licensed in Louisiana Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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January 22, 2017

ACADIAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Top 10 Tips To Sell Your Home

By Mark Gallagher, President Acadian Home Builders Association If you’ve made the decision to put your house on the market, there are a few more steps you need to take before you put the “For Sale” sign in your front yard.

In fact, by taking the time to carefully go through your house from the perspective of a potential buyer, you’ll see the problem areas that could prevent offers from coming in.

Following these suggestions – which include some simple, common-sense items and more time-intensive tasks – will pay off in the long-run when the perfect buyer walks through your door.

1. The Power of Paint. If your home needs to be

painted, this is the time to do it. The interior paint job should be fresh and clean and in a single, neutral color throughout. The same goes for the exterior. And, don’t forget shutters and windows. If your home has vinyl or aluminum siding, be sure it’s clean. Moldy, dirty siding will tell a buyer that your home has not been taken care of properly.

clothes that don’t fit, the cabinet full of small appliances that don’t work, dust-filled collections of knickknacks, etc. Clean, open spaces make your home look bigger to prospective buyers.

6. Not So Personal. Minimize the amount of personal

items and mementos on display. Prospective buyers want to imagine themselves living in the home. Too many family pictures will make them feel that they’re invading your space, not inspecting their future house.

7. Back-to-Basics Cleaning. It may go without saying, but you need to clean your house top to bottom including walls, floors, furniture and tabletops.

Everything should be sparkling clean when a buyer makes that all-important first visit. Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs on the counter or laundry stacked in the bedroom.

Join Us March 4th & 5th for the ALL NEW Acadiana Home & Design Show!

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!

8. Create Curb Appeal. Take a fresh look at your

• New logo and branding based on extensive market research and designed to attract the perfect show attendees

condidtion, a professional cleaning can help refresh them. But old, matted carpeting will be a detriment to your home selling. If you have hardwood floors under old carpet, tear up the carpet to expose them.

warm, inviting and well-kept? Make sure by mowing the lawn, weeding garden areas, trimming unruly bushes, and sweeping the porch.

• More aggressive and targeted advertising including heavy social media promotion, all spearheaded by a top creative agency

little repairs you’ve let go. Then make a plan to fix each one. The hole in the screen, the loose doorknob, the doorbell that doesn’t work and the leaky faucet must all be repaired before buyers start looking at your home.

feature to today’s buyers so make yours look as roomy as possible. If they’re still cluttered after cleaning them out, remove items you don’t need now and put them in storage.

2. Clean the Carpets. If your carpets are in decent home from the street. Does it have curb appeal? Is it

9. Don’t Forget the Closets. Clean out closets so 3. Check Off the Repair List. Make a list of all those they appear more spacious. Closets are an important

4. Consider New Appliances. If your home’s

appliances, like the dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and washer and dryer, are old and outdated, it could pay to t replace them. Buyers do not want to be facedd with the possibility of having to replace appliances upon moving in to a new house. Shiny, new appliances already in place will be a big selling point.

5. De-Clutter to Create More Space. Clear your house of clutter

and debris. Get rid of piles of old newspapers and magazines, the old

10. First Impression. Pay particular attention to your

front door. Repaint it if necessary. Polish the doorknob fr aand knocker and clean the glass and screen door. When a buyer waits at the front door to enter, make sure he or she sees that yyour home was cared for lovingly.

For more tips on how to get your house sold, visit

www.nahb.org/forconsumers.

• 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.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/AcadianaHomeAndDesignShow

Building a House? Is your builder LICEN EN ENSED? Is your y builder LOC C CAL? For a list of licensed, local contractors, visit www.ahbaonline.com or contact AHBA at 337.981.3053.

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January 22, 2017

Top Listing Agent In the know. In the now.

OPEN HOUSE 1-3

OPEN HOUSE 1-3

OPEN HOUSE 2-4

1.64 ACRES

112 Boulder Creek Pkwy Lafayette • Boulder Creek

105 Henry James Lafayette • Metairie Park

211 Rue Saints Barts Lafayette • Jolie Village

107 Beau Coteau Lafayette • Beau Coteau

$675,000

$599,900

$339,500

$599,500

Hosted by Lori McCarthy 4 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,246 SQ FT

Hosted by Monica Lyon 4 BR / 3.5 BA – 3,168 SQ FT

Hosted by Lynne Gautreaux 4 BR / 3 BA – 2,378 SQ FT

Custom Home on 1.64 Acres 4 BR / 3 BA – 3,930 SQ FT

$2,000 IN CLOSING COSTS

100 Flynn Lafayette • E Bayou Oaks

341 Mill Pond Lafayette • Field Crest Estates

213 Teresa Dr. St. Martinville-Durand

225 Shadowbrush Bend Lafayette • Glade

$544,900

$309,900

$173,000

$149,900

DID NOT FLOOD 4 BR / 3.5 BA-3,619 SQ FT

The Park Subdivision Lafayette • Gated Community

Ella Trace Subdivision Lafayette • Gated Community

Off S College Road – Multiple Lots Available

Off La Neuville Rd

Call to request plot map

$91,000 - $193,000

Spacious inside and outside 3 BR / 2 BA – 1,800 SQ FT

Huge Corner lot.

4 BR / 2.5 BA – 2,341 SQ FT

Well Cared for Home 3 BR / 2 BA – 1,585 SQ FT

117 Still Meadow Rayne • Country Lakes

3 lots available ready to build

Huge Corner Lot 105X112X100X46

$79,900/each

$24,000

LMcCarthy@vaneatonromero.com • 337.739.5811 • Licensed in Louisiana LA-1000639768

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January 22, 2017

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT 100% • FHA 96.5% • VA 100% • CONVENTIONAL 97%

• CASHOUT REFINANCE • JUMBO MORTGAGE • CONSTRUCTION & LOT LOAN • PURCHASE & REFINANCE

• DOWN PAYMENT & CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE

LA-1000634530

337.289.0550

Terri@prioritymtg.com • www.prioritymtg.com 101 Energy Parkway, Suite D • Lafayette, LA 70508 Locally owned and operated

Terri Gondron

Mortgage Specialist NMLS #70654

23 years experience

ACADIANA

Each office independently owned and operated.

