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Pat Simon

Direct: 337-267-4065 • Cell: 337-278-8705 • patbsimon@aol.com

101 Oak Alley Plantation Oaks

Susan Strait 337-267-4047

Joy Davis 337-267-4018

Licensed in Louisiana

Strait to the Point

Licensed in Louisiana

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102 Canterbury Road Area G2 3BR/3BA • Greenbriar Estates $719,000

1017 Kidder Road Area B 5BR/4BA/2HB • Approx. 14.4 acres $975,000 PENDING IN 1 DAY

204 East Bayou Parkway Area G1 4BR/3BA• Bois de Lafayette $330,000

521 D Arceneaux Road Area E 6BR/4.5BA • 7.5 acres $595,000

108 Heartwood Area G2 3BR/2.5BA • The Oak Subd $750,000

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101 Oak Alley Plantation Oaks

4 BR/ 3.5 BA – 4,263 SF $1,050,000 Pat Simon

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TUNNING! BEAUTIFUL SETTING AMONG HUGE LIVE OAKS! This home is HIGH & DRY! NO FLOODING problems! Homes in this gated subdivision rarely come on the market! Gorgeous live oaks greet you as you cross the arched wooden bridge! Look to your left and among the large limbed spreading live oaks, you will see this stunning home with lush landscaping gracing the grounds. From the stained polished driveway to the slate walkway, proceed into the inviting double front door entry. The foyer is graced by a beautiful staircase with wrought iron railing.

Beyond the foyer is the large and inviting kitchen with a long Quartz topped breakfast bar overlooking the gourmet kitchen with wonderful stainless appliances and beautiful cabinetry. St. Louis brick floors continue into the spacious laundry room. The dining area and lovely family room are open to the kitchen for large gatherings and entertaining.

It includes a 50” fireplace insert for warming the cold, winter nights. The view from every room is breathtaking!

Through the St. Louis custom brick archway, from the family room, is the billiards room that can be converted to a formal dining. Continuing to the hallway will bring you to the huge master suite with its own AC/Heating system zoned for contained personalized temps. The master bath has a walk-in shower with a rain shower head, Aquatic soaker tub with continuous water heating! The custom master closet has shelves and drawers allowing space for everything. Two additional bedrooms with a shared bath are downstairs on a different wing. A pretty half bath with brick floors, cypress cabinetry is accessible for your guests and can also be accessed from the back porch. Upstairs is a bedroom and bath with a children’s den and kitchenette. This can easily be converted to a 5th bedroom. A versalift from the garage to the second floor is convenient to move sizable items easily. Gorgeous custom drapes hang throughout the house. The back porch can be accessed from the family room and contains a Isokern woodburning fireplace, grill, fridge and overlooks the beautiful gardens and trees. Additionally, there is a 25kw Generac natural gas generator. The large spectacular grounds include a sports court with a heavy duty basketball goal for outside activity. All of this near town, gated and on ALMOST AN ACRE! There is so much more. Please view the list of amenities for more awesome features! Come see your next dream home!

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411 Ambergris Lane Lafayette • Island Oaks Court

112 Boulder Creek Pkwy Lafayette • Boulder Creek

$659,900

$675,000

New Construction by Platinum Homes 5 BR / 4.5 BA – 3,268 SQ FT

105 Henry James Lafayette • Metairie Park

107 Henry James Lafayette • Metairie Park

$599,900

$559,900

New Construction by Burke Homes 4 BR / 3.5 BA – 3,168 SQ FT

MOVE-IN READY 4 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,246 SQ FT

Remarkable New Construction 4 BR / 3 BA – 2,953 SQ FT

UNDER CONTRACT

1.64 ACRES

PRICE REDUCED

107 Beau Coteau Lafayette • Beau Coteau

100 Flynn Lafayette • E Bayou Oaks

513 Boulder Creek Parkway Lafayette • Boulder Creek

103 Paladin Youngsville • Legend Creek

$589,500

$549,900

$520,000

$189,000

New Updated Landscaping 4 BR / 3 BA – 3,930 SQ FT

Heron’s Way Sunset – gated subdivision Water front property available 3-9 acre tracts

$125,000-$450,000

Brand new roof!

