Sandy Ogburn Sandlin's Blog

37360 Mindy Way

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:06:15 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

37360 Mindy Way, Prairieville, LA

Beautiful home with heated pool!

3BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $315,000

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	2,400
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	14,000 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This gorgeous home features high ceilings and crown molding throughout. A Bose surround sound system has been installed along with a recessed TV over the fireplace. The living room also boasts cabinets that extend to the ceiling. The kitchen has a large pantry,lots of cabinetry and counter space. The range and oven are gas but an electrical plug-in was installed to handle an electric range. All bathrooms have high quality fixtures. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet. There are 2 air conditioning units that support different areas of the home as well as 2 gas water heaters (1 for the kitchen and wash room and the other for the bathrooms). All wall insulation is high grade and was blown in prior to sheet rocking. There is a heated swimming pool. The pool is all automatic and is heat controlled by a gas heating unit. It also has fiber optic lighting and a large area of cool crete surrounding for cool walking. A bathroom also has an outside entrance for convenient pool usage. Enjoy a great view of the pool from inside.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Tile floor
- Living room	- Stove/Oven	- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard	- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Living Room
Kitchen	Master Bedroom
Pool	Yard

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 25, 2009, 3:57pm PST

11110 Boardwalk Dr 54

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:44:09 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11110 Boardwalk Dr 54, Baton Rouge, LA

Condo in great gated community

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $175,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,565
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$165 per month

DESCRIPTION

Gated entrance with fountain and loads of green area. Even has a pet park! The Rampart is an exciting plan with an enormous wrap-around bar separating the living room, kitchen and dining room. Both bedrooms are large enough to be called master suites, but the one overlooking the private rear courtyard offers a deluxe bath with separate jetted tub and shower, double vanity and spacious walk-in closet. Private study tucked away, offering a great retreat or home office. Gated, double rear load garage, every home features an interior courtyard.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Lake	- Gated property
- Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Area	Dining Area
Master Bedroom	Porch

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 25, 2009, 10:55am PST

11110 Boardwalk Dr #4

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:26:26 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11110 Boardwalk 4, Baton Rouge, LA

3 BR condo with great floorplan

3BR/2.5BA Condo

offered at $225,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,900
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Gated community, 2 lakes, and grand entrance with fountains and lots of park like green areas. Even has a pet park!!! The St. Landry is full of “wow' spaces and surprises, starting with an entrance that provides a glimpse of the interior courtyard. When you swing open the front door, you are greeted by soaring ceilings, skylight dormers and a corner fireplace. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home with a central island, pantry and a wall of windows overlooking the private courtyard. The master suite has its own view of the courtyard, plus a bath with dual vanities, separate tub & shower, linen and walk-in closet. Two upstairs bedrooms share a hall bath and study space overlooking the dramatic, two story staircase. Convenient to I-10 & Airline Highway. Home is move in ready!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor
- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Keeping Room
Master Bedroom	Sitting Room

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 25, 2009, 12:31pm PST

11110 Boardwalk Dr #13

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:56:59 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11110 Boardwalk Dr 13, Baton Rouge, LA

Single-level living at it's best

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $200,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,618
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

For pure comfort and convenience, the Dauphine offers single-level living at its best. Inside the front foyer, the large great room with fireplace leads to a dining space filled with light from a triple window and a kitchen that's a cook's dream. The master suite is tucked off the rear foyer leading to the courtyard and garage. Two bedrooms, a compartmentalized bath and laundry create a perfect guest suite or home office. Signature Homes latest community. Gated with view of 2 lakes. Grand entrance with fountain and lots of park like green area. Even has a pet park! Convenient to Interstate.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Fireplace	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Dining room	- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Lake

- Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Dining Area	Living Area
Lake	Fountain

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 25, 2009, 10:05am PST

Home Buyer's Tax Credit Offers New Hope to Sellers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:16:33 -0600

Even in Greater Baton Rouge where home prices have not fallen as much as elsewhere, some who would like to move have put their plans on hold until things are a little better for sellers. In a buyer' s market, a real estate agent often has to deliver the bad news that the seller has to lower their asking (and selling ) prices a bit to be in line with the market. The new Home Buyer's Tax Credit promises to shake things up for sellers as well as buyers.