LA-1000634543

ING ND E P LE SA

ING ND E P LE SA

417 Pointe aux Chene

103 Jeff Davis

$239,000 4BR/3.5BA-2,486 LA River Lot

211 Acacia

$320,000 4BR/2.5BA-2,900 LA

MaxYourMove.com

114 Curran Lane Lafayette, LA 70506 337-984-8470

$189,000 3BR/2BA-1,907 LA

107 Tortola Lane $387,000 4BR/3.5BA-2,707 LA

Sharon Steen

ssteen@vaneatonromero.com • (337) 267-4038

www.sharonsteen.com

100 Hunter’s Gate $359,900 4BR/3.5BA-2,667 LA

132 Wills Drive

$210,000 6BR/5BA/2HB-5,026 LA

6 Degaulle Square Lafayette, LA 70508

Licensed in Louisiana

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January 22, 2017

• 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

pmcgehee@vaneatonromero.com | Licensed in Louisiana

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

111 THRUSH LOOP $189,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2,054 SF Room to grow and live!

212 SPENCER DRIVE $227,500

208 FOUNDERS STREET $269,000

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 2,118 SF Beautifully Updated Family Home!

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,773 SF Craftsman home at it’s finest!

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

$50,000 Drop

107 DUNVEGAN COURT $424,500

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

107 VILLERE CIRCLE $399,000

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!

1006 OAK LAKE DRIVE $459,900

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom, 4,068 SF - Classic home w/master & additional suite downstairs.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,700 SF Beautiful brand new construction.

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

1616 LOUISIANA AVENUE $19,900 LAFAYETTE - Land, Sub. Golf Course Add

LA-1000639765

114 KINGSWOOD DRIVE $218,000

214 4TH ST, ABBEVILLE $199,000 3 Bedroom,2.5 Bathroom-3,200 SF 100+ year old spacious home.

3240 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $185,000

Lot with beautiful mossy oak trees and amazing view.

204 E BETTY STREET $96,500

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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3241 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $98,500

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 22, 2017

New Year...New Beginnings RATES on the RISE!! NOW is the TIME to BUY, Don’t HESITATE 5 BEDROOMS!

GATED SUBDIVISION

Pat Simon REALTOR®, ABR, GRI

101 Oak Alley | Plantation Oaks Almost an acre 4BR / 3.5BA | 4,263 SF | $1,050,000

GORGEOUS HOME ON ACRE+

105 Lefleur | Carrollton Park on the River

102 Waterside Drive | Fernewood

Spacious home with large yard!

5BR / 4.5BA | 3,868 SF | $539,500

AMENITIES

Cell: 337.278.8705 Direct: 337.267.4065 patbsimon@aol.com patsimon.vaneatonromero.com

Beautiful home and grounds with POOL! 4BR / 6.5BA | 6,000 SF | $2,499,000

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

OPEN HOUSE 1-5 - WILLOW TRACE

• TRIPLE SPLIT FLOOR PLAN • LONG LEAF PINE FLOORS • BRICK ARCHWAY • FORMAL DINING ROOM • LARGE EXTENDED PATIO • 10 X 20 SHED WITH ELECTRICITY

REDUCED BY 10,000 $364,900

517 Cypress Cove, Youngsville - 4 BR/3 BA, 2,619 Sq. Ft.

Directions: Verot School Road South, turn left on Fortune left on Garden Gate. Right on Fern Hollow. Right on to Cypress Cove.

Follow around the curve, the house is on the left.

Coldwell Banker Pelican’s #1 Residential Agent www.CindyBaileyHomes.com cindy@cindybaileyhomes.com Acadiana HomeFinder www.theadvertiser.com

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Cindy Bailey Realtor®

Mobile: 281-2909 Your “TOO LATE” Specialist

January 22, 2017

Melanie Lunn

Kathleen Lunn

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

Broker Associate 337.560.8618 klunn@vaneatonromero.com Licensed in Louisiana

We Take the Time to Listen Covered RV Parking

Super Condition

4 Car Garage + Apartment

305 Artisan Road Timberwood Subdivision 4bd/3full&2halfba - 2,506sqft - $279,900

526 Rain Tree Trail Victoria Village Subdivision 4bd/2ba - 2,201sqft - $206,900

510 Farmington Drive Fernewood Subdivision 4bd/3.5ba - 5,612sqft - $799,000

New Lower Price

3 Car Garage

On Cul-De-Sac

104 Buddy Drive 101 Barrington Circle 110 Llansfair Vermilion Gardens Subdivision Fernewood Subdivision Fernewood Subdivision 4bd/3.5ba - 3,227sqft - $499,900 4bd/4.5ba - 3,374sqft - $459,000 4bd/4.5ba - 5,160sqft - $995,000 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

Van Eaton & Romero - 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Ste 101 - Lafayette, LA 70508 - 337-233-9700 Our Preferred Title Company

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January 22, 2017

Don’t Enter The Market Without Him BOTH ARE READY FOR OCCUPANCY!

