About Lafayette Parish, LA

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Frenchmans Creek subdivision in Lafayette, LA. Prices vary from $273,520 for a home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths (2104 square feet of living area) to $494,900 for a 4 bedrooms, 3 baths home with 2882 square feet of living area.

In the past 12 months, 6 homes have sold in Frenchmans Creek between $229,000 and $305,900. The avearage price per square foot was $103.80.

The home pictured below is currently for sale for $339,900. it is approximately 5 years old and it features 2550 square feet of living area with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.

For more information about this home, click on this link.

If you prefer a more contemporary home and you like to look of a stucco home, consider the home pictured below currently offered at $406,900 and featuring 3170 square feet of living area with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. For more information about this home, click here.

One thing is for certain, not all homes look alike in Frenchmans Creek. Consider this next home in true New Orleans style. This home was recently on the market for $269,800 and it sold in May for $259,800 ($108.93/sqft). This one has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and it was built in the 1980s.

No matter what style home you prefer, you are sure to find it in Frenchmans Creek, although you might have to be a little patient for your home to be for sale. To view all available properties in Frenchmans Creek Subdivision Click here.

Frenchmans Creek is located in Lafayette, just south of the Acadiana Mall. From Lafayette, take Johnston St. (Hwy 167) heading south, turn left on East Broussard Rd, right on Robley Dr. and left into the subdivision.

The schools associated with this area are Ridge Elementary, Judice Middle, and Lafayette High. For more information about these schools or other schools in Lafayette Parish, visit the Lafayette Parish School Board web site.

Contact me if you would like more information about Frenchmans Creek Subdivision or any other area in Lafayette and the surrounding parishes. I would welcome the opportunity to help you find the right home for you.

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Delmar Estates in Lafayette, LA. Prices range from $329,500 for a 4 bedrooms/3 baths home with 2300 square feet of living area to $499,700 for a 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths home with 3680 square feet of living area.

Delmar Estates is a great place to live and it is located 5 minutes from the Acadiana Mall in the southern part of Lafayette. In the past few years, Delmar Estates expanded with Delmar Estates South and Delmar Estates West where there are still great lots available for sale.

Restrictions in Delmar Estates means that property values are protected. In Delmar Estates South, for example, the minimum square footage is 2200 and prices for available lots vary from $39,900 to $59,400.

In the past 12 months, a total of 7 homes have sold in the subdivision with prices ranging from $273,000 to $405,000. The average price per square foot was $135, with an average price of $342,000. The average days on the market for these properties was 77 days, which is remarkable in Lafayette for properties over $250,000.

Delmar Estates is accessible through several roads. From Johnston St (Hwy 167), just south of Broussard Rd via Aqueduct or from Robley Dr., you can access the subdivision via Chevalier Blvd (entrance to Ville Marie subdivision) and via Belle Grove Blvd (entrance to Charleston Place subdivision).

Homes in Delmar Estates vary in style and sizes. Below are some examples and a picture of a pond with fountain located in the middle of the subdivision.

Many of the streets in Delmar Estates are dead ends and cul-de-sacs, which makes it a great place for families with children.

The schools associated with this area are Ridge Elementary, Judice Middle, and Lafayette High. For more information about these schools or other schools in Lafayette Parish, visit the Lafayette Parish School Board web site.

Contact me if you would like more information about Delmar Estates, Delmar Estates South or West. I would love to help you find your next home in our area.

Click here to view all available properties in Delmar Estates.

This week has been a major turning point for my staging company and for all Home Stagers and Real Estate Agents in Louisiana.

I have come back from my CSP Elite Training Course taught by

the incomparable Melissa Marro

and I am now a CSP Elite Instructor.

Melissa Marro & Michelle Molinari

Big Whoop you might be thinking, as you click out of this blog. If you are a Stager or an Agent, you might not want to hit that back button just yet.

This is a revolutionary course that will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, demonstrate not only the impact of real estate staging to Agents, but also provide a step-by-step solution on how to diplomatically implement local staging professionals seamlessly into an Agent's repertoire.

