Acreage is hard to find. But there is 6 acres in Walker, La for a great price. This land has been , and is ready to build on.

A builder's custom built home in the very peaceful Lakes At Belle Terre Subdivision. This beautiful home features a well designed floor plan that begins with a welcoming entry way that opens into the open and airy living/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen is graced with custom built cabinets, granite counter tops and an elegant granite breakfast bar. The kitchen opens into the gracious living room with gas burning fireplace and fabulous wall of windows to view the screened exterior patio with its own fire place. The master bath off the huge master bedroom features his/her separate vanities, a separate shower, and a whirlpool tub to relax in. The other 2 bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home. Ceramic tile flooring is throughout the home. There is an out of the way computer nook and the laundry room has its own individual sink area. The exterior of the home features a 2 car garage, a beautiful landscaped and fenced yard that is complimented by the screened patio and separate open entertaining area. It doesn't get any better than this!

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath well maintained home is one that you will fall in love with. As you enter the home you can't help but be fascinated by the enormous 27x15 square foot Family Room with it's wall of windows overlooking the huge 12x40 foot covered patio. The Family Room flows into the well designed Kitchen enabling you to be in contact with family and friends as the meals are being prepared. The Master bath, just off the enormous 19x12 master suite, features his and her closets, a dual vanity, a separate shower and a whirlpool tub. The exterior of the home is beautifully landscaped and the back yard is fully enclosed with a wood fence giving you some extra privacy. The huge 12x40 covered patio is what is needed to entertain family and friends while barbecuing your favorite meals. The owner has added extra concrete to the driveway for extra parking and convenience.

Nice affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the ever popular Watson area and just minutes from Denham Springs, Bass Pro Shops and the Interstate. This home has lots of amenities. Lots of cabinets in kitchen with extra large pantry and breakfast bar. Living Room has beautiful corner brick fireplace and a recessed ceiling. Master Bath has two closets and lots of storage area. There are ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. The exterior of the home has a covered patio for entertaining family and friends.

Great Home for first time home buyer! This well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home will delight its new owner with wood laminate and ceramic tile flooring. You'll enjoy lots of natural light with plenty of windows in the dining and living rooms. The living room also features a wood burning fireplace to relax by on those cold evenings. The exterior of the home has a privacy wood fence and an extended covered patio for outdoor entertaining. This home is located in the ever popular Watson area and is just minutes from downtown Denham Springs, Bass Pro Shops and the Interstate. Act now before the first time home buyers tax credit program expires.

This French style split floor plan has 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, a gas ventless fireplace, ceramic tile flooring, wood flooring and carpet in the bedrooms. Slab granite countertops in the kitchen, plenty of built-ins, large master bath with 2 walk-in closets, separate hid and her vanities, his and her walk-in closets. Rear open covered porch and 8ftx7ft storage off enclosed garage.

New Flooring and Countertops installed in Kitchen!!!

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is situated on a 1/2 acre lot that is convenient to schools, shopping and Bass Pro.  This is a must see home.  It features wood floors in most of the home with laminate tile in the kitchen area.  The kitchen area also features a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, washer, and dryer.

The rooms are a decent size for this home, and the sellers are motivated making it an even better deal.  They are even providing a one year home warranty for peace of mind.  Not to mention, this home has a new roof with transferrable warranty,

At this price, it won't last long.  Call today for your private showing.

Move-in ready. This 3 bedroom 2 bath features a corner fireplace, crown molding and ceramic tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms. The master bath off the master suite has dual vanities, two closets, a garden tub and a separate shower. This home is located near Bass Pro Shops, shopping and resturants.

