I will be conducting an open house in beautiful Seven Oaks subdivision at 38082 Seven Oaks Ave in Prairieville, Louisiana on Sunday, April 20th, 2008 from 2PM to 5PM.  The home is located off I-10 between Hwy 73 and Airline Hwy.  Turn into Seven Oaks subdivision.  The house will be 1/2 mile on the left.Outdoor paradise describes this setting in beautiful Seven Oaks.  Acadian style home sits on over half an acre lakefront lot with large inground pool overlooking the lake.  This stunning lot is also protected by a bulkhead.  Enjoy the summer with family and friends relaxing in the pool and enjoying one of the best views in Seven Oaks.  The house is designed to take advantage of the views with lots of windows in kitchen, living and master bedroom.  The house has 3 separate bedroom areas wi... 04/17/2008

Manchac Harbor is a subdivision located in Prairieville, LA which features homes in both the new construction and re-sale market segments that are generally priced in the $300's.The subdivision is located off of Hwy 42 approximately three miles from Airline Hwy.  It featurs homes mostly in the French Country architectural style.The following market analysis is based upon data extracted from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors MLS database.  The data extracted were for detached single family homes sold between January 1, 2003 and February 29, 2008.  Current inventory was set at the time of data extraction.We can see from the chart above that home prices have continued to rise although no sales had yet been recorded by 2/29/08 to see if the trend continued.Despite the Concept ... 03/29/2008

Ascension Parish Real Estate - Eagles Landing Update The new Eagles Landing subdivision located off of Hwy 42 and Joe Sevario Rd. is progressing nicely. As you can see from the photos below, underground utilities and road beds are being installed and constructed now. The subdivision will feature two lakes, walking trails and a park. Security cameras are planned which will monitor cars entering and leaving the subdivision. A five-year extended warranty will be provided for each new home built in the subdivision. Brochures and other marketing materials should be ready soon. In the meantime, anyone interested in more information can obtain the sales plat and restrictions at EaglesLanding.LiveAscension.com or call (225)413-3624. As always, I welcome readers to visit my websites at www.DonAn... 01/26/2008

There is a new subdivision being developed in Ascension Parish called Eagles Landing.  It is located on Hwy 42 at the intersection with Joe Sevario Road.  The subdivision is planned to have 234 building lots to be created in three phases.  The restrictions call for homes with a minimum of 2100 sq.ft. of living area.  The subdivision will contain two lakes, each over 9 acres.To date, the land has been cleared and fill moved but the lakes have not yet been dug as the photo to the right shows.  There are still some builder packages available.  If you'd like more information please give me a call at (225) 413-3624 or send e-mail to info@liveascension.com.  I'm in the process of creating a website for this new development with more information. 12/06/2007

Fountain Hill subdivision in Prairieville, Louisiana is an upscale community located in Ascension Parish off of Bluff Rd. The neighborhood is less than three miles from both Interstate 10 and Airline Highway which makes it convenient to get from place to place.  Fountain Hill is located approximately three miles from The Country Club of Louisiana, which features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, an olympic-size swimming pool, men's and women's fitness centers, and ten outdoor and three indoor tennis courts. The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of Santa Maria Golf Club, which is a Robert Trent Jones course that has consistently received Golf Digest's highest ranking for a municipal course. The Homeowner's Association dues at Fountain Hill are currently $600 annually and ... 10/31/2007

I will be conducting an open house on Sunday, November 4th, 2007 from 2PM to 4PM at 36172 Beverly Hills Dr.  This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in Prairieville, LA in the Fountain Hill subdivision on a private lake.  The seller is offering $2500 towards buyer's closing costs.  From I-10 take the Highland Rd exit, then turn right on Hwy 427 (Old Perkins Rd).  Turn right onto Hwy 928 (Bluff Rd), then turn left into Fountain Hill subdivision.  Details about the home are in the flyer below.  For more information about the Fountain Hill subdivision, see my post - Featured Neighborhood - Fountain Hill - Prairieville, LA - 11-01-2007. 10/31/2007

Lakes at Ascension Crossing Subdivision in Prairieville, Louisiana is an upscale neighborhood located in Ascension Parish just off Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.  The neighborhood is convenient to local shopping at The Tanger Outlet Center and the newly opened 165,000 square foot Cabela's outdoor superstore, both located in Gonzales.  This neighborhood is about three years old and features a lake that offers water-skiing, fishing, and boating.  The lake is shared with adjoining neighborhood The Lakes at Ascension and can be used by residents of both subdivisions.  The Homeowner's Association dues at Lakes at Ascension Crossing are currently $240 annually and are used for subdivision maintenance and upgrades including street signs and the entrance to the subdivision, ... 10/09/2007

The Lakes at Ascension Subdivision in Prairieville, Louisiana is an upscale neighborhood located in Ascension Parish just off Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.  The neighborhood is convenient to local shopping at The Tanger Outlet Center and the newly opened 165,000 square foot Cabela's outdoor superstore, both located in Gonzales.  This neighborhood is about seven years old and features a lake that offers water-skiing, fishing, and boating.  The lake is shared with adjoining neighborhood Lakes at Ascension Crossing and can be used by residents of both subdivisions.  The Homeowner's Association dues at The Lakes at Ascension are currently $240 annually and are used for subdivision maintenance and upkeep.  The Lakes at Ascension ski club membership (optional for resident... 10/08/2007

For Sunday lunch, Amy and I ate with friends at Gio's Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant in Prairieville, Louisiana.  After being immediately seated, each of us was brought ice water and our drink orders were taken.  Our waiter, John, was very personable and brought our drinks quickly.  While we looked over the menu, he brought a plate of bruschetta for the table.  It was quite good.  We decided on a Caesar Salad for an appetizer, and ordered it with extra dressing.  Before we finished off the bruschetta, John brought some bread which was great dipped into my own mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.  Our waiter split our salad onto two plates without my even asking and topped it with freshly grated parmesan cheese.  It was wonderful.  The entrées were pricier than I expe... 10/07/2007

                                                Griffins VS Bears  Dutchtown High School played Catholic High on their field in Baton Rouge, La Friday night and what a game it was!  We had lots and lots of fans who came out to support the Griffins and the team did great.  My son, Tim Harp #86, sacked the quarterback twice in the game!  Dutchtown's Kevin Saia was awesome against Catholic High and Lacy was great as usual.  We actually beat ourselves with all the penalties we had in this game.  Every time we had a drive going, it would be squashed with a penalty.  Overall, I think the boys at Dutchtown High did great.  We have a big rivalry game against East Ascension High School this Friday and I'm sure our boys are going to be pumped up to play!                                           ... 09/30/2007

Prairieville, Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Study Shows An Increase of 9% Pre To Post Hurricane Katrina In Manchac Place Subdivision   William D. Cobb, a home appraiser with Accurate Valuations Group in the Greater Baton Rouge, LA market, is pleased to announce a gain in average home prices within Manchac Place Subdivision.  Based on data obtained from The Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors, the gain in average homes prices within Manchac Place Subdivision Pre to Post Hurricane Katrina has been $25,588 or 8.84%. The median price has increased $28,050 or 9.77%.  The average price per square foot has increased $16.19/sf or 17.60%.This is the Market Summary in Manchac Place from 1/1/2005 to 8/28/2005 PRE HURRICANE KATRINA:  The average sale price was $1289,593.   The median sold pric... 04/27/2007