311 Holiday Circle, Pineville, La

Spring is in the air! Throw off those coats and come visit this nice Pineville home from 2-4pm Sunday. Located at 311 Holiday Circle, this 3 bedroom home has almost 2,000 heated square feet!! The home has a nice patio overlooking the large backyard. Plenty of room for parties or just letting the little ones burn some energy.

This home is currently zoned for Pineville schools including JI BARON!! While near shopping and education centers the home also qualifies for 100% Rural Development loan. That means very little or no money down!!!

If the nice weather has fishing on your mind, Please call me directly at (318) 613-1994 to arrange a private showing. Hope to see you Sunday!

Nice Home in Pineville, Louisiana

Looking for a nice home in the Pineville area? This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located in a quiet subdivision in the community Ball. The home features an updated, 1735 heated square foot floor plan great for entertaining.

The best part??? This home should qualify for a rural development loan. As such, with an acceptable offer your family could move in with little or no money down!!!

Call Doug Rogers with Century 21 Millennium today at 318-640-2121 for more information!

Pineville Foreclosures

We get calls every week here at Century 21 from folks wanting foreclosures. Experience has taught me to spend a few minutes upfront explaining the process of purchasing such homes. Once folks understand how the game is played, most opt to purse more traditional homes. That being said, foreclosure/distressed do represent a bargain for the informed buyer.

As the image implies, when dealing with foreclosures one must have their proverbial ducks in a row. Briefly, here are some of the ways foreclosure deals differ from more traditional homes.

1. Deposit- While customary, in Louisiana deposits are NOT required to place an offer on a home. Expect to put down 1,000 bucks (or more) when dealing with distressed homes
2. Pre-approval- With traditional homes buyers often have up to ten days to secure a loan. Most banks will not consider offers without a pre-approval letter.
3. Negotiation- Traditional homes typically can be negotiated in a couple of days at most. Such back and forth can happen evenings and weekends as well. Guess how many banks are open past 6pm or on weekends? Case in point...I placed an offer on a foreclosure back in DECEMBER. As of February 8 we are still waiting on a counter. While this is the worst I have seen, expect to take negotiations to take at least two weeks.
4. Time- With traditional deals both agents work hard to get the home closed. After all, we don't get paid until closing! With foreclosures you will often have multiple parties that all have to approve a deal. Guess what happens if one of the folks is on vacation? That's right, the process grinds to a halt. Expect 2-3 months to close such a property.
5. Freedom- In typical deals the buyer gets to pick the closing agent. Foreclosure deals typically close with the bank's agent.

While not an exhaustive list, this does provide some framework. Also, with the government playing a more active role rules can change VERY quickly. But...folks with patience can still find great values in the foreclosure market. Please feel free to call me directly At 318-613-1994 to discuss the Pineville foreclosure market.

Pineville, Louisiana Open House

I think Sunday would be a SUPER time for an open house. Sorry, I couldn't resist! I will host an open house here Sunday February 7 from 2pm-4pm. Come check out this home and sample some of my special Super Bowl treats! The home is located at 205 NICKOLAS PATH, which is just off Stilley Road in Pineville.

This 4 bedroom 2 bath home is located in a nice subdivision near everything! The kitchen has nice hardwood floors and a wonderful open floor plan. Like to cook? This kitchen is designed with the chef in mind! Cabinets feature pullouts for extra storage. Mingle with guests in your spacious dining room while putting the finishing touches on the night's meal.

Will 2011 be your turn to host the Super Bowl party? This living room will hold all your friends in comfort! A quiet evening at home more your pace? The master suite must be seen to be believed.

Did I mention this neighborhood has a lake????

Lucky enough to have tickets for the big game? If so, feel free to call me anytime at 318-613-1994 for a private showing. GO SAINTS!!!

First Sale in Pineville 2010

Just sold this home in Deville (outside of Pineville). My seller built this home a few years back for his daughter. After a year or so, she moved out of state, leaving this nearly new home.

The young couple who purchased this home were first time home buyers. The look of excitement (and a little fear) in their eyes at closing was well worth all the hard work. I am sure they will take excellent care of their new home. Congratulations guys!