If you are considering a move to Baton Rouge, then you might want to read up on what's going on in and around town. Of course, you want to look at the real estate in Baton Rouge, but you also need to know that there's lots of action here and lots to do if you know where to find it. Here are a fe
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03/24/2010
We experienced a drawn out market slow down following Hurricane Gustav in Baton Rouge, LA. The slowing in the market seemed to have caused a slight dip in the overall average sold price of homes in Baton Rouge. I have been tracking the average monthly sold price in Baton Rouge from 2002 to prese
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03/18/2010
How does buying a "short sale" affect the buyer? So many buyers are asking this question and it’s a good one. Sometimes us REALTORS sound like we are speaking a foreign language. We talk about ARM’s, Buy Downs, BPO’s, CMA’s, Negative Am, and so on. It’s worth explaining rather than using our
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03/18/2010
Gareth posted this great checklist for new home owners. Here you go....The closings over, you have the keys, and your ready to move in. Buying a new home is an exciting time, and busy time. It is very easy to over-look some basic things that need to be done as soon as you get into your new home.
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03/18/2010
The lending industry is constantly changing. This year new changes are coming to the FHA loan. The good news is that FHA is keeping the low down payment of 3.5%. Here are a few of the upcoming changes: Upfront mortgage insurance premium is increasing to 2.25%. Previously it was 1.75%. FHA will
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03/18/2010
Enjoy a year round resort life-style in this stunning architectural masterpiece, located on a private peninsula, overlooking one of America’s most prestigious fishing lakes – Toledo Bend Reservoir. This four-bedroom, five-bath phenomenon is just 13 years young with over 4,800 square feet of unpar
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03/16/2010
