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In part 7 we covered from acceptance to final loan approval.  Today is Closing day!  It's a bit more than going to the closing attorney's office and picking up a key.  Plan to be there for at a minimum of 30 minutes.  You will do a LOT of signing.  Just like with the offer, everything you sign on...

3413 Taylor Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana is UNDER CONTRACT!! If you have a home you would like to sell or you are thinking about buying a home, please do not hesitate to contact me! Don’t forget to read the latest Series Articles on Buying a Home! REBECCA MELANCON, Realtor Century 21 Mike D. B...

2838 Wilson Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana Sold this morning.  If you have a home you would like to sell or you are thinking about buying a home, please do not hesitate to contact me! Don’t forget to read the latest Series Articles on Buying a Home! REBECCA MELANCON, Realtor Century 21 Mike D. Bon...

In the last article, we discussed the last few pages of the Louisiana Residential Buy and Sell Agreement. I will say again, it is very important that you understand what you sign! Now, you are biting your nails and waiting for an answer, right? WRONG!  If you are fretting over an answer then you ...

GOOD REAL ESTATE NEWS!!! I had to re-blog this.  With so much negatitivity going around it's great to hear some good news.  To make things better, Louisiana had two towns in the "Top Ten Most Improved Markets".    Thanks again for posting this news! :)As I read this article, I couldn't help but f...

Last time we discussed pages 2 & 3.  We covered financing, deposit, and even inspection. Lines 168-174 discuss private sewage &/or water system. If there is a private sewage and/or water system then the Seller will at his/her expense provide approval of the water and/or sewage system.  Lines 176-...

Last time we discussed Page 1 of the Louisiana Buy and Sell agreement.  Today we will cover pages 2 and 3. Lines 47-50 cover contingency.  Sometimes the buyer may also be a seller trying to sell their home.  If this box is marked that means that they cannot purchase your home until theirs sells. ...

Last time we discussed looking for a home and not getting attached.  Now you are ready to put in an offer.  This post will explain the buy and sell agreement that was revised as of 1/1/2011. The most important thing that a buyer needs to understand is that an offer is a BINDING CONTRACT.  The mos...

I decided to keep it light today.  Most of us (agents) are busy 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  When I actually have a few minutes to spare, I paint. I find it therapeutic and it relieves stress.  I don't use the normal media like oil, acrylic, pencil etc. I use chalk and my fingers are my paint b...

In “I want to buy part 2” we covered finding your comfort level and talking to your Realtor about it.  We are now at the stage where you are searching for homes. It is unlikely that you will find a home that will have every single thing you want and need.  You will most likely have to compromise....