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Beverly Schilling, Latter & Blum
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2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd • Suite 101 • Lafayette, LA 70508 • Main 337.233.9700 • www.latter-blum.com
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130 Windermere Circle Windermere 3BR/2BA - 1520 LA - $189,900
416 Catalina Lane Sugar Mill Pond 3BR/2BA - 1989 LA - $407,745
414 Catalina Lane Sugar Mill Pond 4BR/3BA - 2441 LA - $500,405
403 Springwater Drive Village At Broussard 3BR/2BA - 1630 LA - $249,900
111 Coles Creek Drive Oak Springs 3BR/2BA - 1232 LA - $147,500
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Please visit our open houses this weekend. While attending open houses it’s encouraged that you follow CDC guidelines when entering the homes listed below. Thanks for taking time to visit our open houses and our agents are waiting to assist you.
SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES June 14, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm
173 Vital St................................................$213,750 ................................Pat LeMaire
12:00pm - 2:00pm
1501 South Road Clarke Bayou Vista 3BR/1.5BA - 1440 LA - $129,000
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124 Brightwood Drive Grand Pointe 2BR/2BA - 1495 LA - $232,000
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515 Smith Reed Road Lakeview Estates 2BR/2BA - 1099 LA - $118,000
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111 Rural Street Rock Mouton 3BR/2BA - 1053 LA - $129,900
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12034 Wright Road 2BR/1BA - 1087 LA $129,900
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105 Ella Hill St ........................................$230,160 .......................Jennifer Brewer 806 Canberra .........................................$234,000 ............................ Wendy Wells
12:30pm - 2:00pm
109 Sago Palm Way ..............................$338,750..............Suzanne D’Ambrosio
12:30pm - 3:00pm
234 Whispering Meadows.................$271,150...................... Kirk Schexnaider 208 Whispering Meadows ................$273,000.................... Kirk Schexnaider
1:00pm - 2:30pm
610 McIhenny Street ...........................$180,000.....................Kimberly Lafleur
1:00pm - 3:00pm
2830 Louisiana Avenue 74 Louisiana Avenue Townhomes 3BR/2BA - 1313 LA - $117,500
217 Bald Eagle Drive Sawgrass 3BR/2BA - 1338 LA - $185,000
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1121 Camellia Boulevard 202 River Ranch 1BR/1BA - 745 LA - $179,900
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523 Beverly Bendel Gardens 5BR/4.5BA - 5310 LA - $1,280,000
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120 Goldman Street St Germain 3BR/2BA - 2000 LA - $159,990
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602 W 17th St..........................................$159,900................................Tim Gossen 209 Harbor Bend Blvd........................$225,900...............................Allen Dugas 101 Alexis Lane ......................................$239,999 ...................... Gema Edmiston 106 Arbor Ln...........................................$244,900 ...................Mary Ann Mirian 128 Parduton...........................................$289,000 .....................Bridgit Chaisson 103 Raymond Street.............................$299,000 .............................Cindy Bailey 116 Claremont Circle ............................$299,900.........................Billy McCarthy 122 S. Montauban Drive......................$318,750 .......................... Debbie Greene 211 Lemongrass Lane ..........................$389,000 ..................... David Edmiston 206 Waterhouse Road.........................$422,500 ................Sharon Henderson 812 Brentwood Blvd............................$477,000........................... Kim King Bell 113 Brookshire Gardens Dr................$754,000 ...............................Amy Braun
1:00pm - 4:00pm
123 San Sebastian Dr ...........................$287,900 ........................Corey Fontenot
1:30pm - 3:00pm