111 DELCY BROUSSARD-AREA H 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,297 SQ. FT.

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

$154,500

$299,900

PATIO HOMES AND TOWNHOUSES

106 LAGUNA LAFAYETTE-AREA N 3 BR / 2.5 BA • 1,600 SQ. FT. $195,000

117 HORSESHOE DR. 21 RIVES-AREA G2 3 BR / 2 BA • 1,417 SQ. FT. $175,000

337-267-4108 | 337-654-6881 SoldbyCharlie@cox.net 2000 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 101 | Lafayette, LA 70508 Licensed in Louisiana LA-1000634218

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January 22, 2017

Van Eaton & Romero’s

#1 Residential Agent

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

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

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

$215,000

$429,900

$2,275,000

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

$1,465,000

NEW PRICE

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

151 TECHE EASTDALE • AREA G2 5 BR / 5 BA • 8,000 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.

$629,500

$299,900

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

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

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

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

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

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

$749,000

$215,000

$3,950,000

$549,500

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

$1,295,000

$448,500

SALE PENDING

$1,275,000

SALE PENDING

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

$835,000

SALE PENDING

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

$575,000

$174,500

$380,000

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

$419,500

LOTS FOR SALE

SALE PENDING 107 SILVER OAK LANE .34 ACRES LARGE CORNER LOT ......................$159,500

0 HWY 82 ABBEVILLE 34 ACRES........................................$500,000

RUE DE BELIER 7.77 ACRES TO BE DEVELOPED.......................$275,000

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

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213 Bendel Rd. 111 1BR/1BA - 400 SQ. FT.

$78,000

130 Highland Dr

608 Rue Des Etoiles

107 Phelps Dr

3BR/2BA-1,880 SQ. FT.

3BR/4.5BA-4,340 SQ. FT.

3BR/2BA-1,888 SQ. FT.

$198,000

$999,000

$286,000

Midge Parker Coldwell Banker Pelican R.E.

Email:mparker@pelicanrealestate.com

Cell: 337-278-4142 Office Phone:337-233-9540 Fax: 337-233-8273

LA-1000639826

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103 Warmstone Bridge Dr 3BR/2.5BA - 2,034 SQ. FT.

$299,500

201 Settlers Trace #1409

1103 W. St. Mary St

209 Montrachet

2BR/2BA-1,074 SQ. FT.

1,300 SQ. FT.

3BR/3BA-2,579 SQ. FT.

$197,000

$150,000

$210,000

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Debi Smith

2701 Johnston St. Suite 219

JUST 1 YEAR OLD!

107 Ashville – Foreman/Dulles Area 3Bd/2Ba/1Hba – 1893 sq ft - $270,000

$5,000 TO CLOSING

208 Forest Grove Dr. – Youngsville 4Bd/2Ba/1Hba –2460 sq ft – $227,000

MEDIA ROOM!

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

NEW LISTING!

105 Canton Court- Youngsville 3Bd/2Ba – 1372 sq ft- $188,000

GREAT INVESTMENT!

112 Gussie Dr. – Off of Yvette Marie – 3Bd/2Ba Investment Property – 1750 sq ft - $165,000

GREAT INVESTMENT!

102 Plank Cir. – Off of Fairview Pkwy – 3Bd/2Ba Investment Property– 1684 sq ft - $165,000

PRICE REDUCED!

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

MOVE IN READY!

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

Stephanie Hanks

Jay Smith

Broker

981-4595

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143 Grand Lake Dr. –Arnaudville 3Bd/3Ba/1Hba – 2,439 sq ft - $315,000

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

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213 W. 9th St. – Crowley – 4Bd/2Ba Cottage- 1,720 sq ft - $39,900

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

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403 Briar Gate, off W Bayou Pkwy- Prestigious, convenient location- spacious 3Bed/2.5bath townhome - large living room, fireplace, dining room, vaulted ceiling, California closet, pets yes - $2,000

337-334-7015

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2105 St Mary, Saint StreetsAlmost 2800 sf, formal living, dining, den , office, all appliances, 3Bed/ 2bath, corner lot, live oaks, garage, pets no - $1,750

122 Pamela – Plaza Village – 3Bd/2Ba 1190 sq ft – Pets YES $1,000/month

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101 Coral Reef- off Duhon RoadReady Feb 1- Large, 3Bed/2bath, game room or 4th bedroom, wood floors, great kitchen, office, fireplace, garage, big patio, pets yes- $1,600 212 Cambridge, off Camellia Blvd- 4Bed/2ba, living room, large kitchen/dining combo, den, cov patio, gazebo, shade trees, fenced, pets yes - $1,400

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200 W. Brentwood #3, off Johnston St- available Jan 1st, FULLY FURNISHED, 2Bed/2bath, well appointed, 1 story townhouse - the furniture, bedding, pots and pans are all included, so just bring your clothes - $1,400

Custom Home Builders

108 Lyons, near Laf High, 4 Bed/2 bath, sep living, family room, and eat-in kitchen, cov patio, large oak trees, fenced- $1,200 113 Stanley Rd, Carencroavailable in January, on almost an acre, 3Bed/2bath, single garage, trees, pets yes, - $1,200 122 Pamela, Plaza Village – 3Bed/2bath, flooring, paint and light fixtures only 1 year old, lots of storage, pets yes - $1,000

MLS Listings $399!!!

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1809 Mills, Scott- 3Bed/1 bath farmhouse, liv room, eat-in kitchen, fenced yard, pets yes- $900

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101 Wilbourn Blvd #604, Plaza Village Condo- 2Bed/1.5bath, new ceramic tile, nice balcony and patio- $900

111 Carriage Lakes, Lafayette 4 BR / 3 BA $469,900 Large Patio & Lot

706 Picard #21, Milton- Private setting, 3Bed/1bath, open floor plan, single carport, trees, pets - $900 315 River Road, near Oakbourne, Beautiful wood floors, 3bed/1 bath home, eat-in kitchen, bonus room, single garage, large fenced yard- $900

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706 Picard #7, Milton- Quiet area, 2Bed/1bath, CH/A, fridge, range, carport, pets - $700

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

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302 Loire, off Gloria Switch2Bed/1.5 bath townhouse, living/ dining combo, fridge, range - $575

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303 Sawgrass Ln $1,100,000 - Le Triomphe 4 BR/3.5 BA - 4,821 Sq. Ft.

