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Market Reality Check: How to Sell Your Lafayette Home in a Housing Standstill

Strategies for selling your Lafayette real estate Looking at recent stats from the Realtor Association of Acadiana, things are getting tougher for sellers. Houses in Lafayette are sitting on the market 20% longer, and there are more homes for sale in Lafayette LA than buyers looking. If you're trying to sell one of those Lafayette houses right now, you need a smarter approach. Here's how to get...

What Makes Homeowners Insurance Cost More?

Louisiana has the second-highest insurance rates in the country. But not all rates are the same. Certain houses are more expensive to insure because of some key factors:  1. Location Natural Disaster Zones: Homes prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires require additional coverage or higher premiums. Crime Rates: Homes in neighborhoods with higher crime rates have...

Steady & Stable: Louisiana’s resilient real estate market­

The U.S. housing market has undergone dramatic shifts over the past two decades. An early 2000s housing boom led to the devastating crash during the Great Recession. Recently, we saw record-breaking price surges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding marketing stability is crucial for homebuyers and investors to make informed decisions.Researchers at Construction Coverage — a website specializing...