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AGENT ON CALL: Allison Cattar 366-4480
2700 River Oaks Drive
$699,000
Breathtaking views, character & charm; just to name a few qualities in this 4BR/2.5BA home located on Bayou Desiard on River Oaks Drive. Priced below last appraisal and beautifully updated. This home is a must see. Call today to view this home!! PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL & WATERFRONT!!! 113-ROD-JH
MLS #187275
3305 Lake Desiard Drive
$650,000
3129 Swartz Fairbanks Road
$625,000
First time to be on the market for this custom home with 4 or 5 bedrooms & 5 full baths. This home has it all! Fantastic kitchen, Master Bath with exquisite shower equipped with individual temperature settings, Carrera Marble & Quartz countertops, Central Vac System, Sprinkler System and most amenities one would expect to find in a home of this quality. PRICE LOWERED BELOW APPRAISAL!!! 113-LDD-DB MLS#190034
68 +/- beautiful acres for you to work or relax on. Complete with barn, 2 fish ponds, deer with house. The home is 1475 HSGFT, 2BA/2BR A-Frame with lots of windows to enjoy the view. Also has a 2-car carport and fireplace insert in living room. 135-SFR-SN/BA
MLS#189348
2107 Marie Place
$625,000
199 Wess Lily Road
$440,000
BUILT IN THE LATE 1930’S, KING STUBBS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4-5BR/5BA situated on two large lots. Completely remodeled Southern Style Kitchen w/ commercial deluxe stove & copper Vent-a-Hood. Large moulding, farm house sink, granite countertops, high ceilings, hardwood floors, large spacious rooms, mother-in-law suite/master bedroom upstairs, gunnite salt water pool in New Orleans style courtyard. Mature professional landscaping which includes fruit trees, grape vines and more. A MUST SEE!! 113-MP-SN MLS#178596
107 ZAZA LANE, WEST MONROE $239,900 Come check out one of the newest subdivisions in West Monroe just off of Good Hope road featuring New Orleans style homes . Top of the line light fixtures , marble counter tops, stainless appliances. Wood floors throughout the whole house. #190651
MOVE IN READY & LOW MAINTENANCE home on Lake D’Arbonne. All new appliances, flooring, paint and generator. 24 x 18 workshop w/AC. Boathouse w/oversized boat slip plus 12 x 12 fishing dock. 3/2, open decks and SO MUCH MORE!!! 303-WLR-DN/CN
MLS#189967
1004 Speed Avenue
$249,900
This mid-century modern home boasting over 4,000 heated sq ft is situated on 2 lots and is a must see to appreciate! Offers so much
Mark Ouchley, Realtor®
storage, built-ins and natural light. 3 fire places, beautiful patios. Call today to see this one!!! 113-SA-AC/JH
MLS#191228
2114 Maywood Drive
$239,000
Don’t just let the fantastic curb appeal amaze you! The interior and extras this home have to offer just get better! Lots of space, open floor plan, large screened in porch and new extra-large concrete with brick accent patio are just some of the perks. And remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new paint, new floors, new doors and windows, NEW ROOF this month…..the list just continues! Come see this home! It is a rare find at this great price! 113-MD-JH MLS#191154
376-7458 cell 362-0007 office mark.ouchley@coldwellbanker.com
2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 Each office is independently owned and operated.
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2 Bd/2 Ba on the Boeuf River $118,000. Call Parker Wilkes @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
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West Monroe- Restricted 1.25 acre home sites – New Chapel Hill Rd. Drew School District Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
INVESTORS 40 Rent Properties, Houses. P.O. Box 5026, Monroe, LA 71211
FOR SALE: Hunting Tracts 49-ac near Oak Ridge. 80 ac near Russell Sage. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
SWARTZ- 5 acre home sites – Stubbs Pecan Grove – Swartz Elementary. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
West Monroe 4.24 ac just off I-20 Frontage Rd., WM adjoining Ouachita Surgery Ctr. water & sewer are available good assisted living, apt. or office site. Call Charles Wilkes @ Wilkes Real Estate, 318-387-0770
Rentals great places to live...
