Paige Walker | Century 21 Millennium | (318) 308-2121 156 Wildwood Dr, Pineville, LA Pineville property FOR RENT - 3BR/2BA in JIBarron, PJH, PHS. Some updating and a fenced backyard! 3BR/2BA Single Family House   $1,000/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage Unspecified Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Dogs, Conditional Deposit $1,000 DESCRIPTION THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED!!! Great property for rent in Pineville School District. Located off of Susek on Wildwood Drive - GREAT Location!! $1000 per month and a 12 month lease! 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, garage and a fenced yard! Call Paige Walker 318-640-2121 or 318-308-2121. Available now!   see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Ti... 01/19/2012

3 bedroom foreclosure in Pineville La 71360  Searching for foreclosures in Pineville, La? If so 113 Wildwood should be on your must see list. This home has over 1600 square feet and a nice fenced yard. School zones important? 113 Wildwood is walking distance to Pineville Junior High School!  The kitchen features updated ceramic tile and ample counter space. Worried about the expense of new appliances? This Pineville foreclosure features a large refrigerator. Move right in!  Worried about allergies? This Pineville foreclosure features ceramic tile in the living room and kitchen. Note the large brick columns that provide an interesting room separation. Foreclosures in this condition do not last long on the market. For your private tour of 113 Wildwood call Doug Rogers with Bayou Propertie... 01/19/2012

 I bought this 99 cent cup of coffee with a credit card. When I returned home from work last night there was eleven bucks in the old wallet. My mistake was leaving the wallet in the living room...  Friday is "Canteen Day" at my daughters' school. For one glorious day, students are spared the trauma of school lunch IF they have some cash.  In their defense I'm sure they thought they were doing me a favor. After all, dad pulled yet another long day at the office. Why wake him to ask for a mere dollar or two? By the time daughter number four took "a dollar or two" poor dad was left with no coffee money. Thank goodness for VISA and a cool dude at the coffee shop.  My memory will not allow me to be mad. Back in the 1980's I made a nice living running may father's wallet. What goes around co... 01/13/2012

 The Pineville housing market ended the year on a high note. With Proctor & Gamble, Union Tank Car, and a host of other firms the private sector remains strong. As the crossroads of Louisiana, Pineville has always had a strong government presence. In addition, with NSU, LSUA, and Louisiana College the region benefits from a well educated workforce. Let's examine how these factors have influenced the Pineville housing market. How many homes are for sale?    Currently there are 122 single family homes for sale in Pineville. These properties range in price from 75-000-250,000 dollars. Not ready for the upkeep of a lawn? There are plenty of modern condos for sale as well! What Are home prices doing?     In the past three months 67 single family homes have sold in greater Pineville. What do... 01/10/2012

Mobile Home For Sale in Dry Prong Louisiana--  Looking for a new home to start the new year? Tired of cramped apartment living? If so take a closer look at 77 Robin Hood just outside Pineville, La.  Mobile home construction has come a long way recently. Take a look at this living room. This space looks like something you would see in a 200k dollar home!  What home is complete without a luxury master suite? Is there any problem bubble bath can't fix? Home sits well off the main road for plenty of privacy.  Ready to learn more about the good life in Dry Prong? Give Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty a call (318) 613-1994. 01/05/2012

  3 bedroom Home In Pineville, La, 71360  Looking for a little elbow room? Tired of nosy neighbors watching your every move? If so 54 Gunter Road is a must see property.  This 3 bedroom home in Pineville, La is located minutes from Alexandria. Country living with city convinces close at hand. Who could ask for more?  Enjoy quiet country evenings from this spacious covered deck. Relax and enjoy the fire-flies and unwind from the day's hustle and bustle.  Tired of postage-stamp city lots? This e bedroom home in Pineville boasts 3.5 acres of breathing space! Kiss your neighbor troubles goodbye!  Ready to tour 54 Gunter Road? If so, call Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty (318) 613-1994 today! 01/03/2012

 Agents don't sell houses, buyers purchase houses. Even with the logic of Aristotle, the charm of JFK, and the leadership skills of George Washington, as an agent I can't make people purchase your home. Buyers have to be drawn to your property for it to sell. And how are buyers drawn to your home you ask? Pictures! Without one (or multiple) clear pictures of your property most buyers won't give your home the time of day. No interest=no showings=no offers. Sadly it is just that simple. In exploring our MLS there are multiple homes without ANY pictures of the property. Usually such properties have been on the market far longer than average. When listing your home always ask to see the pictures that will be used in the marketing campaign. And if you would like an agent who will hire a pro... 12/28/2011