The Home Buyer's Tax Credit offers you a chance to reassess your position. Now, repeat buyers who have lived in their home for at least five of the last eight years qualify for a $6,500 tax credit. If you have been thinking of making a change the credit allows you to do that. Why?

First of all, if you have a home priced under $250,000 in most parts of the country, your home is on the radar screen of many first time buyers. True first time buyers who have never owned a home tend to be younger and not as affluent, for them, so an affordable home might be just want you want to sell. In, home at these price points are selling much faster than last year. If you want to sell, you might not only find a buyer, you might get multiple bids on your home.

Second, if you have been wanting to move, the $6,500 might give you the help you've need. This will offset the closing costs, partly compensate you for any loss in value, or give you some working capital for projects in the new house.

Third, when you are house shopping, you will also have the "buyer's market advantage" on your side and be able to get more house for your money. If you are looking for a bigger, better house, the seller may have lowered the price to meet the market. With low interest rates currently offered , you might be able to find your dream at such a deal you fell less pain at how much you had to lower your price.

Fourth, the credit is called a move-up credit, but you don't have to buy a more expensive home to qualify for the $6,500. If you are looking to downsize due to retirement or a lifestyle choice to simplify, you find a new place that costs less and still get the tax credit.

Fifth, if you've been wanting to turn your home into a rental, this could be your chance. Current interpretations of the new law do not prohibit you from keeping your current home as investment property any buying another for yourself as the primary residence.

Sixth, this credit could give you a chance to revisit a prior decision. Say you moved north for a job, but now, a few years later, you realized you miss the Prairieville or want to be closer to your kids. If you have rented for more than three years, you can use the First Time Home buyer's Credit to buy a new home or condo up North. If you bought and have lived in your home at least five of the last eight years, you can sell and buy elsewhere with the $6,500 bonus. You can even turn your current home into vacation home status, buy a primary residence and claim the credit. (For some of these trickier scenarios, make sure to consult your tax advisor.)

The purpose of the new credit to is to stimulate the housing market at all levels, although homes that sell for over $800,000 won't qualify. Since the credit is expected to cost the government $10.8 billion in lost taxes (plus $10 billion for the first phase), it is highly unlikely that it will be renewed. As the time lines roughly correspond to when interest rates are likely to remain low, this next five + months are the perfect example of a "once in a lifetime opportunity" for you as a seller to move your home.

The new credit can work for you.! Let Sandy and her team show you a wide selection of beautiful new and pre-owned homes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Central, Greenwell Springs, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Brusly, Geismar, and St Amant. We can also you answer any questions you might have about the home buyer's tax credit - $8,000 first time buyers or $6,500 for repeat buyers.

13233 She Lee Place Rd

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:30 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

13233 She Lee Place Rd, Gonzales, LA

Cozy home in a great location

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $137,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,197
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

No Carpet! This precious house has wood laminate floors in the living room, hallways and all three bedrooms. Brand new roof! Covered patio and nice sized backyard is ready to enjoy!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Walk-in closet
- Hardwood floor	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Patio
Back	Exterior

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 18, 2009, 8:49am PST

Housing Getting Hotter in Baton Rouge

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:50:04 -0600

At the beginning of 2009, Baton Rouge was 9^th on Housing Predictor's midyear list of the 10 hottest housing markets for buyers. It is now was ranked 7^th on the list by midyear. Things are getting hotter and for good reason!

Housing prices in some sections of the country have been a roller coaster ride for buyers and sellers. This has caused buyers to hold off buying as they thought the prices would decline further and caused sellers to put off selling or grit their teeth and price their property low. In Baton Rouge and a few cities around the country, this has not been the pattern. They may have felt some impact of the housing recession, but the economy has generally been strong.

As previously noted in our blog Baton Rouge Area Economy Growing in Midst of Recession, Baton Rouge area housing prices have remained stable in the 9 parishes that make up the Greater Baton Rough area. Though housing sites like Trulia show that prices are down at the moment, the area is viewed as a market where prices will rise. In mid November, the average listing price of a Baton Rouge home is $259,189, with a median selling price of $167,250.

Unlike other markets, Baton Rouge has not been battered by foreclosures that would leave the landscape flooded with bank owned homes. Per the Brookings Report, there was 1 bank owned home per 1,000 mortgages. More conservative lending prices in past shielded the city from much of the housing crisis felt elsewhere.