4 BR / 3.5 BA-3,619 SQ FT

Backyard big enough for a pool 5 BR / 3.5 BA – 3,287 SQ FT

940 Young Street Broussard

The Park Subdivision Lafayette • Gated Community

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Off S College Road – Multiple Lots Available

Open floor plan w/spacious living 3 BR / 2 BA – 1,000 SQ FT

Call to request plot map

Great location & 4 acres

$91,000 - $193,000

$160,000

LMcCarthy@vaneatonromero.com • 337.739.5811 • Licensed in Louisiana *Top listing agent in number of sales

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What’s

in the Neighborhood

March Top Producers Top Seller Volume Gloria Keller

Top Seller Units Amel Kates

Top Seller Units Jenny Hale

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$199,000 YOUNGSVILLE

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186 ANTIGUA, GRAND GLADE 4BDRM/2BATH 1769 SQ FT • MLS#17003399

CALL BECKY GUIDRY (337) 781-6209

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212 AMBERWOOD 3BDRM/2BATH 2116 SQ FT • MLS#17003235

CALL RONNIE RICHARD (337) 277-1278

$144,500 YOUNGSVILLE

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$175,000 LAFAYETTE

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119 PASCALET, COURET FARMS 4BDRM/3BATH 2665 SQ FT • MLS#17003431

CALL SANDY THIBODEAUX (337) 278-6217

$186,000 YOUNGSVILLE

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Top Lister Volume & Units Amel Kates 131 SUMMERSET, SUNSET HEIGHTS 3BDRM/2BATH 1330 SQ FT • MLS#17003283

102 PETTIGROVE, LAUREL GROVE 3BDRM/2BATH 1397 SQ FT • MLS#17003288

CALL ANGI TRAHAN (337) 288-6601

1. Sandy Thibodeaux

2. Amel Kates

3. Lynzie Blanchard

4. Kelly Streva

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6. Midge Parker

7. Louis Cowen

$493,000 SUNSET

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2814 HWY 319, QUINTANA MARINA PHASE II 3BDRM/2BATH 2368 SQ FT • MLS#17003351

CALL BART BROUSSARD (337) 380-9511

BUROUSSARD 8. Cecilia Smith

9. Cindy Bailey

10. Jenny Hale

Circle of Champions

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121 DIAMOND CREEK, ARBOR TRACE 4BDRM/3BATH 2688 SQ FT • MLS#17003496

Alexis Hayes

Tim Gossen

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193 WILO 3BDRM/1.5BATH 1745 SQ FT • MLS#17003381 CALL JANICE HARTIENS (337) 658-7653

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313 SUNFLOWER ESTATES, SUNFLOWER ESTATES 3BDRM/2.5BATH 1315 SQ FT • MLS#17003356

CALL BECKY GUIDRY (337) 781-6209

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124 CLOVER LEAF, GRAND HAVEN 3BDRM/2BATH 1510 SQ FT • MLS#17003511

CALL DEBBIE GILL (337) 654-1235

Michael Chapple

$155,000

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ING IST

Louie Cowen

CALL CERESA WALKER (337) 962-8440

$154,000 CARENCRO

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$430,000 LAFAYETTE

ING IST

CALL AMEL KATES (337) 278-3783

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109 CRESTMONT, FIELD CREST ESTATES 3BDRM/2BATH 2200 SQ FT • MLS#17003293

$230,000

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202 HARBOR WALK, HARBOR LIGHTS 3BDRM/2BATH 1558 SQ FT • MLS#17003557

CALL KAREN COWEN (337) 781-2908

337.233.9540

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#HomeIsAwesomeness LAFAYETTE NEW

$229,500

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YOUNGSVILLE NEW

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$245,000

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BREAUX BRIDGE NEW

$331,500

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GLOBAL LUXURY LISTING

202 GRANDVIEW TERRACE DR Grandview Terrace ~ Youngsville

135 BICKERTON, AVIES KNOLL 3BDRM/2BATH 2599 SQ FT • MLS#17003585 CALL ANGI TRAHAN (337) 288-6601

ST. MARTINVILLE NEW

$174,900

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$225,000

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609 SANTA ANITA, DELMAR ESTATES 207 FLORA SPRINGS, ELLA TRACE SOUTH 3BDRM/2BATH 3BDRM/2BATH 2 HALF BATH 2166 SQ FT • MLS#17003630 2880 SQ FT • MLS#17003578 CALL WENDY MCCOMBIE (337) 277-0590 CALL WENDY MCCOMBIE (337) 277-0590

