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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Real Estate Blogger Bill Cobb Appraiser - 04/18/12 11:35 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: East Baton Rouge First Quarter 2012 Home Sales Report - 04/12/12 08:53 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: A Great Investment For The Family: A Baton Rouge Home - 04/03/12 05:48 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Home Evaluations Are Essential When Settling Estates - 03/24/12 08:26 PM
Baton Rouge Home Evaluations Are Essential When Settling Estates
Home evaluations for settling an estate isn't easy following the dying of a family member, legally and psychologically, this presents variables when taking charge of possessions left. All the posterior choices concerning the beloved a person's wealth, you should derive this principle, that the licensed estate layer may be the right person to help and advice all of the process active in the distribution of property and possessions. Acquiring a house evaluation for settling an estate is easily the most accurate procedure when creating choices affecting family people, buddies, along with other … (2 comments)
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baton rouge: Hate Real Estate Video Editing? Magisto Beautifully Edits Your Real Video Clips! - 03/14/12 05:24 AM
Hate Real Estate Video Editing? Magisto Beautifully Edits Your Real Video Clips! YouTube appears to be partnering with them and CNET and others have rave reviews. I just created this video below with it via PC. Magisto does have an iPhone app as well. I really uploaded too many clips (11 of them) shot with my Canon T3i. I think it still came out well. I'll use less clips next time. Magisto even knew where to place my 8 second AVG video intro at beginning of video. See my example below of which I paid $1.99 for their 480p version. As far … (5 comments)
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baton rouge: Greater Baton Rouge Home Sales Report Ending February 2012 - 02/27/12 11:49 PM
Baton Rouge Real Estate February 19-25, 2012 by Bill Cobb with Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group. 76 home sales for the week, less than the 81 the week before. For the week, 27 sales or 36% of ALL sales were distressed in some form and 64% were not. For 2012, 736 total sales with 46% of ALL sales being distressed in some form and 54% were not.
THIS IS IMPORTANT: However, of the 167 Foreclosure sales in 2012, the average sales price is $114,400 and median $97,900, meaning most of the REO sales are taking place are far, far below the typical price range … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge's Broadmoor Subdivision 2011 Report - 01/25/12 02:26 PM
http://batonrougehousingreports.com/ - Baton Rouge Broadmoor Subdivision 2011 Comprehensive Housing Report. Broadmoor home prices decline or corrects in 2011 close to 10%.
Here is the report on Broadmoor Subdivision housing numbers based on 58 home sales from end of December 2010 to end of December 2011. Note: This was a search through ALL of the Single Family Homes Broadmoor Subdivisions in GBRMLS, not just "Broadmoor Subd". From 2010 to 2011, the Average sold price declined from $169,689 to $153,349 or -9.6%. From 2010 to 2011, the Median sold price declined from $166,000 down to $150,500 or -9.3%. From 2010 to 2011, the average sold price per … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Sherwood Forest Home Price Down 16% in 2011 - 01/25/12 04:37 AM
http://www.batonrougehousingreports.com/ – Sherwood Forest Subdivision Baton Rouge 2011 Comprehensive Housing Report. Sherwood Forest values decline between 11% to 16% in 2011 based on foreclosure activity.
Sherwood Forest Subdivision Baton Rouge 2011 Housing Report
Here is the report on Sherwood Forest Subdivision housing numbers based on 91 home sales from end of December 2010 to end of December 2011. From 2010 to 2011, the Average sold price declined from $177,727 to $148,418 or -16.5%. From 2010 to 2011, the Median sold price declined from $173,450 down to $145,000 or -16.4%. From 2010 to 2011, the average sold price per sq. ft. declined … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: Tara Subdivision Baton Rouge 2011 Home Sales Report - 01/25/12 03:20 AM
http://batonrougehousingreports.com/ - Tara Subdivision Baton Rouge 2011 Home Sales Report. Tara Subdivision Home Prices Declined 7% to 8% In 2011 showing that even zip code 70806 is not immune from the Baton Rouge Housing Correction taking place into 2012.