 In the spirit of the season, a local vendor indivted my partner and I out for lunch. Never one to pass up free food, the Jeep quickly sprang to action! While walking to the building I hear a faint voice from the past... "Mister Doug, Mister Doug, Look guys it's Mister Doug". A yellow school bus loaded with my former students had just pulled into the drive.  The decision to leave teaching to sell real estate was not an easy one. In the begining the plan was to teach, and sell a couple of homes on the side each month. You can imagine how well that went! So with a heavy heart I closed one door and opened another.  Sometimes I am reminded that God knows just when to offer a little pick me up. December has been a tough month real estate wise. Tis the season for holding deals togther with s... 12/21/2011

 A hearty handshake, hugs, and plenty of laughter. This meeting had all the ingredients of a closing except for one thing, a check for old Doug!  When I listed this property the sellers were highly motivated to sell. As a result, they were quick to make many of the updates and take care of some deferred maintenance items.  We ripped wallpaper, installed new floors, and cut the clutter factor by a million. And that rusty old ac condenser from the Reagan era? Replaced with a super slick and efficient Ruud unit.  You can guess where this is going. After a while the sellers called with the news. It seems they had fallen in love with a house. Sadly it was there current home!  After removing my sign and lockbox I made the old, "if you know someone who is wanting to buy or sell send them my w... 12/19/2011

   Beware the Greeks bearing gifts, or in our business agents bringing "golden buyers" to your listings. After some back and forth, one of my listings went under contract in September. Sailing through inspections, all that was left was to collect a commission check in time for Halloween. Or so I thought...   In addition to qualifying for a home loan, apparently said golden buyer won the approval of a large Visa card. What's a new house without quality furniture? Or new tires for your car? Or a trip to Mexico? Before it was all done, Golden buyer had ran up a 8,000 dollar tap.  Guess what this did to mister debit ratios???? And like the proverbial feather from Forrest Gump, said approval letter blew away. Better give Golden Buyer a thirty day extension.  Now my Halloween money is Thanks... 12/15/2011

 As an artifact from my prior work life, I teach one section of public speaking at our local college. Since communication is central to what we do, many of my lecture examples come from real estate world. With names changed to protect the innocent of course!  Occasionally a student or two will ask about a career in real estate sales. After explaining what a typical day is like, most scatter like scared deer. Every now and then though a student will show genuine interest and a nice conversation will transpire.  With the advantage of hindsight, if you were young and fresh out of college would real estate be an attractive option? Frankly I love what I do and I hope that it shows in my interactions. But perhaps I am being too optimistic. What are your thoughts on a 21st century career in t... 12/12/2011

 My biggest concern en route to the home tour centered on copper. With the price of said metal through the roof, it is common in foreclosures to find all the copper stripped from the outside air condenser. When this happens the "lucky" buyer gets to purchase a new outside a/c unit. Little did I know that the "crystal" was about to steal the show...  All along the interior were small, brown numbered frames. About the size of an old Polaroid picture, each frame highlighted a small, almost invisible smudge. Though the bulk were on the wall, here and there these frames could be found on the flooring. Then we hit the den...  There were a couple of "Pepto-Bismal" like stains along the base board. And near the bottom, small crystal like particles had formed. I almost picked one of the little ... 12/11/2011

 Scheduling a home tour is more art than science. When multiple showings are on today's list it is sometimes difficult to predict exactly when the buyer will arrive. Think of it this way, a buyer lingers 5 minutes more than allotted at four homes. This will put the caravan twenty minutes late for the final property. As such, agents often leave a little flexibility in the schedule to account for delays. Just one more bit of fun in real estate world. But sometimes sellers get tricky...  My first showing was set for 3pm. I arrived a few minutes early to ensure all the lights were on. The seller was in the garage getting ready to leave. No problem, we all live in a busy world! But then he started asking questions about the buyers. Who were they, what line of work were they in, where were t... 12/08/2011