It is not a Lunch and Learn. It is a full-blown 7 hour course, taught by local professional stagers. Once you take this class, staging and selling the purpose for staging is completely de-mystified. You will walk away with all the tools and materials necessary to be more than just an agent who offers lip service in this arena.

Sellers need you to be an expert in your field. Taking the CSP Elite Course allows you to become an expert in the Gentle Art of Persuading your Seller to Stage - to embrace the best opportunity they have to protect and recoup their equity quickly and to avoid price reductions.

Curious? I certainly hope you would be. Stagers and Agents alike can visit the CSP Elite Website for details.

Melissa Marro, Executive Director of North American Operations for Certified Staging Professionals has opened this class to ALL stagers regardless of designation!

The sooner you get trained, the sooner the Agents in your state can truly get busy making their businesses grow exponentially by finding and utilizing professional stagers effortlessly and with incredible results. Her class is FANTASTIC and she blew us all away with the new Elite Program. She is an incredibly successful stager located in the Charleston, SC area and a true professional.

Agents - you can go to www.cspelite.com and find out if a trainer can come to your location and teach you this crucial business survival tool that will sell your listings faster, generate higher offers for you sellers, and REDUCE YOUR MARKETING EXPENSES - all to make your job easier while you earn and keep more of your commissions.

Don't let this opprtunity slip away. It's beneficial for everyone, and for the Real Estate Industry as well. Become proactive. Move those listings with proven techniques and with proven stagers! CSP Elite will show you EXACTLY how to incorporate staging into your existing services.

~Michelle Molinari

Certified Staging Professional, Feature This... Real Estate Staging,www.FeatureThisDotDotDot.com

CSP Elite Instructor, Certified Staging Professionals, www.CSPtraining.com

Lead Virtual Designer, www.CurbAppealForDummies.com

President of Acadiana Real Estate Staging Association, www.AcadianaRESA.com

There are several homes currently for sale in the Village of River Ranch in Lafayette, LA, and if you've been contemplating buying in River Ranch, now may be the time to make a move as competition among sellers means that prices are great!

Located in the heart of Lafayette, LA, The Village of River Ranch has a population of 2,500+ and some would say that it is a village in itself. In fact, The Village of River Ranch was Lafayette's first planned community.

If you love Louisiana's architecture, River Ranch is sure to charm you. Driving through River Ranch is like taking a trip back in Louisiana's architectural history where you'll find Caribbean, French, American Colonial, Creole, Acadian, Spanish and Neoclassical Revival homes. The village's moto is "Preserving our Past. Enriching our Future."

The streets in River Ranch are narrow on purpose and the sidewalks are generous. In fact, if you live in River Ranch, you might not have to drive very often as the village also features retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, attorneys & doctors offices, and more.

Green areas are everywhere in River Ranch for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors. In addition, River Ranch's City Club offers a full-service health club with cardiovascular equipment, strength training machines, group exercise classes, personal trainers, and locker rooms with whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms. There is also an outdoor recreation center featuring tennis courts, a pro shop, and a state of the art swimming pool. For the kids, there is a nursery, summer camps, youth fitness programs, and a Kids' Club.

The Village at River Ranch also features condos and apartments for those who enjoy simple living at its best.

There are currently 53 homes available in River Ranch starting at $299,000 up to $1,350,000 and 36 condos starting at $165,900 for a 1 bedroom to $836,600 for a 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths condo in the Village Square.

Click here to view all available homes and condos in River Ranch

Join us on August 4th, 2009 at 6pm for a seminar on purchasing your first home. Learn the ins and outs of home buying from a panel of experts. Find out how to qualify for the $8000 tax credit, and how to work with a REALTOR.

In addition, each participant will receive a copy of "Your First Home," the first book in the Keller Williams Realty Guide Series. Packed with inspiring stories and the wisdom of thousands of successful first-time home buyers, it's a must-read for anyone aspiring to buy a home.

Seating is limited so call or email J.D. Pierce today to reserve your seat at 735‐9300 or jdpierce@kw.com.

I hope to see you there!