306 Biltmore Ave. $765,000 River Ranch 4 BR - 4 1/2 BA 3171 Sq. Ft. Co-listed with Prissy Feinberg.

204 Brookshire Gardens $849,000 - Brookshire Gardens 4 BR/3.5 BA - 4379 Sq. Ft.

218 Pollard Avenue $170,000 - New Iberia 3 BR - 2.5 BA 2,230 Sq. Ft.

NE W PR IC E!

107 St Martinique Lane $249,900 - Island Oaks Plantation 4 BR/2 BA - 2,086 Sq. Ft.

141 Cove Row $500,000 - Cypremort Point 3 BR/2 BA - 1,589 Sq. Ft.

106 White Tail Drive, Carencro $200,000 - Pinnacle Point 3 BR/2.5 BA - 1,730 Sq. Ft.

813 Belle Place Olivier Road $335,000 - 2.003 acres 3 BR/2 BA + office - 2,491 Sq. Ft.

LOT IN LE TRIOMPHE

108 Sunny Oak Trail $140,000 - Frenchmans Trail 3 BR/2 BA - 1,315 Sq. Ft.

337-254-7812 - Cell • 337-291-4724 Direct

300 Shinnecock Hills Lot in Le Triomphe $180,000 Lot size 90x165x89x175

Allen Duhc

Realtor®, GRI, CRS Licensed in Louisiana Van Eaton & Romero, A Latter & Blum Company, ERA Powered 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd. #101 Lafayette, LA 70508, 233-9700

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COMMERCIAL SALES

PETROLEUM TOWER

3110 PINHOOK RD, LAFAYETTE

Beautiful Corporate Headquarter Type Space Mix of Individual Office, and Bullpen Space. 8,897 sq ft.

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.

337-232-7473|Bob Bernard, Broker

PROPERTY ONE, INC. REPRESENTS OVER 500,000 SF OF OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SPACE BELOW ARE A FEW OF OUR AVAILABLE SPACES - CALL WITH YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS

THE GARDENS OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS

315 S COLLEGE 3 Offices, Work Room, & Closet 1,379 RSF

SALOOM ONE

237 BURGESS, BROUSSARD

858 RIDGE RD, SUITES C, LAFAYETTE

This office/warehouse suite contains 1,600 sq ft with one office and a climate controlled warehouse. It is perfect for your growing business.

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

11,735 RSF, 13 Offices, Bullpen, Conference Room, Wet Area & Reception Contact: Steve Pellessier, CCIM 2014 W. Pinhook, Suite 600 Lafayette, LA 70508 USA Office#: 337.233.1315 Fax#: 337.233.2282 steve.pellessier@propertyone.com

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.

Owner/Agent 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.

GORDON SQUARE

PARKWAY PLAZA

119 SOUTHPARK 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.

PROPERTY ONE, INC. 4141 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 300 Metairie, LA 70002 USA

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108 NOVA, BROUSSARD

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

120 RUE BEAUREGARD, STE 200, LAFAYETTE This four office executive suite is in a prime area of town with easy access to downtown, oil center and River Ranch.

Owner/Agent

120 Rue Beauregard, Suite #200, Lafayette, LA 70508

141 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 203 LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

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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

Special Opportunity 10,000-20,000 RSF $12/RSF for qualified term

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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 $293,500 - Area O, 2,085 SF 4 Bed/3 Bath

SALE PENDING

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

410 Colonial $194,500 - Area G3, 1,711 SF 3 Bed/2 Bath

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Don Perron honored as the 2016 REALTOR® of the Year The REALTOR® Association of Acadiana (RAA) is proud to name Don Perron, Realty Executives Select as the 2016 REALTOR® of the Year.

This award recognizes a REALTOR® who uses high standards of professionalism, is involved in the local and state level, and who is most highly regarded by fellow REALTORS®. Don exemplifies all of these qualities and so much more.

Don has been a licensed REALTOR® for over 10 years. He has embraced and excelled in every aspect of what it means to be a REALTOR®. Don served as REALTOR® Association of Acadiana President in 2013.

He has served many years on the Board of Directors for the REALTOR® Association of Acadiana and for the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance. Don has been on several RAA committees including Budget & Finance and Professional Standards. He is currently serving a 3rd year term as MLS Committee Chairman and has received the PEER Award two years in a row. He is striving to make the industry better. Congratulations Don!

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JESSICA TATE LEBLANC 337-362-0107 jtate1@stanmor.com NMLS# 493823

1819 W Pinhook Rd. Ste. 110 Lafayette Louisiana 70508 PHYLLIS MILLER TRICIA MCBRIDE 337-362-0108 pmiller@stanmor.com

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410 Hwy 1252 • Carencro 2.44 Acres $85,000 Heidi Silvia • 446-1200

3710 Louisiana Avenue • Lafayette 3br/2b 1,720Sq Ft $122,000 Nia Murray • 322-9038

610 First Street • Duson 3br/2b 1,347Sq Ft $119,000 Leona LaCombe • 250-9166

101 Paris Street • Lafayette 2br/2b 1,600Sq Ft $189,500 Cassie Vincent • 523-2617

100 Leatherback Lane • Broussard 1.44 Acres Ft $165,000 Crystall Coroy • 591-5068

4704 Autumn Lane • Jeanerette 4br/2b 1,620Sq Ft $80,000 Rita Orgeron • 380-3758

305 Bertinot • Opelousas 3br/2b 1,724Sq Ft $97,000 Colby Richard • 290-3551

156 Blair Street • Opelousas 2br/1.5b 1,800Sq Ft $108,000 Colby Richard • 290-3551

203 Jerry Street • Lafayette 3br/2b 2,000Sq Ft $210,000 Brian Gotreaux • 278-3444

207 Waverly Blvd • Lafayette 4br/3b 2,290Sq Ft $392,000 James Granger • 326-0976

1405Chemin Agreable•Youngsville 3br/2b 1,950Sq Ft $179,000 Nah Senpeng • 249-8869

219 Psalm Court • Youngsville 0.35 Acres $27,000 Sabrina Babb • 985-865-3279

102 Poverty Row • Franklin 0.02 Acres $42,000 David Fernandez • 704-5093

203 N Myrtle Ave • Abbeville 2br/2b 1,183Sq Ft $60,000 Brent Coleman • 371-0254

Price Reduced!

