Lafayette Real Estate News

Good weather should be enjoyed to its fullest extent. To do that you have to actually go outside. But if your home lacks an enticing outdoor living space, there’s little incentive to venture out.Outdoor living is seeing a bit of an explosion lately: Adding a deck is one of the most requested home...

Can you believe that we're already three and a half months into 2016? I could've sworn that just a few weeks ago, I was deciding what my new year's resolution would be.Speaking of resolutions...how are yours coming along? If you're anything like me, 2016 has been a crazy year already, and I haven...

When gardeners start thinking about growing vegetables their first thoughts are beans, tomatoes and peppers. Seedlings of both peppers and tomatoes are tempting when we see them on the store shelves, but temperatures are still too low for these types of plants to do well.  Take advantage of early...

Calling all brides! Whether you’re planning a traditional, boho, or beach wedding, you’ll be inspired for your big day at the 19th annual Bridal Show sponsored by The Independent and Acadiana Bride Magazine. It’s a day just for brides, with everything you’ll need to plan the wedding of your dream...

We are excited to announce four new additions to our team! We have recently hired three new agents and an executive assistant in order to expand our business and to better serve our clients. With the help of our new members, Elite Team will span nearly entirely across South Louisiana.We are looki...

It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses.You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you might need is at yo...

We've reached the point in the season where spring is right around the corner, and it's teasing the heck out of South Louisiana.  Temperatures are ranging from the mid 40s to mid 70s in just one day—make up your mind, Mother Nature!In any case, it isn't quite warm enough to not enjoy a hot bowl o...

We've all been there—you're away from home, your phone's battery is quickly nearing zero, and you forgot to bring your charger. "Hey, does anybody have an Android charger?" you ask. "Sorry, we all have iPhones."But it might not be this way for much longer. An Australian startup is trying to put a...

Are you feeling overwhelmed lately?  If you're getting too much thrown at you at once, it can be difficult to stay motivated.  But don't give up just yet!  Here are 7 small steps to keep yourself motivated throughout the week: "Just 5 Minutes"Five minutes of focus is usually enough to break throu...

Summertime in the South is a great time to take a break from gardening chores and enjoy the bounty of your labor -- perhaps by gazing out the picture window from the comfort of your air-conditioned home. You might still have to do a bit of weeding, but here are a few plants you won't have to vent...