Tara Home Prices Declined 7% In 2011 Showing Even 70806 Is Correcting
Here is the report on Tara Subdivision housing numbers from end of December 2010 to end of December 2011. From 2010 to 2011, the Average sold price increased from $244,460 up to $245,806 or almost 1%. From 2010 to 2011, the Median sold price declined from $220,000 down to $202,500 or -8%. From … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: To Get Your Under $150K Baton Rouge Home Sold, Stick To New Paint and Carpet - 10/18/11 08:02 AM
Baton Rouge Real Estate Under $150,000: Stick To New Paint and Carpet To Get Your Home Sold
Read The Original Post Here:
Baton Rouge Real Estate Under $150K: Stick To New Paint and Carpet To Get Your Home Sold
A St. Petersburg Florida REALTOR® and Appraiser has some advice for Greater Baton Rouge Locals when it comes to sell their home in this 2011 market
: Stick To New Paint and Carpet To Get Your Home Sold.
There's a new article out entitled, "Low Appraisals Blamed for Scuttling Real Estate Deals". In the article, the reason given for Low … (18 comments)
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baton rouge: 2011 Baton Rouge Real Estate: Shenandoah Estates Corrects -4.4% to -7% YTD - 09/14/11 01:55 AM
http://www.baton-rouge-real-estate.com/ - 2011 Baton Rouge Real Estate: Shenandoah Estates Corrects -4.4% to -7% YTD
Correcting Average Sold Price Per Square Foot. An analysis of Shenandoah home sales prices from 2010 versus 2011 Year-To-Date shows a -4.4% decline or correction. In 2010, there were 46 total sales with an average sales price of $92.61/sf. In 2011 YTD, there has been 41 total sales with an average sales price of $88.55/sf, which calculates to a -4.4% loss. However, at $88.55/sf, this is only close to $1.00 off the 2006, 2008 and 2009 support levels. AND, with those homes set to close from summer buying … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Blog: University Hills Home Photos - 05/25/11 11:35 PM
http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ - Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Blog: University Hills Home Photos
According to the University Hills Civic Association website, "University Hills has one of the widest entrances of any subdivision in Baton Rouge. And, it has the one of the oldest and most historic live oaks on public property in the city. The larger Centennial oak has been estimated to be nearly 300 years old. (In 1979 , it was designated "Legacy Oak" 0002 by the City-Parish Beautification Commission, meaning that it was the second oldest live oak on public property in East Baton Rouge.) The other oak, … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: Greater Baton Rouge Home Purchases Pick Up Steam, Market Report May 2011 - 05/24/11 11:40 PM
http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ - Greater Baton Rouge Home Purchases Pick Up Steam, Market Report May 2011
THE GOOD NEWS!
There's Confidence in the local Greater Baton Rouge housing market! The home purchase appraisal orders have really picked up this week with momentum like I haven't seen yet this year. Just this week, we've seen a surge of orders for home purchases. Bill Cobb, Appraiser
THE NOT-SO GOOD NEWS!
Baton Rouge Business Report's Real Estate Weekly reports the housing market as "flat" in Louisiana and down in Baton Rouge.
According to the Businss Report, "The number of houses sold in Louisiana during the first … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Home For Sale in Baton Rouge In The Woodlands 1348 Woodbranch Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816 - 05/22/11 07:35 PM
http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ - Baton Rouge Home For Sale: The Woodlands Subdivision 1348 Woodbranch Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816. Approximately 1,540sf and 6-10 years old, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on a 61x135 lot.
Ann Dail of Baton Rouge Area Homes, LLC has a nice listing in The Woodlands Subdivision. Ann says, "Tucked away on a private circle drive, this home is better than new! Beautifully landscaped yard and architectural shingles gives great curb appeal. You'll love the low maintenance exterior. The rear yard is privacy fenced and present owner has added a large covered patio for outdoor enjoyment. Beautiful windows make the dining and kitchen light … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Market Metrics: Old Jefferson Home Prices Correct Downward Into 2011 - 05/20/11 09:51 PM
http://www.batonrougemarketmetrics.com/ - Baton Rouge Market Metrics: Old Jefferson Home Price Trends 2011 Update. Read below where there is an oversupply and some overpriced listings in Old Jefferson. Baton Rouge Real Estate: How Is Old Jefferson Subdivision Performing Into 2011? Since the Federal Tax Credit Expiration in May 2010, the number of home sales has declined considerably. And, the number of foreclosures has continued to rise. With fewer sales and more foreclosures, this increases the percentage of the number of sales as foreclosures. In 2010, GBRMLS reported 2 foreclosures and in 2011 Year-To-Date, no foreclosure solds.