Price Reduced!

105 Brookview Place • Lafayette 4br/2b 1,906Sq Ft $219,000 Colby Richard • 290-3551

7873 Main Hwy • St Martinville 2br/1b 2,200Sq Ft $229,000 Amy Larriviere • 615-504-4990

624 Lombard Street • New Iberia 3br/2b 2,300Sq Ft $138,000 Lucinda Tillman • 577-1459

1021 Flo Street • Breaux Bridge 3br/2.5b 1,800Sq Ft $179,900 Shannon B Trahan • 280-7280

169 Grand Lake • Arnaudville 4br/2.5b 2,298Sq Ft $275,000 Stephanie Skinner • 277-1217

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TBD Safari Circle • Carencro 1.77 Acres $70,000 Rachel Voider • 806-5558

106 Overbrook • Broussard 4br/2b 1,783Sq Ft $237,500 Victoria Richard • 207-9044

321 Bluebonnet Drive • Lafayette 3br/2.5b 1,887Sq Ft $250,000 Alexis Peterson • 578-4225

397 Main • Arnaudville 3br/2b 1,974Sq Ft $143,500 Linda Taylor • 945-2467

116 W Camp • Arnaudville 3br/1b 1,195Sq Ft $73,500 Aimee Duplechain • 351-8020

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2501 Louisiana Avenue • Lafayette 3br/2 & 2 1/2b 2,884Sq Ft $285,000 Tracy Wood • 298-4595

701 Colonial • Lafayette 3br/2b 2,230Sq Ft $295,000 Ledcia Verhage • 212-0125

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Price Reduced!

205 Esteva Street • Duson 3br/2b 2,400Sq Ft $260,000 Ivan Jennings • 298-0889

204 Church Street • Youngsville 3br/2b 2,300Sq Ft $247,000 Denise Guillory • 288-8468

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143 Westchester Drive • Lafayette 4br/2.5b 1,800Sq Ft $190,000 Gina Scof • 255-8548

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NEW LISTING

928 W 10th Street, Crowley

603 E Bayou, Lafayette

210 N Saint Jean, Broussard 4BR 3B brick home +-1.35 acres, outdoor guest house.

NO FLOODING 4 BR 3 B brick home in a wonderful neighborhood, FP, fenced yard, covered patio, MUST SEE

Cute Home, Fenced Yard, Nice Front Porch

$255,000

$115,000

HOME/CAMP

150 Eula, Eunice 3BR 2B frame home on a large corner lot, fenced back yard. MUST SEE.

$90,000

372 Angler Bay Drive, Hackberry

1208 N Beaugh, Church Point

3BR/2 1/2B brick home, FP, double garage with attached apt/ outdoor kit, pond, solar panels. Beautiful horse farm situated on 19+ acres, a lg barn with 5 stalls a tackroom and a hayloft, goat shed, 5 loafing sheds, 2 tool sheds, pigeon coop, 6 - 2 1/2 acres pastures all with water, 2 paddocks, fruit and pecan trees

WATERFRONT PROPERTY. New construction located on a protected canal off of Calcasieu ship channel. 3BR 2BA

$535,000

$390,000

$53,000

HOME/CAMP

711 N Wilderness Rd, Port Barre

Well-kept HOME/CAMPwith 3 BR 2B, on Three Mile Lake in the gated North Wilderness subdivision. Rear porch, covered parking, boat shed/lift and separate covered fishing.

$299,900

FOR LEASE TOWNHOUSE 210 Yvonne St, Unit C, Broussard

$151,999

264 Pioneer Lane, Rayne

622 N Ave K, Crowley

1376 Burton Plantation Hwy, St. Martinville

Calling All Investors And Flippers, Very Nice Home In Need Of Some TLC. This Beautiful Home On The Outskirts Of St. Martinville Did Not Flood, And Sits On 2 +/- Acres. The Home Is Surrounded By Beautiful Large Oak Trees, And Features 2 Washer/dryer Hookups In The Home - One Upstairs & One Downstairs, All Appliances Will Stay. Also There Is A Large Upstairs Game Room! This Property Is Being Sold In ‘’as Is’’ Condition. Home Warranty Was Purchased Upon Listing And Can Be Transferred To New Owner

Two homes on a lg. corner lot, Lots of potential.

COUNTRY LIVING 3 BR, 2B vinyl siding on a slab, fenced yard, outdoor kit/apartment,

$150,000

$165,000

Available August 10, 2016. Partially furnished. Two story, 2BR/2B, kit, LR dining. Small, fenced patio area.

Quiet neighborhood with easy access to Hwy. 90, Pinhook, Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Small pet allowed w/ non refundable deposit. $500 deposit.

$900/mo

LA-1000634552

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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home By: G. M. Filisko A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart homebuying process.

1. Know thyself.

personality.

Also, ask if the agent specializes in buyer representation. Unlike listing agents, whose first duty is to the seller, buyers’ reps work only for you even though they’re typically paid by the seller. Finally, check whether agents are REALTORS®, which means they’re members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. NAR has been a champion of homeownership rights for more than a century.

Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning toward a fixerupper, are you truly handy, or will you need to budget for contractors?

2. Research before you look.

List the features you most want in a home and identify which are necessities and which are extras. Identify three to four neighborhoods you’d like to live in based on commute time, schools, recreation, crime, and price. Then hop onto realtor.com to get a feel for the homes available in your price range in your favorite neighborhoods.

Use the results to prioritize your wants and needs so you can add in and weed out properties from the inventory you’d like to view.

7. Be realistic.

It’s OK to be picky about the home and neighborhood you want, but don’t be closeminded, unrealistic, or blinded by minor imperfections. If you insist on living in a cul-de-sac, you may miss out on great homes on streets that are just as quiet and secluded.

On the flip side, don’t be so swayed by a “wow” feature that you forget about other issues -- like noise levels -- that can have a big impact on your quality of life. Use your priority list to evaluate each property, remembering there’s no such thing as the perfect home.

3. Get your finances in order.

Generally, lenders say you can afford a home priced two to three times your gross income. Create a budget so you know how much you’re comfortable spending each month on housing. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to investigate financing.

Gather your financial records and meet with a lender to get a prequalification letter spelling out how much you’re eligible to borrow. The lender won’t necessarily consider the extra fees you’ll pay when you purchase or your plans to begin a family or purchase a new car, so shop in a price range you’re comfortable with.

Also, presenting an offer contingent on financing will make your bid less attractive to sellers.

8. Limit the opinions you solicit.

It’s natural to seek reassurance when making a big financial decision. But you know that saying about too many cooks in the kitchen. If you need a second opinion, select one or two people. But remain true to your list of wants and needs so the final decision is based on criteria you’ve identified as important.

4. Set a moving timeline.

Do you have blemishes on your credit that will take time to clear up? If you already own, have you sold your current home? If not, you’ll need to factor in the time needed to sell. If you rent, when is your lease up? Do you expect interest rates to jump anytime soon? All these factors will affect your buying, closing, and moving timelines.

5. Think long term.

Your future plans may dictate the type of home you’ll buy. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in the home for five to 10 years? With a starter, you may need to adjust your expectations. If you plan to nest, be sure your priority list helps you identify a home you’ll still love years from now.

6. Work with a REALTOR®.

Ask people you trust for referrals to a real estate professional they trust.

Interview agents to determine which have expertise in the neighborhoods and type of homes you’re interested in. Because homebuying triggers many emotions, consider whether an agent’s style meshes with your

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Taking a look back on the RAA’s Past Presidents

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Equal Housing Opportunity

January 22, 2017

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM 1000 SOUTHLAKE CIRCLE

$

224,500

3BR/2BA - 1,670 sqft - SOUTHLAKE PLANTATION - Look no more, this home is in immaculate condition and ready for you! The charming home boasts a wonderful floor plan, a living room with a gas fireplace, a spacious kitchen with beautiful custom cabinets and a gas stove for the cook in the family. Don’t miss out, come view this home today!

Directions: Verot School Rd. South. Just past the roundabout t Hwy 92 subdivision will be on your left.

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HUNCO REAL ESTATE CANDACE NAQUIN 337-501-5510

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OPEN SUNDAY 12:00-2:00PM 311 ARDENWOOD DR.

$

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00PM

425,000

700 EMBER GROVE CROSSING

3BR/2BA - 2,346 sqft - GRAND POINTE - Just 1 1/2 yrs old, the detail and quality at every turn in this home, featuring a large master suite with sitting/desk area, mstr bathroom with custom tile shower, sep.soaking tub, double vanities, and spa.

The nice size office/study that could be used as a 4th bedroom, is complimented with reclaimed wood barn door. Complete outdoor kitchen.

Directions: Kaliste Saloom Road towards East Broussard Road, right on Grand Pointe Blvd., left on Ardenwood

VAN EATON AND ROMERO DEANNA BROUSSARD 337-288-7008

VAN EATON & ROMERO PATRICIA POWELL CELL (337) 288-7234 DIRECT (337) 267-4044

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

OPEN SUNDAY 12:00-2:00PM 223 GLENEAGLES CIR.

$

$

495,000

5BR/4BA - 2,735 sqft - THE RESERVE AT WOODLAKE - Great floor plan with upscale amenities featuring 4 bedrooms downstairs with 5th bedroom or bonus room upstairs with private bath.

Directions: Ambassador Caffery to Verot School Rd., take a left and continue to Tolson Road and turn right. Subdivision is on right past Tolson Oaks

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM

369,000

8806 MEADOW LANE, ABBEVILLE

$

249,000

3BR/2BA - 2,097 sqft - LE TRIOMPHE - Beautiful Custom Home located in the Gated Community of Le Triomphe offering You Low Maintenance Living in the Villas! This custom home offers a two car-plus a golf cart garage, and a lovely courtyard with privacy fence & outdoor kitchen hook-up’s for your outdoor living space. Beautiful open floor plan with custom upgrades. Come out and view this beautiful home.

Directions: Hwy 90 S and RT into Le Triomphe Subdivision. Check in at the gate. Realtor/owner must accompany visitor. Take Le Triomphe Pkwy to Carnousite and take RT. Take LT onto Gleneagle.

3BR/2BA/1HB - 2,202 sqft - GREEN MEADOWS - Not in flood zone and DID NOT flood!

This beautiful Acadian style brick home with a 3 car garage is nestled on an acre of land just 12.7 miles south of Acadiana Mall! This property features an additional 2,925 SF ULTIMATE MAN CAVE/APARTMENT/WORKSHOP/2 CAR GARAGE!! Seller offering $3,000 towards closing costs!

Directions: From Abbeville going North on Hwy 167 approx. 1.9 miles from Hwy 14 turn right onto Meadow Lane. Home is on the left.