2412 Park Ave, 3br/2ba. 2126 Maywood, 3br/2ba. Lexington School District. $1000 mo. each. 318-322-4869
West Monroe Waterfront Tracts Ouachita River: 11 acres, $90,000 or 12 acres on Ouachita River private lake, $50,500 Call Charles Wilkes @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
Monroe ABC Rent Houses South Side 1 bd thru 5 bd. Monroe, LA 318-323-7728 West Monroe
LOTS FOR SALE. Southside. All lots $5,000 each. 808 McGee St. 4404 Lee Ave. 3315 Dick Taylor. 1206 S. 1st St. 203 Egan St. 323-7728 Ouachita Parish - 40 acre farm land for sale - Stubbs Vinson area. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
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9.4 Acres Monroe I-20 commercial development tract (opposite Home Depot)- new frontage road being designed. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
Between Downing Pines and Thomas Rd/I-20 Interchanges *Constitution Circle *Commercial Pkwy Enterprise Tax Zone Benefits T.A. SANDERS, JR. 325-9677 397-4800
LAMPLIGHTER TOWNHOUSES Off Wellerman Road 2BR/1.5BA, $600/mo., $400 deposit. $40 application fee No pets please. Don Ashley for details 318-366-5098 MONROE - Orleans Place Apt$515/$550- 318-388-8675
MURRAY PLAZA- 1400 McKeen Pl, Monroe, La 71201 Rent BOI, 1BR - 2BR/1BA. Elderly, Disabled. (HUD) Sec 8 Applications will be taken Tuesday & Thursday only from 9:30am-3:30pm Starting October 9, 2019 thru November 9, 2019
AVERY OFFICE SUITES 601 N. 5th Street (corner of Pine and 5th)- Monroe, LA 71201 •Single Offices •Furnished & Decorated •WiFi Free •Kitchen/Conference Rooms •All bills paid •Separate A/C Heat controls- $164--$595/month Call Wayne, 318-605-3201 or Kathy, 318-605-3200 N. Monroe Offices For Rent: 2500 SF- 8 offices 1757 SF - 5 offices 2500 SF - 5 offices Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 318-387-0770
3BR, 2BA- Available January 1st. Oxford Lane, West Monroe. $575 per mo., $500 security dep. 318-329-9230. ALL BILLS PAID: 1 & 2 BR Units Sunshine Estate MH Park Starting at $125 weekly Only $50 Deposit, fridge/stove incl 318-614-2452 or 318-323-2452
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HOW TO DESIGN YOUR
HOME OFFICE FOR PRODUCTIVITY
Brian Allen President, Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana
In a connected world, working outside a traditional office is now a viable option for employees across the country. According to recent U.S. Census data approximately eight million people work from home. If you work from a home office, it is important to create a separate space for productivity with minimal distraction. One of the benefits of a home office is the ability to design a custom workspace. If you need ideas to spruce up your home office or if you are designing a space for the first time, consider the following tips.
spider, snake, peace lily and fern. These plants are low maintenance but do require some upkeep so consider what type of care they need before purchasing. Select a storage solution. For optimal productivity you want to make sure your space has all the items you need to complete your task within reach. Bookshelves are ideal for reference items and manuals. Filing cabinets can help you organize and store loose papers. If you’re completely paperless and use only electronic devices for your job, make sure you have a sufficient amount of outlets for various connection cords.