218 Acacia Drive ....................................$599,999 ....................... Stefanie Kellner
2:00pm - 3:30pm
623 Easy Rock Landing Drive Cypress Meadows Phase III 3BR/2.5BA - 2011 LA - $311,705
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130 Calvin Abadie Lane 5BR/3BA/1HB - 3921 LA $455,000
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209 Rue Du Maurier Frenchmans Creek 3BR/3.5BA - 3985 LA - $730,000
207 Hermitage Avenue Charleston Place 3BR/2.5BA - 2465 LA - $250,000
224 Santander Drive San Sebastian 4BR/3.5BA - 2347 LA - $345,000
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309 Richland Avenue..........................$669,000 ....Teresa Hamilton & Team
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402 Bay Meadow Lane .......................$249,000 ......................Diamond Trapp 207 Hermitage Avenue .......................$250,000 ......... Ann Breaux Thornton 216 Kim Drive .........................................$265,000 ...................Charlotte Durand 200 Whitebark Dr.................................$274,500...............................Pat LeMaire 512 E Bayou Pkwy.................................$299,900.......................... Melanie Doyle 156 Grand Lake Dr. ...............................$339,000..................Heathyr McDaniel 119 San Juan............................................$359,970.............................. Kathy Daigle 128 Grandview Terrace.......................$562,955...........................Angela Guidry 301 Old Settlement Road ...................$575,000......................Charles Baudoin 305 Arabella Boulevard......................$739,900 ............................Randi Skilton
2:00pm - 5:00pm
241 Wilson Lane ....................................$530,000 ..................................Joe Bailey
219 N St Antoine Street Huval Joe Add 3BR/2BA - 1225 LA - $65,900
109 Hidden Hills Drive Highland Ridge Phase II 3BR/2BA - 1484 LA - $176,000
145 Vital Street Sunset Terrace 3BR/2BA - 1815 LA - $192,500
107 Capri Court River Ranch 3BR/2.5BA - 2702 LA - $635,000
101 Waterhouse Road Barrington Place 4BR/2.5BA - 2313 LA - $430,000
122 Riverside Drive Channelview Harbor 3BR/3.5BA - 2645 LA - $469,900
501 Princeton Woods Loop River Ranch 4BR/3.5BA - 3029 LA - $675,000
758 Girard Park Drive Girard (P M) Add. 4BR/3.5BA - 5205 LA - $1,350,000
117 Thibodeaux Drive Whittington Oaks 4BR/4.5BA - 5700 LA - $2,295,000
1763 Duchamp Road 3BR/3BA - 3315 LA $630,000
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3:00pm - 5:00pm
228 Ramblewood Drive......................$464,900........................Billy McCarthy
3:30pm - 5:00pm
107 Brookhaven Dr...............................$435,000 .............................Cindy Bailey
212 Summer Morning Court Tuscany 4BR/2BA - 2382 LA - $399,900
101 Vanburg Place Elan 4BR/3BA - 2789 LA - $453,000
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217 Bald Eagle Dr. Lafayette, La. 70508 3 BR / 2 BA – 1,338 SF
$185,000
Listed by Beverly Schilling, Latter & Blum Bus: 337-233-9540 Cell: 337-257-4456
bschilling@vaneatonromero.com LA-1000706133
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his must see, well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home with fireplace in Milton/Southside school districts for $185,000. Open floor plan with a spacious backyard. Perfect for entertaining. Home built in 2009 has received multiple upgrades. New interior A/C, new roof, upgraded flooring-no carpet. Like Brand New! New cabinets & countertops, doors, molding, dishwasher, garbage disposal. Great neutral colors throughout the home. All blinds stay! Just steps away from shopping, restaurants, and more! 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd. STE 101 Lafayette LA 70508 WWW.THEADVERTISER.COM
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MELANIEDOYLE.VANEATONROMERO.COM AS YOU SEE, HOUSES ARE SELLING! READY FOR MORE LISTINGS! RIVER RANCH SQUARE
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605 Silverstone Rd., Unit 205B, Lafayette
512 E Bayou Pkwy.
205 Eraste Landry Rd., Lafayette
3 BR / 2 BA / 1909 SF
4 BR/ 3 BA / 2,664 SF
2 BR / 2 BA / 1,260 SF
New paint, light fixtures, carpet in bedrooms and kitchen backsplash! Buy now and experience River Ranch square activities- from your balcony!
