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Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:35:10 -0700

Baton Rouge Real Estate Blogger Bill Cobb on Pointe South Subdivision 2012 Market

Pointe South Subdivision is located adjacent to the popular Copper Mill Golf Community in Zachary Louisiana. The Town of Zachary has THE TOP performing public school system in the State of Louisiana 5 years straight! Within Pointe South, homes range in size from 1,600sf up to 2,702sf per GBRMLS. Since 2010, there's been 28 total sales from $188,500 up to $325,000, from $114/sf up to $138/sf.

SOLDS. Median Sales Prices are increasing into 2012, up from $239,700 in 2011 based on 12 sales to $258,000 in 2012 based on 4 sales. In 2011, average sales price per sq. ft. was $123.96 and in 2012 it's $124.16. Average days on market is lower in 2012 at 46 days from 84 days in 2011. Homes are selling for 99% of listing prices as well.

LISTINGS. There are 6 current listings within GBRMLS, 3 active and 3 pending. Listing prices are $224,900 (a foreclosure), $229,000, $249,900, $250,000, $259,900 to $262,800 or $90/sf, $118/sf, $140/sf, $125/sf, $125/sf and $122/sf.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2010 to April 19, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/19/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

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Gonzales La 70737 Housing Market Report 2012: Woodrun Subdivision

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:57:07 -0700

Gonzales La 70737 Housing Market Report 2012: Woodrun Subdivision

listen to ‘Woodrun Subdivision Gonzales La 70737 Housing Market Report 2012’

SOLDS. Woodrun Subdivision Median Sales Prices have remained in correction mode since the highs in 2008 of $205,000 down to $183,500 in 2011. Before 2012, the most recent high sold price per sq. ft. was in 2008 at $111.97/sf and down to $99.42/sf in 2011. In 2012, there's been one (1) sale for $210,000 or $112.30/sf, selling for 96% of listing price, averaging 71 days on the market. In 2011, the average days on market were 124 days.

LISTINGS. There are no current listings within GBRMLS. In FSBOBR.COM, there are 2 listings for 139383 Woodrun Circle $299,000 for 2,650sf or $112.83/sf and 14356 Sommer Lane $219,900 for 1935sf or $113.64/sf.

North Ascension Parish Home Appraisers: http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2010 to April 16, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/16/2012.

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Geismar Dutchtown LA 70734 Housing Report 2012: Dutchtown Gardens Subdivision

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:02:15 -0700

Dutchtown Gardens Subdivision Geismar Dutchtown LA 70734 Housing Report 2012. Very nice gated development located next door to Dutchtown High School and surrounding a lake.

Generally, this report is based on the Elevent (11) 2011 home sales. The Average Sales Price in 2011 was $207,378, Median Sales Price $199,500, Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft. of $112.25/sf, Average Days On Market of 125 Days with homes selling for 99% of listing prices, no weakness in pricing in 2011.

2012 Market. It does appear this subdivision has slowed somewhat as 36407 Dutchtown Gardens Ave is now pending after 231 days on the market and there remains approximately 5 to 8 lots left to build on.

One Sale So Far Into 2012. One 2012 sale in 2012, which is this home below at 36400 Callaway Avenue. This home sold at $120.27/sf or $225,720 for only 1,877sf, far above the typical sold price per sq. ft. of $112/sf in 2011. I believe this home was the "model home" for this development with many extras, the reason it sold for $8/sf more than average.

DUTCHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL NEXT TO DUTCHTOWN GARDENS SUBDIVISION

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2010 to April 14, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/14/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Baton Rouge's Tuscany Villas Subdivision April 2012 Report

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:15:37 -0700

Baton Rouge's Tuscany Villas Subdivision April 2012 Report

Tuscany Villas has basically been in correction mode since 2009 when the Average Sales Price reached $130.78/sf and Average Sold Prices were $198,000. In 2012, based on 3 non-distressed sales, it's now a more sane $120.23/sf and $181,000. Average Days On Market has risen to 130 D.O.M. with sales selling for 98% of listing prices. As a comparison, in 2011, there were 5 sales at median of $182,000, $122.78/sf and 88 D.O.M.. However, in 2012, there have been 3 sales at median of $181,000, $120.23/sf and 130 D.O.M.. AND, in 2012, the Average Sales Price Per Sq. Ft. has actually been in the $119/sf range for 2 of the 3 sales.

listen to Tuscany Villas Subdivision Report Baton Rouge La 70817

This is 16070 Venetian Avenue listed for $179,900 and Pending or Under Contract. The market or "buyers" were right on on this listing. It was listed at a very high $188,000 10/17/2011 or $126.43/sf for only 1,487sf. $188,000 for only $1,487sf in Baton Rouge is a very, very high price. The market or buyers balked and when the listing price was reduced to $179,000 or $120/sf, then the market acted with a purchase agreement.

This is 16448 Venetian Ave, a home about to be placed on the market after I complete my Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Appraisals .

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2008 to April 17, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/17/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

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Zachary Louisiana's East Meadow Subdivision April 2012 Audio Update

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:47:03 -0700

http://www.zacharylouisianarealestate.info/ - East Meadow Subdivision Zachary Louisiana April 2012 Audio Update. Generally, East Meadow support in 2011 based on 3 sales was $118/sf. In 2012, it's jumped to $121.58/sf based on 3 sales. Average Days On Market has declined from 225 in 2011 to 68 in 2012, however, there are still ample listings in this price range on the market for over 150 to 200 days.

listen to ‘East Meadow Subdivision Zachary LA 70791 2012 Report’ below

This is 4982 Prairieview Drive, sold for $280,000 or $122.27/sf. 7/4/3 with 2,290sf with IG Pool.

