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Judy Hagood 337-298-4043 jhagood@latterblum.com
113 Jean Baptiste Lafayette, LA 70503
Marie Lee 337-288-5586 mlee@latterblum.com
Always Building 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd • Suite 101 • Lafayette, LA • Main: 337.233.9700 www.latter-blum.com
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206 Harbor Walk Drive Harbor Lights 3BR/2BA - 1662 LA - $275,000
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509 E St Victor Street 4BR/4BA - 3152 LA $250,000
202 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/3BA - 1800 LA - $284,900
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113 Jean Baptiste Drive Vermilion Plantation 4BR/4BA - 3865 LA - $1,150,000
210 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/3BA - 2138 LA - $339,900
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1231 Hwy 356 3BR/1BA - 1546 LA $180,000
107 Kentucky Lane Blueridge Acres 4BR/3BA/1HB - 3279 LA - $427,000
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213 Kellogg Avenue La Cheniere 3BR/2BA - 2146 LA - $260,000
200 San Domingo Drive San Sebastian 4BR/3BA - 1800 LA - $284,900
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140 Helen Garland Drive Linwood East 3BR/3BA/1HB - 3079 LA - $365,500
entering the homes listed below. Thanks for taking time to visit our open houses and our agents are waiting to assist you.
OPEN HOUSES 12:30 - 2:30
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120 Thames Drive .................. $394,900.................Padgette J. Richard
1:00 - 2:30 206 Harbor Walk.................... $275,000 ............................... Joel Bacque 162 Whitewing Lane .............. $289,000 ........ Marie Lee/Judy Hagood 210 St. Girons Drive............... $540,000............................. Susan Martin
1:00 - 3:00 300 Bamboo Palm Way Drive Sabal Palms 3BR/2BA - 2118 LA - $391,830
146 Ferndell Avenue Holden Heights Ext 4BR/3BA - 2280 LA - $199,800
220 Village Lane Plaza Village 3BR/1BA/1HB - 1198 LA - $159,900
1104 Briar Patch Road Country Squire Estates 3BR/2BA/1HB - 2145 LA - $235,000
402 Woods Crossing River Ranch 5BR/4BA/1HB - 5973 LA - $1,875,000
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106 Androcles Rd #C............ $115,000.......... Katelyn Garrett-Meador 304 Upland Dr......................... $269,000.................Donna Christianson 300 Adrienne street.............. $315,550 .................... Debbie & Suzanne 980 Austin Road..................... $379,000 ...................Sharon Henderson 207 Martele.............................. $504,000........................... Tommy Hayes 109 Avenleigh Dr. ................... $534,000................................Allen Dugas
1:00 - 3:30 2 Carmel Bend......................... $685,000............................... Angi Trahan
2:00 - 4:00 108 Harolyn Park Drive........ $299,000..........................Debbie Horaist 213 Ruthwood Drive .............. $429,000............................... Amy Carney 407 Arabella Blvd .................. $859,000 ....................... Erin Robicheaux 216 Princeton Woods Loop . $899,500 ......................... Charle Baudoin
120 Thames Grand Pointe 3BR/2BA/1HB - 2350 LA - $394,900
309 Begnaud Drive Northwood 3BR/2BA - 1750 LA - $208,000
309 Richland Avenue River Ranch 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2906 LA - $649,000
607 Richland Avenue River Ranch - AREA: G1 3BR/2BA/1HB - 3035 LA - $665,000
127 Princeton Woods Loop River Ranch 4BR/4BA/1HB - 4011 LA - $835,000
4 Eureka Plantation Road Tract3b 2BR/2BA/1HB - 4679 LA - $1,500,000
305 Live Oak Drive Live Oak Park 4BR/3BA - 2913 LA - $419,500
125 Girard Woods Road Girard Woods 4BR/3BA - 3490 LA - $625,000
523 Beverly Bendel Gardens 5BR/4BA/1HB - 5310 LA - $1,280,000
104 Billeaud Lane Tanglewood 3BR/2BA/1HB - 2308 LA - $219,000
124 Channing Circle Cross Creek 3BR/2BA/1HB - 2736 LA - $305,000
415 Elias G Road 3BR/2BA/1HB - 2910 LA $339,900
170 Maple Street Three Mile Lake 2BR/2BA - 1520 LA - $290,000
168 Ridgecrest Lane Ridge Crest 3BR/2BA/1HB - 3705 LA - $1,000,000
113 Sauternes Circle Frenchmans Creek 3BR/4BA - 3443 LA - $419,900
204 Summer Morning Court Tuscany 4BR/3BA - 2835 LA - $459,500
107 Vanburg Place Elan 4BR/3BA/1HB - 2913 LA - $473,500
115 Peck Boulevard L O Peck 4BR/4BA - 3727 LA - $595,500
200 Brahmwell Court Elan 4BR/4BA/1HB - 3847 LA - $599,900
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3:30 - 5:00 104 Portside Drive ................. $429,900 ............................. Susan Martin