This really is a designer's home. Graciously decorated with style and warmth. As you enter this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home there is a spacious formal living room to the left and off that room is the dining room which flows into the huge kitchen and breakfast area. The expansive foyer brings you into a huge 27x19 family room with it's 25 foot vaulted ceiling, wet bar and gracious wood burning fireplace. Off the family room is a large 22x13 foot keeping room with enough windows to give you a view of the beautiful koi pond and water fall, situated at the rear of the home. The master bath off the elegant master suite features separate vanities opposite each other, his and her closets and an extra large tub to soak and relax in. The other 3 bedrooms are large enough to accomodate just about any furnishings you may have. The exterior of the home is beautifully landscapped and equipped with a partial sprinkler system and wood fencing. To the rear of the home there is an enclosed heated and cooled party room with surround sound, a built-in sink and ceramic tile flooring. This room also overlooks the koi pond and water fall. The store room off the rear garage is also heated and cooled. This elegant home is situated in Centurion Place subdivision and is convenient to interstate I-12 and just 2 miles from Bass Pro shopping.

This Beautiful custom built 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with it's split floor is located in the Oak Cluster subdivision and is situated in the Greenwell Springs/Central area. As you enter through the elegant beveled glass front door you will be impressed with the masonary brick arches encompassing the dining room. The huge living room, with it's high beamed ceiling, is graced with hard wood flooring and a gas log fireplace with built-in bookcases on each side. As you enter the spacious homely kitchen you can't help but be impressed with an Island Breakfast Bar large enough to seat the entire family. The kitchen features beautiful custom built cabinets, a gas cook top stove , a nice pantry and a separate wet area with an ice machine. As you walk into the large master suite you will be impressed by it's roominess. The custom master bath features his and her separate vanities, his and her separate walk-in closets, a separate shower and a jetted whirlpool tub. For privacy the other 3 large bedrooms are situated on the opposite side of the home with 2 of the bedrooms having it's own separate bathroom. This home also has an office and an upstairs 35x12 rec/gameroom for the family to entertain and relax in. The exterior of the home has a large patio to relax on and have family and friends over for BBQ'S. There is also enough land to build that work shop you always wanted.

What a great Christmas.  My family and I went to Houston, TX to visit my inlaws.  The kids didn't want to go to sleep, so Santa arrived a little late...but at least he made it. 

2009 was a great year for us.  Our team was so blessed to be able to bring the joy to many individuals/families this past year.  What a wonderful way of life.  Just the opportunity to help someone acheive the dream of home ownership that they originally thought was impossible is amazing.  Our team was extremely grateful to be able to help so many families, and hope that we are as blessed this upcoming year as well.

Thanks to all of our clients for a wonderful 2009.  May happiness, and success be yours in 2010.

What a Victory for us All!!!!  The new tax incentive plan has been
approved by both the House of Representatives, the Senate, and President Obama.  Here are the particulars regarding the new legislation:

Tax Credit for Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home
within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The
credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a
maximum available credit of $8,000.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify
for the full tax credit amount.

Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own
a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This
incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for
qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence
for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify
for the full tax credit amount.

Deadlines
In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect
no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.

It’s important to remember that the tax credit is just that… a tax
credit. The benefit of a tax credit is that it’s a dollar-for-dollar
tax reduction, rather than a reduction in a tax liability that would
only save you $1,000 to $1,500 when all was said and done. So, if a
first-time homebuyer were to owe $8,000 in income taxes and would
qualify for a tax credit of $8,000, she would owe nothing.  Better
still, the tax credit is refundable, which means the homebuyer can
receive a check for the credit if he or she has little income tax
liability. For example, if a first-time homebuyer is eligible for a
tax credit of $8,000 but is liable for $4,000 in income tax, she can
still receive a check for the remaining $4,000!

Higher Income Caps
The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount
of the credit has been increased.

Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total
credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial
credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are
ineligible.

Joint filers who earn up to  $225,000 are eligible for the total
credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial
credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are
ineligible.

Maximum Purchase Price
Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.

--
Darren James, Associate Broker/REALTOR
2009 President of the Livingston Board of REALTORS
Keller Williams Realty - Liv. Partners
(225) 664-1911 - Ofc.
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(225) 709-9496 - E-fax
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Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.