Your opportunity to live in this established neighborhood, on a picturesque tree-lined street in a high demand area!, Just a stone’s throw from anything you need or want! Home has soaring ceilings in the living area and a separate guest BR and bath with its own entrance from the drive-way. MUST SEE!
Townhome is ready for you to move right in! So convenient to ULL, the Cajundome, downtown, Mardi Gras routes, and all you will need and want!
$479,900
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211 Brookshire Gardens Dr., Lafayette
205 Rue Saints Barts, Youngsville
204 Londonderry Sq., Lafayette
4 BR / 4.1 BA / 3,787 SF
4 BR / 3 BA / 2,450 SF
4 BR / 3.1 BA / 2,275 SF
New on-trend interior paint! Perfect home for entertaining guests - each BR has its own private bathroom and the patio awaits the party!
$699,000
Looking for a waterfront home? One that has never flooded and does Salt water in ground pool! You’ll love the large front porch extending across the entire width not require flood insurance? Look no further! of the home, with brick floors and cypress columns–inviting friends and neighbors to ‘’come sit a spell’. $318,000
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1201 S College Rd., Lafayette
130 Erika Dr., Lafayette
2 BR / 2.1 BA / 2,006 SF Contemporary home convenient to anything anyone could want - downtown, ULL, hospitals, Heyman Center, parade routes.
$242,000
400 N Dominque Ave., Lafayette
Many possibilities - single family home with room for a pool, workshop, garden or whatever you Move-in ready home! Sure to sell quickly-not might need. many homes in this price range. Schedule your showing today.
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3207 Hwy 319, Cypremont Point Lot ready for a resting spot after water activities.
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212 Gleneagles Circle - Broussard $68,000 - Phase II of Le Triomphe LOT SIZE 67.52x153.5x67.5x151.9 +/-Le Triomphe is more than a home - it is a lifestyle! In addition to a wonderful corner lot, owning in Le Triomphe gives you the chance to play golf on a championship course, join a wonderful country club offering gym, dining, pool, and tennis. Minutes from thriving Broussard, only a few minutes more to New Iberia or Lafayete, and you have a wealth of cultural, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. This corner lot offers privacy on three sides.
SALE P E N D IN G 410 Rue Canard - $155,000 3 BR, 2 BA - 1,192 Sq. Ft.
223 Country Club Drive - New Iberia - $550,000 - Daigre 3 BR/2 BA/1 HB - 3,481 Sq. Ft. Stunning! Thats the best description of this beautifully updated home. Enter through the courtyard into a foyer overlooking the twostory living room, with its faux-stone fireplace gracing one end, and a fantastic entertainment center on the other end - the perfect place for movie night! A large formal dining room accommodates those big holiday meals and get-togethers, and a breakfast room/family dining area is adjacent to the gorgeously updated kitchen.
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103 Grasswalk Court - Lafayette - $189,900 3 BR/2 BA - 1,460 Sq. Ft.