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NEW LISTING
802 South Washington, Abbeville 3BD/2BA-1731 SQ.FT.LA
1410 Maude Avenue, Abbeville 3BD/2BA-1401 SQ.FT.LA
$175,000.00
$65,000.00/$2000 Offered In Closing Costs
Kathy Dyson Realty LLC Kathy Dyson -Owner/ Broker 203 South St. Charles Abbeville,LA 70510
FOR SALE/MOVE IN READY
NEW LISTING/NEW ROOF
Office: 337-893-6236 • Cell: 337-652-6236 Website: www.kathydysonrealty.com Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission in Louisiana USA
13139 W LA HWY 82, ABBEVILLE 3BD/2BA-1657 SQ.FT.LA
1508 S JEFFERSON 3BD/1.5BA-1500 SQ.FT.LA
$158,000.00
$112,000 LA-1000708385
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Debi Smith
2701 Johnston St. Suite 219
Kathy Benoit
Stephanie Hanks
981-4595
800 1445 S CUNNINGHAM PROVIDENCE
210 W BUTLER ST
305 E D ST
2238SF, 3B/2.5BA, BUILT 2016, 2AC W POND $357,000
2986SF, 4B/3.5BA, 2.5 LOTS $240,000
1080SF, 2B/1B
Jay Smith Broker
RENTALS
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!
MOVE IN READY!
307 Tapestry Cir- Off E Milton Ave3Bd/2ba, home completely remodeled with designer grade upgrades- 1,975 sq ft- $263,500
Teurlings–Near Teurlings High-1.86 Acres -141x472x174x451-$89,900
FEATURED RENTAL
FEATURED RENTAL
Is your rental vacant? We have tenants! Do you need one? We run credit reports, check references, and more. Or if you have tenants and are tired of the hassle, we can provide professional management. Are you interested in filling your vacancy or in having someone else handle your ownership headaches, call Jay Smith 981-5601 211 Longfellow, off Robley- ceramic tile/no carpet, 3Bd/2ba home, patio, large lot, pets YES – $1,200
100 W LA AVE
$75,000
4 AC. E JEFF DAVIS
43.63 ACRES 535 ROLLER RD
22 AC. E JEFF DAVIS
4.04 AC, IN CITY LIMITS, COMMERCIAL; SFR; MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL/RECREATION, GRAZING $219,900
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521 Brook, near UL- 2Bd/1ba home, CH/A, fridge, cook top, washer and dryer, pets YES – $900
211 Longfellow- Off Robley- 3bd/2Ba home, patio, large lot, available January 1st- pets yes- $1,200
521 Brook- near UL- 2Bd/1ba home, CH/A, fridge, cook top, washer and dryer, pets YES - $900
FEATURED RENTAL
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207 Mills #1, Scott- Neat and clean 3Bd/2ba mobile home, island kitchen, lots of storage – $900 706 Picard #10, MiltonQuiet area, 2Bd/1ba, wood floors, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES – $750
$25,000/ACRE
207 Mills #5, Scott- Clean as a whistle, 2Bd/1ba mobile home, good appliances – $700 706 Picard #2, Milton- Quiet area, 1Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES – $500
Marianne Dupuis 337-581-0379 Amy Gossen 337-581-4378
3.15 ALONG I-10 - NEXT TO FROG CITY TRAVEL PLAZA, $210,000
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E 113 Jean Baptiste Lafayette, LA 70503 4 BR / 4 BA – 3,865 SF $1,150,000 Judy Hagood 337-298-4043 jhagood@latterblum.com
Marie Lee 337-288-5586 mlee@latterblum.com
xquisite custom built, one owner home situated on 1.337 acres with exceptional attention to detail throughout. Luxury living with spacious, open concepts designed for both refined entertaining and relaxed living. A gracious foyer leads to adjacent formal dining room and the 2 story formal living area with coffered ceilings, deep crown molding, fireplace and wood flooring. The keeping room with a brick arch is adjacent to the kitchen boasting vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and built-ins. The keeping and formal living area have french doors leading to wrap around screened porches overlooking a beautiful pool, an aerated pond and extensive landscaping . At the heart of the home, is a spacious chef’s kitchen, equipped with custom cabinets and hood by Danenburg Designer. 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
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1325-A St Mary, Scott- Clean as a whistle, 2Bed 1bath, open floor plan, good appliances- $700
$121,200
706 Picard #14, Milton- Quiet area, 2Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES – $750 1325-A St Mary, Scott- Clean as a whistle, 2Bd/1ba, open floor plan, good appliances – $700
706 Picard #14- Milton-Quiet area, 2Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$750
3990SF RETAIL; 4458SF WAREHOUSE; SOLID BRICK CONSTR; HIGH TRAFFIC $350,000
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Happy New Year! Thank you Acadiana for my best year ever in real estate sales! My clients and their referrals are the best!
