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1825 Victor II Boulevard Auburn 3BR/2.5BA - 3411 LA - $399,900
306 Guidry Road Palms 3BR/1.5BA - 1070 LA - $119,900
2203 Jasmine Drive Dusty Morgan 4BR/2BA - 2000 LA - $175,000
304 La Rue Christ-Roi Christ-Roi 3BR/2BA - 1900 LA - $274,500
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107 Oak Drive 3BR/2BA - 2039 LA $245,000
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162 White Wing Lane Songbird 4BR/2BA - 2236 LA - $300,000
119 Peak Valley Street Highland Ridge Phase III 3BR/2BA - 1710 LA - $205,000
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204 Wadesboro Road Belle Bois 3BR/2.5BA - 1830 LA - $269,900
310 Dunvegan Court Stone Haven 3BR/2BA - 1800 LA - $337,000
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120 Brookside Drive.............................$294,000 ...........................Scott Roberts 205 Sanctuary Lane Charleston Village 3BR/2BA - 1792 LA - $295,000
1203 Carriage Light Loop B Coach House Manor 3BR/2BA - 1500 LA - $169,000
135 Pinnacle Drive Pinnacle Place 3BR/2BA - 1659 LA - $219,900
101 Waterhouse Road Barrington Place 4BR/2.5BA - 2313 LA - $430,000
122 Riverside Drive Channelview Harbor 3BR/3.5BA - 2645 LA - $449,900
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101 Wilbourn Boulevard 501.............$93,500 .......................Kimberly Lafleur
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111 Blanco Drive .....................................$80,000 ............................. Alma Criddle 310 Dunvegan Court............................$337,000..................... Beverly Schilling 106 Drifting Sands Lane.....................$379,100.............................Randi Skilton 104 Drifting Sands Lane.....................$396,500 ...........................Randi Skilton 107 Drifting Sands Lane .....................$406,125 ............................Randi Skilton
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105 N Anita Street.................................$254,900............................ Midge Parker 501 N. Montauban Drive ....................$255,000............................Susan Martin
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307 Timberwood Cricle......................$399,500............................Scott Roberts 723&700 Bayou Tortue.......................$599,000 ..................... Penny McGehee
182 Riverside Drive Channelview Harbor 3BR/2BA - 1680 LA - $475,000
130 Calvin Abadie Lane 5BR/3.5BA - 3921 LA $445,000
209 Harbor Bend Boulevard Queens Harbor 3BR/2BA - 1593 LA - $223,900
109 Adair Lane - Acacia Bluff 4BR/3BA/2HB - 3952 LA $845,000
600 Richland Avenue River Ranch 5BR/4.5BA - 4175 LA - $995,000
514 Princeton Woods Loop River Ranch 3BR/3.5BA - 4100 LA - $1,750,000
121 Rue Argenteuil Laurentian Park 2BR/2BA - 1085 LA - $159,900
145 Vital Street Sunset Terrace 3BR/2BA - 1815 LA - $189,500
215 Precious Drive Precious Estates 4BR/2BA - 1726 LA - $220,000
130 Rue Argenteuil Laurentian Park 2BR/2BA - 1085 LA - $159,900
140 Country Village Drive Country Village 3BR/2BA - 1551 LA - $189,900
605 Chemin Metairie 3BR/3BA - 2030 LA $199,900
1300 W Park Avenue Suzanne Guillory Addition 3BR/3.5BA - 2380 LA - $219,000
1376 Burton Plantation 5BR/4BA - 2997 LA $299,900
1024 Bayouside Lane Bayouland Estates 3BR/2BA - 2114 LA - $325,000
127 Rue Argenteuil Laurentian Park 2BR/2BA - 1085 LA - $159,900
300 Moss Creek Drive Mill Creek Cove 4BR/3.5BA - 2525 LA - $334,000
106 Waterberry Drive Sugar Trace South 3BR/2BA - 1469 LA - $212,000
403 Springwater Drive Village At Broussard 3BR/2BA - 1630 LA - $245,000
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120 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 5 BR / 4.1 BA - 6,550 SQ. FT. $2,495,500
101 RUTHWOOD DRIVE LAFAYETTE - AREA N 5 BR / 4 BA - 3,729 SQ. FT. $455,000
117 THIBODEAUX DRIVE, LAFAYETTE AREA G2 4 BR / 4.1 BA - 5,700 SQ. FT. $1,995,000
123 SHANNON RD LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 6 BR / 4.1 BA – 7,450 SQ. FT. $2,950,000
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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
104 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA 5 BR / 6 BA - 5,800 SQ. FT. $1,275,000
600 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 5 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,175 SQ. FT. $995,000
906 RICHLAND AVE. LAFAYETTE- AREA G1 6 BR / 5.2 BA - 6,465 SQ. FT. $2,565,000
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210 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 5.5 BA - 3,896 SQ. FT. $899,500
145 VITAL STREET LAFAYETTE - AREA G3 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,815 SQ. FT. $192,500
514 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 3.5 BA - 4,100 SQ. FT. $1,750,000
607 RICHLAND LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,035 SQ. FT. $665,000