This is 4982 Albert East Blvd, sold for $273,000 or $121.60/sf. 7/3/3 with 2,245/sf, Corner Lot.

This is 5097 Meadowland Ct, sold for $270,000 or $120.86/sf. 7/4/3 with 2,234sf with IG Pool and very large culdesac lot. This was a foreclosure I appraised in 2011 and sold 02/28/2012 for $20,000 more than listing price. It needed new interior paint and carpet.

This is 3576 Meadowland Ct, a pending listing for $290,000 or $127/sf. 7/4/2 with 2,290sf.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 17, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/17/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Existing Homes Denham Springs Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:48:17 -0700

Existing Homes Denham Springs Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012

Brought to you by Denham Springs Home Appraisers.

These are ALL existing homes (detached single family) in the City of Denham Spings as classified in GBRMLS, which includes 70706 and 70726.

NOTE: The complete study with several charts and 21 page embedded pdf can be viewed here:

Denham Springs Exising Homes Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012

Median Sold Price by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median sold price has not changed

Median For Sale vs. Median Sold

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median price of for sale properties is up 3% and the median price of sold properties has not changed

Sold Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of sold properties is up 4%

Under Contract Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of under contract properties is up 35%

New Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of new properties is down 6%

For Sale Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 13%

Expired Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of expired properties is down 42%

Supply & Demand by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 13% and the number of sold properties is up 4%

The Average Days on Market by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average days on market is down 23%

Months Supply of Inventory

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average months supply of inventory is down -38.0%

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 16, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/16/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

New DSF Denham Springs Homes Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:52:33 -0700

New DSF Denham Springs Homes Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012.

These are ALL new homes (detached single family) in the City of Denham Spings as classified in GBRMLS, which includes 70706 and 70726.

NOTE: The complete study with several charts and 21 page embedded pdf can be viewed here:

Denham Springs New DSF Homes Housing Study March 2011 vs March 2012

Median Sold Price by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median sold price is down 3%

NOTE: This is contrary to what's taking place in Willow Pointe Subdivision where sold price per sq. ft. is up $10/sf as a I reported yesterday: Willow Pointe Subdivision Q1 2012 Home Sales Numbers Denham Springs

Median For Sale vs. Median Sold

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median price of for sale properties is up 5% and the median price of sold properties is down 3%

Sold Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of sold properties is down 33%

Under Contract Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of under contract properties is up 8%

New Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of new properties is down 33%

For Sale Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is up 5%

Expired Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of expired properties is down 80%

Supply & Demand by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is up 5% and the number of sold properties is down 33%

The Average Days on Market by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average days on market is down 36%

Months Supply of Inventory

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average months supply of inventory is up 4.5%

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 16, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/16/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Denham Springs Willow Pointe Subdivision Home Sales First Quarter 2012

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:55:42 -0700

http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ - Willow Pointe Subdivision Q1 2012 Home Sales Numbers Denham Springs. Sold price and sold price per sq. ft. are both up from 2011. Photos in this report were taken with iPhone 4 and Pro HDR app and labeled with PhotoMarkr app.

Willow Pointe Subdivision Q1 2012 Home Sales Numbers Denham Springs

So far into 2012, there have been 3 GBRMLS sales in Willow Pointe, Average Sales Price $190,333, Median Sales Price $200,000, Average Sales Price Per sq. ft. $112.18/sf, Average 177 Days On Market and Selling For 96% of Listing Prices. In 2011, there were 13 total sales with Average Sales Price $178,577, Median Sales Price $181,000, Average Sales Price Per sq. ft. $102.18/sf, Average 147 Days On Market and Selling For 98% of Listing Prices.

Observations. Home sales are slower in 2012 with only 3 so far and there were 13 in 2011. The average sold price per sq. ft. is up approximately $10/sf. Days on market is up from 147 to 177 or taking 30 days longer to sell a home in Willow Pointe.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 16, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/16/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Zachary Louisiana The Oaks Of Zachary Subdivision

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:12:00 -0700

http://www.zacharylouisianarealestate.info/ - The Oaks Of Zachary Subdivision Zachary Louisiana 70791 Market Report. In my opinion, The Oaks of Zachary is one of the most beautiful in the Zachary Housing Market!

This is a 2012 homes sales report for The Oaks of Zachary Subdivision in Zachary Louisiana 70791. In 2011, there were 10 home sales in GBRMLS with median sales price of $198,000 and $127/sf. In 2012, there’s been 1 sale for $207,500 or $131/sf.

To Listen To The Audio Report, Click Below.

WHY I REPORT MEDIAN SALES PRICE VERSUS AVERAGE SALES PRICE?

NOTE: Why Median Sales Price is a better indicator than Average Sales Price! Median Sales Price is the barometer by which the National Association of Realtors utilizes to report on national housing markets. Average Sales Price tends to take all of the home sales prices from the lowest, say $50,000, to the highest, say $1,000,000, and state the average of them all, sometimes skewing the numbers because of the extreme highs and lows. Median Sales Price tends to focus more on the middle of where the bulk of home sales prices are taking place. Generally, the Average Sales Price is going to be higher because it includes the extreme high sales prices in a given market. Fannie Mae understands the problem with using Average Sales Price and now demands home appraisers perform the 1004MC or Market Conditions form based on narrower “sub-market” parameters for comp search. This means that on a 2,000sf home, appraisers would be searching for comps with say 200sf below and above 2,000sf, say 1,800sf up to 2,200sf with similar ages and other similar characteristics.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 10, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/10/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Livingston Parish First Quarter Home Sales 2012 Report

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:57:34 -0700

Livingston Parish Home Sales Q1 2012, Pending Listings Up 30%, Median Sales Price Still Down

Livingston Parish Home Sales Report April 12 2011 Through April 12 2012. While Median Sales Price Continues To Correct Downward, the number of pending listing is up 30% showing pent up buyer demand, which is Good News! Inventory is also down.

