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NEXT! Is The Strongest Word In The Agent's LanguageEarly on in may career I was a "real estate lifeguard." Even if the escrow check was returned and the buyers had departed for Fantasy Island, I would still perform real estate CPR ( I thought of typing real estate mouth to mouth but that's next w...

Real Estate Sales Advice--Your Attitude Is Your ArmorAfter a bumpy start, my real estate career began to blossom. Did I mention my entry to this contact sport was at the dawn of the Great Recession? Why was a newbie like myself able to grow while more experienced/all around better agents left the...

4 Bedroom Home For Sale In Ball LaSearching for your next home in Ball, Louisiana? Need space, but do not wish to break the bank? If so, 207 Leah Street Ball La should be on your must tour list. Want to see how this home compares to its local competition? Go to Ball La Homes For Sale to explore a...

Five Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville LaTired of stacking people in rooms like sacks of flour? Love the people under your roof but not necessarily want to share a room with them? If so, 331 Choctaw Drive should be on your must see list. Let's take a closer look at this Pineville La home.Why 331...

3 Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La-122 Ron MarSearching for a large home in Pineville La? Need space, but don't want to sacrifice quality in the process? If so, 122 Ron Mar Drive should be on your must tour list. For the newly refreshed price of 264,000, this 3 bedroom home in Pineville La c...

Homes For Sale In Broussard, LouisianaLocated outside Lafayette, La, Broussard has become a popular choice for residents all over Acadiana. With robust growth over the past ten years, Broussard La home buyers have a wide range of housing options. Let's take a look at why people focus on this area...

Lafayette La Real Estate Advice- Do I Need A Home Inspection? Lafayette La home buyers will often try to save money by skipping the professional home inspection. Based on a decade's experience, this thought process is flawed. Let's take a minute to see why home inspections are a must.Why Lafayett...

New Construction Homes For Sale In Lafayette LaThere is something about being the first person to own an object. If you think the new car smell is pleasant, the new home smell is down right intoxicating. The good news is Lafayette La home buyers have many new construction options. Let's learn mor...

Rural Properties For Sale Near Alexandria LaWant a little "breathing room" in your next Alexandria La home? Tired of living in a fish bowel where  your neighbors see your every move? If so, consider buying a home with some acreage. The good news is there are PLENTY of homes with an acre or more a...

There's No Crying in Baseball, But Plenty of Tears In Real EstateLike most agents, I almost left the real estate business six months in. After a slow start, the deals were finally trickling in (think a slow leak faucet). Why was the gig so stressful? Was I not mentally tough enough to be in sales...