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Now that Crawfish Season is here, I continue to overhear conversations about who has the best crawfish in town. Who is your favorite? and Why?
January 23, 2013
BUILDING NOW!! The long awaited first home is being built in STANFORD OAKS, an upscale community that sits on the edge of Southdowns in Baton Rouge and across from LSU Lakes. This is an ideal location to build your new home. Access the new development that is happening in the area like Galatoire’s Bistro, Parrains, […]
January 20, 2013
It’s been more than two years since Baton Rouge received $579,000 in federal funding to build bike lanes on both sides of Hyacinth Avenue, from Glasgow Avenue to Stanford Avenue. Turns out, the money was only half of what was needed for approximately 4,800 feet of four-foot-wide bike lanes, and the state Department of Transportation […]
January 20, 2013
If you don’t live in Southdowns you may have been inclined to chalk up the recent battle over a property owner’s requested zoning change as just another neighborhood land-use dispute. But the brouhaha surrounding Ben Skillman’s property raises interesting questions about the city’s new land-use plan, FuturEBR: how it defines a residential neighborhood and what […]
January 19, 2013
Trader Joe’s, a 13,000-square-foot specialty supermarket, will be the anchor tenant for a 54,000-square-foot shopping center, Acadian Village, at Perkins Road and Acadian Thruway. Acadian Village plans to include several other high-end, well-known national retailers, says Tina Rance, marketing director for the property. “Baton Rouge is the first Louisiana location for Trader Joe’s, and we […]
January 19, 2013
The much-awaited Galatoire’s Bistro in Baton Rouge opened Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, and owners and guests alike mingled, enjoying the night’s wine and appetizers. The 7,500-square-foot building will include a 1,500-square-foot courtyard for outdoor dining. The site is being redeveloped by Commerical Properties for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. “This is a Louisiana tradition. We’re […]
January 13, 2013
This home on Glasgow is no longer available…..It received an accepted contract after only 2 days on the market. A perfect introduction to a Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market!! A buyer’s market is what you get when there’s more supply than demand. There are more people looking to sell houses than there are people […]
November 29, 2011
Minutes from Southdowns this is a rare find! On St. Patrick’s Day route, this house has location, charm, and so much more. Driving up you realize how special this home is. The home has been well cared for and newer updates include architectural shingle roof, A/C and heat inside and out, blown insulation in the […]
October 15, 2011
Minutes from LSU this beautiful Southdowns cottage that is move-in ready. Roof is 3 years old and front parking spaces have been added recently. Enter the front door and notice the gleaming hardwood floors and natural light. Living room/kitchen area is open and great for entertaining complete with snack bar. Formal dining room just off […]
September 15, 2011
A very dear friend asked me this question not too long ago. What is your answer?
livesouthdowns 
February 18, 2013
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