This is an on-going series into the … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Market Metrics: Kenilworth Subd 2011 Update - 05/15/11 11:43 PM
http://www.batonrougemarketmetrics.com/ - Baton Rouge Market Metrics: Kenilworth Subd 2011 Update. Is this market Increasing, Declining or Remaining Steady? Since the Federal Tax Credit Expiration in May 2010, the number of home sales has declined considerably. For instance, in 2008, there were 22 MLS sales in Kenilworth versus 8 so far in 2011.
This is an on-going series into the decline of Greater Baton Rouge Home Values and why potential buyers should beware and not pay too much for "some" local overpriced listings. YES, there are overpriced listings in the Greater Baton Rouge Housing Market! Bill strongly recommends in this housing environment to … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Listings Buzz: Cloverhill Subdivision Homes Sales Report 2011 - 05/09/11 11:48 PM
http://www.facebook.com/brrebuzz - Baton Rouge Real Estate Buzz: Cloverhill Subdivision Homes Sales Report 2011. Only 1 MLS Sale in 2010 and 2011 for $229,000 and $242,500.
GBRMLS data for the Lakes At Oak Grove Subdivision revealed these interesting findings. From 2008 to 2011, the median sales price has fluctuated from $220,000 to $248,000 to $229,000 to now $242,500 into 2011 based only on 1 sale (rounded). So, 2009 was the post Hurricane Katrina "High" year followed by 2 years of lower sales prices, but based only on 2 sales. In 2011, there's only been 1 sale for $242,500. There are currently … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Listings Pre Listings Home Appraisals: Park Forest East 2011 Report - 05/06/11 11:34 PM
http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate: How Is Park Forest East Subdivision Performing Into 2011, Increasing, Declining or Remaining Steady? Since the Federal Tax Credit Expiration in May 2010, the number of home sales has declined considerably. And, so has the number of foreclosures. With fewer sales and more foreclosures, this increases the percentage of the number of sales as foreclosures.
This is an on-going series into the decline of Greater Baton Rouge Home Values and why potential buyers should beware and not pay too much for "some" local overpriced listings. YES, there are overpriced listings in the Greater Baton … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Services: White Oak Landing Subdivision Report For May 2011 - 05/04/11 11:53 PM
http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ - Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Services: White Oak Landing Subdivision Report For May 2011
2011 Shows Some Strength and Some Weakness!
A recent home appraisal in and analysis of White Oak Landing Subdivision revealed this interesting finding. From 2008 to 2011, the median sales price has declined from $493,250 to $445,000 to $387,500 to now $410,000 into 2011 based only on 3 sales. So, 2008 was the post Hurricane Katrina "High" year followed by 3 years of declines. 2011 at $410,000 is higher than 2010 at $387,500. Sold prices per sq. ft. for these same years show $131/sf, $116/sf, … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Baton Rouge Real Estate Video: Highland Creek Correcting Downward into 2011 - 05/02/11 10:10 PM
http://www.accuratevg.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate Videos: Even Highland Creek Subdivision Is Correcting Downward into 2011. This is an on-going series into the decline of Greater Baton Rouge Home Values and why potential buyers should beware and not pay too much for "some" local overpriced listings. Bill strongly recommends in this housing environment to obtain a Pre-Purchase Appraisal to gain ALL of the facts before making a local home purchase decision.
Greater Baton Rouge Home Prices, in general, are in correction mode per the CoreLogic report for the 7th straight month and reflected in local housing statistics I see almost … (0 comments)
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Bill Cobb Appraiser
Baton Rouge,
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