VAN EATON & ROMERO MICHELE MONTESANO 337-291-4784

EXP REALTY TAMMY JOLLEY 337-380-0097

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

OPEN SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12:30-4:00PM 112,123,128,130 RUE VILLAGE

$

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM

182,876

214 RUE DE FREJUS

$

399,900

3BR/2BA - 1,393 sqft - THE VILLAGE OF RUE DES CANNES - These 3 bedroom 2 bath open floor plan homes come complete with vaulted & trey’d ceilings, crown molding, tile and laminate wood floors, zoned for Cecil Picard on a large 50 x 178 avg lot with backyard access.

Come choose your home or let us build one just the way you like. 100% Financing Avail.

Directions: Johnston St (hwy 167) to Maurice to a left at Hwy 92 toward youngsville to a quick right into Rue Des Cannes subd. going to the back to The Village of Rue Des Cannes where your new home is waiting.

4BR/3BA - 2,366 sqft - MONJARDIN - Beautiul home with traditional columned front porch. Fabulous finishings in this functional home. Spa-like bathroom. Great rear covered patio with fireplace and outdoor kitchen area. Built by Rajun Cajun Construction. Great value in Monjardin Subdivision which has a beautiful lake and brand new clubhouse and neighborhood pool. A must see.

Directions: Ambassador Caffery to Broussard. Left on Highway 89. Right on Albertson’s Parkway.

Left behind Keiths ballroom. Right on Rue de Frejus. Home on the right.

RE/MAX ACADIANA KEVIN ROSE 337-303-7462

VAN EATON & ROMERO DENISE CLARY 337-344-5239

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM 223 BENTGRASS DR.

$

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 205,000

107 NAVY SEAL DR., DUSON

3BR/2BA - 1,500 sqft - SAWGRASS - This house DID NOT flood. Lots of natural light in this home w a split floor plan. The beautiful brick archway transitions from the kitchen to the living area. The living area is complimented with a wood burning fireplace, perfect for the upcoming winter nights. Spacious master suite is complete w a whirlpool tub, double vanity and separate shower.

Directions: Kaliste Saloom to left on E Broussard Rd (Hwy 733) Left into Sawgrass S/D on Everglades, right on Bentgrass.

HUNCO REAL ESTATE LEAH DALFREY 337-258-9149

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM $

502 BRUNSWICK

$

209,000

3BR/2BA - 1,801 sqft - BRUNSWICK PLACE - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 3 bed, 2 bath home offers lots of cabinets and storage. The formal dining is open to the living, making entertaining guests a breeze. The home offers a split floor plan, giving much privacy for the master suite. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or grill for your favorite friends out in the quaint courtyard.

Directions: Ambassador Caffery North, Left on Congress, Left on Brunswick.

VAN EATON & ROMERO LISA SHEPPERT 337-277-2077 337-572-0262

VAN EATON & ROMERO AMY MEYERS 337-257-7778

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM $

177,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 439,900

5BR/3BA/1HB - 3,317 sqft - FRENCHMAN’S CREEK - 2012 custom built by VanAlan open plan with great kitchen, soft close cabinets, 5-burner gas stove top, large master bedroom. Beautiful flooring, no carpet, 2 bedrooms + private office downstairs, 3 bedrooms up, walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections upstairs. Whole house water purifier, floored attic, invisible pet fence .38 acre cul-de-sac lot Directions: E. Broussard to Robley. Left into Frenchmans Creek Subdivision on Champs Elysee. Right on Merlot. Right on Mondavi.

102 MAJESTIC OAKS

$

3BR/2BA - 1,438 sqft - PATRIOT PLACE - Home features 9t. ceilings, wood burning fire place, custom cabinets, great size yard, and so much more. Come view this home from 2-4 on Sunday, January 22nd.

Directions: Johnston St. to RT on Ridge Rd, take Ridge Rd, take Ridge Rd. about 2 miles past Round-a-aout, subdivision on RT, Across from O/D White Lagneaux’s grocery. Home on LT.

VAN EATON & ROMERO CINDY CUCCIO 337-291-4758 OFFICE 337-578-1289 CELL

106 MONDAVI DR

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE!

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 258,900

304 EASY ROCK LANDING DR

4BR/2BA - 1,782 sqft - CYPRESS MEADOWS - 2014 home with open plan & 4 bedrooms on a culde-sac lot. Amenities include 10 foot coffered ceiling in the living room, long leaf pine wood floors, brick archway, 5-burner gas stove top, custom walk-in travertine shower; includes all window treatments, gutters, extra landscaping, outdoor gas grill, and stainless steel Whirlpool refrigerator Directions: Ambassador Caffery South: right on Morgan, right at round-a-bout (Fairfield), left into subdivision, left on Birchview, left on Majestic Oaks

VAN EATON AND ROMERO LINDA BORDELON 337-257-6472 337-572-0258

VAN EATON & ROMERO BILL STEPHENS 337-267-4116

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

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$

263,000

4BR/2BA - 1,796 sqft - CYPRESS MEADOWS - Split floor plan with guest rooms in separate wing. Master bath will have separate shower,Jacuzzi, (with Shiplap accent wall) framed mirrors and granite counter tops. 11’ ceilings with double and triple trey designs. Brick fireplace and hearth, full outdoor kitchen, sprinkler system and much more. Come out today and take a look!

Directions: Ambassador Ext. toward Hwy 90, R on Morgan, at turn around a right toward entry of Cypress meadows (across from Fire Station), all the way to the back of subdivision to enter Phase III.