This is a Q1 2012 or First Quarter 2012 multipage study of Livingston Parish Homes Sales (All GBRMLS Areas, All Sales Price Ranges, All Ages, All Types Of Properties) and includes the detailed sales per month sheets including Median Price, # Units and Average DOM or Days On Market.

TO VIEW THE COMPLETE ONLINE PDF AND ALL CHARTS, SEE:

Livingston Parish Home Sales Q1 2012 Pending Listings Up 30 Percent Median Sales Price Still Down

GOOD NEWS:

Under Contract Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of under contract properties is up 30%

Supply & Demand by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 6% and the number of sold properties is down 11%

Months Supply of Inventory

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average months supply of inventory is down -28.8%

The Average Days on Market by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average days on market is down 12%

Median For Sale vs. Median Sold

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median price of for sale properties is up 3% and the median price of sold properties is down 2%

Sold Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of sold properties is down 11%

BAD NEWS:

Median Sold Price by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median sold price is down 2%

Median For Sale vs. Median Sold

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median price of for sale properties is up 3% and the median price of sold properties is down 2%

Sold Properties by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of sold properties is down 11%

Supply & Demand by Month

Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 6% and the number of sold properties is down 11%

WHY I REPORT MEDIAN SALES PRICE VERSUS AVERAGE SALES PRICE?

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of April 12, 2011 to April 12, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/12/2012.

Ascot Subdivision Home Sales Report 2012, Baton Rouge Real Estate

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:44:17 -0700

http://www.batonrougemarketmetrics.com/ - Ascot Subdivision Home Sales Report 2012, Baton Rouge Real Estate

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Home sales in Ascot have been very slow representing a highly stable market with only 1 sale in 2011 and 1 sale in 2012. Value wise, support is at $117.51/sf in 2011 and $109/sf in 2012. However, there is a pending listing in 2012 listed at $124/sf, see details below. $124/sf is very strong for this market and shows buyer confidence in Ascot! See list of current listings and recent solds.

4040 Preakness Drive is listed in GBRMLS for $199,900 or $95/sf as an REO or Foreclosure, sold in 2006 for $224,000.

11162 Paddock Ave is listed in GBRMLS for $219,900 or $120/sf, listed on 03/18/2012.

11145 Jockey Club Ave is listed in GBRMLS for $215,900 or $124/sf, listed on 02/25/2012 AND IS PENDING. It will be interesting to see if this home actually appraises for $124/sf.

3938 Preakness Drive SOLD in GBRMLS for $194,000 or $109/sf. It was listed on 03/28/2011 for $210,000 and was on the market for 264 days.

11125 Jockey Drive SOLD in GBRMLS for $200,000 or $117.51/sf. It was listed on 04/20/2011 for $216,500 and was on the market for 113 days.

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NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2011 to April 12, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/12/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

East Baton Rouge First Quarter 2012 Home Sales Report

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:53:25 -0700

East Baton Rouge Home Sales Report April 12 2011 Through April 12 2012. While Median Sales Price Continues To Correct Downward, the number of pending listing is up 37% showing pent up buyer demand, which is Good News!

THE CAUTION IS THIS: Don't confuse an increase in the number of area home sales with increasing home prices! As you will see below, the median sales price declined 7% from this time last year! OUCH!

East Baton Rouge Home Sales Report Q1 2012, Pending Listings Up 37%

This link includes the Scroll Down Below To See Detailed Sales Per Month Sheets.

This is a Q1 2012 or First Quarter 2012 Ten (10) page study of East Baton Rouge Parish Homes Sales (All GBRMLS Areas, All Sales Price Ranges, All Ages, All Types Of Properties) and includes the detailed sales per month sheets including Median Price, # Units and Average DOM or Days On Market.

East Baton Rouge Home Sales Report April 12 2011 Through April 12 2012

THE GOOD NEWS IS......Under Contract Properties by Month: Mar-2011 vs. Mar-2012: The number of under contract properties is up 37%

Median Sold Price by Month: Mar-2011 vs. Mar-2012: The median sold price is down 7%

Median For Sale vs. Median Sold: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The median price of for sale properties is down 1% and the median price of sold properties is down 7%

Sold Properties by Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of sold properties is up 23%

New Properties by Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of new properties is down 1%

For Sale Properties by Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 6%

Expired Properties by Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of expired properties is up 1%

Supply and Demand By Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The number of for sale properties is down 6% and the number of sold properties is up 23%

The Average Days on Market by Month: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average days on market is down 1%

Months Supply of Inventory: Mar-11 vs. Mar-12: The average months supply of inventory is down -36.0%

East Baton Rouge Home Sales Report April 12 2011 Through April 12 2012

WHY I REPORT MEDIAN SALES PRICE VERSUS AVERAGE SALES PRICE?