2020 Albert Street - St. Martinville $160,000 - 3 BR 2 BA - 1,597 Sq. Ft.
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301 OLD SETTLEMENT LAFAYETTE - AREA N | 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,333 SQ. FT. $575,000
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400 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA – 3,608 SQ. FT. $850,000
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I Want To Be Your Realtor 155 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 8,580 SQ. FT. $4,999,000
232 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 6.2 BA - 7,000 SQ. FT. $4,900,000
120 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 5 BR / 4.1 BA - 6,550 SQ. FT. $2,495,500
117 THIBODEAUX DRIVE LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.1 BA - 5,700 SQ. FT. $2,295,000
207 KINGS RD GREENBRIAR ESTATE - AREA G2 5 BR / 5 BA • 5,544 SQ. FT. $1,985,000
514 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 3 BR / 3.5 BA – 4,100 SQ. FT. $1,750,000
1806 BONIN ROAD YOUNGSVILLE 5 BR / 3.5 BA - 4,269 SQ. FT. $1,725,000
203 MAIN STREET BROUSSARD – AREA 4 BR / 4.5 BA – 5,785 SQ. FT. $1,385,000
5511 WOODLAWN ROAD MAURICE - AREA V1 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 10,000 SQ. FT.. $1,295,000
104 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA 5 BR / 6 BA - 5,800 SQ. FT. $1,275,000
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210 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 5.5 BA - 3,896 SQ. FT. $899,500
310 STEINER ROAD LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 2,717 SQ. FT. $845,000
100 EMILY CIRCLE LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 4,032 SQ. FT. $798,500
607 RICHLAND LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,035 SQ. FT. $665,000
603 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 3 BR / 3 BA – 2,885 SQ. FT. $625,000
501 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,029 SQ. FT. $625,000
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600 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 5 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,175 SQ. FT. $995,000
519 E FAIRFIELD DRIVE BROUSSARD – AREA O 3 BR / 3 BA - 2,500 SQ. FT. $955,000
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601 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,052 SQ. FT $795,000
134 W BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 4 BR / 3 BA - 3,065 SQ. FT. $499,999
109 SONOMA WAY LAFAYETTE - AREA N 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 2,936 SQ. FT. $788,500
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204 E BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3 BA - 2,690 SQ. FT. HOSTED BY JEANNE MAHONEY $435,000
408 MARILYN DRIVE LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 3 BR / 2 BA – 2,010 SQ. FT. $338,500
107 BILLINGFORD DR. LAFAYETTE - AREA O 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,850 SQ. FT. $285,000
308 N STATE ST. ABBEVILLE - AREA V1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 2,420 SQ. FT. $239,900
145 VITAL STREET LAFAYETTE - AREA G3 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,815 SQ. FT. $192,500
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Sneaky Room Design Ideas to Make Your House Look Expensive Staging a house is a near must when you’re trying to land a buyer with a dream offer. You want to throw a terrific open house—the kind where every attendee is entranced, the hors d’oeuvres are delicious, and nothing remotely goes wrong. But if the cost of staging a house has you nervous, here’s the good news: You don’t have to hire a pro home stager and rent all new furniture to get the look buyers love. We asked agents (here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area) and home staging experts for their secret staging hacks. Here are nine little moves that have a great impact for minimal effort or money. 1. Strip the windows “Light and bright is what sells,” says Randy Wine, a real estate agent in Rutherford, NJ. So pack away your curtains. “They might be beautiful, but they’ll darken and date the room. You can leave the sheers, but take down the drapes.” Pull the blinds all the way up. “If blinds are left in the down but open position, that can reduce light by 50% over the course of the day,” says Justin M. Riordan, founder of Spade and Archer Design Agency in Portland, OR. And make sure your windows are sparkling clean; they let in more light and just look nicer, too. 2. White-out the bathroom Just as hotels use white items to reinforce the idea that they’re clean, white in the bathroom makes things look fresh and new. “Even if you can’t replace cabinets or countertops, at least purchase fresh white towels,” says Sheila Schostok of Your Home Matters Staging & Redesign in Lake County, IL. And add a white shower curtain, white soap dish, and new white bathmat (though, if your bathroom floor is a selling point, skip the bathmat). 12 | JUNE 14, 2020 | ACADIA HOMEFINDER
3. Update kitchen fixtures You don’t need to replace the countertops or even paint to give your kitchen an update. The solution is simpler and cheaper. “Replacing an old light fixture with a nice modern one from Home Depot can do a lot to improve the look of your kitchen,” says Wine. If your drawer pulls and cabinet knobs look dated, swap them out for the style and finish that’s most sought-after in your area, whether that’s brushed nickel or polished brass—ask your broker what’s hot. 4. Flip every switch Lighting up the house by turning on every lamp and overhead light will make prospective buyers confident that you have nothing to hide. Remember, you’re not trying to create “atmosphere” like you would at a dinner party—you’re showcasing a product for sale. Place floor lamps in dark corners. “An inexpensive, high-intensity floor lamp directed at the ceiling can do a lot to make a room look bigger and brighter,” says Wine. 5. Replace wall art with mirrors Whether your walls feature fine art or family photos, swap those personal pieces out for a large mirror on one or two key walls. Since people’s taste in art varies a lot, you should hide prominent paintings or art photographs when staging a house unless you are confident they have broad appeal. “Mirrors have the advantage of maximizing light to make rooms look bigger and brighter,” says Wine. If you have a nice backyard, try placing a mirror on the wall across from the window that looks out on the yard, so the greenery will be reflected and visible from multiple angles in the room.
