Friday, March 30, 2012
It's about that time
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Need ideas about what to plant in your landscaping?
Do you need some ideas of what to plant in your landscaping during in this hot Louisiana climate? My friends and I have found these plants to be pretty, hardy, and easy to maintain!
Need a tree? Crape Myrtles are always a pretty choice!
Indian hawthornes are great "filler" plants and last all year long!
Iris and Verigated Iris are great too and last all year!
Lily of the Nile also lasts all year, and the bloom in the spring is beautiful!
Vinca is a great flower for the spring. It requires no pruning and little water once the flower is established.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Why I Do What I Do...
I know that I usually write about Lafayette, and about real estate, but for this post, I’m going to veer off for a second, so humor me. Thanks!
As a Realtor, on a near daily basis, I read in the mainstream press tons of negativity about my profession. We are painted with a broad brush as greedy, corrupt, out to take advantage of the public. From my perspective, and from the way I run my business, I am an advisor and a counselor. If I don’t take exceptional care of my clients, they will not return to me for future business, and they most certainly won’t refer anyone to me. Repeat business and referrals are my bread and butter. To this end, I have many times advised clients that now is NOT the time to sell or buy, based on what their personal goals and needs are. So it’s particularly rewarding when I can help a client accomplish their goal, whether buying or selling.
At a time when the real estate market has been difficult for everyone involved in it, it’s easy to become discouraged…and easy to forget the good aspects of my job that bring me joy. This week, I was reminded why I do what I do. While my client is grateful to me for the expertise I provided to help him through the purchase process, I am grateful to my client…I received a heartfelt ‘thank you’ from him on the day that we closed on his house. It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, real estate is a business transaction, but it is more personal than that, helping real people create a home.
So this is a shout out to my client, Alex, who reminded me that I am appreciated just when I needed to hear it…and a hearty congratulations to him, as he moves into his new home.
Cheers,
Monday, March 26, 2012
Need a paint color idea!?
I got a paint recommendation the other day that I just love. It's a dark, rich color from Benjamin moore, Coriander Seed.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Creative Planters!
I saw this on HGTV's website and I just think it is so creative and chic!! What a great idea for your spring flowers and it looks so easy!! Click on the link to learn how to do it yourself!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Win a Yard Makeover from DIY Network!?
You should try! Wouldn't it be fun to see someone from Lafayette getting a yard makeover on TV!?
Here are the contest details?
HURRY! CASTING CALLS ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 30!!!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Lafayette is MAKING NEWS!!!!
LAFAYETTE IS DEFINITELY AN AWESOME PLACE TO LIVE!
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