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Louisiana Fourth Quarter 2011 Home Sales Finish Strong

Marilyn Boudreaux, Lake Charles Realtor Lake Charles LA  Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Lake Charles, LA

LOUISIANA REAL ESTATE -POSITIVE TREND TO CONTINUE IN 2012

According to the Louisiana Realtors 2011 Fourth Quarter Report, Louisiana home sales rose 4.8 percent in 2011 The state’s residential real estate market continued significant positive momentum throughout the second half of 2011, with sales for the fourth quarter up 11.7 percent statewide.

With back to back strong quarters to close out 2011 shows the stabilization that buyers and sellers have been looking for.


Total sales volume in Louisiana rose 3.4 percent for the quarter and 2.9 percent for the year. The nearly 12 percent increase in home sales across the state for the quarter comes on the heels of a 20.3 percent sales jump reported in the third quarter.



The statewide 2011 average home sales price of $180,846 was down 1.8 percent from the previous year. Lower home sales prices across the country are attributed in part to a higher number of distressed property sales, including foreclosures.

Home showings have been up in January 2012 which will produce an active spring and summer. With interest rates holding at record lows market conditions are looking positive for both buyers and sellers throughout the State of Louisiana.


Lake Charles History Shared in Video

Marilyn Boudreaux, Lake Charles Realtor Lake Charles LA  Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Lake Charles, LA

Continuing in the My Series of Historical Lake Charles:

It is clear why visitors to Lake Charles LA quickly fall in love with our food, culture and interesting facts! Big Blend Magazine recently visited Lake Charles and produced this video where Adley Cormier highlights some of the architecture of 100 year old Margaret Place and the Mardi Gras Musuem is previewed!

Lake Charles is rich in culture and history. Lake Charles has been my home for 29 years where I have enjoyed living, working and playing throughout the years. I love Lake Charles and enjoy sharing my knowledge of our city with those relocating to Lake Charles or visiting Lake Charles.

To learn more about Lake Charles and Lake Charles Real estate, visit my website. I am passionate about real estate and enjoy "matching people with properties"

Other Historical Blogs of Interest:

Lake Charles Historic Churches

Historic Places in Lake Charles

Re-Visiting The Charleston Hotel

1912 Lake Charles US Post Office/Courthouse

LA Bicentennial Series: 2012 Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes

Louisiana Celebrates Bicentennial Series

Historic Margaret Place


Can A Buyer's View the Home Before Closing?

Marilyn Boudreaux, Lake Charles Realtor Lake Charles LA  Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Lake Charles, LA

WHAT IS THE FINAL WALK THRU?

LOUISIANA BUYER'S HAVE A FINAL WALK THRU 5 DAYS BEFORE CLOSING

Prior to closing on your Lake Charles Louisiana home, the Buyer is entitled to a final walk through of the house they are purchasing. The Final Walk through is the opportunity for the Buyer to review the house again and inspect repairs that were made during the inspection period and to make sure there has been no damage to the house.

If a home has been vacant anything can happen, there could be a broken pipe, water leak, broken window etc. that no one may realize. The final walk through is the chance for the Buyer to make sure that the house is still in the same condition as it was when the Buyer entered into contract.

Sometimes when purchasing new construction, there will still be a “punch list” that needs to be addressed.

In Louisiana, the final walk through can be done anytime within five days prior to closing.

612 Craft in Lake Charles is an Investment With a Makeover

Marilyn Boudreaux, Lake Charles Realtor Lake Charles LA  Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Lake Charles, LA

612 Craft St

Lake Charles, LA - $40,000

612 Craft St for sale in Lake charles LA

612 Craft Street is a 2 bedroom 1 bath investment property in Lake Charles, LA has been repainted and is ready for new owners!

Potential rental income of $585 month. Bedrooms and Living area have original hardwood flooring. This property is conviently located in Central Lake Charles and is on a quiet street between Kirkman and Common in Lake Charles.

Great for the college student attending McNeese State University!

511 Moss Bluff Drive in the Heart of Moss Bluff

Tony Cornner, Lake Charles, LA: Real Estate Agent in Lake Charles, LA

Fabulous Find in the Heart of Moss Bluff

Act now on this well priced listing in the heart of Moss Bluff. This home offers a tremendous opportunity to purchase an 1813 square foot home complete with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the mid 150's!

The large kitchen, adjacent living room, and a large bonus den complete with a fireplace all combine to make this brick home an exceptional value. Note that the den could also make a great study or office.

As if that is not enough, this well maintained home also sports a fenced back yard and a covered patio, plus overflow parking for cars or an RV!

Contact CENTURY 21 Mike D. Bono & Co or Lake Charles real estate agent Tony L. Cornner for your showing today! 337-478-1578 or 337-802-3493.

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