Marilyn Michel, Realtor Licensed in Louisiana & Texas

10/05/2026

🔥 Starting the Week off with a BIG CONGRATULATIONS 🔥

Help us give a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Marilyn Michel for reaching $5 MILLION in sales volume in 2026! 🎉

And this milestone is about so much more than a number. It represents the families helped, goals accomplished and clients who trusted Marilyn to guide them through some of life’s biggest decisions.

🏡 First-time homebuyers
✈️ Military families relocating to Barksdale Air Force Base
🏠 Investment property sellers
❤️ Families navigating the sale of an estate

No matter the situation, Marilyn shows up with care, responsiveness, diligence and determination. She is a true problem solver who goes the extra mile—and she has built an incredible network of trusted vendors and contractors to help her find solutions when her clients need them.

We are SO proud to partner with Marilyn and absolutely love watching her shine! ✨

$5 MILLION is a BIG deal, Marilyn… and we have a feeling this is just the beginning! 🚀

Keep shining. Keep serving. Keep going. We’re here for it! ❤️

10/05/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

10/02/2026

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer
Accepting an offer feels like a major milestone, but it isn't the end of the selling process. There are still several steps between a signed agreement and the day ownership changes hands.
Sellers can't control every part of that timeline. They can, however, stay organized and respond quickly when something...

Accepting an offer is an important step, but the sale still has work ahead. Staying organized, responsive, and aware of deadlines can help keep the transaction moving.

09/30/2026

What Should Stay With the House When You Sell?
A buyer tours your home and sees the dining room light fixture, garage shelving, and smart doorbell. You may see personal belongings that will move with you. The buyer may assume some of those same items are part of the house.
Sorting that out early can prevent confusion once an offer is on the table.
Don't...

Buyers and sellers don't always make the same assumptions about what stays with a home. Clarifying fixtures, appliances, and other items early can prevent confusion later.

09/23/2026

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.

09/21/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/21/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 323 College Street, Minden.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 323 College Street, Minden, LA 71055, 2888 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $150,000, MLS ID 21279079

09/18/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 646 Columbia Street , Shreveport.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 646 Columbia Street , Shreveport, LA 71104, 1083 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $119,000, MLS ID 21389543

09/18/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/16/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.