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6. Roll up rugs Hardwood floors are a major selling point for most buyers, and a rug that’s even slightly stained or tattered is a turn-off. So don’t hide wood floors, unless they’re a mess or your rugs are classic and pristine. Always remove area rugs from your kitchen, because the room will feel cleaner and more spacious without them. 7. Swap out lampshades To make a room look more light, clean, and modern, replace any old lampshades for new white drum shades, which are cheap and readily available at Ikea and Target. 8. Set the table Elaborate table settings can have an overly staged look, but if your dining room table has seen better days or the room could use some livening up, set the table with simple modern place settings from CB2 or Bed Bath & Beyond. Go for modern white plates, sleek stainless-steel cutlery, and stemless wine glasses atop neutral-hued place mats or a tablecloth. If the room could use a touch of color, add vibrant napkins. 9. Add a metallic accent Making a room look more luxurious and contemporary is a big part of staging a house, and it as easy as adding a metallic accessory or two—like a silver leather throw pillow, a bronze side table or garden stool, or a copper tray. “Metallics add visual appeal, but they’re less controversial than color,” says Wine. “They’re like glamorous neutrals.”
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about who to contact, and explain that the employer is willing to consider on a case-bycase basis any requests from employees who have these or other medical conditions. You could also send a general notice to all employees who are designated for returning to the workplace, noting that the employer is willing to consider requests for accommodation or flexibilities on an individualized basis. The employer should specify if the contacts differ depending on the reason for the request – for example, if the office or person to contact is different for employees with disabilities or pregnant workers than for employees whose request is based on age or child-care responsibilities. Either approach is consistent with the ADEA, the ADA, and the May 29, 2020 CDC guidance that emphasizes the importance of employers providing accommodations or flexibilities to employees who, due to age or certain medical conditions, are at higher risk for severe illness. You should also ensure that whoever receives inquiries knows how to handle them properly and consistent with the different federal employment nondiscrimination laws that may apply. If you need additional help, you may consider contacting an attorney who specializes in employment and human resources issues and can help you with these policies. WWW.THEADVERTISER.COM | JUNE 14, 2020 | 13
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Understanding Factors in Energy-Efficient Home Construction By Jeff Wood, President, Acadian Home Builders Association According to research from NAHB, nearly half of home buyers are willing to invest between $1,000 and $10,000 in order to save $1,000 annually on their utility bills, and 37% are willing to spend upward of $10,000. But do prospective home owners know what an energy-efficient home is and the terminology surrounding the types of building practices and features they are looking for? An energy-efficient home is one that uses less energy than a traditional home without compromising service to owners and occupants. Energy efficiency can be achieved through improved thermal envelopes, solar-oriented construction, low-e windows and efficient appliances. Programs that measure energy efficiency include: • National Green Building Standard (NGBS) • ENERGY STAR • Enterprise Green Communities • Green Globes • Living Building Challenge • LEED There are also three categories of energy efficiency home owners should be aware of based on their current needs and interests: • Net Zero-Energy Home: A home that produces as much energy as it uses. The energy produced by the home must meet the household’s needs. This is often achieved through renewable energy such as solar panels. To achieve netzero energy, the home should be designed using a holistic approach that strives for efficiency and reduces energy consumption without sacrificing service or comfort. • Net Zero-Energy-Ready Home: A home that is outfitted with the necessary structural and technological support to install energy-producing technologies in the future. Net zero energy-ready homes are appropriate for home owners who would like the option to install energy-producing technology in the future. It is also a Department of Energy program that partners with and recognizes builders and those