Bask in the heat of the Baton Rouge housing market! Let Sandy and her team show you a wide selection of beautiful new and pre-owned homes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Central, Greenwell Springs, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Brusly, Geismar, and St Amant. We can also you answer any questions you might have about the home buyer's ttax credit - $8,000 first time buyers or $6,500 for repeat buyers.

Baton Rouge Area Economy Growing in the Midst of Recession

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:38:37 -0600

Business Week recently named Baton Rouge one of the U.S. Metro's Least Touched by Recession as well as placed it as No. 8 on the magazine's list of Top 10 Metros in the U.S. Based on a Booking's Institute's assessment of the economic health of 100 cities with populations over 600,000. Baton Rouge fared well in the four areas studied: job growth, gross metro product, unemployment change, and home price change.

As the capitol of Louisiana, Baton Rouge has a stable base of government employment plus a strong, expanding energy sector and a strong educational sector. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the vibrant economy in Baton Rouge has been sparked in part by a construction boom. Thousands of displaced families arrived in Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina and temporarily doubled the population.

Not everyone stayed, but the influx of people, as well as rampant property destruction, spurred demand for services and activity in the residential and commercial construction. Currently, there are $5.1 billion of commercial construction projects underway, which includes Katrina repair and corporate expansion. ExxonMobil (XOM), for example, is building a new chemical plant, while the French company SNF is building a new plant in the area.

This activity has made for good job growth and lower than average unemployment. Baton Rough unemployment is currently 7.1%, a good 3% lower than the national average. Wage growth has been weak.

It has also maintained the gross metropolitan product (GMP), which measures the value of all goods and services produced in the area. Baton Rouge peaked in 2009 and hasn't declined much. This indicates that demand has remained stable, despite the recession.

In the Baton Rouge area, housing prices were up 3.3% in through June 30, 2009 according to the recent report mentioned in BusinessWeek, and have remained stable in the 9 parishes that make up the Greater Baton Rough area. Though housing sites like Trulia show that prices are down in the city of Baton Rouge at the moment, the area is viewed as a market where prices will rise.

The Greater Baton Rouge area includes nine parishes - Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Point Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

Beat the recession blues! Buy a new home in Baton Rouge! Let Sandy and her team show you a wide selection of beautiful new and pre-owned homes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Central, Greenwell Springs, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Brusly, Geismar, and St Amant. We can also you answer any questions you might have about the home buyer's tax credit - $8,000 first time buyers or $6,500 for repeat buyers.

15454 Summer Trace Dr

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:17:04 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

15454 Summer Trace Dr, Prairieville, LA

Great home with beautiful kitchen

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $293,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	2,285
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	10,500 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This home has it all! Four bedrooms, 3 baths with keeping room and a triple split floor plan. The chef of the family will love the gourmet kitchen! It features slab granite countertops, stainless appliances, gas stove, built in wine rack, and a Butler’s pantry. There is also Cypress cabinets and a large island/breakfast bar. Extensive millwork throughout. Living room has tons of built-ins, beautiful hardwood floors, cozy gas fireplace, and a wall of windows overlooking back yard. The master suite has an oversized walk-in closet, his and her vanities, corner Jacuzzi tub, and a separate shower. The exterior has a covered and extended open patio – perfect for entertaining guests.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Living room	- Stove/Oven
- Granite countertop	- Stainless steel appliances	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Breakfast Nook
Master Bath	Patio

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 12, 2009, 11:34am PST

37196 Audubon Park Ave

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:33:33 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

37196 Audubon Park Ave, Geismar, LA

Magnificent home with fenced backyard

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $235,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	1,950
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	15,000 sqft
HOA/Maint	$350 per month

DESCRIPTION

MAGNIFICENT 4 BD/ 2 BA HOME IN PARKS OF DUTCHTOWN. BACK YARD HAS PRIVACY FENCE ALL THE WAY AROUND W/ HUGE COVERED PATIO. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH CROWN MOLDING, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, ISLAND IN KITCHEN, COZY BREAKFAST NOOK, DARK MAPLE WOOD FLOORS, AS WELL AS CARPET AND CER.TILE, AND GREAT DECORATOR COLORS. MASTER BATH HAS A SEPARATE SHOWER AND JAZUZZI TUB W/ SEPARATE HIS & HERS SINKS AREAS AND OVERSIZED CLOSET. WORKSHOP IN BACKYARD IS FINISHED OUT INCLUDING ELECTRICITY, SHEETROCK, MOLDING, FLOORING, LIGHTING, AND CABLE. THERE IS ALSO COMMUNITY POOL W/ PARK FOR KIDS