NOTE: Why Median Sales Price is a better indicator than Average Sales Price! Median Sales Price is the barometer by which the National Association of Realtors utilizes to report on national housing markets. Average Sales Price tends to take all of the home sales prices from the lowest, say $50,000, to the highest, say $1,000,000, and state the average of them all, sometimes skewing the numbers because of the extreme highs and lows. Median Sales Price tends to focus more on the middle of where the bulk of home sales prices are taking place. Generally, the Average Sales Price is going to be higher because it includes the extreme high sales prices in a given market. Fannie Mae understands the problem with using Average Sales Price and now demands home appraisers perform the 1004MC or Market Conditions form based on narrower "sub-market" parameters for comp search. This means that on a 2,000sf home, appraisers would be searching for comps with say 200sf below and above 2,000sf, say 1,800sf up to 2,200sf with similar ages and other similar characteristics.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of April 12, 2011 to April 12, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/12/2012.

YES, I did purchase the good news image at top right from bigstockphoto.com

Advantages To Buying A Home In Denham Springs Louisiana 70726, Livingston Parish

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:48:02 -0700

Advantages To Buying A Home In Denham Springs Louisiana 70726, Livingston Parish - Community!

Denham Springs Louisiana at Livingston Parish is one of the places Baton Rouge Real Estate is proud to include as one of their recommended places to live. A city that values natural beauty and clean environment, Denham Springs is ideal for a growing family.

Denham Springs is considered to be an old city that is why this is a close knitted community where neighbors take care of each other. The city government sees to the community safety by providing safety measures such as police and fire department. The city also have emergency care, storm alert and poison control centers to watch over the citizens of Denham Springs.

The city is the home of Bass Pro largest shop and the older section of Denham Springs became famous in its Antique Village area. There is no antique lover in the country who did not know of Denham Spring’s Antique village. The city is ideal place for antique collectors and for people who love to fish and hunt. With the city’s Bass Pro shop, outdoor lovers just got to visit the place. There is more in their advantage if they decide to stay and live in the city.

The community of Denham Springs can boast about their wonderful parks. Family with children will love to spend a day off from school and work to have a good time together in the city’s scenic parks. The most amazing thing about the parks in Denham Springs is its natural beauty and the notable cleanliness in the surrounding.

Denham Springs provides all the necessary services a community needs to live comfortably from gas emergency to stray animal pick-up. The local government always aims to make the city clean and comfortable to live in. That is why the Baton Rouge Real Estate is enthusiastic to share this wonderful community to those who desire to be a part of this beautiful place.

ANTIQUE VILLAGE VIDEO

Homes in Baton Rouge Louisiana

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:31:51 -0700

Homes in Baton Rouge Louisiana

Baton Rouge is situated in southeast Louisiana, west and slightly north of recent Orleans. The elements in Baton Rouge is moderate. Baton Rouge standard annual rainwater is 60 inches each year. Baton Rouge average yearly snowfall is .2 " each year. The conventional winter temperatures are 51 levels F or 10.55 levels C. The conventional summer time temperatures are 80F.

Probably the most fast growing urban condition within the South and also the 40th biggest city within the United States is Baton Rouge. Among the biggest ports in the united states is within Baton Rouge. Across its river has lots of large sugar farms due to this sugar plantation the title "The Sugar Bowl of America" is offered to Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is indicated because the filled with existence home of roughly 804,000 from the most warm people in the united states, a many-on the sides center of food and fun, the sports hideout from the LSU Fighting Tigers, the Southern College Jaguars, and also the vibrant gateway to outside entertainment in Louisiana's beautiful bayou countryside.

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Baton Rouge Woodridge Subdivision: What Are 2300sf to 2400sf Existing Homes Worth in 2012?

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:38:03 -0700

http://www.batonrougemarketmetrics.com/ - Woodridge Subdivision: Email Answer To Baton Rouge Home Buyer Desiring To Buy In There

I received an email from an out-of-town home renter (they're from out-of-town but renting locally) seeking to purchase an existing home in Woodridge. I said existing home because approximately 90% of recent home sales in Woodridge recently have been taking place in the new rear filing of new homes. The question was asking what's a reasonable asking price and/or support for the 2,300sf to 2,400sf existing homes as opposed to the newer homes?

Below I have posted the general home price trends within Woodridge since 2007 with 2011 vs 2012 support increasing from $138.13/sf up to a new historic high of $142.64/sf. And, median sales price increase in 2011 vs 2012 from $329,200 up to $348,000. Marketing time in same period declined from 125 days to 109 days. Home sales do appear to have slowed with only 7 year-to-date as opposed to the 41 that sold in 2012. This could also be bacause of the incredibly high prices being asked for new homes in new rear filing.

Woodridge Existing Home Sales.

Since 07/18/2011, there have been 11 sales between $295,500 to $352,500, between $127/sf up to $146/sf, between 2,262sf to 2,484sf most in the 6-10 year old range. This is a $19/sf variance. These 11 homes sold on average for 97.3% of most revised listing price. See chart below, addresses of homes sold were omitted.

Total # of Listings 11

Lowest Price Listing $295,500

Highest Price Listing $352,500

Average Listing Price $334,991

Average Sold Price $326,045

Avg. Sold Price/SqFt $136.22

Avg. Days on Market 45

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2007 to April 6, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/06/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: Q1 2012 Median Sales Price Chart

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:56:38 -0700

http://www.batonrougerealestatestats.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: January - March 2012 Average Sales Price Chart.

Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: January – March 2012 Median Sales Price Chart

Q1 Radar Charting

For East Baton Rouge Parish, there were 858 total home sales through April 6th, 2012. In January 2012, the median sales price was $187,000, $194,000 in February, $204,000 beginning in March $205,000 beginning in April. This represents an increase of 9.6% since January 2012.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2012 to April 6, 2012. This information was extracted in the evening of 04/06/2012. NOTE: Some sales for March 2012 are not reported until the first few days of April 2012, which is why I waited for closings to report these numbers. In fact, many local RE Agents that blog wait to post these numbers on the 16th of the following month.

Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: Q1 2012 Average Sales Price Chart

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:50:25 -0700

http://www.batonrougerealestatestats.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: January - March 2012 Average Sales Price Chart.

Baton Rouge Real Estate Stats: January – March 2012 Average Sales Price Chart

Q1 Radar Charting

For East Baton Rouge Parish, there were 858 total home sales through April 6th, 2012. In January 2012, the average sales price was $248,987 and beginning April it was $242,945. This represents a decline of 2.4%.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2012 to April 6, 2012. This information was extracted in the evening of 04/06/2012. NOTE: Some sales for March 2012 are not reported until the first few days of April 2012, which is why I waited for closings to report these numbers. In fact, many local RE Agents that blog wait to post these numbers on the 16th of the following month.

Zachary Louisiana Informaton and Real Estate Page Added

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:36:11 -0700

http://www.zacharylouisianarealestate.info/ - Zachary Louisiana Informaton and Real Estate Page Added

Zachary Louisiana Information and Real Estate Page

Zachary Louisiana: A place with numerous opportunities

There are some decisions in life that need to be made after much consideration. One such decision is that of shifting to a new town. If this decision is not taken with proper research you may find yourself stuck in a town that you do not like living in. After all shifting to a new town is a long term decision and requires major investment that most people can make only once in their life time. That is why when you make this decision you need to ensure that you make it count. The main concern for most people is the employment opportunities that may be available in a new town. With a job hardly anyone can move forward. Zachary Louisiana is one such town that provides various job opportunities for people looking to settle in this town.

The unemployment rate here is considerably lower than in other parts of the US. The economic condition here is much better with the unemployment rate being 8% as compared to 9.1% around the United States. Also, the household income here is higher than rest of the United States. This allows a person to enjoy his life in a much more luxurious manner.

There are many different websites online that can provide you a detail on different housing options that you can find in Zachary Louisiana. You can easily use these options to see what option suits you best. If you want the house to be altered to your liking you can also get that done by getting in touch with the estate agent who is handling the location. Once you have made the initial payment you can easily have the home ready before you move to Zachary Louisiana. The home will seem good as new with all the alterations that you require. If you do not like any of the homes that are available you can always look for land online. Thank to the technological advancements you can find detailed shots and even videos of the lands that are available for purchase.

If you have enough savings you can always get first purchase the property then have the blueprint that you have in mind constructed on it. The architect in Zachary Louisiana can provide you a replica of what you have in mind. You do not necessarily have to be available at the site when the house is being constructed. When you visit the site you will be surprised at what you find; the professionalism of work is phenomenal.

There are many attractions that present at Zachary Louisiana that will make your life much more enjoyable; something that you may never find in other towns. From restaurants to art centers, this place has it all. If you want to spend quality time or if you are single and want to go out with your lover you can do it all here. Once you start living here you will fall in love with this place and the residents that are present here are extremely helpful.

Should You Buy That Zachary Copper Mill Golf Community Home?

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:53:15 -0700

Answer To Email Question About Buying A Home In Zachary's Copper Mill Golf Community.

I recently received an email from an out-of-state resident currently renting a home in South Baton Rouge. Here's their question:

"We are looking to buy a home and have looked at Copper Mill in Zachary. From looking at the history of the resale homes that are currently for sale, and the comparables sold recently, it would appear that quite a few of the homes have lost value since being built or purchased. In your opinion, is this a reflection of the current state of the economy and therefore values should come back around as the economy recovers, or is this a reflection of the development itself? We like the area and may look at other neighborhoods, but we just want to be sure we understand what we are seeing in the numbers."

My Answer is below and is based on the fact that buying a high end home is a very serious matter and that once you buy one and have paid too much, it's not easy to get out from under those homes, as some in Copper Mill are possibly finding out, those that paid $160/sf in 2007. See 1595 Royal Troon below. AND, my answer is based on the past 5 years of appraising some local high end foreclosures where paying too much in the beginning spelled doom for local home purchasers .

My opinion of Copper Mill is based on market reaction to this development, the obvious decline in values and the extremely long time it takes to sell homes in there. I have relatives that built 3 spec homes to sell in Copper Mill and have their personal experience to speak from as well. They did well on the first 2 but didn't on the 3rd home, which took over 22 months to sell.

I think it has to do with the economy in general, the absolutely insane housing market that Hurricane Katrina created after August 2005 and the fact that it's located in Zachary. Zachary is a fine place to raise a family and has THE TOP Public school district in the State. However, it's a small town with little industry or business base. I've often wondered how Zachary became to be what it is today based on all of those that have to commute to and from it without many jobs in the local community there. What I'm trying to say is that housing in Zachary is priced very high in my opinion for the location and the lack of economic base in Zachary.

POSITIVES IN COPPER MILL. Copper Mill is an absolutely outstanding development where locals are proud to call home and the development is kept up very well. The championship golf course is a plus for Zachary market. And, the Positives are that the average and median sales prices are at all time highs of $476,500 and marketing time is at 115 days, the lowest in many years. However, this is ONLY based on 2 total sales in 2012. And, 6 of the 22 current listings are pending and these have listing prices of $354,900, $359,900, $399,900, $415,000 and $639,900. You see, the buying trend is being tamed in Copper Mill to purchase smaller, more affordable new to newer homes in there as opposed to $500K+ larger homes.