professionals who build to specific requirements around energy savings, comfort, health, and durability. • Net Positive-Energy Home: A home that produces more energy than it needs. It is energy either produced by specific technologies or saved through energy-efficiency measures. Home owners may receive credit from their utility company for excess energy returned to the grid. Home owners can get a general sense of how energy efficient the home might be using the following rating systems: • Home Energy Score (HES): This is a Department of Energy program often used for existing homes. A home receives a score of 1-10 based on its energy use, with 10 being the most efficient. As with a miles-per-gallon rating for a car, the HES is based on a standard assessment of energy-related assets to allow for easy comparisons across homes in the housing market • Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index: This is a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) program often used for new homes. A home receives a score of 0-150 based on an energy audit and report, with a lower score indicating a more energy-efficient home. The scoring system compares your home to a home built to code in 2006, which is known as the reference home. The reference home would score a 100 on the HERS index, whereas a newer home or one built to a green standard might score a 60. More information on high-performance sustainability and green building practices is available at nahb.org/green. For more information on about the latest green products and building techniques available to you, contact Acadian Home Builders Association at www.acadianhba.com.
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To Submit an Open House Call: 337.289.6454 OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM 340,000
111 HAVEN ESTATE
3BR/2BALooking for a home situated a1/2 acre of property, inside Lafayette, without building restrictions? You’ve found it! This solidly built, Builders personal home can be yours! With it’s charming country feel, you’ll forget you’re minutes from the hustle and bustle! The spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus office home is great for entertaining. The open floor plan, over-sized dining room, spacious kitchen with wine cooler & cabinet pullouts. The office/flex space could easily be used as a 4th bedroom. Directions: Johnston St, pass the mall; right at W Broussard Rd, right onto Touchet Rd, right onto Haven Estate, house on left.
EXP REALTY, LLC STACEY ARCENEAUX 337-257-7234
2701 Johnston St. Suite 219 GREAT LOCATION!
119 Oakbend- off Guilbeau- 3Bd/2ba, neutral colors, Open floor plan, large covered patio, garage $1,500
Licensed in Louisiana
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304 SYLVESTER DR
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4BR/3BA/1This spectacular home will be featured in the 2020 AHBA Parade of Homes and is as close as you’ll come to a custom home without it being your own design. The fresh style features antique beams, spacious bedrooms, walk in closets, half bath, spacious laundry room, dog room, built in desk, custom stair railing and upstairs living area. The oversized patio, yard large enough for a pool, rear yard access from the 3rd garage and ample storage are just more amenities to make this home perfect. Directions: Ambassador to Youngsville Hwy; Left into Sabal Palms (at Meche's Donuts); Right on McArthur; Left on Rattan Way; Right on Sylvester; Home on Right.
706 Picard Rd. Apt 3 & 4- Off E Broussard- 2 Units- 2Bd/1Ba- investment property- $133,000
EXP REALTY, LLC STACEY ARCENEAUX 337-257-7234 Licensed in Louisiana
Kathy Benoit
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! 949,000
407 ARABELLA BLVD
4BR/3BA/2Welcome 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: Kaliste Saloom Rd. going south, turn right onto W Martial Ave., right onto Arabella Blvd., home is on the right
EXP REALTY, LLC STACEY ARCENEAUX 337-257-7234 Licensed in Louisiana
END UNIT!
216 ROSEWOOD AVENUE
GUIDRY & REAL ESTATE ANDREA LABORDE (337) 277-6503 Licensed in Louisiana
IDEAL LOCATION!
