Maurice, LA

Home sales in Maurice, LA, rose sharply in 2011 mainly because of new construction in the area. Of the 65 homes that have sold so far this year, 35 were new homes. Last year, only 4 homes out of the 41 homes sold were new construction.

There are currently 12 home sales pending, 4 of which are scheduled to close before the end of the year. That would bring the total number of sales to 69 for 2011. Nine of the 12 pending sales are also new construction (in Kirkland Estates).

Two subdivisions mostly contributed to these numbers: Kirkland Estates, which is located off of Kirk Road east of Maurice, and Victoria Manor, located off of Beau Road on the south side of the village. Victoria Manor is now completely built up with no more lots or homes available while Kirkland Estates is near full as well.

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Maurice and a few proposed constructions. Prices vary between $100,000 and $340,000. Click here to view active listings in Maurice.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Thinking about buying a home or investing in real estate but you're not sure where to start? Join us Wednesday, November 2nd at the Maurice Library in Maurice for a free seminar that will help you get started. You will learn about:

• Qualifying to buy a home
• The different types of loans available
• How to search for the perfect home
• The home buying process from start to finish
• Moving up/Moving down
• Investing in Real Estate

The event will start at 5:30pm and should last about one hour. Brigitte Lacour from Assurance Financial and myself will be there to answer any questions you may have. Let your friends know. I hope to see many of you there!

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Farmers have started to cut canes in our fields in and around Lafayette. If you are going to be on the roads, especially country roads, please use extra caution for the next few weeks.

Sugarcane trucks tend to move slowly so be careful when passing them. It has been very dry here for the past few days so dust is flying and it may reduce visibility. Not to mention that once we do get some rain, the roads will be slippery. The sugarcane industry is good for our economy so be considerate of those who make it happen!

Also, if you are traveling on Vermilion Parkway (Hwy 167) south of Maurice, they have started to resurface the road and one lane may be closed on each side. Traffic is still flowing well, just not as fast as usual.

If you are looking for land to farm cane or other crops, give me a call or send me an email. There are great properties available in the area.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

I live in Maurice, LA so one thing I constantly pay attention to is our real estate market. In the past few months, there has been a tremendous amount of construction going on in and around Maurice and new homes sales are up.

New home being built in Victoria Manor, Maurice, LA

Victoria Manor is the subdivision that is the closest to the village of Maurice, located off of Beau Rd between W. Etienne and Hwy 699. In the past 3 months alone, they have sold 8 homes and there are 14 currently under contract. There is one home still available in Victoria Manor: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1593 square feet, for $146,700.

On-going construction in Kirkland Estates, Maurice, LA

On the other side of Maurice, off of Kirk Rd, you will find Kirkland Estates where DSLD is also building new homes (same builder as Victoria Manor). There is one available home on Kirkland Blvd: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1710 square feet, for $154,900 (not pictured above).

New home in Taylor Estates, a private subdivision in Maurice, LA

Those who are looking in a higher price range should take a look at the new homes being built in Taylor Estates. The one pictured above is available right now for $249,800. It features 4 beds, 3 baths, 1966 square feet, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and on a large lot (1/2 acre).

Taylor estates, a gated subdivision, is located off of Hwy 699, next to La Premiere subdivision. The builder here is Garlon Homes.

New home in Chateau Vermilion Subdivision near Abbeville featuring Maurice Schools

And for those who would like to be closer to Abbeville and want the Maurice School District, there is Chateau Vermilion subdivision located off of Hwy 167 (Johnston Street). This is well north of Hwy 14, not a flood zone and less than 6 minutes from Maurice. The home above is ready for its new owner and features 3 beds, 2 baths, 1490 square feet, stained concrete floors, a huge master bath and a 1/2 acre lot. The price is $151,400.

All of these homes qualify for Rural Development financing (100%) and the builders are offering closing costs assistance. For more information about any of those or other available homes in/near Maurice, contact me.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

I notice the sign, "Le Musée à Maurice," a few days ago while going to the post office. I was very happy to see that the old Villien Bros building will be brought back to life.

This building used to be on Church Street behind the Villien store which had been the Maurice Flea Market for many years. The large store was torn down but this one here was moved onto Chief H. Fred Ave, across the street from the cemetery.

I haven't seen any activity around the building yet, but this morning, I was looking at the events schedule for the Grand Réveil Acadien, which starts today in the New Orleans area, and saw that they will have beignets and coffee next Friday morning here at the Musée including a beignets making demonstration. It starts at 8am October 14th. Hope to see some of you there. I know I will be there!

I will post more information later about the Grand Réveil Acadien and Festivals Acadiens & Creoles next weekend.

Originally Posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News