Marble is luxurious but with a little cleaver planning, Formica, as well as hundreds of other materials choices, can look fabulous and save the money needed to make a quality first-time home affordable
Banks love a well-built, energy-efficient home and are more willing to lend a bit more to help new home owners get something that will outlast the mortgage by generations if need be
Insurance companies love well built, energy-efficient and strong homes too since a well-built home can withstand life’s, as well as nature’s unexpected challenges better than other homes. And the great thing is that insurance companies often express their affection through better insurance rates and lower premiums – just what the new home owner needs the most
Utilities companies love well-built homes too even though well built homes keep more money in your pocket and less in theirs.

 And the list goes on.

So when you are considering that special first home, its important that you know that quality and affordability can live in the same house, even if the home is your first.

Even better: every step that Team Chris Ledet takes is designed to raise money for  Bayou Region Habitat for Humanity, an organization that fulfills the most fundamental desire in us all, to have a place to call home. Sponsorships are available, with every cent raised going directly towards making home ownership a reality for persons in our community.

Ready to help?  Click here or give us a call today at 985-448-2221 to sponsor Team Chris Ledet

Thibodaux, LA – January 11, 2010 -Chris Ledet, owner of Chris Ledet Homes, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Southeast Louisiana Homebuilders Association (SLHBA).  The organization is made up of leaders in the home construction industry and helps to guide the development and application of building codes and guidelines for the industry.

According to SLHBA Executive Officer, Stephen Lemmons, “We are extremely excited about having someone with the depth and experience of Chris Ledet as a part of our board.  As our industry continues to grow and evolve, it is important to have members like Chris Ledet who bring insights and deep experience in the techniques of green building, federal Energy Star certification, and construction techniques suited to our climate, environment and way of life.”  More information about SLHBA can be found online at www.selhba.com or by calling (985) 868-4725.

Think there really is no place like home?  We couldn’t agree more.

Welcome to The Chris List, a place where expert home builder, Green Builder and Energy Star certified builder, Chris Ledet and his team share monthly tips and advice on making home an even better place to be.

This month we take a look at why managing the details of home construction is so important to the long-term enjoyment of your home.

Read on and enjoy…

ew things are as wonderful – or as complex – as your home. From the doorknobs to the ceiling molding to choice of cement for the foundation, a great home is the result of great project management of the many details of home construction.

Lets learn more.

When it comes to new home construction, you have two basic options. One is to have the blueprints drawn, deliver them to the contractor and then wait for move in day. The other, the Chris Ledet Project Management way, is to have a true project partner to work with you, not just for you, to ensure that every part of the process is handled efficiently, affordably and with outstanding results. Home building is a fascinating process with many decisions and considerations along the way. While exciting, it can also be filled with roadblocks that you definitely want to avoid such as cost overruns, time delays, inferior workmanship and more. Our project management services ensure that you gain all of the benefits of participating in your new home construction without any of the worries.

Here’s how it works.

• You participate fully in watching your vision of a home become a reality
• You are introduced to innovations in construction using new-age materials and processes that you’ll never see at the basic home improvement store that add value, safety and enjoyment to your home
• You see a clear paper trail of all expenses, all relationships with subcontractors and all progress, clearly organized and presented in an easy to understand format
• You gain the watchful eye of Chris himself to ensure that you get the best materials, at the best terms, the best craftsmanship, inspected by Chris for quality and completeness to ensure everything is built for a lifetime of enjoyment. It’s as though Chris were building the house for himself.

Bottom line, you get to enjoy the home building process, instead of worrying about it.

Ready to learn more? Give us a call today at 985-448-2111.

The Ledet’s are seeking sponsorship for this run.  Together, they will run/walk 26.2 miles.  Individuals and companies who are interested in this sponsorship opportunity are invited to contact Chris Ledet through nancyb@chrisledethomes.com.

Information needed for Sponsorship Commitment:

Name
Address
Email Address
Commitment Amount per Mile ______ x 26.2 miles = $ ________ Total

Of course, you may call the office with your commitment:   985.448.2221.

Sponsors will be contacted after the race to ensure that we were able to complete the race.  At that time, you may write your check payable to BAHFH (Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity) and mail your check to Chris Ledet Homes.  Checks will be payable to Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity.

We invite you to learn more about the race at

http://mardi-gras.competitor.com.

The support of the community is greatly appreciated!

Chris Ledet Homes Ltd. has successfully completed 4 homes in the beautiful Acadia Plantation development. This unique neighborhood has been planned as a “Traditional Neighborhood Development”; the first of its kind in Southeast Louisiana. A Traditional Neighborhood Development is modeled after towns and villages of days past, and includes a variety of housing types and land uses, a vibrant and active central area, and designed so all areas are within walking distance.
More homes on are under construction, along with community amenities that will make this a very desirable address for our area residents.

Chris and Nancy have been such a huge benefit to Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity on so many different levels. At a time when we needed a tremendous amount of construction leadership, experience and knowledge following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, they were able to lead the construction process of nearly 50 homes in a year while turning our Habitat affiliate into a shinning star for Habitat for Humanity on a national scale.

Jeremy T. Becker
Executive Director
Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, 501c3, Christian housing ministry working in partnership with families in need to improve the conditions in which they live. To support this fine effort, Chris and Lynn Ledet participated in the Mardi Gras Marathon, held on February 24, 2008, in New Orleans.