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January 22, 2017

GENERAL COUNSEL

DISCRIMINATION IS PROHIBITED BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT Q: MY WIFE AND I, WHO ARE HISPANIC, RECENTLY LOOKED AT AN APARTMENT HERE IN LAFAYETTE. THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SHOWED US THE APARTMENT TOLD US THAT HE HAD ALREADY LEASED IT, BUT WOULD CALL US IF THE LEASE FELL THROUGH. A FEW DAYS LATER, A FRIEND OF OURS THAT LIVES NEARBY TOLD US THAT HE RENTED THE APARTMENT TO SOMEONE ELSE, A WHITE COUPLE, A FEW DAYS AFTER MY WIFE AND I LOOKED AT IT. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO? A: You can file a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. To start, you should call their Fair Housing Hotline at 1-800-273-5718. They can provide you with more information on the Fair Housing Act and will walk you through the process of filing a complaint.

Stephen J. Oats

Generally, the Attorney General’s office handles a variety of fair housing discrimination complaints: real estate, mortgage and lending, and rentals (apartments, houses and trailer parks).

If the Attorney General’s office cannot handle your complaint, they will forward it to the appropriate agency. If they forward your complaint to another agency, they will notify you of this.

Once the Attorney General’s office receives your complaint (assuming they can handle it), they will send you a letter letting you know that they have received your complaint and that an investigation of your allegations will be conducted.

The Attorney General will also notify the respondent, in writing, to let him know that a complaint has been filed against him with their office. After this has been done, the Attorney General will contact all of the involved parties for an interview.

You will then be asked to submit any information that supports your claim of discrimination. Once you do so, the respondent will also be given the opportunity to produce all documentation that supports his claim that there was no discrimination.

If the parties are able to solve the matter amicably, during the Attorney General’s investigation, that’s great. If not, after they have completed their investigation, the Attorney General’s Office will determine if the preponderance of the evidence gathered supports a finding of discrimination. If it does, the Attorney General’s Office will file a lawsuit on your behalf in state court.

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.

Before any action is taken based upon this information, it is essential that competent, individual, professional service be obtained. Send Questions for this column to General Counsel, 100 E. Vermilion St., Suite 400, Lafayette, LA 70501 or e-mail your questions to generalcounsel@oatsmarino.com.

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If the preponderance of the evidence gathered by the Attorney General’s Office does not support a finding of discrimination, they will close your complaint. You do, however, have two years from the date of the incident to hire an attorney to file a lawsuit on your behalf if you wish to pursue the matter.

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15 OR 30-YEAR MORTGAGE – WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Q: MY HUSBAND AND I ARE ABOUT TO BUY OUR FIRST HOUSE. OUR FINANCES ARE KIND OF TIGHT RIGHT NOW, SO I WAS WONDERING WHETHER WE SHOULD GO FOR A 15-YEAR OR A 30-YEAR MORTGAGE. A: Traditionally, the standard choice for homebuyers has been the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, and this is still the most common type of home loan. However, the number of people choosing a 15-year fixed rate mortgage is on the rise, and you may want to consider going this route given the savings it affords.

A 15-year loan will typically have a lower interest rate than a 30-year loan, reducing your overall interest cost over the life of the loan. Further, even at the same interest rate, given the much shorter amortization period, savings on interest are substantial. For example, a $100,000 loan at 6% interest over 30 years works out to a monthly payment of about $600.

Over 30 years, this means that your $100,000 loan costs you approximately $215,840, with $115,840 of that just in interest. A 15-year loan for the same amount at the same interest rate works out to a monthly payment of about $844. The total over 15 years is approximately $151,894. Though the 15-year loan payment is significantly higher each month, over the life of the loan you save over $63,946 by opting for the 15-year mortgage.

On the other hand, if your finances are particularly tight, you may not be able to qualify for a 15-year mortgage given the higher monthly payments required, even though you qualify for the 30-year mortgage. Also, many borrowers desire the sense of security provided by the lower monthly payments in the event that their income should decrease for one reason or another in the future.

An alternative approach is to obtain a 30-year loan on which you have the right to prepay in whole or in part at any time without penalty. You can then add an additional amount to your monthly payments, or even a lump sum payment every year applied toward the principle, so that in effect you have a 15-year loan, even though you won’t get the lower interest rate a 15-year loan typically affords. This gives you the option of saving on interest and paying off the loan in a shorter time, while keeping the flexibility of being able to make lower monthly payments should the need arise.

Many lenders also offer bi-weekly mortgage payments and this type of payment plan can save you a significant amount of money over the life of your loan. Biweekly mortgage payments are made every two weeks rather than once a month, which over the course of a year amounts to making an extra monthly payment. Even after you obtain and begin payments on a traditional 30-year, monthly payment mortgage, your lender may approach you with this option. Over time, making payments biweekly can reduce the original 30-year loan term by several years, consequently saving you interest that would otherwise have been paid over those years.

January 22, 2017

Source: 12/14 Thoroughbred Research Study

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OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 209 RUE SAINT BARTS

$

OPEN SUNDAY 3:00-5:00PM 334,000

$

188 CHEMIN METAIRIE

649,000

4BR/3BA - 2,338 sqft - JOLIE VILLAGE - Lovely home backed up to a pond - no back yard neighbors. 3 way split bedrooms- large master bedroom- master bath with jacuzzi tub and separate tiled shower- kitchen with slab granite, stainless steel appliances, real wood floors (not laminate!), covered patio overlooking pond.

Must see!

Directions: South on Verot School, L on Hwy 92, L on St. Blaise Ln

4BR/3BA - 3,000 sqft - HORSE PROPERTY! A beautifully restored, updated, historic home, built in 1858 and moved to its current location. It features 11 ft ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, antique pine floors, open living, and huge bedrooms with walk-in closets. The home sits on 3.6 fenced acres with a barn, ready for your horses. Room for 3 cars in the open garage.

Directions: Ambassador Extension to Left on LaNeuville. Right on Chemin Metairie.

Home is immediately on the Right.

VAN EATON & ROMERO MELANIE DOYLE 337-349-8981

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January 22, 2017

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