 The following is a true story. Certain facts were modified to protect the innocent...  The listing appointment seem to be going smoothly. After a nice tour of the property, the conversation turned to pricing. Homes in our market are selling, but pricing is very important. Over price just a little bit, and the buyers will be more scarce than good ideas in Washington DC.  With market data in hand, I suggested what I thought was fair value. Without pausing for breath, the seller blurted out," I need to get enough to pay off my boat". And with speed that would make Flash Gordon envious, he produced the loan documents for said boat.  While not an expert on boat values, the rusty heap in the yard did not seem in line with the numbers printed on the bank note. The sell of the home was the be... 11/28/2011

Should I Sell My Current Home Before Purchasing My Next Home--  Everyone Loves their first home. The joy of leaving apartment living, the thrill of your first real job, perhaps even a new relationship all manifest themselves into that first home. Regardless of how many homes you buy over a lifetime, that first home will be near and dear to your heart.  Then the babies start coming...Suddenly that hip two bedroom patio home starts feeling like the low rent cabins on a cruise ship. Either you need a new home or the babies need to learn how to sleep on the roof!  A few years back it was common for folks to buy a new home, then get their old home ready to sell. But oh how times have changed. Let's examine some reasons to sell your current home first. 1) Odds are you will be forced to- Bridg... 11/23/2011

 In this market pricing correctly is critical to a successful sell. In a flat real estate market sellers often fear accepting an offer that is less than the actual value of the home. After all, who wants to give their house away? (if only I had a nickle for each time I heard that line)...  When the offer does arrive sellers are often shocked that the buyers would have the gall to ask for things such as update allowances or closing costs. But before casting the first stone, let's take a look at the MLS history...  Not only does our MLS capture sales price, but there is also fields that disclose any seller concessions. Remember how happy you were to not have to put any money down? Chances are you used a 100% loan and asked the seller to pay closing costs. And that new tile installed two ... 11/22/2011

 Pineville Louisiana Housing Market Report Fall 2011--    Thanks to a healthy local job market, the Pineville Louisiana housing outlook remains optimistic. Buyers continue to have a selection of home styles in a wide price range. Current Homes On The Market   As of Mid-November there are 162 homes for sale ranging in price from 75k-300k. Within this number condo, single family homes in the suburbs, and properties with acreage are all represented. Recent Home Sales   Even in the face of some gloomy national economic news, homes continue to sell. Real estate is a local market, what happens in California has little impact on Pineville. As long as buyers have jobs and interest rates are low demand should remain strong.  In the past year 313 homes have sold in Pineville in the 75k-300k range... 11/17/2011

  JI Barron Elementary Visits The Marksville Indian Mounds!   This past week students from JI Barron Elementary visited the Marksville Indian Mounds. Our exciting trip included a museum, Indian burial mounds, a hands on pottery exhibit, spear throwing, and a quick trip to the gift shop!    What better picture of a museum than one with a line of eager kids streaming in? The exhibits were detailed enough to keep adults interested, yet at the same time were able to engage the children. The Native Americans would travel from miles around to bury their dead. At one time the Mississippi River flowed through the area. Yes, the Mississippi River does alter her course from time to time. Amazing!           Many museums present history in a dry, stuffy manner. The mere mention of history is enough... 11/11/2011

4 Bedroom Home For Sale in Pineville, La--  Searching for 4 bedroom homes for sale in Pinevile, La? If so, 4413 Walden should be on your must see list. With a contemporary design, open floor plan, and spacious back yard, this is one of the best values on the market. Ready to cheer the LSU Tigers to another championship? The open floor plan, large rooms, and wood deck combine to make the perfect party floorplan.                                                  Tired of cramped, apartment style kitchens? Think you must save for years to own a decent kitchen space? 4413 Walden has an open kitchen with plenty of cabinets and work space.                                                                                                     Need some separation between your cooking space and eati... 10/31/2011

Price Reduced! Holiday Park Subdivision Pineville, LA--  Searching for a home for sale in Pineville, La? If so, 513 Holiday Park should be at the top of your list. At the newly reduced price of 159,900 this is one of the best values in the area!  This four bedroom two bath home features a gourmet kitchen, open living areas, and a large lot. Did I mention the in-ground pool?  The kitchen features granite counters, new appliances (all stainless steel), and plenty of cabinet space. Bring your gumbo pot and get to cooking!  The main living space features fresh paint, new plush carpet, and giant windows overlooking the patio and pool. Imagine a pool table and flat screen tv.  Who needs a vacation with all this space?  With the winter around the corner imagine a roaring fire and a cup of hot ... 10/19/2011