CURRENT LISTINGS. There are 22 current MLS listings in Copper Mill from $299,900 up to $639,900, from $122/sf up to $186/sf. Eight Listings are priced above 2012 support of $145/sf, priced at $149, $152, $158, $160, $182 and $186/sf. On these listing priced over $145/sf, I saw "BUYER BEWARE"!

Copper Mill is a fine development, no doubt. However, those that bought early and financed nearly 100% are upside on their mortgages and will be for many years. Zachary and Copper Mill never were a sustainable $161/sf market and $161/sf was the high back in 2007. It's been downhill ever since then from such lofty heights and I don't expect values to climb that high again in Copper Mill. I attached the current chart showing support in 2012 for $145/sf BUT only based on 2 sales.....and there used to be 19 sales in a year in there.

I shot this video here http://www.hdhathomes.com/tours/699_tourb.html for 1595 Royal Troon I think in 2009 and that home is still be on the market, over 1227 days. Can you imagine if you were a buyer of such a home like this one at the peak of the market $161/sf in the $600's, needed to sell it and after 1227 days on the market, it was still yours and you couldn't sell it?

I wouldn't recommend the purchase of a home in Copper Mill unless it's at a discounted price in case prices fall even further in there. In 2011, support was at $141.76/sf, the lowest since before Hurricane Katrina. These listings in the $158/sf to $186/sf are not supportable in this market, regardless if that's just how much it cost to build a new home in there.....cost doesn't always equal market value. Or, buy one of the smaller, less pricey homes in there, which should hold it's value better even if there's another correction, those homes in the $300,000 to $415,000 range.

My Answer Is:

Yes, buy a Copper Mill home but be ever so cautious of the price you pay for a home in there and DON'T trust that these listing prices over $145/sf are truly market value. These could be home owners that paid too much during the highs, are upside on mortgages and now need to sell, not exactly sure. 5 of these listings over $145/sf are resales of existing homes. For these homes listed over $145/sf, the question becomes "why" are they and what extraordinary features do they have that would warrant paying $13/sf more than $145/sf? Large Outdoor Kitchen? $75,000 Gunite Pool? There could be some extraordinary feature that might warrant higher pricing but perhaps not as high as $152/sf to $186/sf.

And, now that the Robosigning $25 Billiion lawsuit has been settled, any homes that weren't foreclosed on because of this suit, can now be. I don't know if this will impact any homes in Copper Mill, but it could.

Is 2012 the year of recovery for Copper Mill or do we need to correct our thinking into a new lower reality that $145/sf is a more sane level of pricing for the high end Zachary market? I doubt a full recovery, but we've already witnessed a +$4/sf +/- increase so far in 2012. I think any recovery back to $161/sf, if that's what's expected, will take years to take place and that $141 to $147/sf is a much more realistic pricing level for this market. We know that "Cost Doesn't Necessarily Equal Market Value" and this has been made very evident in outlying markets such as Zachary and Denham Springs.

MY ADVICE FOR COPPER MILL BUYERS. My advice would be to scale it down in Copper Mill, just as the newest filing is offering smaller, more affordable high quality homes (smaller lots, smaller homes, same quality). It appears $300,000 to $400,000 is more realistic for Zachary buyers AND the new sign on Main Street now touts homes starting in the $300's. This is also taking place in Lexington Estates in 70810 where it's been difficult to sell high end homes (New Phase is offering more affordable lots with smaller home sizes).

Greater Baton Rouge Housing is still overpriced and I would highly recommend a Pre-Listing Appraisal before your purchase. I generally charge around $275 for these in the over $400K range: http://www.gbrprelistingappraisals.com/

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2006 to April 04, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/04/2012.

Hope this somehow helps you.

Bill Cobb, Appraiser

Answer To Email Question About Buying A Home In Zachary's Copper Mill Golf Community

A Great Investment For The Family: A Baton Rouge Home

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:48:25 -0700

A Great Investment For The Family: A Baton Rouge Home

Baton Rouge is a superb spot to settle lower and invest. It's a city full of enormous charm and hospitality. The prettiest factor relating to this place is it has got the charm of the suburbs using the efficiency of the city.

In Baton Rouge, the main city city, you will find activities for everybody, for example sporting occasions, museums and opera. There's an abundance of wonderful music, many festivals, great food as well as some college sporting occasions to look at.

Baton Rouge also offers many across the country known schools and several private and public schools to ensure that students can continue the amount. A myriad of employees will find many job possibilities here. Each one of these reasons inspire individuals to decide to relocate to Baton Rouge and purchase real estate market.

Many people rent throughout Baton Rouge, so this is often a great chance for individuals attempting to own apartment to enhance their earnings. Some book multi-family houses because they may be leased to families to make money after which eventually offered out.

Others decide to buy a single home either to reside in themselves or book. Since you will find many university students in the region, you might want to consider purchasing a house in New Orleans in addition to getting apartment for that students.

Make certain you begin a plan for you to ultimately see what you could afford to ensure that you aren't getting right into a bad finances. Before you begin searching for a house a minimum of you are able to plan the utmost budget you really can afford to spare for investment.

If you are looking at buying a home in Baton Rouge, make certain you discover a realtor that you could trust. The very best agent for you personally is definitely an experienced professional who'll pay attention to you goals and anticipation and try to carry themselves within an ethical manner. Also see if the agent you select includes a good status.

A great agent knows a good deal concerning the market situation and become licensed either being an agent or broker. Among the best methods to find a realtor would be to request buddies, family, neighbors and colleagues.

You may also request other professionals for example loan officials or large financial company about some agents who they use. These folks people provides you with a firsthand experience on their own encounters using the agent. You may even want to find a real estate agent online.