100 EMILY CIRCLE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 5 BR / 3.1 BA – 4,032 SQ. FT. $798,500
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308 N STATE ST. ABBEVILLE - AREA V1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 2,420 SQ. FT. $239,900
101 TEMPLETON DR LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 4.2 BA – 5,124 SQ. FT. $1,250,000
109 CLIPPER COVE LAFAYETTE – AREA 4 BR / 3 BA – 3,196 SQ. FT. $475,000
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1501 FALSE RIVER DR. NEW ROADS 4 BR / 3 BA - 2,977 SQ. FT. $995,000
304 EVERETT RIDGE LAFAYETTE AREA N 5 BR / 3.2 BA - 3,320 SQ. FT. $824,900
501 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,029 SQ. FT. $625,000
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Cleaning Out Your Home Goods? Here’s Where To Donate Them Right Now Ana Durrani for realtor.com After quarantining at home and finding ourselves with a bit more time on our hands, many of us have decided to partake in decluttering things in our homes that don’t “spark joy.” But as you may have guessed, the process is more complicated than it once was. You may find yourself wondering: During the coronavirus pandemic, are donation centers and thrift shops even open and accepting items? At the height of the crisis, many services such as Goodwill and Salvation Army were forced to shutter. In hard-hit areas like New York City, it was virtually impossible to find a place to drop off your homewares. But now, as restrictions on retail locations have started to ease, charity and thrift stores are welcoming donations once again. That’s good news for those of us who have bags on bags of pre-loved stuff we no longer need. Lauren Lawson-Zilai, senior director of public relations at Goodwill Industries International, says many of their locations are taking donations. “The summer months at Goodwill stores tend to be busy, and the pandemic has only added to the inventory, with people having time to clean out their homes,” she says. Some states have started relaxing stay-at-home orders while others are reinstating them. With so much uncertainty, it’s probably best to call and visit a charity’s website or social media page before hauling your stuff over. In the meantime, here’s where some of the most popular charities stand. Where can you donate your stuff right now? Charities say they always want and need more donations, and many are now ready to accept your homewares. Lawson-Zilai says more than 2,900 Goodwill retail stores will soon reopen. “Goodwill Southern California is gradually reopening our thrift stores,” says Marla Eby, director of marketing and media relations for Goodwill Southern California. “Our reopened stores also accept donations.” Donors can visit the Goodwill Locator to find donation centers that are open in their area. Vietnam Veterans of America, another charity that accepts donations, is also reopening its locations. “We are open in the majority of areas now and will be fully operational by mid-July,” says Quentin Butcher, business director for the group. Donors are advised to schedule a pickup now, Butcher says. Since resuming operations, they have been overwhelmed with donations. “The wait times for us to schedule a pickup for donors is slightly longer at the moment, but we are accelerating our service capabilities daily,” he says. “As states across the country continue to open, Salvation Army thrift stores are as well,” says Major Gary Wilson, commander of the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers 12 | AUGUST 30, 2020 | ACADIA HOMEFINDER
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in the Southern territory. “In addition to accepting donations, the Salvation Army hopes that shoppers return to [shop in] the open stores.” Wilson says it’s best to check with local Salvation Army donation centers to see current operating hours. Use this locator to find the nearest Salvation Army drop-off location or to schedule a pickup where available. What are charities accepting? With more charity doors reopening nationwide, organizations are accepting a wide range of tax-deductible donations, which can be detailed on local charity websites. “We accept household items, small furniture, portable electronics, clothes, toys, and several other items,” says Butcher. “Our kind donors have enabled us to provide vital services for our veterans.” Eby says Goodwill Southern California is accepting donations of both clothing and home goods. “We suggest people call before they donate furniture, as a number of our stores have space limitations,” says Eby. Wilson says items people commonly donate include clothing, furniture, appliances, household goods such as linens and appliances, and even automobiles. Charities are also accepting financial donations on their websites, which can go a long way in helping the community. Should you wait to donate if you can? While charity stores are open and accepting donations, some are choosing to wait out