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Swimming pool(s)	- Lake
- Playground

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Living Room
Dining Area	Back
Bath	Pool

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 11, 2009, 10:24am PST

11575 Beco Rd

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:06:49 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11575 Beco Rd, St Amant, LA

Beautiful home with many great features

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $250,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	2,026
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	87,120 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

What A Find! 2 Acres, plus huge storage, extra concrete and wood decking. Custom built-in shelving, new flooring & freshly painted.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Interior	Deck
Yard

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 11, 2009, 10:10am PST

Basics of the Newly Revised Home Buyer Tax Credit for Greater Baton Rouge Buyers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:34:45 -0600

As you may have read in our recent blog Put on Your Shopping Shoes, Ascension Home Buyers!, the homeowners tax credit has not only been expanded but been made better. Greater Baton Rouge, including Ascension Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish, have economies that are doing better than many places and so offer a stable place to settle. If take a look at the pictures in we include here, you will notice that the area is also a beautiful place to call home.

Who is eligible for this tax credit?

First home buyers and repeat buyers are eligible for a credit.

First time buyers, which includes those who have not owned a home for three years or more.
Current homeowners who have owned and lived in a home a primary residence for at least five of the past eight years prior to purchasing the new home

Which homes qualify for the tax credit?

Any home that will be used as a principal residence will qualify for the credit, provided including single-family detached homes, attached homes like townhouses and condominiums, manufactured homes (also known as mobile homes) and houseboats. However...

The purchase price must be less than $800,000
You must use the home as your principal residence -no vacation homes or investment property
You cannot buy a home from a relative or spouse

Does the tax credit have to be repaid?

NO - this is a tax credit that does not have to be repaid.

How is the tax credit figured?

The tax credit is 10% of the home's purchase price, up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and $6,500 for buyers having already owned a home.

When must you purchase the home?

To qualify for the home buyer tax credit, the principal residence must be purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before April 30, 2010. However, you have until June 30, 2010 to close.

Is eligibility based on the home buyer's income?

Yes. Single taxpayers must have income of $125,000 or below to qualify while married couples income must be $225,000 or below. This is an increase from the previous bill.

How does the homeowner figure their tax credit?

The credit will come to you as a refund once you have filed your taxes. You must complete IRS Form 5405 to figure the amount of credit you will receive and claim it on your income tax form.

You must provide documentation that you purchased a home.

You can also check these government sites about the Home Buyer Tax Credit for more details:

Sandy and her team can help you answer any questions you might have about the tax credit and then show you a wide selection of beautiful new and pre-owned homes in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Central, Greenwell Springs, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Brusly, Geismar, and St Amant.

6740 Stoneshire Dr

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:32:55 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

6740 Stoneshire Dr, Central, LA

Spacious home with large workshop

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $225,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	3,169
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	30,625 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

WOW! Mechanics dream house with a 30X32 shop! This oversized completely fenced in yard also offers a large patio great for entertaining! This spacious house is very well kept and in great condition. The three bedroom are all oversized and you must check out the huge master bathroom that features a whirlpool tub and unbelievable closet space. The guest bath is also oversized and even has a garden tub in it! This house has plenty of room throughout and has a breakfast area and formal dining room. The large living room has a wall of windows overlooking the backyard, wood laminate floors that are in mint condition and a fabulous fireplace. There is storage space and closets everywhere! The laundry room has lots of cabinets and extra counter space for folding clothes. This house was custom built with lots of extras! Make your appointment to see it today!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Living room	- Dining room	- Breakfast nook
- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Covered parking

- Wheelchair access

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Dining Room	Bath
Patio	Workshop

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 8, 2009, 3:19am PST

1745 Lombard

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:47:41 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

1745 Lombard, Baton Rouge, LA

Great location and ready to move in

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $117,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,271
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Covered spaces
Lot Size	9,275 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT LOCATION! Brand new roof, clean home and ready to be moved into! Fenced in yard with an extra covered patio area that is great for relaxing outside! Home has had some updating including wood laminate flooring, new paint and tile floors too!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Tile floor
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Interior