Design an ergonomic space. Create a well-lit space. Experts When you select your home office recommend plenty of natural furniture try not to focus only on light for your workspace. As design – think about function too! you’re setting up an area for your Sitting at a desk and typing for home office, consider placing your an extended period of time can workspace near a window or be painful for your back, neck or skylight. Direct sunlight may create wrist. An ergonomic space, a design a glare on your screens or devices so to increase comfort and efficiency, setting up your work station near is key for any work area. To help natural light is preferred. If you you stay comfortable in your home have a different lighting preference, office, make sure your computer adjustable lamps can help you place monitor is at least an arm’s length your lighting source exactly where away. Your chair height should you need. be adjustable with your knees to support your spine. Add greenery. Plants in your home are not only decorative, research For more home office design tips shows they can help purify air or to create a new home office in your home. If you are adding space contact, the Home Builders Associaiton of Northeast Louisiana greenery to your home office space at 318-387-6795 make sure your plants can have or go to enough airflow and sunlight. www.hbanela.com. Common home office plants are MN-1000700159
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$695,000 0 HODGE WATSON RD,Calhoun #191244
$265,000 154 PARADISE LN,WM,4/2/HSF 1,900 #191237
$575,000 0 CYPRESS ST,WM #191245
$140,000 210 SPLN DR,WM,3/2/HSF 1,500 #191220
$399,699 4616 WHITES FERRY RD,WM,4/3/HSF 2,717 #191233
$87,500 243 MUSCADINE LN,Columbia,3/2/HSF 1,368 #191258
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$315,000 3109 MONTEIGNE CIRCLE,Monroe,3/2/HSF 2,217 #191256
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707 Tarver St, Monroe $169,000 Price reduced $10,000! Large family home in North Monroe on a corner lot. 3BR/2BA, 3 living areas, security system, gas water heater, gas log fireplace, 5 burner gas cook top, jet tub, 4yr old roof, 4yr old water heater, updated double pane windows, new A/C unit, storage buildings with electricity, covered patio, RV pad to park trailer or motor home with double gate on street. #189069
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2603 N 8th St, WM $165,000 $21,000 price drop!! Check out this 4BR/2BA home with an outdoor kitchen, lg covered patio w/hot tub, above ground pool w/deck overlooking the double sized lot. Boat cover & workshop have elec, roof only 5yrs old, water heater only 1 yr old, new flooring, Trane heat/air system only 9yrs old, appliances to remain. #188427
BRIAN AVARA 680-8123
5170 New Natchitoches Rd, WM $375,000 Price reduced $24,000! Country living but only 10 minutes from town. Check out this beautiful 4BR/3.5BA home with an office on 5.5 rolling acres built in 2005, zoned for Calhoun schools, cedar and oak ceilings, open floor plan, large kitchen that any cook would enjoy with granite counter tops & much more! #182694
BRIAN AVARA 680-8123
154 Paradise Ln, WM $265,000 Country living in town, enjoy 1.25 acres at end of safe Cul-de-sac lot road, so no fear of pets, or children getting hit as they play in the road. Watch wild life from your own back yard, let the kids SANDY ride 4 wheelers, need to park that boat JOHNSON 355-7013 or RV? #191237
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106 Teal Lp, WM $262,000 4110 Loop Rd, Monroe $399,000 116 Moses Pl, WM $335,000 132 Temecula Dr, WM $291,000 1st time on the market, it looks like new All the charm you could ever expect in Come check out this cute home located Stunning 5BR/2BA home with granite construction but with a lot of improvements, this lovely craftsman-style 4BR/2BA home minutes from town tucked in a nice quite culcounter tops, hardwood floor through Arched doorways, Rounded corners, Custom located in esteemed Westlakes Subdivision, de-sac. This Home has is all open floor plan, ceilings, Built in desk area, Walk-in Pantry, and oh so many extras! Gorgeous out the whole house. the extra lot accoss Two breakfast areas , Formal dinning area, Central vac, Security and Inground Sprinkler stained concrete flooring. High ceilings w/ large office area, nice stair case going up to the road comes with a dock to enjoy the beautiful lighting. Gas log fireplace. Granite SUSAN systems. Extra parking & Additional concrete SANDY MARK the attic which also has a 12x13 enclosed MARK parking behind the fence for boats, 4 wheeler countertops. Tankless hot water heater. room upstairs that is heated and cooled. OUCHLEY sunsets or drop a hook and line in the water OUCHLEY kitchen w/stainless appliances & even SIMONEAUX trailers, campers etc. and no HOA fees. JOHNSON 355-7013 376-7458 of the bayou. #188247 376-7458 refrigerator remains! #190947 381-6914 #190139 #188689