YOUNGSVILLE

$207,500

BREAUX BRIDGE

NEW IBERIA

$185,000

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700 SOUTHLAKE, SOUTHLAKE PLANTATION 3BDRM/2BATH 1578 SQ FT • MLS#17003596 CALL DEBBIE GILL (337) 654-1235

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601 CHANNEL, VILLAGE AT BROUSSARD 3BDRM/2BATH 1848 SQ FT • MLS#16010843 CALL CINDY BAILEY (337) 281-2909

434 EVANGELINE, LAKES ON THE TECHE 3BDRM/2BATH 1950 SQ FT • MLS#17003628 CALL STACI FUSELIER (337) 257-4600

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100 STRATFORD, KINGSWOOD PARK 4BDRM/2BATH 2053 SQ FT • MLS#17003594 CALL MIDGE PARKER (337) 278-4142

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1048 JORDAN, LA POINTE VILLAGE 3BDRM/2BATH 1485 SQ FT • MLS#17003626 CALL STACI FUSELIER (337) 257-4600

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311 BROOKHAVEN, COPPER MEADOWS PHASE II 3BDRM/2BATH 1875 SQ FT • MLS#17003659 CALL DAWN DEARE (337) 654-1668

$273,500

3203 E OLD SPANISH 3BDRM/2BATH 2029 SQ FT • MLS#17003605 CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

LAFAYETTE

$317,900

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1076 LYNN ROMERO, PRESTON BABINEAUX 4BDRM/3BATH 2550 SQ FT • MLS#17000996 CALL KELLY STREVA (337) 356-9835

308 NANTERRE, LA BON VIE 3BDRM/2.5BATH 2051 SQ FT • MLS#16009106 CALL CAITLYN LECOMPTE (337) 378-2048

4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2,897 Sq Ft • $509,000

This fantastic custom built Greatwood Homes (builder) features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open living room, formal dining area and breakfast area, with open kitchen. A large foyer welcomes you into the dining area and beautiful living room that overlooks the awesome backyard. The kitchen features slab granite, custom cabinets with under mount lighting and is ready for entertaining with lots of counter space, gas cooktop, wall oven/built in microwave and reverse osmosis water system at kitchen sink. The master bedroom features a trey ceiling, custom planation shutters, wood flooring and neutral colors. The master bath is large and has dual vanity areas, makeup seating, whirlpool tub, large walk in shower, separate water closet, oversized closet with shelves and built-in drawers. The additional bedrooms feature nice size closets and one bedroom is located on one end of the home along with its own bathroom...making this a great mother-in-law area. One can also access this bathroom from the gorgeous patio. There is also a bonus room located over the garage with its own wet bar area that would make the perfect media room, game room or office. The new owner will enjoy the back patio with its fireplace, new Nature Kast Cabinets with granite counter tops, sink area and cooler with new stone pavers. The additional patio area is great for barb-ques and has its own gas line. Back yard is large enough for a pool and features aluminum fencing as well as a sprinkler system. This home did not flood.

Angi Trahan (337) 288-6601

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$5000 CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE

118 Orgeron Drive 4 BR + game room 2.5 BA 2810 SF • $265,000

COME STROLL THE GARDENS

301 Briargate Circle New, 3 BR 3 BA, walk to Girard Park community pool, renovated • $263,500

110 Grand Pointe Blvd 3 bed 2 bath 1860 sf, community pool corner lot • $282,400

Wine And Cheese Open House Thursday, April 20th 4:30-6:30pm

Stephanie Weeks

Stephanie Age 6 Still selling homes after 25 years

C: 337.849.6619 • D: 337.267.4086 sweeks@vaneatonromero.com 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd • Suite 101 Lafayette, LA 70508 337.233.9700

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1065 Vermilion St Butte La Rose.

