The Boudreaux Group

09/11/2026

🌅 A little taste of what life on Lake Verrett can look like.

The boat rides, the views, and sitting around the camp with your buddies telling wild stories and bad jokes. Quite honestly, some of the best bayou scenery I’ve seen in South Louisiana…

Stick around to the end for a little Boudreaux & Thibodaux comedy.

These guys are rockstars at selling camps. Now the comedy? Don’t think they’ll be getting paid the big bucks for that anytime soon. 😂

$250,000
📍325 Lake Verrett 📍

📲985.262.9564

09/11/2026

A Million dollar view for $250K? Don't wait or you'll miss the opportunity of a lifetime!

This 1464 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 325 Lake Verret, Napoleonville, LA.

09/11/2026

🍾 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE! 🍾

New construction. Modern design. Plenty of open space.

Come check it out this Sunday from 1–3 PM and say hi to Danielle!

If modern homes are your thing, you’ll want to see this one in person.

Can’t make it? Want more info?
📲 985.262.9564

09/10/2026

Nice rentals in Bayou Blue don’t come up too often!

We’ve got a 3 bed, 2 bath house in Caro Estates available. And even if the HOA fee goes up, it doesn’t matter because the landlord covers it. 😂

We’re taking applications, so give us a call!

$1900/month
📱 985.262.9564

09/08/2026

$10K OFF THE PRICE sounds amazing on paper… 👀

But that $10K price reduction only saves you about $60/month on your payment.

OR… you could take the seller’s 2-1 buydown + $5,000 toward closing costs.

Year 1: Save about $3,600 on payments
Year 2: Save about $1,850 on payments
Plus: $5,000 toward closing costs

That’s over $10,000 in savings in your first two years…….

That means more money in your pocket during those first couple years while you’re moving, furnishing, and getting settled into your new home. 🫪

📍 259 Cottage Way, Thibodaux 📍
Full-price offer required for these incentives.

Want more info?
📲 985.262.9564

09/04/2026

Hey Joe! How’s the Market?
Well I'm glad you asked! In the past 30 days:

📈 273 New Listings — Plenty of new inventory is hitting the market, giving buyers more options.

💰 347 Price Changes — This is the number I’d watch. Sellers are adjusting to what buyers are actually willing to pay. Pricing correctly from Day 1 matters.

⏳ 268 Pending / 198 Sold — Transactions are still moving, but buyers aren't rushing into every property. Homes that are positioned correctly are getting results.

🔄 54 Back on Market — Some deals are falling apart and returning to the market, which is something both buyers and sellers need to be prepared for.

The Bottom Line

For Sellers:
The market isn't necessarily bad — but it's less forgiving. Overpricing can mean sitting longer, followed by a price reduction. Presentation, condition and pricing are all important.

For Buyers:
You have more choices and more negotiating opportunities, but good homes that are priced right can still move quickly. Don't assume every seller will negotiate heavily.

My take:
We're not in a “homes are flying off the shelves” market, but we're also not in a dead market. It's a market where strategy matters.

👉 Price it right. Market it well. Negotiate smart.

09/03/2026

Did you know that you can get a 3.99% interest rate on this home? Large covered patio, generously sized storage, boat access to the fenced back yard...that is more than enough reasons to stop by the open house on Saturday from 10-noon (or call your Realtor) to see it! 985.262.9564

09/02/2026

Big Heads-Up for Homeowners and Agents:

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out a brand-new appraisal format on November 2, 2026.

First—don't panic. This won't tank home values, and appraisers aren't changing the fundamental math of how they value property. Market comps and data still rule.

What is changing is the depth of detail required. Appraisers will now need concrete data on:

Roof age and major mechanical systems

Exact updates to kitchens and bathrooms

High-end finishes, custom built-ins, and major additions

What this means for Homeowners:
Start a home record folder today. Keep your receipts, permits, contractor invoices, build dates, and warranties. Whether it’s a total kitchen gut or just a new HVAC unit, having proof of what was done and when will directly help the appraiser justify your home’s value down the line.

What this means for Realtors:
Vague listing copy like "Upgraded throughout!" or "$50k in improvements!" won't cut it anymore. We’ll need exact dates, specific materials, and documentation ready to hand over.

Overall, this is actually a great shift—it brings more transparency and consistency to appraisals. But the takeaway is simple: Start documenting everything now. If you're planning to sell, getting these records together is something we should tackle long before the appraiser walks through the door.

09/02/2026

If you’re wondering why mortgage rates aren’t coming down, this chart is a pretty good place to start.

The 30-year Treasury yield is sitting above 5.2%, and that matters because long-term borrowing costs don’t exist in a vacuum.

When investors demand higher yields to lend money for decades, it puts pressure on everything from mortgages to corporate debt to what Uncle Sam pays to finance the national debt.

People are still waiting for 3% mortgages like they’re coming back any minute.

Meanwhile, the bond market is basically saying, “Yeah… about that.”

09/01/2026

At closing, somebody hands over a key. Tiny piece of metal. Pretty unimpressive considering the amount of paperwork required to get it.

But think about what that key actually opens.

The door they’ll walk through after a hard day. The place their friends will gather. The room where somebody might propose, announce a pregnancy, celebrate a promotion, mourn a loss, or sit quietly on the couch eating takeout because Tuesday was exhausting.

That key opens more than a house.

It opens a chapter of somebody’s life. We handle keys all the time in this business. Try not to forget how big that little piece of metal can feel when it’s the first one that’s truly yours.

Author: Keith Robinson