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Real estate sales in Acadiana are the HIGHEST on record…. Interest rates are the LOWEST in history…. Buyers and Sellers wait no longer!
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108 Harolyn Park Drive • Briar Ridge 3BR / 3BA / 1HB • 2,515 SF • $299,000 This tucked-away townhome located in central Lafayette awaits! Wonderful secret neighborhood near S. College and West Bayou Pkwy. This well maintained townhome has wonderful features including 3 master suites (all have ensuite full bathrooms), including one downstairs! Private gated courtyard will welcome your guests to the front door. Main living area has beautiful and classic Spanish tile throughout. Living area has vaulted tongue & groove ceiling, fireplace, and a bank of windows (replaced in 2020) with tons of natural light overlooking the huge deck and lawn area. This outdoor area is the perfect setting for entertaining your guests & family! Kitchen is open to the dining room. Half bath under stairs and a spacious laundry room. At the top of the stairs, you will find a generous bonus area that could be used as an office, plus the 2 guest bedrooms with full baths and walk in closets. (New windows, 3 year old roof, new upstairs carpet and fresh paint!) Move in condition!
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GENERAL COUNSEL®
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. Sorry, no personal replies.
Stephen J. Oats
To Submit an Open House Call: 337.289.6454 OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-3:00PM 114 SUNNY PEAK ST
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235,000
4BR/2BABeautiful and open 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in convenient DSLD subdivision! Step into the foyer and immediately be greeted with natural light pouring into your living/ dining/kitchen area! The backyard has a covered porch, ready to entertain, with plenty of grass space! Conveniently located (walking distance) to Southside High! NO FLOODING has occurred. This home is high & dry above the base flood elevation. Schedule your appointment today! Directions: Right onto Hwy 92 (Young St), left onto S. Larrivierre Rd, neighborhood on right.
LATTER & BLUM JONAH LANCLOS 509-216-7913 Licensed in Louisiana
OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE STILL REQUIRED? Q: IS THE LAW THAT REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE PAID SICK LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES WITH COVID STILL IN EFFECT? A: In short, no. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (“FFRCA”) that mandated employers with fewer than 500 employees provide emergency paid “sick leave” and paid expanded “family and medical leave” to eligible employees was not extended beyond December 31, 2020. This means an employee is no longer entitled to FFCRA-leave for COVID-19 reasons. In December, 2020, the Relief Bill was passed and signed into law which amends certain provisions of the FFRCA to allow employers to take a payroll tax credit for providing emergency paid “sick leave” and paid expended “family and medical leave” through March 31, 2021. This allows for an employer to recover costs of providing required FFRCA leave in 2020, and to voluntarily provide paid emergency “sick leave”
and emergency “family and medical leave” through the end of March. Obviously, the pandemic is nowhere near over, and employers are dealing with the same issues that they did before the FFRCA was enacted. For example, what happens when employees must quarantine, or care for children if schools or daycares are closed due to COVID-19? The extension of tax credits is an option for employers at least through the end of March. Employers may also consider modifications to paid and/or unpaid leave policies, as well as remote working options. If you need guidance in re-working your policies, or navigating tax credits, you should consult an attorney who is knowledgeable in employment and human resource issues.
