Finding Homes Early
Search alerts built off your exact criteria, plus coming soon and off market homes we hear about through other agents before they are listed.
Buyer's Agent
See The Right Homes First, And Know What They Are Really Worth
Buying in Southwest Louisiana means knowing which streets hold value, which builders finish clean, and what a house should actually sell for before you write an offer. That is the job.
- New listings sent to you the day they hit the market
- A real number on what the home is worth before you offer
- Showings scheduled around your work week, not ours
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What Your Buyer's Agent Handles For You
Most buyers think an agent unlocks doors. The work that actually saves you money happens before and after the showing.
Pricing The House Honestly
Before you offer, you get recent comparable sales for that neighborhood so you know whether the asking price is fair or hopeful.
Writing The Offer
Price is one term out of many. Closing date, inspection period, what conveys, and who pays what all move the real cost of the deal.
Reading The Neighborhood
Drainage, school zones, traffic patterns, and what is planned nearby. Things that do not show up in listing photos but show up when you resell.
Inspection And Repairs
We line up the inspector, read the report with you, and negotiate repairs or credits instead of letting a long punch list kill the deal.
Getting You To Closing
Appraisal, title, lender deadlines, and the walkthrough. Somebody has to chase every one of those, and it should not be you.
Search Homes For Sale By City
Every active listing in Southwest Louisiana, sorted by the town you actually want to live in. Pick a market to see what is available right now.
1,323 for saleLake Charles
The biggest city in Southwest Louisiana, with the most homes for sale in the region. Historic streets near the lake, established neighborhoods like Graywood, and new construction on the east side.
1,323Homes For Sale
$241,500Median Price
Pictured: $345,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba
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416 for saleSulphur
About 10 miles west of Lake Charles on I-10. Family neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and an easy drive to the plants.
416Homes For Sale
$239,900Median Price
Pictured: $239,900 · 3 bd · 3 ba
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257 for saleIowa
About 15 minutes east of Lake Charles on I-10. A small town with newer subdivisions, acreage and a quick commute.
257Homes For Sale
$265,000Median Price
Pictured: $439,900 · 4 bd · 3 baCourtesy of RE/MAX ONE
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218 for saleMoss Bluff
About 15 minutes north of Lake Charles on Highway 171. Bigger lots, newer homes and a quieter, semi-rural feel close to town.
218Homes For Sale
$287,000Median Price
Pictured: $649,900 · 4 bd · 4 baCourtesy of The Real Estate Brokerage
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137 for saleCarlyss
Just south of Sulphur on Highway 27. Larger lots, more room between neighbors and a short drive to the Sulphur-area plants.
137Homes For Sale
$329,900Median Price
Pictured: $749,000 · 5 bd · 4 baCourtesy of Lake Breeze Realty, LLC
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116 for saleWestlake
Right across the Calcasieu River from Lake Charles. Established streets, new subdivisions and quick access to the west-side plants.
116Homes For Sale
$299,000Median Price
Pictured: $450,000 · 3 bd · 4 baCourtesy of CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
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91 for saleJennings
The seat of Jefferson Davis Parish, about 35 minutes east on I-10. A historic downtown, affordable homes and a small-town pace.
91Homes For Sale
$148,000Median Price
Pictured: $444,000 · 4 bd · 4 baCourtesy of Exit Realty Coastal
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89 for saleRagley
About 25 minutes north of Lake Charles in Beauregard Parish. Country living, acreage and room for a shop or animals.
89Homes For Sale
$335,000Median Price
Pictured: $379,500 · 3 bd · 2 baCourtesy of RE/MAX ONE
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79 for saleDeQuincy
A small railroad town about 35 minutes north of Lake Charles. Quiet streets, lower prices and land just outside town.
79Homes For Sale
$135,000Median Price
Pictured: $365,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba
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47 for saleVinton
Near the Texas line, about 30 minutes west on I-10. Affordable homes, acreage and Delta Downs down the road.
47Homes For Sale
$202,250Median Price
Pictured: $425,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba
View Vinton Homes For SaleOr tell us what you want and we will send only the homes that fit.
Meet The Land & Home Group
Lauren Huffman leads The Land & Home Group out of Southwest Louisiana. She was named the Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS® 2025 Realtor of the Year and earned EXIT Realty's Platinum Award for 100+ transactions. She works the same markets she lives in, which means when you ask what a street is like, what the schools are like, or whether a price makes sense, you get an answer from someone who has actually been down that road.
The team handles buyers across Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard and Jefferson Davis parishes, from first homes in Sulphur to acreage out toward Ragley.
5.0Google Rating
50Google Reviews
100+Transactions (EXIT Platinum)
- SWLAR Realtor of the Year2025 · Southwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS®
- EXIT Realty Platinum Award2026 · 100+ transactions
- EXIT Realty Gold Award2025 · 75+ transactions
- Trusted Advisor Award, EXIT Louisiana2025
How Buying A Home With Us Works
Five steps from first conversation to keys in your hand. You always know what is next.
- 1
Talk It Through
What you want, what you can spend, and when you need to be in.
- 2
Get Pre Approved
A lender letter in hand so your offer gets taken seriously.
- 3
Tour Homes
Curated showings on your schedule, with honest feedback on each one.
- 4
Write And Negotiate
Offer terms built around the comps and what the seller actually needs.
- 5
Inspect And Close
We chase the deadlines, you show up and sign.
What Buyers Say About Working With Us
5.0 on Google from 50 reviews.
Lauren is the best — a true advocate for her clients. She helped ease the stresses of my first home-buying experience. You can always count on her, trusting she prioritizes her clients!
Mrs. Lauren is an excellent agent! She answers quick and helped me sell my house that I thought I wasn't going to sell. She has helped me on two different houses — I really appreciate all of her help!
We can't recommend Lauren enough! From our very first meeting she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us find the perfect home. She took the time to understand what we were looking for.
Buyer Questions We Get Every Week
Do I Pay My Buyer's Agent?
How buyer agent compensation is handled changed across the industry in 2024. It is now spelled out in a written buyer agreement before you tour homes, and in some deals the seller still contributes toward it. We walk you through exactly how it works before you sign anything.
Should I Get Pre Approved Before I Start Looking?
Yes. A pre approval tells you the real price range, and in a multiple offer situation a seller will almost always take the offer backed by a lender letter over the one that is not. It also keeps you from falling for a house you cannot finance. Check your eligibility here.
Can I Just Use The Listing Agent Instead?
You can, but that agent already has a signed agreement to get the seller the best outcome. Having your own agent means somebody in the transaction is looking at the deal from your side of the table.
How Fast Do Homes Sell In Southwest Louisiana?
It depends on the town and the price. Right now the typical home for sale in Lake Charles has been on the market about 47 days, and about 36 days in Sulphur. Well priced homes in popular neighborhoods often go much faster, which is why getting new listings the day they come out matters.
What If I Want To Build Instead Of Buy Existing?
New construction is a different process, and builders have their own contracts written by their attorneys. You can still bring your own agent, and it costs you nothing extra in most cases, but you usually have to register your agent on the first visit to the model home. See new construction in Lake Charles.
Do You Help Buyers Looking For Acreage Or Land?
Yes. Land and acreage are a big part of the market here, from home lots to larger tracts toward Ragley, Moss Bluff and Iowa. We help you check access, utilities, restrictions and survey before you buy. Browse homes with acreage or land for sale.