Corner lot on the water 4 BR 3 BA • $40,000

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

Penny McGehee | REALTOR® Office 337.267.4043 | Cell 337.344.77777 pmcgehee@vaneatonromero.com | Licensed in Louisiana

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

602 MAGNOLIA KNEE DRIVE $154,500 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,495 SF Are you ready to MOVE RIGHT IN??

PENDING

NEW LISTING

113 VILLAGGIO DR. $662,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,441 SF 100% Rural Development Financing Available

4902 W CONGRESS $379,500

3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2,706 SF Impressive lovely brick home on 5 acres

Magnificent River Estate Lot in River Ranch

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

3241 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $98,500

1314 DULLES DRIVE $119,500 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom-1,600 SF Large Condo, Move in Ready.

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

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

LA-1000651502

107 DUNVEGAN COURT $424,500

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

PENDING

4314 CHIVALRY $85,000

COMING SOON

4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2,548 SF

4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2,250 SF Absolutely gorgeous home!

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2,725 SF Space and Land

205 RUE AUBIN $186,000

416 E DAMANADE $315,000

122 FAIRGROUNDS DR. $369,000

101 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE $299,500

104 RUE COLOMBE $217,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,815 SF Lovely home w/ beautiful back yard, pool, and enormous patio.

NEW PRICE

3240 HWY 319, CYPREMORT POINT $185,000 Lot with beautiful mossy oak trees and amazing view.

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

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1818 LA HWY 705 $159,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,800 SF Well built home on 1.5 Acres

DENISE S. BANAS 337-207-2004 April 16, 2017

ACADIAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Best Bets for Happy Pets

By Mark Gallagher, President Acadian Home Builders Association Eating a good meal, taking a nap or playing outdoors are just a few of the simple pleasures in life that most pets and humans both appreciate. There are several ways you can show your pet how much they mean to you by incorporating certain design elements into your home. Many features will not only cater to your pet’s lifestyle, but they also can enhance your home’s appearance and add to its value.

versions feature a covered patio attached to the house with aesthetically pleasing wood, picket fencing and a doggie door leading inside. Some even feature Astroturf with a drain below leading off the property and a hose nearby for cleaning the surface or your pet.

Whether you’re looking to buy a new home, remodel your existing home or just need some inspiration for how to use your current space, here are a few ideas to get started.

With the appropriate flooring, both you and your pet can live amicably without pointing fingers (or paws) at one another whenever a new scratch or a spill is discovered. Flooring options today are seemingly endless, and each type comes with varying levels of durability, so you’ll want to do your research as well as consult with a professional before making the investment.

Improving Comfort and Convenience

Designing areas within your home where your pet can eat, sleep and bathe tells them that they are just as much a member of the family as everyone else. And having these dedicated locations can also help reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning up after your pet.

• Built-in eating areas are among the most popular designs concepts for homeowners with pets. Beneath the kitchen counter, under an island or within a pull-out drawer are all great options to help save space and minimize spills.

• Custom nooks provide your pet with a quiet retreat to nap or play. Look for opportunities to incorporate these nooks beneath bay windows, or convert a cluttered crawl space beneath stairs into your pet’s private refuge.

• Pet-washing stations in laundry/ y/ mud rooms can significantly improve thee cleanliness of your home. An encloseedd tiled area with an extended faucet caan be used to give your pet a full bath or simply to clean paws after a romp inn the outdoors.

• Dog runs are no longer just a small slab of concrete surrounded by chain-link. Modern

Selecting the Right Flooring

• Bamboo flooring is becoming increasingly popular, especially among pet owners, for its hardness and resistance to stains. And for those who are trying to be green, both bamboo and cork flooring are also good for the environment.

• Hardwood floors have long been among the most desirable options, though many different types of wood and finishes are highly prone to showing wear over time.

• Laminate, stone and tile floors might not be your best option if your pet’s comfort is a top priority. While they are much more durable and typically resist scratches better m tthan other flooring, some pets will find them to be uuncomfortably hard and exceedingly slippery.

To find a home builder, remodeler or designer that can help you make the bbest home design choices for your pets, ssearch the AHBA member directory at www.acadianhba.com.