BREAKS ARE NOT REQUIRED Q: MY BOSS IS THREATENING TO TAKE AWAY BREAK TIME BECAUSE TOO MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN LATE IN RETURNING FROM BREAKS OR TAKING MORE THAN THE ALLOTTED TWO BREAKS A DAY. IS THIS LEGAL? A: Your boss is probably not violating any laws by threatening to or ultimately taking away breaks. Some exceptions may apply in civil service, the Americans with Disabilities Act or when employing minors; but in most cases an employer is not required to give breaks—not even a meal break. There is no requirement under federal law or Louisiana state law for an employer to give break time or meal breaks to an employee who is over the age of 18. If an employer does give
breaks, then the employee must be paid for breaks taken that are less than 20 minutes. The employee will not be paid for meal breaks as long as he/she is not doing any work during the break. Again, there may be exceptions for employees who require accommodation or work in civil service, etc. Also, refusing to give breaks can have some negative consequences with employee morale, etc. Nevertheless, if it continues to be an issue your employer can change his/ her break policy.
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109 AVENLEIGH DR
$
534,000
4BR/4BAELAN - FRESHLY PAINTED interior and beautiful new lighting! The floor plan features a spacious kitchen and keeping area with double sided fireplace to living room, all overlooking the back patio and beautifully landscaped yard. Downstairs features antique beams, long leaf pine an tile flooring, formal dining room, living room, built in desk, master suite with separate closets and guest suite with walk in closet. Each bedroom features a walk in closet and private bathroom, as well as upstairs living room and built in desk. Directions: South on Kaliste Saloom, left on E Broussard, right into Elan Subd, left on Vanburg, right on Avenleigh, house at the end on left.
LATTER & BLUM ALLEN DUGAS 337-356-1943 Licensed in Louisiana
OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 407 ARABELLA BLVD
$
859,000
4BR/2BA/2HBRIVER RANCH - Welcome to River Ranch, where the homes are beautiful and living is easy. This beautiful, move in ready home, situated on a gorgeous, landscaped corner lot is updated and ready for a new family. With a pool view from practically every room, this home is as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside. Step into the foyer and you’ll immediately appreciate the natural light streaming in, the freshly painted interior, antique pine floors, antique beams, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, high end lighting, multiple living areas and so much more. Directions: From Kaliste Saloom Rd. going south, turn right onto W Martial Ave., right onto Arabella Blvd., home is on the right
LATTER & BLUM ERIN ROBICHEAUX 337-704-1940 Licensed in Louisiana
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E������ ���������. Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR’S® client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The first obligation is to you, the client. A� ������ �����. Buying a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language. O�������� ����������� ��� ��������. REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORS® can use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need. By understanding both your needs and search area, they can also point out neighborhoods you don’t know much about but that might suit your needs better than you’d thought. E������� ������ �����. Sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised. A REALTOR® can help you find opportunities not listed on home search sites and can help you avoid out-of-date listings that might be showing up as available online but are no longer on the market. ����������� ���������. There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows enough time for you to complete inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase.
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ACADIAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Home Improvement Projects Grow in Popularity The pandemic transformed the way we live, work and spend money. If you’ve purchased interior paint for your home, new flooring or worked with a remodeler recently, you’re not alone. Home owners have shifted their spending from entertainment and travel to home improvement projects, according to HomeAdvisor’s latest “State of Home Spending” survey. By Bill Schoeffler, President
HomeAdvisor conducts a survey every year of home owners across the U.S. who have completed projects within the last 12 months. The survey revealed that home owners spent an average of $13,138 on home-improvement projects in 2020, compared to $9,081 in 2019. Rising costs for material and labor are contributing factors to the increase in spending. Increased home buying is also a factor, primarily driven by millennials, the oldest of whom are now at or close to the median age of first-time home buyers, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Home maintenance projects, such as cleaning and landscaping, saw the biggest year-over-year increase, rising from $1,105 in 2019 to $3,192 in 2020. Contributing factors include people using their homes more, resulting in more wear and tear, and spending more time at home, making problems more noticeable. Home improvement and home emergency spending rose $745 and $124, respectively, over 2019. The top home improvement projects included interior painting projects, bathroom remodels and new flooring installations. Respondents to HomeAdvisor’s survey indicated that interior painting projects would remain the top project leading into 2021 — a departure from prior years, in which room remodels generally held the top spot. According to the report, “painting was one of the most popular projects across nearly all age groups, because it is relatively affordable and offers a lot of visual value in terms of the look and feel of a room.” The report also examined the way that home owners are using their homes in the wake of COVID-19. Seven in 10 respondents indicated that COVID-19 had increased their need for home cooking, 50 percent were working from home and 40 percent were incorporating more home entertaining. If you’re ready to modernize your home, contact AHBA at www.acadianhba.com for a list of professional remodelers near you.
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