Despite dozens of books and articles hailing the distinctive architectural history and extremely functional layout of the typical ranch-style house, many owners of these horizontal slices of Americana seem ashamed & disdainful of the lineage of their very own homes. Sometimes referred to as "California Ramblers", and "Ranch-Burgers", the post-WWII Ranch-Style House, by some estimates, comprises 70% of houses built between 1945 and 1970.  By my own estimate, I'd venture to guess that 99% of the owners of these houses wish their homes were a different architectural style. Addressing curb-appeal issues and advising exterior paint colors for our clientele is what we love to sink our teeth into, and nothing gets us salivating more than a good old fashioned Ranch-Burger.  Here in Louisiana, t... 04/12/2008

THIS IS AN MULTI-USE OFFICE BUILDING...ZONED BG (GENERAL BUSINESS) LOCATED IN AN UPWARD GROWTH AREA.  IT SITS NEAR 2 INTERSTATES...I-10 AND I-49...THERE'S APPROXIMATELY 5,500 SQ.FT. AVAILABLE...IT'S IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.. IT WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM PASSING THE FIRE MARSHALS INSPECTION OR ANY OTHER INSPECTION.CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:  337-298-4934-CELL....  03/03/2008

This is an interview I did with local Realtor, Penny McGehee of Van Eaton & Romero for my email newsletter. I thought it worth sharing here as well. A: What prompted you to use the services of a stager?P: I wanted to remove myself from the task of making recommendations to clients about what wasn't working in their homes.A: What do you see as the benefit of staging?P: Staging turns a cold space into a warm environment. Home staging has changed the complexities of my listings. By using staging services, I feel I am given more credibility as an agent. I offer to pay for the initial consultation. Once the homeowner decides to use staging services, the fee for the initial consultation is waived. The goal of creating a more saleable listing is then achieved.A: What do you think the mindset o... 01/22/2008