AHBA Annual Crawfish Boil May 4th @ Acadian Village Every year, the Acadian Home Builders Association hosts an evening of crawfish and good ol’ Cajun bon temps! The Annual Crawfish Boil is a member favorite event with 45 + people packing the pavilion at Acadian Village each spring for food, dancing, and tons of fun!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $30 ea. for Member Companies Includes 5 lbs. of crawfish, sides, and sauce + unlimited soda, beer and margaritas.

Available at this price through Friday, April 28th.

To Order Tickets: Buy Online @ www.acadianhba.com Call AHBA at (337) 981-3 53 Visit the office at 135 N. Domingue, Lafayette Payment due at time of reservation. Late tickets to be sold May 1st & 2nd at $4 ea. for member companies. No tickets will be sold after May 2nd. No one will be allowed to enter Acadian Village without a ticket.

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

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Don’t Enter The Market Without Him NEW LISTING

$ 457,000

155 RUE CHRISTINA HICKORY RIDGE EST. • OPELOUSAS 4 BR / 3.5 BA • 3,079 SQ. FT.

311 ROSEWELL CROSSING RIVER RANCH • AREA G1 4 BR / 3.5 BA • 3,700 SQ. FT.

$1,185,000

403 DOYLE DRIVE LAFAYETTE • AREA N 5 BR / 5 BA • 5,871 SQ. FT.

$2,300,000

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

Licensed in Louisiana

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Van Eaton & Romero’s NEW PRICE

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

$530,000

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

#1 Residential Agent

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

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

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

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

$165,000

$165,000

$419,000

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

$575,000

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

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

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

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

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

$1,465,000

$2,275,000

$835,000

NEW LISTING

318 CRESWELL AVE SCOTT • AREA E 4 BR / 3 BA • 2,443 SQ. FT.

$198,000

$749,000

$380,000

$1,275,000

SALE PENDING

SALE PENDING

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309 OPUS ONE DR VINTAGE PARK • AREA O

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.

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

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

$124,000

RUE DE BELIER

$619,000

$299,900

$275,000

$448,500

LOTS FOR SALE

400-402 EMILE PRICE REDUCED

9+ ACRES TO BE DEVELOPED..........................$450,000

NEW IBERIA 13.64 ACRES .................................$195,000

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Find the home of your dreams...

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Debi Smith

2701 Johnston St. Suite 219

Kathy Benoit

Jay Smith

Broker

981-4595

PRICE CHANGE!

SALTWATER POOL!

143 Grand Lake Dr. –Arnaudville 3Bd/3Ba/1Hba – 2,439 sq ft - $310,000

208 Clem Dr. –Off of South College 4Bd/2Ba/1Hba– 2,865 sq ft - $299,500

$4000 TO CLOSING!

PERFECT LOCATION!

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

Stephanie Hanks

1009 Forman Dr. –off of Dulles 3Bd/2Ba– 2105 sq ft - $245,000

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RENTALS

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

403 Briar Gate - Prestigious location- spacious 3Bed/2.5bath townhome - living room, fireplace, dining, pets yes - $1,800 2105 St Mary - Large, formal living, dining, den , office, 3Bed/ 2bath, corner lot, live oaks, garage, pets no - $1,750 329 Chimney Rock - Stylish 3Bed/2.5bath patio home, master suite down, living, dining, garage$1,400 206B Dublin - Large 3Bed/3bath townhouse, living room, dining, den and garage, pet yes - $1,400 200 W. Brentwood #3, off

434 Sandpiper Pl.- Sunset- 5Bd/3Ba 2324 sq ft home on 1.6 acres- $229,000

Johnston St- 2Bed/2bath, well 105 Canton Court- Youngsville- 3Bd/2Ba French style home – 1372 sq ft- $188,000 appointed, fully furnished, furniture, etc are all included, so just bring your clothes - $1,400

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GENERAL COUNSEL

BUYER’S REMORSE IS NOT A VALID EXCUSE FOR BACKING OUT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT Q: I RECENTLY SIGNED A PURCHASE AGREEMENT ON A HOME HERE IN LAFAYETTE. I FOUND OUT AFTER I SIGNED THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT THAT THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, WITHOUT MANY INTERESTED POTENTIAL BUYERS. AND, AFTER A MORE CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF NEARBY HOMES THAT HAVE SOLD RECENTLY, I THINK I MIGHT BE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE PROPERTY. I TOLD THE SELLERS ABOUT MY CONCERNS, BUT BASICALLY THEIR RESPONSE WAS “SORRY FOR YOUR BAD LUCK”. I WOULD LIKE TO GET OUT OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, BUT DON’T THINK THE SELLERS ARE GOING TO LET ME DO SO WITHOUT A FIGHT. CAN THEY FORCE ME TO BUY THEIR HOME? CAN I GET OUT OF THE CONTRACT?

