baton rouge: Great News about the Baton Rouge/Ascension Real Estate Market! - 06/05/08 12:10 PM
FINALLY, the local media is starting to get it! Unlike the majority of the country, the Greater Baton Rouge real estate market is not depressed. It has been an uphill battle to try to get the word out to the public that things are not bad here; in fact they … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Bond Money Update: I have a lender partner with a little(and I mean a little) bond money still available! - 05/27/08 05:05 PM
This will be short and sweet! As you may be aware there is currently no bond money available in our area. However, I have a lender partner that has a little (and I mean a little) bond money left. If you or anyone you know is in the market to buy a … (2 comments)
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baton rouge: Fun Events in the Baton Rouge area for May 16-18 2008 - 05/15/08 02:50 PM
Events for FRIDAY May 16,2008:
Live After Five: Feautring "Phat Hat":
When: Friday 5/16/2008, 5 p.m.
Where: Galvez Plaza Downtown Baton Rouge
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Live After Five is Downtown Baton Rouge's live music concert series.Do It Downtown Baton Rouge with live entertainment every Friday evening.
Cajun Dances (Dance … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Come visit me at my open house this Sunday(May 18,2008) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. - 05/14/08 02:44 PM
Please join me this Sunday ( May 18, 2008) from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at an open house located at 17615 Sugar Mill Avenue. This well maintained and updated home is conveniently located in High Point subdivision off of Old Jefferson Highway.
This is a great house that features 3 bedrooms … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: The REAL news about the housing market in Louisiana Part 1 - 05/08/08 10:20 AM
We have all be bombard with the terrible national news concerning the housing market. In fact the local news media has basically regurgitated the same stats and figures the AP disseminates with very little if any local numbers or content included. In an effort to educated the Baton Rouge public on the … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Come visit me at my open house this Sunday(April 6,2008) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. - 04/06/08 08:44 AM
Please join Shannon Sims this Sunday ( April 6, 2008) from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at an open house located at 16749 Centurion Avenue. This spacious home is conveniently located in Centurion Place subdivision off of O'Neal Lane.
This is beautiful custom built newer home that is in like new condition. It feauters five bedrooms, three and a half … (1 comments)
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baton rouge: Home Buying 101: Free Buyers Seminar featuring informaton on Bond Loans and other lending options - 03/05/08 08:22 AM
Are you interested in buying a home in the Greater Baton Rouge area? Are you unsure of the process and costs involved? You are invited to attend "Home Buyers 101" a FREE buyer's seminar with REALTOR® Shannon Sims. A reputable lender will be in attendance to answer all your mortgage questions and pre-approve you for a … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Great Rates and Information on the new East Baton Rouge Parish Bond Issue! - 01/25/08 05:25 PM
I hope 2008 is off to a great start for all! There is some exciting news in the Baton Rouge real estate scene that I wanted to share with you.
First, do not forget about my instant email notification system. I am now including my clients who may be interested in keeping … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Louisiana is ranked #1 for Home Inspections - 01/18/08 02:13 PM
Louisiana's home inspection regulation laws are the best in the U.S., according to the American Society of Home Inspectors.ASHI is encouraging other states to look at Louisiana's law, which scored best for its education, testing and experience requirements and for its standards of practice and code of ethics.New Jersey, Arizona and Texas … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Announcing a New Email Notification System..... - 12/07/07 05:49 PM
I am expanding my instant e-mail notification system to include my clients who may be interested in keeping an eye on their Baton Rouge area neighborhood. This is a great program that will email you nightly any homes that come on the market in a particular neighborhood or area of town. The system … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Be sure to catch the Festival Of Lights in Downtown Baton Rouge this Friday! - 11/27/07 08:26 AM
This Friday(November 30th 2007) from 3:00-9:00 p.m. marks the start of the holiday season in Baton Rouge. The Festival of Lights in downtown Baton Rouge is the oldest holiday tradition in the Capitol City. It is also one of the Sims' family traditions! Every year we walk(not run!) in the Reindeer … (4 comments)
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baton rouge: Shannon's Loan Calculator: What is that house going to cost you each month? Now, you can figure it out for yourself! - 09/16/07 04:59 PM
The first (and arguably the most important) consideration for most home buyers is what monthly payment they are comfortable with and what price range will that monthly note place them in. All lenders and most REALTORS(r) have the tools and ability to answer that question for you but what if you … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Exciting New Condo Conversion Project near LSU...And it Qualifies for Bond Money! - 07/27/07 04:55 PM
Coming soon to the L.S.U. area is Cambrige Place Condominiums. This exciting condo conversion project is located on the L.S.U. Bus Route in the popular "Tigerland" area. Cambridge Place will offer lush landscaping and green spaces in a secure and gated complex.
Parents: These condos are eligible for Louisiana State Bond Money!! … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Condos and Townhomes...Are they the Same? - 05/12/07 04:11 PM
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baton rouge: Shadows Lake Subdivision in Baton Rouge Louisiana - 04/07/07 01:25 PM
As indicated in my post Shadows At White Oak, Shadows Lake is the latest filing of the Shadows At White Oak community in Baton Rouge Louisiana. This neighborhood is highly restricted with sidewalks,subdivision required mailboxes,curb and street gutters and underground utilities. A large private fishing lake is located in the neighborhood for … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: The Shadows at White Oak subdivision, Baton Rouge Louisiana - 04/07/07 12:58 PM
The Shadows at White Oak subdivision is located off of S. Harrells Ferry in the southeast section of Baton Rouge. This area of town is commonly knowen as area 43. The Shadows at White Oak is a nice neighborhood of single family homes. Some of the subdivision amentities include a large … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Flood Insurance in Louisiana 101 - 04/04/07 01:22 PM
As I promised in an earlier post, this entry will ATTEMPT to clear up some common misconceptions concerning flood insurance.
Misconception #1: "Flood insurance rates will vary from company to company. You can "shop" flood insurance and find the best price." WRONG
Fact: Companies selling flood insurance DO NOT set flood insurance rates. The Federal … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: What flood zone is your new home located in? - 03/22/07 09:59 PM
"Shannon, I DO NOT want to look at any homes that are located in a flood zone!!" Boy, if I had a dollar for every-time a buyer uttered those words to me......
The truth is; every piece of real estate located in the U.S. is in a flood zone. The question is … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Representing buyers in a seller's market- Part 1 - 02/26/07 12:48 PM
Baton Rouge is one of the few areas in the country where values are still increasing and competition for housing is still high. This is a trend that is expected to continue through 2007 and 2008. The local housing market has seen an increase in value of 12.7% in the last … (0 comments)
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baton rouge: Emotions and Principles...What are their roles in the real estate transaction? - 02/12/07 01:15 PM
"Shannon, we are not moving forward with this house. We know the value is there,it is the best house we have seen, it is in the right area and it is well within our price range. We just feel that the sellers are not negotiating enough....it is just the principle of the matter."
Definitions of principle … (8 comments)
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