You might attend open houses where one can meet realtors and connect to them. Collect contact details for example business card printing and take notes on whether your representative is professional, kind or honest. Many agents also run advertisements to advertise their agencies and houses so that you can also give them a call and request them many questions regarding their experience.

Baton Rouge could be a good way not only to live but additionally to take a position. Make certain you discover a realtor who you can rely on and who are able to find a house that's well affordable.

Watson Denham Springs Easterly Lakes Subdivision March 2012 Update

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:47:38 -0700

http://denhamspringsappraisers.com/- Denham Springs FHA Appraisers 2012 Report On Easterly Lakes Subdivision 70706. Easterly Lakes values aren't nearly what they used to be and won't return to post Hurricane Katrina pricing anytime soon! Sales activity is very slow in 2012. However, there are 3 pending or under contract listings. And, a Real Estate Investors not so great a success in Easterly Lakes all below. I'm currently working on Pre-Listing Appraisal where the buyer in 2006 will take a substantial loss selling in 2012.

Denham Springs FHA Appraisers 2012 Report On Easterly Lakes Subdivision 70706

Solds from 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011 revealed:

Average Sales Price: $233,200

Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $97

Median Sold Price: $219,900

Average # of Days On Market: 199

# of Sales: 7

Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio Has Been: 96%

Solds from 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 reveals:

Average Sales Price: $187,000

Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $103.09

Median Sold Price: $187,000

Low Sales Price: $187,000

High Sales Price: $187,000

Average # of Days On Market: 95

# of Sales: 1

Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio Has Been: 96%

Therefore, based on the median sale price barometer (the barometer used by the NAR National Association of Realtors) within Easterly Lakes, market direction appears to be declining. It's difficult to call trend based on only 1 sale though. And again, there are at least 3 pending listings, which may be closing soon to provide better evidence of market direction. One of the pendings is at $111.80/sf (very high price and it will be very interesting to see IF it appraises....based on support, I expect a low appraisal) and another is a short sale listed at $97.37/sf.

Real Estate Investors not so great a success in Easterly Lakes. This home below is located on Page Drive and sold in November 2006 for $195,000 and then in June 2010 for $145,000 as a distressed sale. Perhaps up to $30,000 was invested for renovation where it sold in 2012 for $187,000 or $103.69/sf. IT TOOK 423 DAYS To Sell This Home! The main reason it was on the market for 423 days is because it was listed for $200,000 and then $195,000 for only 1,814sf or $110.25/sf to $107.50/sf. That kind of support no longer exist as of the writing of this market update. This was a case of a "SELLER IN DENIAL"!

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. This information was extracted on 04/01/2012. YES, this appraiser does have the permission of GBRMLS to use the chart above Subdivision Price Trends Report!

Brusly Louisiana Real Estate and Information Page

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:12:46 -0700

Brusly Louisiana Information and Real Estate Housing Page Added

Brusly Louisiana Information and Real Estate Page

The Baton Rouge Real Estate in Louisiana knows that each individual have their own preference a type of place to settle down, may it be with a family or just living alone. Louisiana has a lot to offer. Its cities and towns can be a perfect for anyone who wants to live in a place rich with history and good folks. Just like the town of Brusly Allen Louisiana, a town along the great Mississippi River.

Brusly Allen is a small town but a very friendly community with a population of 2,589. The town folks often participate in the town’s activities from veteran’s day to clean up days. The town government participates in clean up drives which made this town ideal to live in for its environment.

The town schools also participated to preserve the town’s beauty and scenic appeal. The town takes pride in the beauty of Brusly’s natural attraction like its own Brusly Oaks. However, preservation is not the only thing that the town is so busy about. Their government also made sure that modern amenities are provided to the residents of Brusly. What they do is to keep the climate clean in style for the next generation to come. Home and heritage is the thought that drives the town people to preserve what they have today and to make developments without destroying the natural beauty of their home.

The town of Brusly Allen believes that a home is a dream made come true. This is the reason why the town has their own Brusly Landmarks Book with 64 pages of photographs showing the images of Brusly homes for over fifty years. This just shows how the town gives importance to its heritage, something a person with a deep sense of belonging would like to experience as well.

A Place to start a new

This is what the Baton Rouge Real Estate is prepared to do for you, showcasing all what Louisiana can provide a family or an individual and help you decide the best place to build a home.

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Port Allen Louisiana Real Estate Housing Page Added

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:34:41 -0700

ABOUT PORT ALLEN LOUISIANA!

Port Allen Louisiana Information Page

Port Allen Louisiana

Raising a family also entails that you need to have a perfect place to settle down. And if you happen to live around Baton Rouge Louisiana, the Baton Rouge Real Estate can help you to decide which place to raise your family. If you want to have a quiet community but with all the advantages of a city life like great schools, recreational centers, shopping malls, an airport and a lot more, then Baton Rouge Real Estate can bring you to the city of Port Allen Louisiana.

The city is the parish seat of the West Baton Rouge Parish. This is the parish best known for its school systems you surely would like to send your children to. And with Louisiana University nearby, you can be rest assured that education is at its best in the city.

Not only this, Port Allen is the home of wonderful festivals like the ‘Oldies but Goodies Fest’, the bonfires at the bank of the Mississippi river and a lot more. These festivities will allow you and your children to have a break from school and work and enjoy family time together.

Aside from the city’s amenities, you can also enjoy so many tourist attractions like the Museum, Railroad Depot, the Port Allen Rock and a lot more. And with the city’s view of the Mississippi River, city’s life is spiced up with the wondrous display of nature. The massive river holds a lot of attraction like its deepwater navigation and its riverfront development.

