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How To Check Out A Potential Neighborhood While Social Distancing
July 01, 2020
Social distancing has completely changing the real estate industry, and stay-at-home orders have presented unique challenges for buyers. Not only are they unable to tour properties in person, but, in some areas, they also can’t walk around the neighborhood and get a feel for whether it’s the kind of neighborhood...
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The Biggest Landscaping Trends of 2020
June 26, 2020
It’s a new year, and with every new year comes new design trends—including in landscaping.The National Association of Landscape Professionals recently released their picks for the top landscaping trends of 2020. Some of the biggest trends poised to take over lawns across the US this year include:Multi-season landscape design. As homeowners...
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Latter & Blum is Louisiana’s Largest Full-Service Real Estate Company
May 28, 2020
Latter & Blum extends name across real estate offices BY TIMOTHY BOONE, The Advocate C.J. Brown Realtors in Baton Rouge, Van Eaton & Romero Realtors in Lafayette, Noles-Frye Realty in Alexandria and Latter & Blum/Moffett in Lake Charles — all companies that have been acquired over the years — have...
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Latter & Blum Selected for Membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®
May 11, 2020
Latter & Blum was recently awarded affiliate status in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and its luxury marketing division, Luxury Portfolio International®, Lacey Conway, Latter & Blum president and CEO, announced. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is a global real estate community comprised of 550 real estate...
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5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
April 25, 2020
To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful...
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5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
April 24, 2020
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.2. Organize and...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
April 23, 2020
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are eight reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.1....
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Selling Your Home? Don’t Overlook These Key Details
April 20, 2020
When you’re selling your home, the steps you take to get your property ready for buyers can mean the difference between a quick and profitable sale and your home sitting on the market for months. And often, the best steps you can take to sell your home are the steps...
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Arla Slaughter Names #1 Agent at Latter & Blum Acadiana, Top 10 Overall Statewide, & Elite Award Winner
March 31, 2020
Arla Slaughter was named the #1 Agent for Latter & Blum in Acadiana, Top 10 Overall for Latter & Blum Statewide, and an Elite Award Winner for Latter & Blum.
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Easy (And Affordable!) Staging Tips To Up Your Bedroom’s Appeal
March 16, 2020
The way you stage your home can go a long way in helping it to sell. Potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves at home in your property—and that’s especially true of the bedroom, where they’ll be spending a large chunk of time relaxing (and, of course, sleeping!).But...
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Home Features Buyers Want Right Now
February 10, 2020
Ideally, when you’re selling your home, your property will have the features buyers are looking for—and you can highlight those features in your listing to drum up more buyer attention. But what, exactly, are those features?Home remodeling Porch.com recently surveyed 980 recent home shoppers to find out their must-have features. According...
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Thanks To Remote Work, The Demand For Home Offices Is On The Rise
February 04, 2020
More people than ever are working from home. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24 percent of employed people in the US work from home at least part of the time—and that number jumps to 42% of workers with advanced degrees. And as more people make the shift towards...
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