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116 Springfield Dr, WM $225,000 107 Zaza Ln, WM $239,900 232 St Andrews Dr, Calhoun $985,000 2001 Spencer Ave, Monroe $169,900 Come check out this stunning home located This stylishly updated North Monroe home Come check out one of the newest Come check out this beautiful home with in Calvert Crossing Golf Community. This on privacy fenced corner lot is turnkey! subdivisions in West Monroe just off of open floor plan, updated floors and great Home features are the outside walls are Beautiful painted brick, thick exterior wood Good Hope road featuring New Orleans custom Stone from top to bottom large circle posts, and brick front porch w/a charming paint colors through the whole house. Nice style homes . Top of the line light fixtures , driveway out front with a 3 car garage space screen in back porch as well as a covered MARK marble counter tops, stainless appliances. MARK front door invite you in! 3BR/2BA, stainless SUSAN for a Golf cart. One outdoor kitchen area. MARK kitchen appliances all remain! Washer/dryer Private putting green. This house is a must OUCHLEY patio over looking the beautiful landscaped OUCHLEY Wood floors throughout the whole house. OUCHLEY remain! Large back yard! Across the street SIMONEAUX 376-7458 back yard. #188336 376-7458 #190651 376-7458 from Lexington Elementary! #190102 381-6914 see. #181942
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106 Margie Dr, WM $298,500 Situated on a large 1.25 acre lot in the desirable Deer Park Subdivision and located in the Claiborne/ West Ridge school zone, this home is truly a must see! This beautiful 4/2.5 features a great open floor plan, fresh paint, updated bathrooms, new flooring upstairs, 2 year old roof, plus much CHASITY more!! Seller to provide a $5,000 allowance for updates at closing with an acceptable ALBRITTON 355-0431 offer. #190633
7208 Egret Landing, Monroe $112,000 Come view this beautiful elite subdivision in Egret Landing near Century Link. This subdivision offers waterfront, playground area, nice walkway, and so much more. LISA Don’t miss the opportunity to build your GOVAN 870-315-9742 dream home here! #189028
210 Zachary Way, Sterlington $264,500 700 S Grand St, Monroe $600,000 Located in the Sterlington School zone, Extraordinary opportunity to purchase this this beautiful 4/2 home features a great split floor plan, large kitchen overlooking commercial property in historic downtown the living room, stainless steel appliances Monroe!! I-20 is the north boundary, the (including refrigerator), fresh paint, large Ouachita River is the west boundary and S. walk-in closets, tray ceilings, gas fireplace, new garage door and dishwasher, a new CHASITY Grand Street is the east boundary!! PRIME SUSAN SIMONEAUX inside ac unit, large fenced in backyard ALBRITTON plus much more! #189987 355-0431 LOCATION! #189266 381-6914
113 Patricks Cove, Calhoun $164,900 This beautiful 3/2 brick home located in Calhoun is truly a must see! Conveniently located between I-20 and Cypress this home features a great open floor concept, stained concrete flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, split floor plan, CHASITY walk-in closets, and a nice fenced in ALBRITTON backyard with storage shed. #191111 355-0431
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100 Bayou Bank Rd, Monroe $235,000 Bayou waterfront property in great location! Each side of this charming duplex has 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living area with wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings & beams, dining room. The kitchen was updated in with stainless appliances including dishwasher, stove/ SUSAN oven & microwave, refrigerator, countertops SIMONEAUX and backsplash! New roof 2016! New track 381-6914 lighting in kitchen & hallway! #191086
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