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 7, 2009, 7:36am PST

17622 Gray Moss Ave

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:51 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

17622 Gray Moss Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

Spacious home in beautiful neighborhood

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $361,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	2,673
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	9,310 sqft
HOA/Maint	$250 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Fireplace	- Walk-in closet
- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Bath
Patio	Grill

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 7, 2009, 7:28am PST

Put on Your Shopping Shoes, Ascension Home Buyers!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:11 -0600

If you have slowed down your efforts find your new Ascension Parish home because you figured that you could not complete your sale in time to qualify for the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit, put on your shopping shoes! Not only is the credit extended till next April, it's now offers some new provisions that will help you as a first time buyer and also help existing homeowners who want to move by offering a $6,500 tax credit. The redesigned credit allows you to make more money and still qualify ($125,000 for single, $225,000 for married, phase out of credit for incomes up to $20,000 higher.) For repeat buyers, the only consideration is that they must have used their current home as a primary residence for 5 of the last 8 years.

By extending the credit to more potential buyers, the credit will help everyone. First time buyers typically buy homes at the lower end of the price spectrum, while current homeowners often are ready for a more expensive house when they are making their second or third purchase. Some folks who are ready to move have been put off by the prospect of a slow sale, so have put their moving plans on hold. With the new credit available, there will be a renewed interest in both starter and move-up homes.

Right now in Ascension Parish, the average home price hovers around $217,500 for new homes and $208,782 for resales. There is a 3 month supply of homes under $100K and about a 5 month supply of homes up to $250,000. For homes in the $351-400K range, the inventory is 18 months, while homes over $400 have a 40 month supply. The new credit is likely to open up more buying opportunities for entry level buyers and encourage the sellers to buyer properties that are likely to be more costly. It is good on properties up to $800,000.

Though the new credit is good through April 30, 2010, you are only required to have a contract in place, but the closing need not be complete until July 1, 2010. Currently, the credit that was due to expire on November 1 required the closing to be complete by that date. Given that the whole loan-appraisal-closing ritual now takes longer, some buyers were likely to be clogged in the pipeline as the credit expired, while others put off the purchase figuring they would make it through in time. With the new credit, buyers with contracts have three months for the process to be completed. This means you can buy in confidence right up to April 1, with the knowledge you will be able to claim the credit.

This is also good if you want to buy a newly built home. Even if you are just looking at the floor plan today, you have plenty of time to buy one of the beautiful homes now under construction in Prairieville, Gonzales, Sorrento, or Geismar. Builders have tended to construct model and a small quantity of homes so they are not left with unsold inventory, but could easily build more to accommodate buyers like you New home sales are on course to approach 500 homes in the parish this year.

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin and her team at Re/Max Excellent Properties can explain all the details of the new credit to you, as well as show you the best new and resale homes in Ascension Parish as well as neighboring cities in the Greater Baton Rouge market. It's likely that homes will move quickly with the new incentives in place, so contact Sandy's Team today to jumpstart your housing search!

17186 Jo Boy Rd - Under Contract

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:08:08 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

17186 Jo Boy Rd, Prairieville, LA

Elegant home in great neighborhood

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $165,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,365
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	27,213 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Owner/Agent

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- Tile floor	- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 4, 2009, 9:55am PST

14155 La Hwy 73 #16

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:09:20 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

14155 LA Hwy 73, Prairieville, LA

Enjoy large master suite overlooking private courtyard!

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $195,000

Year Built	2007
Sq Footage	1,565
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	1,565 sqft
HOA/Maint	$250 per month

DESCRIPTION

"The Rampart" is an exciting plan with an enormous wrap-around bar separating the living room, kitchen and dining room. Both bedrooms are large enough to be called master suites, the one overlooking the private rear courtyard offer a deluxe bath with separate jetted tub and shower, double vanity and spacious walk-in closet. Private study tucked away, offering a great retreat or home office. Association Fee covers all exterior maintenance! Minutes from I-10. Community offers lake and a pet park! Visit our furnished model! Qualifies for $8,000 tax incentive for first time home buyers!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Living room	- Office/Den
- Dining room	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Lake

