Notes from Lake Bruin

Welcome back to “Notes From Bruin”. I didn’t write one last year due to the tornado and the Mississippi River threat of flooding. Those two factors last spring made it a tough year for Lake Bruin. Most have recovered and are looking forward to a really great season on the lake. Real estate was hard to sell last year. We weren’t at our best, (not to mention an unstable economy). This year things are really looking up, business has picked up and the phone is ringing a lot. Interest rates are remaining low, buyers realize waterfront property is a good investment and

Realtors Round Table Episode 1

This is the first episode in our Realtors Round Table series. Each week several Realtors from John Rea Realty will discuss various real estate issues. This episode deals with a question many clients have: How does a Realtor get paid? Barbara, Mark and Nancy explain what services a real estate agent provides to their client before they ever get a paycheck. If you have questions for our Realtors Round Table, please email them to info@johnrearealty.com

Relocating with Children?

When buying a home in an unfamiliar area, there are several factors that you should take into account.  For families with young children, it can be a challenging task to choose the right Child Care Center.  Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind when searching for the best Child Care Center for your family.

From Oops to Yum!!!

Ever had a cooking ‘situation’ that turns from oops! to Yum?!!!  I popped one of grandchildren’s favorite treats into the oven and realized about 5 minutes later that I had forgotten a key ingredient! 

Worry! Worry! Worry!

Check out how many e-mails you get with the word “worry” in them. Now I know that most of the time we use it in our general conversation.  But worry can be chronic and we all do it at some time. In the real estate business we worry about all the details of listing a property, we worry if it will ever sell, we worry if the buyer and seller will ever come to terms, we worry if it will ever close, and most of all we

Internationally Known!

Did you know that the University of Louisiana at Monroe has a National Champion water ski team that is known around the world? Attracting some of the most talented water skiers from around the world, the ULM Warhawks water ski team has won 23 national championships since their start in 1979. With skiers from all over the world coming to attend ULM, the team stays highly competitive and there is an added bonus of international flavor in the community of Northeast Louisiana. In this interview, Lynn Lincecum, a Realtor with John Rea Realty in Monroe LA talks with Treina Landrum, the ULM ski coach and Director of Recreational Services.

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