This is an ideal place to start a family, an intimate and quiet community with everything a city can offer. You can always visit the city and stay at its best hotels. Enjoy the city as a guest while thinking about the prospect of living here. And when you do, Baton Rouge Real Estate will show you how you can live a full life with your family here at Port Allen, Louisiana.

A Place to start a new

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According to Port Allen Dot Org:

"Port Allen is strategically located between Interstate 10 and US Highway 190 on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Port Allen is the governmental center of West Baton Rouge Parish, and offers many goods and services to its residents and others located in rural areas of the parish.

Having taken pride in its schools, Port Allen keeps tradition and high technology working in harmony. Several of Port Allen's schools have undergone significant renovations. Port Allen Middle School has recently been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constant updating of academic programs prepare Port Allen's young people to meet the new century with open arms.

An excellent transportation system of highways, bridges, railroads, and navigable waterways enable the City of Port Allen to flourish."

Port Allen Louisiana Information Page

Baton Rouge Probate Settlement: Home Evaluations Are Essential

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:54:41 -0700

http://www.probateappraisersinbatonrouge.info/ - Baton Rouge Home Evaluations are essential for Probate Settlement

Inheritance assets, particularly probate estate settlement, demands a really special probate procedure that needs to be then an estate executor. This method begins whenever a person dies and lefts financial accounts and private possessions that must definitely be distributed among beneficiaries along with other affiliates. Initially, this method requires the submission of the original copy from the individual's dying certificate. In some instances, once the person died with no Will, then a relative or perhaps an estate executor is going to be engaged to begin the probate settlement. Within the Usa, a probate money is needed to validate the deceased's will and settle his/her estate based on instructions. However, this method is phenomenal once the decedent obtains inheritance assets having a trust.

Unquestionably, many variables can be found throughout this method. The probate process, by which probate estate assets are moved to beneficiaries, can extend from 6 to 9 several weeks. In certain complex cases, the probate process may extend more than one year or even more with respect to the estate's value and complexity and also the court caseload.

The probate estate settlement, right once it has been verified through court, turns into a subject of criminal record. Some states request the estate executor to publish a public note in local newspapers to be able to inform all beneficiaries and creditors from the person's decease. Subsequently, the executor needs to obtain evaluations for valuable assets concerning property, valuable possessions, and financial holdings. As with the situation of property, probate appraisers determine the need for the individual's estate thinking about special qualities for example size, architecture, location, age, amenities, along with other determinant qualities. Valuable possessions make reference to all antiques, art, jewellery, along with other products valued over $500. Financial holdings will also be essential for probate settlement. Items like life insurance coverage, retirement accounts, accounts, and pending obligations from borrowers, play in the probate settlement process. Certainly, Baton Rouge probate appraisers work additional kind of estate matters. They'll make sure both estate executors and beneficiaries to follow along with this method more precisely.

With regards to this, probate appraisers Baton Rouge specialize in most aspects concerning estate probate settlement. Estate executors can depend on their own services to hasten the demanding activity active in the process. All services from Probate Appraisers Baton Rouge always knows the requirements and needs of everyone concerned, to ensure that all evaluation works satisfy the needs of courts, lawyers, executors, beneficiaries, and agencies.

Probate evaluations will always be according to an sufficient interpretation and cost from the estate involved. Which means that Baton Rouge probate evaluations will always be done based on the standards from the (USPAP) Uniform Standards of Professional Evaluation Practice to be able to ensure transparency, confidence, and precision throughout the procedure. By doing this, the executor can invariably depend on probate evaluations Baton Rouge to utilize well structured evaluation reviews and details. In all probability, the there will not be any issues with government bodies if all probate evaluations documents are carried out by licensed appraisers.

WilliamD Cobb, with Accurate Values Group, is Greater Baton Rouge's favorite and many trustworthy Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, home owners, and savvy property traders to evaluate property values. A house evaluator with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings an abundance of understanding towards the table like a home evaluator in East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish.

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Addis Louisiana Real Estate Housing Page Added

Bill Cobb Appraiser (Accurate Valuations Group) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:30:25 -0700

Addis Louisiana Real Estate Housing Page Added

Addis Louisiana Real Estate Page on www.westbatonrougeappraiser.com

Welcome To Addis Louisiana 70710 Sign

If you want to settle down somewhere in Louisiana, Baton Rouge Real Estate can provide you with great service in helping you decide which will be the best place for you to settle down. The real estate can bring you to a lot of towns and cities that might be ideal for you. First stop is the Addis Louisiana.

The Addis Louisiana Real Estate Page is here on West Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Website.

Why would you like to live at Addis?

The town has a low cost of living. It is around 14.90% lesser than the average cost of living in the US today. The town might not have a growth in employment rate but as it is growing each day and lower living cost, it is an ideal place to live especially if you are just starting a family. There are also choices of great schools at Addis. As a parent, you can have a choice of the best public and private schools in the town or near the town.

As mentioned, the town is great to start a family as it can provide a place where you can save. And perhaps, you can also grow with the town. Today, Addis boasts of its developments in its infrastructures and housing as well as growth of its retail trade. The town is on its way to become a busy suburb in Baton Rouge and the center of construction for development in Baton Rouge. You can never go wrong in choosing this place to grow a family.

The town of Addis can also boast of affordable and low property tax. Property crime rate, as well as other general crime, is lower as compared with other towns in Louisiana. This is also a great place to live for people with different races as there is a good racial diversity relationship within the community.

A Place to start a new

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