buyers: 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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buyers: So, you bought a home in East Baton Rouge Parish this year?....Don't forget to file for your homestead exemption!! - 05/07/08 03:13 PM
If you purchased a home in East Baton Rouge parish this year, you need to file for homestead exemption before June! The tax assesor's office in East Baton Rouge will close their books from June until December.
To file for your homestead exemption you will need to bring the following documents: Signed … (0 comments)
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buyers: 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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buyers: GoZone- Just the facts Ma'am Part 2 - 12/12/07 09:30 AM
I am asked quite frequently by consumers where to find information on the Go Zone Act. Below is a brief overview of the program and some information on some properties that I have identified in the Baton Rouge market that qualifies. The Go Zone Act is a great opportunty for investors … (1 comments)
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buyers: 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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buyers: URGENT NEWS CONCERNING THE CURRENT 2007 LOUISIANA STATE BOND PROGRAM! - 11/17/07 08:08 AM
Effective 11/15/07, LHFA has announced that some parishes including East BatonRouge are no longer considered "targeted areas" for the State Bond Program.
Effective immediately that means the income limits and sales price limits are LOWER for anyone buying in these parishes.
For East Baton Rouge, the following income and price limits now … (0 comments)
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buyers: Good News for Teachers...The New Louisiana State Bond Loan has a Teacher Program! - 10/29/07 03:26 PM
This is great news if you are a certified teacher in the state of Louisiana, you may qualify for a special set aside of bond loans designed especially for teachers!
The program highlights are as follows:
Interest Rate: 6.25% for 30 years
Loan Types: Conventional,FHA,VA or RD
Income Limits: 1-2 people: $67,440 3 or more: … (4 comments)
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buyers: I have GREAT news for anyone interested in Louisiana State Bond Money Loans! - 09/17/07 07:09 AM
In an effort to keep buyers in the Baton Rouge housing market updated, I am ELATED to announce that the Louisiana Housing Finance Authority (LHFA) released a memo on 9/14/2007 announcing the rerelease of funds for the Louisiana State Bond Program. This is money that was reserved for sales that … (1 comments)
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buyers: 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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buyers: 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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buyers: New Louisiana State Bond Issue released July 10,2007-No longer only for first time homebuyers! - 07/03/07 02:49 PM
This will be short and sweet!!
I have it on very good authority that the LHFA (Louisiana Housing Finance Authority) will be releasing the next state bond issue this coming Tuesday!
That is much sooner then was earlier anticipated!
While the interest rate is still a mystery(rumor has it at about 6.25% for … (3 comments)
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buyers: 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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buyers: 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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buyers: New Louisiana State Bond Issue released March 16,2007-No longer only for first time homebuyers! - 03/30/07 02:24 PM
The long awaited LHFA State Bond program has finally been released! A total of $103,855,247.00 in funds are allocated for this issue. While this is a major increase in funds that are available; the demand will still be great for the bond money and time is still very much of the essence!
Just … (2 comments)
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buyers: 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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buyers: 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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buyers: More positive national news about the Baton Rouge real estate market - 01/26/07 01:38 PM
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buyers: New Construction: Punchlist VS Home Inspection - 01/26/07 11:27 AM
Is a professional home inspection on new construction really necessary? Isn't the punchlist performed by the buyer and the buyer's agent sufficient?
An incident this week made me aware that the consumers (and some agents) regard punchlists and professional inspections as one in the same; I believe that that is a dangerous assumption for either of … (22 comments)
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buyers: Vendor Referrals....This is a two way street guys - 01/24/07 04:33 PM
Title companies,insurance agents,lenders and on and on, these are the people we refer clients to on a daily basis. Are those receprocial relationships for you? Up to now it sure has not been for me. But all of that is about to change.....
Like I said in an earlier blog, I am a … (29 comments)
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buyers: House values in Baton Rouge expected to rise in 2007 - 01/19/07 10:17 AM
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