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I just closed on this Sulphur, LA home located at 505 W. Parish Road. The exciting thing about this closing is:
This was a Referral Client
This was a dream come true for first time home buyers!
Last November I began to work with first time home buyers who needed to find a large home to raise their family of 5 children. This nice young couple are family members of a Realtor who lives in San Antonio, TX. When you work in real estate and the time arises for you to purchase your own home in a new location or assist a family member, you want that same attention to detail that you provide you provide your own clients with. In other words, the bar is raised high! I know when my son was purchasing a home in Lafayette, LA I was very particular with my referral and who I trusted!
Realtor services extend far beyond just that of local real estate. If you are relocating to a new community or need a referral, Realtors have those connections and can assist you!
Christmas is usually a busy time of the year for all of us when we are shopping and attending all the festive parties. Sometimes real estate can take a back seat to real estate during the month of December. This contract to purchase 505 Parish Road was written and accepted on Christmas Eve!! This was the firsit exciting step for the Sonnier family and a wonderful Christmas present to receive! We even conducted our inspection on New Year's Eve!
The Sonnier Family had been living in a mobile home, 505 W Parish Road is really a dream come true for this family!
I was fortunate to get to work with my husband, Craig Boudreaux of Louisiana Mortgage Associateson this deal. In the process, the Sonniers became part of our own extended family. We have texted, posted and emailed, sharing the roll a coaster of emotions to a very happy ending!
Sometimes the purchase process can be overwhelming to first time home buyers. Emotions arise with the fear of not being able to obtain financing and the unknown factors of when to begin packing and give notice to the current landlord. The right Realtor can make all the difference in the world to put your mind at ease, hold your hand and guide you through each step.
First time home buyers also can run into hurdles with financing--maybe they don't have enough credit history, or perhaps there is a history that needs to be addressed. It is just as important to choose a loan officer that will help you accomplish these tasks and offer suggestions of loan products that will be the best scenario.
If you are looking to purchase a home in Southwest Louisianaor simply need a referral for a friend or a family member, I would love to assist you. You may contact me via email, phone or text. marilyn.boudreaux@century21.com, 337-499-9592 No matter where you may be going, I have a strong referral network in place and can point you to an experienced Realtor anywhere in the USA and even Canada!
Christmas Under the Oaks is a holiday favorite in Sulphur, Louisiana!
It's highly unlikely that Southwest Louisiana will get any snowfall with our mild winter temperatures! If we had snow we would not be able to enjoy our beautiful Calcasieu Parish oak trees!
However you will find snow near the The Brimstone Museum, 923 Ruth Street in Sulphur when Heritage Square is transformed from what you see pictured below into a winter wonderland and twinkling lights during the Christmas Under the Oaks Festival in Sulphur LA. !
Thursday December 1st there will be a preview gala of Christmas Under the Oaks Tickets are $35 and all proceeds benefit the Brimstone Historical Society. You can purchase tickets in advance from the Henning Cultural Center 337-527-0357.
The Holiday House will be Open 10:00 am -8:00 pm December 2-4 and features more than 25 shops with decorations, gifts and more! On Saturday, December 3 you can bring the kids for Breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $5 and include breakfast and your Santa photo.
Sulphur, Louisiana also has a great "Ballon Parade" sponsored by the Sulphur Kiwanis that will begin at 3pm on December 3rd. The route begins at WW Lewis Middle School. Later in the evening December 3rd, Sulphur celebrates the annual "Spectacle of Lights" at 6pm.
If you are looking for more Holiday events in Southwest Louisiana, be sure to check out my Lake Charles Living Page. I have created a "Holiday Happenings" Event pagehighlighting the Lake area Calendar of Events!
The City of Sulphur, LA offers several advantages, including easy access to local industry and interstate highway. Sulphur, LA is approximately 12 miles west of Lake Charles and only 20 minutes from Vinton, LA, home of Delta Downs Race Track and Casino.
I have been working with several Sulphur Louisiana Home Buyers looking to purchase a home in Sulphur LA in this price range and you would be surprised at a typical $159,000 Sulphur home for sale.
With the low interest rates available Sulphur LA home buyers can get more house for the money at present.
If you are purchasing a Homes for sale within the Sulphur City limits, and obtaining a loan, your Sulphur home purchase will require Conventional, VA or FHA financing.
If you are searching for a Sulphur Louisiana Home for Sale you can view all properties by visiting the Lake Charles Real Estate and Homes for Salewebsite. I look forward to hearing from you!
ProPaint in Sulphur, Louisiana does a wide varity of body work and paint jobs. I love the work that they have done on motorcycles and vehicles.
I met the Thibodeaux family years ago when they owned Rufus Auto. They did all of my mechanical work. Now the father owns Harvey's Wrecker and he tows my vehicles when I need to get it to a mechanic. I look forward to picking up my vehicles because it gives me an excuse to go into ProPaint and see their latest works.
I have watched ProPaint and Harvey's Wrecker grow from a small mechanic business to two separate large and very successful businesses. They have a reputation for doing excellent and honest quality work. I would recommend ProPaint and Harvey's Wrecker to everyone.
If you need a tow, give Harvey's Wrecker a call. If you need body work or paint done to your vehicles give ProPaint a call. You won't be disappointed!
The Stitch House in Sulphur, Louisiana was recently opened. I stopped by there today when I went to pick up my vehicle from ProPaint. They have all kinds of items such as Sulphur High Spirit Wear, T-Shirts, Hats, Jerseys, Coaches Polo’s, & Bagsfor the game. They even have the cutest bears. They do monogramming, screen printing, metal signs and they have gifts. If you get the chance be sure and stop by! I know I will be using The Stitch House for my Real Estate stuff!
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