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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 4 MLS Listings from $214,900, $240,000, $244,900 and $249,900 or $87/sf to $99/sf.

TWO MLS CHARTS OF ALL HOME SALES SINCE 2004

The Chart below shows all home sales since 2004. The median sales price is still down -2.2% since the high in 2009. There was only 1 2010 sale in MLS for $229,900. Again, this chart’s is greatly weighed upward based on this one (1) 2011 sale of $235,000.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2004 to May 9, 2011. This information was extracted on 5/9/2011. YES, permission was granted by GBRMLS to use Subdivision Price Trends Chart Report!

AUTHOR’S BIO:

Bill Cobb is Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill’s company, Accurate Valuations Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:
Office: 225-293-1500, Cell: 225-953-0638
Fax: 1-866-663-6065
info@accuratevg.com
http://www.accuratevg.com/

http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Housing Update For Week of April 22, 2011 (From April 16-22, 2011). This report covers the primary four (4) Parishes that make up Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate.

ASCENSION PARISH

SOLDS:

5 from $67,000 to $229,900, Average Sales Prices $168,180 or $99.98/sf, Median Sales Price $185,000, Average Days On Market 41.
LISTINGS:

Currently Actives Total: 744 $234,268 Average Listing Price and Median Price $198,200.
Currently Pending: 246 $194,128 Average Listing Price and Median Price $174,975.
New Listings: 40 With Average Listing Price of $195,992, Median Listing Price of $169,900
Pending Listings: 39 With Average Listing Price of $202,851, Median Listing Price of $189,000
Withdrawn Listings: 13 With Average Listing Price of $259,753, Median Listing Price of $224,900
Expired Listings: 7 With Average Listing Price of $155,673, Median Listing Price of $129,000

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

SOLDS:
42 from $21,900 to $575,000, Average Sales Prices $222,343 or $102.28/sf, Median Sales Price $187,000, Average Days On Market 123.

LISTINGS:
Currently Actives Total: 2695 $247,876 Average Listing Price and Median Price $176,900.
Currently Pending: 613 $209,906 Average Listing Price and Median Price $167,900.
New Listings: 133 With Average Listing Price of $220,158, Median Listing Price of $175,000
Pending Listings: 102 With Average Listing Price of $203,939, Median Listing Price of $169,450
Withdrawn Listings: 18 Average Listing Price $184,066, Median Listing Price of $142,500
Expired Listings: 23 With Average Listing Price of $468,832, Median Listing Price of $214,900

WESTERN LIVINGSTON PARISH

SOLDS:
19 from $22,500 to $448,000, Average Sales Prices $124,242 or $74.59/sf, Median Sales Price $89,000, Average Days On Market 74.

LISTINGS:
Currently Actives Total: 778 $193,809 Average Listing Price and Median Price $159,900.
Currently Pendings: 171 $151,976 Average Listing Price and Median Price $148,000.
New Listings: 37 With Average Listing Price of $186,735, Median Listing Price of $153,900
Pending Listings: 21 With Average Listing Price of $159,738, Median Listing Price of $146,900
Withdrawn Listings: 15 Average Listing Price $162,826, Median Listing Price of $147,500
Expired Listings: 17 With Average Listing Price of $170,894, Median Listing Price of $167,900

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH

SOLDS:
1 for $179,700 or $127/sf, Median Sales Price $179,700, Average Days On Market 267.

LISTINGS:
Currently Actives Total: 109 $196,436 Average Listing Price and Median Price $186,300.
Currently Pending: 21 $186,897 Average Listing Price and Median Price $185,900.
New Listings: 3 Average Listing Price of $204,900, Median Listing Price of $134,900
Pending Listings: 2 Average Listing Price of $175,900, Median Listing Price of $175,900
Withdrawn Listings: 1 Average Listing Price $49,900, Median Listing Price of $49,900
Expired Listings: 1 With Average Listing Price of $195,000, Median Listing Price of $195,000

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of April, 16, 2011 to April 22, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/23/2011.

Author’s Bio:
Bill Cobb is Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.
Bill’s company, Accurate Valuations Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).
Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:
Office: 225-293-1500, Cell: 225-953-0638
Fax: 1-866-663-6065
info@accuratevg.com
http://www.accuratevg.com/

http://www.facebook.com/brrebuzz – Congratulations To Central Greenwell Springs Housing Market, Top Performer in 2011! This is based on a comparison between Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011.

Biggest Gainer In East Baton Rouge 70739. Zip Code 70739, the Central or Greenwell Springs market, showed a +16.2% increase in Average Sales Prices AND +6.2% in Average Sales Price Per Sq. Ft.. Central is a “hot” market viewed by locals as having a favorable school district. 70739 also showed a +9.4% increase in the number of home sales.

Zip Code 70818, another Central Market, showed less stellar results with +13.3% in the number of home sales, +1.4% increase in average sales price and +2.1% increase in average sold price per sq. ft.

Author Bio:

Bill Cobb is Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill’s company, Accurate Valuations Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:
Office: 225-293-1500, Cell: 225-953-0638
Fax: 1-866-663-6065
info@accuratevg.com
http://www.accuratevg.com/

http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Housing Update For Week of April 15, 2011 (From April 9-15, 2011). This report covers the primary four (4) Parishes that make up Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate.