- Gated property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary

Bedroom

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 2, 2009, 9:17am PST

11110 Boardwalk Dr #17 - Under Contract

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:07:01 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11110 Boardwalk Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Enjoy outdoor living at The Iberville

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $230,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,964
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,659 sqft
HOA/Maint	$165 per month

DESCRIPTION

Reminiscent of French Quarter icons like The Court of Two Sisters and Pat O'Brien's. The Iberville is all about outdoor living, with an expansive 26x21 courtyard, porch and covered gallery. This is the type of space where you could gather friends for a festive part or enjoy a leisurely afternoon alone with a good book or the Sunday paper. The interior spaces of the Iberville are no less inviting, with a huge great room with a fireplace and a kitchen/dining area that includes room for a seating area. The large upstairs master suite is filled with light from five dramatic windows. Gated community. View of 3 lakes. Grand entrace with fountain and lots of park like green areas. Even has a pet park!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor
- Living room	- Bonus/Rec room	- Dining room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Gated property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Living Room
Kitchen	Great Room
Master Bedroom	Patio

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 2, 2009, 9:25am PST

14155 La Hwy 73 #23

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:15:32 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

14155 La Hwy 73 #23, Prairieville, LA

Entertain outside or relax inside!

3BR/2.5BA Condo

offered at $240,000

Year Built	2009
Sq Footage	1,964
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,659 sqft
HOA/Maint	$250 per month

DESCRIPTION

Reminiscent of French Quarter icons like The Court of Two Sisters and Pat O'Brien's. The Iberville is all about outdoor living, with an expansive 17x20 courtyard, porch and covered gallery. This is the type of space where you could gather friends for a festive party or enjoy a leisurely afternoon alone with a good book or the Sunday paper. The interior spaces of the Iberville are no less inviting, with a huge great room with a fireplace and a kitchen/dining area that includes room for a sitting area. The large upstairs master suite is filled with light from five dramatic windows. Gated community. Grand entrance with fountain and lots of park like green area. Even has a pet park! Visit our furnished model! Qualifies for $8,000 tax incentive for first time home buyers!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Gated property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Living Room	Kitchen
Patio	Courtyard
Dining Area	Entrance

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 3, 2009, 7:02am PST

14155 La Hwy 73 #7

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:35 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

14155 La Hwy 73 #7, Prairieville, LA

Enjoy fine outdoor living in this beautiful home

3BR/2.5BA Condo

offered at $245,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,964
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,659 sqft
HOA/Maint	$250 per month

DESCRIPTION

Must see Signature Homes latest community. Gated. Grand entrance with fountains and lots of park like green areas. Even has a pet park!! Reminiscent of French Quarter icons like The Court of Two Sisters and Pat O'Brien's. The Iberville is all about outdoor living, with an expansive courtyard, porch and covered gallery. This is the type of space where you could gather friends for a festive part or enjoy a leisurely afternoon alone with a good book or the Sunday paper. The interior spaces of the Iberville are no less inviting, with a huge great room with a fireplace and a kitchen/dining area that includes room for a seating area. The large upstairs master suite is filled with light from five dramatic windows. Convenient to interstate and Airline Highway. Visit our furnished models!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Dining Area
Master Bedroom	Patio

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 3, 2009, 6:45am PST

14155 La Hwy 73 #4

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:48:18 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

14155 La Hwy 73 #4, Prairieville, LA

Must see home with great layout

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $235,000

Year Built	2009
Sq Footage	1,900
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,455 sqft
HOA/Maint	$250 per month

DESCRIPTION

Must see Signature Homes latest community. Gated. Grand entrance with fountains and lots of park like green areas. Even has a pet park!!! The St. Landry is full of "wow' spaces and surprises, starting with an entrance that provides a glimpse of the interior courtyard. When you swing open the front door, you are greeted by soaring ceilings, skylight dormers and a corner fireplace. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home with a central island, pantry and a wall of windows overlooking the private courtyard. The master suite has its own view of the courtyard, plus a bath with dual vanities, separate tub & shower, linen and walk-in closet. Two upstairs bedrooms share a hall bath and study space overlooking the dramatic, two story staircase. Convenient to I-10 and Airline Highway! Visit our furnished model! Qualifies for $8,000 tax incentive for first time home buyers!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary

Floorplan

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 3, 2009, 6:35am PST

11110 Boardwalk Dr #30 - SOLD

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:34:29 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

11110 Boardwalk #30, Baton Rouge, LA

New home with great floor plan in gated community!

