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2012
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Can you believe that in some cultures they use these treasures as bait? Down in Alexandria, Louisiana we understand that these little critters make a handsome meal. Here are some common questions outsiders have when faced with a tray of pleasure. 1) How Are They cooked-- Though you can get them...
02/29/2012
I met Brent in line at the dorm cafeteria waaay back in the day. "Hello, my name is Brent and I'm from Vernon,Texas. Where you from"? How could I not became friends with someone like that? We became fast friends and had more fun in those few years than most folks have in a lifetime. Sadly, our...
02/28/2012
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At the end of the year we all sit back and plan our course for the new year. Like runners waiting for the starting gun, we await January with much eagerness. After all, the new year is a great time to start fresh. As February winds down, we are 1/6th way through 2012. The new year's excitement...
02/27/2012
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Making the decision to sell your home is a big step. Once you are committed to moving it is time to get the house in show condition. Here are some areas of concern that need to be addressed when prepping your home. 1)Your Language-- This property is no longer "your home", the place where so man...
02/27/2012
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Even the best kept property will need a little TLC prior to moving in. Buyers need to decide how much "sweat equity" they are willing to invest in their new home. Even though that "fixer-upper" seems cheap, once repairs are factored in the real price may not be so sweet. Let's examine three cate...
02/25/2012
A big-wig broker gave me some business advice a while back. "Doug, what Bayou Properties Realty needs is some office eye candy." I acted promptly, because advice that comes with a chuckle and pat on the back is usually spot on. After a nation-wide search we found this Blue-Fronted Amazon in Ta...
02/25/2012
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I was running a bit late for closing yesterday. One of the few times I will not answer the phone is when I am with a client. Prior to closing, the cell phone is turned completely off. Imagine my surprise when my IPhone started proclaiming, "Who Let The Dogs Out?" Thankfully nobody was paying a...
02/21/2012
This nice 3 bedroom home has a new owner as of today. With interest rates under 4%, my buyer made the smart choice of becoming a home owner. For less than the cost of renting, my buyer is making a wise investment in her future. Frankly I have not seen a house this clean in a long time. The prev...
02/21/2012
Thanks to your realistic pricing from the beginning, you now have an acceptable offer on the table. Before I go any further, let me offer my congratulations! Getting a workable offer can be tough, but you did it! Now, about those boxes... In Louisiana occupancy is assumed to be at closing. As ...
02/20/2012
We are all frustrated with the recent service interruptions. Just this morning I was sipping some Community Coffee (awesome coffee for those not in the South) and complaining about "the lack of rain". Sensing a foul mood rolling in, the wife made me go outside and play. Why not give the old Je...
02/20/2012
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