the process a bit. As the mechanics of donating during COVID-19 has changed, some places have implemented new safety procedures, including self-serve donation drop-offs, curbside drop-offs where donated items are retrieved from a donor’s trunk, and email receipts. Butcher says if donors have had COVID-19 in their home, they should delay donating until they are deemed healthy. “Our drivers and staff are extremely valuable to us, and we appreciate our donors keeping them safe,” says Butcher. And if a store or donation center is not yet open, Eby asks that people hold on to their donations. “We have experienced significant and costly problems with illegal dumping of goods at locations not yet open. Those items end up in the trash as they are exposed to the elements and no staff is present to accept donations,” she says. Is it safe to shop at charity stores? For those charity stores that are open, health and safety measures are in place—in addition to requiring social distancing and masks. “We have a new contactless donation process to keep both donors and employees safe,” says Eby. This includes limiting the number of customers inside, one-way aisles, Plexiglas partitions at registers, touchless payment options, and health checks for employees.
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WHAT IS A TAX SALE? Q: I HAVE BECOME INTERESTED IN PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE. IS IT TRUE THAT I OWN THE PROPERTY OUT RIGHT SIMPLY BY PAYING THE TAXES THAT HAVEN’T BEEN PAID BY THE OWNER? SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.
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A: My mother has always said if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. A tax title sale in Louisiana is the sale of properties that have delinquent taxes due and owing the political subdivision. The properties are sold to the public for the amount of taxes due, plus interest, penalties and costs. However, you do not immediately own the property. The property owner has three years to redeem the property from the purchaser. This can be done
by paying the tax sale purchaser the purchase price plus a 5% penalty and 1% interest per month from the date of the tax sale until the date it is redeemed. If the property is not redeemed within the redemptive period, then a tax sale title confers full ownership. So you do not have full ownership after purchasing property through a tax sale. You are responsible for the taxes on the property until it is redeemed. Purchasing property through a tax sale can be a sound investment even though you aren’t deemed the owner immediately. Before purchasing such property, familiarize yourself with the property’s history and the owners–perhaps the property has been abandoned and the tax sale will go unnoticed. In the event it is redeemed, you will recoup the money spent and then some pursuant to Louisiana law.
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Q: ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. I WAS CITED FOR THE ACCIDENT, AND MY INSURANCE COVERED THE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND THE OTHER PERSON’S VEHICLE. THIS WEEK, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE PERSON I WAS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WITH ADVISING IF I DID NOT PAY FOR HER MEDICAL BILLS AND PAIN AND SUFFERING A LAWSUIT WOULD BE FILED. I THOUGHT THIS MATTER WAS OVER WITH. HOW LONG DOES SHE HAVE TO FILE A SUIT, AGAINST ME? WHAT IF HER DOCTOR CAN RELATE HER INJURY TO THE ACCIDENT? A: Fortunately for you, she only had one year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for injuries resulting from that accident, so it is now too late to file a claim for injuries related to the accident of two years ago. This rule applies whether or not the injuries she is
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now complaining of now can be related to the accident. In Louisiana, an action to recover damages for injuries resulting from an accident is typically referred to as a delictual action. This action is also sometimes referred to as a tort action. Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492 states that delictual actions are subject to a “liberative prescription” of one year, which period commences to run from the day injury or damage is sustained. In other words, after a year from the date of the accident, she may no longer file a claim for damages resulting from that accident. Keep in mind that the prescriptive period discussed above applies to accidents occurring in Louisiana. As such, if your accident occurred in another state, you should consult with an attorney in that state, as the applicable prescriptive periods differ from one state to another. If the accident did in fact occur in Louisiana, you can kindly respond to the attorney that you are not obligated and therefore will not pay any money to the person threatening legal action.