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $175,000

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	1,565
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	2,613 sqft
HOA/Maint	$165 per month

DESCRIPTION

Baton Rouge's newest community! Gated entrance with fountain and loads of green area. Even has a pet park! The Rampart is an exciting plan with an enormous wrap-around bar separating the living room, kitchen and dining room. Both bedrooms are large enough to be called master suites, but the one overlooking the private rear courtyard offers a deluxe bath with separate jetted tub and shower, double vanity and spacious walk-in closet. Private study tucked away, offering a great retreat or home office. Gated, double rear load garage, every home features an interior courtyard.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor	- Dishwasher
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Primary	Kitchen
Living Room	Master Bedroom
Master Bath	Fireplace

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 3, 2009, 6:16am PST

42489 Church Point Rd

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:12:33 -0600

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin | RE/MAX Excellent Properties | info@sandyco.com | (225) 677-7653

42489 Church Point Rd, Gonzales, LA

Cleared lot with house pad

1.94 acres Vacant Land

offered at $75,000

Lot Size

1.94 acres

DESCRIPTION

Cleared lot with house pad, ready for your new home! Restricted. Gas, water & electricity are ready to be tied in. Mature trees overlooking pond & ducks

see additional photos below

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin

RE/MAX Excellent Properties

info@sandyco.com

(225) 677-7653

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 2, 2009, 3:01am PST

Protect Your Ascension Parish Home in Hard Times

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:26:09 -0600

Ascension Parish is booming these days, with its 6.7% unemployment over 2% lower than the national average, as new businesses going up all over town. If you happen to be one of the unlucky people who lose their job, you have to figure how to stay afloat until you return to work. If you have a mortgage, you want to save your home while taking care of your other bills too. These days, many households already have two wage earners, so if one loses a job, there is no one else who can jump into the job market to help out.

Ideally, you should have three to six months in savings to carry you over in case of emergency, but many people live paycheck to paycheck without this safety net. Finding a new job is often taking longer so having savings will not spare you from what every homeowner needs to do: develop a game plan for making it through till income returns to normal. When your income is down, you must the order in which you pay your bills, but every creditor feels like they should come first. You need to first pay your mortgage, insurance, utilities, and other necessities like food, followed by your car note, then your loans and credit cards. If you have no reserves, obviously you will have to modify the list.

When you income changes and you have having difficulty paying your mortgage, there are programs designed to help make it through and avoid what will happen if you cannot ultimately pay: foreclosure. Before you get to that point, it's good to ask yourself if you want to keep the home. You may realize that the maintaining the home always made things tight for you. Though the current real estate market can be challenging, you might consider selling. If you owe more on the home than it is worth, you may ask your Realtor® about selling it on a short sale, where the bank agrees to accept less than the loan value as full payment. In any case, the time you are off is a good time to prepare the home for sale in case you would later decide to that. Even though you might not be able to afford costly remodeling projects, you can paint and declutter - tasks you may have need to do anyway.

If you want to keep your home, you need to take advantage of available resources. This means contacting your lender (or an outside housing counselor who will do this for you). Your lender may be able to help you if you contact them early and agree to reduced payments, forbearance (where you don't have to pay for a short time), or a loan modification.

For some of these plans to work, you need some income. This may mean that you accept a job that pays less than what you were making but is enough to cover the house payment and your other basic expenses. There is no point of jumping through all the hoops to get a loan modified if you will default in a few months because the payment is still too high for you.

Some people who have tried to get help say contacting the lender is more than a notion. Though lenders say they want to work with customers, many distressed borrowers report that they can't reach them, don't hear back from them, or wait forever, only to be told that they don't qualify or that they should apply to the Federal Making Home Affordable program. This is why it is often a good idea to talk with a HUD-approved counselor who might be able to get in touch with your lender or at least help you explore other resources before foreclosure looms.

In trouble with your mortgage due to job trouble or any other reason? The State of Louisiana has many resources to help you. Want to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable Realtor®? Sandy-Ogburn-Sandlin and her Team can talk to you about selling your home at short sale. We can show the best homes in Ascension Parish, as well East Baton Rouge Parish or Livingston Parish.