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I bet you didn’t know there were this many parks in Lafayette! With the kids out of school, summer is a great time to take the family to the park. There are a number of great parks in and around Lafayette where you can enjoy a picnic and let the kids run loose around onRead more

Though we admit bias, we think Lafayette is a great city in which to live and work. There is so much culture to absorb, great food to eat, unique places to explore – not to mention the friendliest people on the planet.   To add some credence to our opinion, we would like to shareRead more

Summer in south Louisiana is hot – scorching hot. There is no beating the heat. But, there are some places you can go in and around Lafayette to escape the heat for a brief moment in time. Here is a list of some of the “coolest” summer spots near Lafayette.   Borden’s Ice Cream ShoppeRead more

Facebook is still a powerful platform for selling a house.   Social media can help Realtors maximize the exposure of their listings. But, with so many social media platforms out there, how do you decide which ones will be the most effective? The answer isn’t simple because it depends on a variety of factors, suchRead more

  If you don’t have the time, money or desire to take an extended vacation to a tourist-filled destination this summer, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a great vacation here at home. Lafayette is the perfect place to create the perfect staycation for you and your family. Here are some great ideas for enjoyingRead more

Each spring, we make an effort to knock off the dust, clean out the closets and reduce clutter around the house and office in an effort to feel refreshed and renewed. Why not do the same for your client list?   As a Realtor, your client list is one of your most valuable possessions, butRead more

It’s Festival time! Each April, downtown Lafayette hosts Festival International de Louisiane, an international music and arts festival that brings performers and visitors from around the world to our great city to celebrate various cultures, emphasizing Acadiana’s Francophone culture.   The 2018 event is April 25 – 29. There is so much to see andRead more

Spring is here! Which means beautiful days when the sun shines bright, the temperature is just right and there is no better place to be than outside. And there are some great places where you and your family can spend a perfect spring day in Acadiana.   Here are some of our favorites:   MoncusRead more

Happy Valentine’s Day! There are so many places in Lafayette that are amazing for dates. We wanted to share a few of our favorites. We probably left some businesses out, so let us know which places you LOVE in Lafayette.  Whether it’s a day-time fun date or a romantic evening, Lafayette has plenty of options!Read more

Bryan is the owner/operator of McLain Companies (http://www.mclaincompanies.net/) where they build communities & neighborhoods. Bryan is behind several of Lafayette’s luxurious subdivisions such as Grand Pointe, The Reserve, Vintage Park, Plantation Oaks, and more. Bryan is also the innovator of The Cottage developments (http://www.thecottagestour.com/).   Bryan is also the man behind the St. Jude DreamRead more