Stephen J. Oats

A: It sounds like you are having a bad case of buyer’s remorse. Unfortunately, unless you made buyer’s remorse a condition of the contract, and I highly doubt you did, it doesn’t give you the legal right to bow out of the deal.

The seller’s remedies against you depend on what your purchase agreement says. If your purchase agreement provides for specific performance, arguably, the seller can force you to buy the home, just as you could force the sellers’ to sell it to you if they suddenly got seller’s remorse. The sellers would have to file a lawsuit to force you to proceed to closing and purchase their home, for the price agreed upon in the purchase agreement.

If the contract doesn’t provide for specific performance, it probably specifies that if you back out of the deal, you automatically forfeit your deposit. The purchase agreement may also provide that the sellers can get damages from you because you backed out of the deal. In your case, the sellers’ damages would be the difference between what you originally agreed to pay for the home and what they will be able to get for it if they are forced to put it back on the market.

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Interestingly, you did not mention whether or not the house appraised for what you offered to pay for it. The majority of purchase agreements are contingent upon appraisal, meaning, if the home doesn’t appraise for the purchase price, the parties can re-negotiate. You should check your purchase agreement to see if it is contingent upon appraisal. If it is, and the home doesn’t appraise for the agreed upon purchase price, you might be able to get out of the purchase agreement.

BUILDER’S MISTAKE SHOULDN’T BECOME YOUR EXPENSE Q: I SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH A LOCAL BUILDER HERE IN LAFAYETTE. I ALSO SIGNED TWO CHANGES ORDERS, THE LAST OF WHICH WAS FOR UPGRADES, INCLUDING GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND HIGH END APPLIANCES. WE THEN PROCEEDED TO BUILD. A LITTLE OVER THREE MONTHS LATER, THE BUILDER CONTACTED ME AND SAID HE HAD MADE AN ERROR IN PRICING THE COUNTERTOPS AND APPLIANCES AND NOW HE WANTS ME TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $8,500. HE IS THREATENING TO TAKE ME TO COURT IF I DON’T PAY THE DIFFERENCE. WHAT SHOULD I DO? A: To start, you need to hire an experienced real estate attorney to represent you.

Based upon the facts as stated in your question, it would seem that you would not be obligated to pay any additional money to the builder. Essentially, it appears that the builder is trying to get out of a contract he no longer finds appealing.

If the builder takes you to court, he would likely allege that the error in the contract was a mutual mistake, and that the contract needs to be rewritten to reflect the true intent of the parties. To be successful, he would have to prove the two of you agreed on a price for the countertops and appliances and then somehow, a different figure was inserted into the written contract by mistake.

Based on how you described things, it doesn’t’ sound like that is the way things happened. Instead, it sounds like you agreed on a price, signed an agreement setting forth that price and the upgrades to be made, and later, the builder realized he had made a mistake and should have charged you more.

If that’s what really happened, then you would likely prevail in court.

Unfortunately, you now find yourself in a predicament – the house is halfway complete, and the builder is demanding more money. Challenging the builder during the construction phase is a recipe for all sorts of additional problems. For example, he may get mad and do inferior work, or he may even take shortcuts, leaving you with far bigger problems on down the line.

On the other hand, you don’t want to fold and pay the $8,5 either. After all, the two of you signed the change order based upon a stated price, and you shouldn’t be forced to pay an additional $8,5 just because your builder wants to charge more after the fact.

Good luck.

It is unfortunate that you were unable to discern the true value of the home prior to making an offer and signing on the dotted line. Next time, I would suggest doing your homework first – it costs everyone a lot less money and headaches.

For details regarding your particular legal options, I suggest you consult with an experienced real estate attorney.

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