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By Jeff Wood, President, Acadian Home Builders Association
Do You Know How to Make Your Home More Livable?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a resounding effect on the way people live — not only in how they interact with those around them, but potentially in how they view their homes as well. More time at home may be changing the way individuals think about how tangible elements such as increasing their capacity to work from home, as well as the not-so-tangible elements, like indoor air quality, noise reduction and overall home performance. High-performance homes can provide increased comfort, improved air quality, reduced noise, and lower energy and water bills, which can benefit the health, well being and finances of you and your family. Your current home may not provide these elements, but investing in remodeling or a new home could ensure they’re incorporated going forward. Asking the right questions will help ensure you’re getting the types of features you’re looking for in a remodel or your next new home. For example, you may notice now that it seems like the AC or heater is running all the time, or fluctuations in temperature as you move from room to room throughout the day. Or maybe you’re using more energy and water during the daytime, so you’re increasingly concerned about how this will affect your utility bills. Raising these types of concerns with a home builder or remodeler can help them identify the right high-performance solutions for your current or future home. Solutions may include: • Products and building materials to increase energy efficiency, such as: » Smart thermostats to help regulate temperature; » High R-value insulation in floors, walls and ceilings to retain heat within home; » Weatherstripping around windows and doors to avoid air leakage, which can overwork air conditioning units; » WaterSense-labeled fixtures to reduce water usage; and » Appropriately sized heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to comfortably and efficiently heat and cool your home. • Products and building materials to improve ventilation and air quality, such as: » Smart appliances to improve efficiency; » HVAC systems with sensors and automation to help regulate circulation; and » Sustainable building materials that use fewer chemicals and irritants. For more information, including specific questions to ask your home builder, visit homeperformancecounts.info. Home Performance Counts is a joint initiative between the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to help home owners better understand the rapidly growing high-performance home marketplace. To find a professional who can help you, contact Acadian Home Builders Association at www.acadianhba.com Building a House? Is your builder LICENSED? Is your builder LOCAL? For a list of licensed, local contractors, visit www.acadianhba.com or contact AHBA at 337.981.3053. 14 | AUGUST 30, 2020 | ACADIA HOMEFINDER
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214 Calypso- Aurora Park- 3Bd/2ba, fireplace, living, dining, fireplace, large privacy fenced yard- $950
8899 Fusilier #18-Maurice - 3Bd/2ba mobile home, dishwasher, washer and dryer - $850
FEATURED RENTAL
FEATURED RENTAL
706 Picard #13-Milton-Quiet area, 2Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700
302 Loire- off Gloria Switch- 2Bd/1.5 ba townhouse, living/dining combo, fridge, range - $600
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GUIDRY & CO. REAL ESTATE CARRIE D. SAVOY (337) 280-7257 Licensed in Louisiana
Stephanie Hanks
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 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 - $1,100 214 Calypso, Aurora Park- 3Bed/2bath, fireplace, living, dining, fireplace, large privacy fenced yard- $950 8899 Fusilier #18, Maurice - Clean, clean, clean- 3Bed/2bath mobile home, dishwasher, washer and dryer - $850 706 Picard #13, MiltonQuiet area, 2Bed/1bath, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700 302 Loire #A, off Gloria Switch- 2Bed/1.5 bath townhouse, living/dining combo, fridge, range $600 COMMERCIAL 407 Brook Ave, formerly Saint Street Inn- Excellent location by Olde Tyme Grocery- Main building is 1200 sf, back building is 200 sf- includes restaurant and bar fixtures - $1,500
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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’ $235,000
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
Buchanan Lofts Unit 6
2 Stories * 4,334 Sq. Ft. * 5 BR
1,214 Sq. Ft. * 2 BR * 1BA
4 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths
Open Floor Plan Downstairs
403 S. Buchanan St. Lafayette, Louisiana
Bonus Room
Loft Bedroom Upstairs
Lot is 100’ x 150’ $359,000
540 Ft. of Frontage!
ONE TRACT LEFT! +/- 4 Acres Pressley Rd, Maurice, La. TRACT B $91,749
$195,000 - Sale
+/- 1.75 Ac res G reat Location !
5.09 Acres $955,000 9.44 Acres 200 Blk Raggio Rd Scott, Louisiana Minutes from I-10!
2020 N. University Ave.
Up to 20 Additional Acres Available.
B ertra n d D rive Lafayette , LA $1,143, 450
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