230 Marcon Dr-Off N University- Commercial Building in ideal location with 4 offices3,035 sqft- $239,000
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160,000
108 Lyons 4 Bd/2 ba, sep living, family room, and eat-in kitchen, cov patio, oak trees, fenced, pets yes- $1,200
215 Stanley Rd- Carencro - almost an acre, cross fenced, 3Bd/2ba, open floor plan, garage, pets yes, - $1,100
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112-B Sunflower- off Vincent- cute 2Bd/2ba townhouse, good appliances, fenced backyard, pets yes- $900
401 Fox Run #1- off Pinhook- Privacy fenced yard, 2Bd/2ba, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, outside storeroom, pets YES- $850
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home in historic area- 1,959 sqft- $119,900
000 Teurlings–Near Teurlings High-1.86 Acres -141x472x174x451-$89,900
706 Picard #20- Milton-Quiet area, 2Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700
Broker
Is your rental vacant? We have tenants! Do you need one? We run credit reports, check references, and more. Or if you have 113 Bayou #109- off W Pinhook- 2Bd/2Ba tenants anwd are tired Contemporary Condo w/ access to everything1165 sqft- $149,000 of the hassle, we can provide professional management. Are you HANDYMAN SPECIAL! interested in filling your vacancy or in having someone else handle your ownership headaches, call 512 Jefferson- off Evangeline Thruway- 3Bd/2ba Jay Smith 981-5601
OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00PM 3 BR/2 BA - 1,654 sqft - NORTH COLLEGE HEIGHTS - Looking for a move in ready home with a bonus room? This remodeled home features beautiful colors & amazing new flooring especially in baths. 3BR/2BA plus large bonus room with french doors opening to back patio and large yard with trees. Open concept with eat-in kitchen featuring new cabinets and granite countertops. Your private front porch with column, covered parking and located near the end of the street Directions: University Ave - between W Willow and I-10 Across the street from Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Jay Smith
981-4595
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM
Stephanie Hanks
123 Township #B- off Johnston-near the Mall, 2Bd/1ba flat, all kitchen appliances, no pets- $650
108 Lyons, 4 Bed/2 bath, sep living, family room, and eat-in kitchen, cov patio, oak trees, fenced, pets yes$1,200 215 Stanley Rd, Carencro - almost an acre, cross fenced, 3Bed/2bath, open floor plan, garage, trees, pets yes, - $1,100 112-B Sunflower, off Vincent Road- cute 2Bed/2bath townhouse, good appliances, fenced backyard, pets yes- $900 401 Fox Run #1, off Pinhook- Privacy fenced yard, 2Bed/2bath, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, outside storeroom, pets YES$850 706 Picard #20, Milton-Quiet area, 2Bed/1bath, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700 123 Township #D, off Johnston-near the Mall, 2Bed/1bath flat, all kitchen appliances, no pets- $650
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337-266-2220 Country Home - Over 25 Acres and Horse Arena!
Office Location 229 Heymann Blvd. Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 New Price! 209 Morning Cypress Drive Broussard, Louisiana Cypress Crossing Subdivision Southside High School District 2,157 Sq. Ft. * 2 Stories * 4 Bedrooms * 2 1/2 Bathrooms Lot Dimensions 55’ x 120’ $240,000
3140 Church Road Port Barre, Louisiana
2 Stories * 6,000 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms * 4 1/2 Bathrooms 60 x 200 Covered Arena with 6 Stalls 8 Outdoor Horse Runs 25.3 Acres $1,225,000
Oakbourne Estates 108 Rimwood Avenue Lafayette, Louisiana
2 Stories * 4,334 Sq. Ft. * 5 BR 4 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths Bonus Room Lot is 100’ x 150’ $359,000 Residential Acreage in Maurice
+/- 1.75 AC - Bertrand Drive
3 Acres on W. Etienne Rd - $75,000
$1,143,450
+/- 4 Acre Tracts on Pressley Rd Tracts A and C Available $91,749 Per Tract
Near high-traffic intersection of Bertrand Drive and Congress Street. Located directly across from University Hospital and Clinics. Close proximity to ULL Athletic Complex, Football Stadium Cajun Dome and SLCC.
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