by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Market Update, Real Estate Expert
The Lafayette market has been very strong over the past 12 months. Even with a global pandemic, the housing market is strong. I have attached a few charts and graphs for my most recent Lafayette market update. They will show how the market has been performing over the...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values
February 6, 2020: An updated look at the Lafayette Parish Market indicates the market is still stable; however, slight changes are being observed. Was January a busy month for you? Based on the number of properties sold, it most likely was for Realtors and...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Real Estate Expert
January 12, 2020 An updated look at the Lafayette Parish market indicates the market is still stable; however, slight changes are being observed. In November, I last took an in-depth look at the overall market trends for the Parish. The overall market at that...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values
I’m sure you’ve heard the question, “What are the first three rules of real estate?” The answer that many real estate professionals will tell you is “Location, Location, Location.” While this may be true, when it comes to valuing your home, appraisers typically use...
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Real Estate Expert
One thing that I hear sellers say often is, the house down the street sold for “X”, therefore the value of my house is worth “X”, or something very close to “X”. While this statement could hold some truth in a newer cookie cutter subdivision, it is almost never true...