Baton Rouge Area Homes Blog

  This weekend is the big Louisiana Fur and Wildlife festival in Camerson, and after blogging on it I got some questions about Gumbo.  For all of you unfamiliar with this delicacy, it deserves a few comments. Gumbo is a stew or soup which originated in south Louisiana in the 18th century.  Hunte...

  This weekend just South of Lafayette and Lake Charles Louisiana along the Louisiana coastal waters, you will find a bustle of activity in the town of Cameron.  If you love nature and living off the land, you will enjoy this event.  There are the usual carnival events for the family, and a para...

It started this weekend, skating on the river in downtown Baton Rouge.  The River Center has converted its arena into an ice rink and it's fun for the whole family!  There are a series of 90 minute skate sessions, and the skate package includes Skate Rental, a small drink, and a small candy. It o...

It was a crisp, autumn morning when this pond became home to a family of ducks traveling south ahead of the cold winter.  Much quacking and swimming and diving for a meal in this luscious, moss rich water.  And the sun gleaming thru the oaks and willows brought warmth from the cool, breezy north...

As I reflected on the concepts of Gratitude and Rainbow of Holiday Miracles, it opened up 3 separate thought patterns for me.  First I thought about a rainbow.  A Rainbow as pictured in "Sally" Cheeseman's blog is filled with many, brilliant but blended colors.  So I thought of my recent visit wi...

In case you haven't updated your credit score recently, now is the time to do it.  In today's lending market whether you are buying a home or a car, your rate and ability to purchase are credit score driven. I suspect most of us have heard about the opportunity to obtain a “free”  credit report  ...

Everywhere you go as holidays arrive you are surrounded by poinsettia plants.  Did you know Deceember 12th is National Poinsettia Day?  Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful red greenry   National Poinsettia Day December 12th   Did you know that the poinsettia has a special day al...

You never know where you will find one of our Baton Rouge Area Homes Realtors!  Here is a peek at some of Quinton Renfro's service to our community. More precisely - Santa was in Addis this morning.  I was invited to play Santa Claus this morning for the Dow Westside YMCA in Addis.  My sister is...

  Holidays are always a challenge for us a Realtors.  It never fails that when I plan to cook or have company, that I will get a call from that out-of-town buyer who MUST see my listing right away while they are in town for the holidays.  Some of my biggest sales have come during the holidays.  ...

  On the way to your chimney, Santa will visit several Baton Rouge parks this year to meet with children and hear their wish lists.  There will be fun games and activities.    Drusilla Lane Park, Dec. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., call 225-927-6882 Lovett Road Park, Dec. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., call  ...