Lafayette Real Estate News

Mardi Gras 2016 is in full swing!  Costumes are being bought, king cakes are being baked, royal balls are being held, and parades are being planned.  Here in Acadiana, you don't have to worry about how you're going to celebrate Mardi Gras this year.  Here are only a few of the countless Mardi Gra...

For many months, potential homebuyers in popular neighborhoods have bemoaned a shortage of inventory, the volume of homes available on the market.But a slowing of home sales in November, as reported by the National Association of Realtors, could mean a gradual rebuilding of inventory levels in so...

Shrimp is my absolute favorite seafood.  It's such a versatile ingredient, and it's so tasty no matter how it's cooked. Whenever I go to a restaurant, I always look for a yummy shrimp dish.  When bang bang shrimp is on the menu, I'll almost certainly order it.  There's something about battered, c...

There are times when you need to sign documents that are sent to you via email.  Traditionally, you would print out the document, sign it with a pen, scan the signed document and email it.  Talk about inefficient; that really isn't any more convenient than faxing!However, if you're using the Mail...

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!  We observe this day in remembrance  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who we all know to be one of the most influential people of his time.  With his powerful 'I Have a Dream' speech given in 1963, the nonviolent civil rights movement to end racial discrimination in...

Most of the foods we grow are annuals: Each winter, they disappear and must be replanted in the spring. A bountiful garden of delicious organic food is worth the work of planning and planting, but smart gardeners also curate a few perennials, which come back year after year with little maintenanc...

Siro's Bistro originally opened in 1994 in the Lafayette Oil Center. In October 2014 the restaurant was relocated to The Boulevard Shopping Center off Johnston Street to be in a more centralized location.  Despite a relocation and a time span of two decades, not much has changed.  Siro's still of...

Have you resolved to be more charitable to your community this year?  What better day to get started than on the MLK National Day of Service?  Please join Second Harvest Food Bank in volunteer service with their Warehouse Food Repack Program for the MLK National Day of Service on January 18, 2016...

Buying an investment property can be an excellent way not only to generate income, but to build wealth over time. However, as with any other investment, it's important to know exactly what you're getting into before you buy your first rental property. With that in mind, here are three things you ...

There's nothing quite like a hot, creamy casserole to combat the frigid winter weather.  This chicken and mushroom casserole really does the trick!  Your whole family is sure to love this traditional Ukrainian dish.  In fact, you may want to make two batches, because you'll all be craving it the...