Ascension Parish

Solds: 9 from $86,700 to $385,000, Average Sales Prices $186,403 or $100.32/sf, Median Sales Price $137,500, Average Days On Market 59.

Listings:

Currently Pending: 229 $191,106 Average Listing Price and Median Price $172,500.

New Listings: 48 With Average Listing Price of $197,932, Median Listing Price of $174,950

Pending Listings: 39 With Average Listing Price of $195,857, Median Listing Price of $189,000

East Baton Rouge Parish

Solds: 31 from $5,500 to $1,054,000, Average Sales Prices $216,768 or $106.51/sf, Median Sales Price $161,000, Average Days On Market 96.

Currently Pending: 585 $208,328 Average Listing Price and Median Price $166,000.

New Listings: 120 With Average Listing Price of $268,194, Median Listing Price of $186,000

Pending Listings: 100 With Average Listing Price of $208,382, Median Listing Price of $165,000

Western Livingston Parish

Solds: 10 from $29,000 to $455,000, Average Sales Prices $189,525 or $97.54/sf, Median Sales Price $168,500, Average Days On Market 98.

Currently Pending: 177 $149,140 Average Listing Price and Median Price $147,900.

New Listings: 31 With Average Listing Price of $175,716, Median Listing Price of $168,900

Pending Listings: 24 With Average Listing Price of $120,687, Median Listing Price of $127,950

West Baton Rouge Parish

Solds: 4 from $51,500 to $226,000, Average Sales Prices $166,600 or $106.33/sf, Median Sales Price $194,450, Average Days On Market 68.

Currently Pending: 21 $187,983 Average Listing Price and Median Price $193,000.

New Listings: 0

Pending Listings: 1 Listing Price of $124,900

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of April, 9, 2011 to April 15, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/16/2011.

Author’s Bio:

Bill Cobb is Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill’s company, Accurate Valuations Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:
Office: 225-293-1500, Cell: 225-953-0638
Fax: 1-866-663-6065
info@accuratevg.com
http://www.accuratevg.com/

http://www.batonrougerealestatetrends.net/ – East Baton Rouge Parish Quarterly Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report. Report shows minor 1% decrease in number of home sales over 2010 and significant declines in Average Sales Prices overall. Report includes ALL housing types in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Accurate Valuations Group (Home Appraisals) has completed an analysis of the East Baton Rouge Parish housing market from First Quarter 2010 versus First Quarter 2011. The results are below. Click the chart to view in a larger size.

This is a lot of data to report on in one (1) article with “20″ zip codes. A short summary follows:

Number of Home Sales Decreased by 1% Over 2010! For the number of home sales, only 9 zip codes reported a smaller number of sales. And, Ten (10) Zip Codes experienced more sales in Q1 2011 than in Q1 2010, which is great news for our market. Still, in Q1 2010 there were 738 home sales versus 714 in Q1 2011, which is a difference of 24 sales or -1%.

Average Sales Prices Overall Decline! This is consistent with the CoreLogic report on national home prices falling for the 7th straight month, as reported on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Thirteen (13) of the 20 Zip Codes showed declining average sales prices versus only Seven (7) showing increases. Local home prices are continuing to correct.

Average Sales Price Per Square Foot Overall Declines! This is consistent with the CoreLogic report. Fifteen (15) of the 20 Zip Codes showed declining average sales prices per sq. ft. versus only Seven (5) showing either no change or just slight increases.

Biggest Gainers. Zip Code 70807, the Scotlandville market, showed a 450% increase in number of home sales. Zip Code 70739, the Central or Greenwell Springs market, showed a +16.2% increase in Average Sales Prices AND +5.6% in Average Sales Price Per Sq. Ft.. Central is a “hot” market viewed by locals as having a favorable school district.

Largest Declines. Zip Code 70820, the market below LSU off Brightside, showed a -35.3% decrease in number of home sales. Zip Code 70802, the market in and around Central Business District, showed a -33.4% decline in Average Sales Prices AND -30.2% decline in Average Sales Price Per Sq. Ft..

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Author’s Bio:
Bill Cobb is Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 20 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill’s company, Accurate Valuations Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:
Office: 225-293-1500, Cell: 225-953-0638
Fax: 1-866-663-6065
info@accuratevg.com
http://www.accuratevg.com/

http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Baton Rouge Home For Sale: Woodridge Subdivision 8935 Foxgate Dr Baton Rouge LA 70809. The online photo album is located here!

Brittney Pino Gautreaux of RE/MAX First has a new listing in Woodridge Subdivision. Brittney says, “This unique and stunning 4 BR plus bonus room boasts a modern and contemporary design element which is highly desirable and rare. Painted brick Exterior with Large Gas Lanterns. Open Floor Plan with Polished grey and scored concrete floors throughout. Kitchen Offers Honed Black Slab Granite Counters, Gas cooktop, Dual dishwashers, Dual wall ovens, Ice maker, Convection oven, Contemporary farm sink & Warm subway tile backsplash. Located throughout the home – Upgraded emtek bronze hardware with brushed nickel finish,2×6 and 2×8 framing, All corners bullnosed. You are sure to love the Old pine beam, and old pine mantle with concrete surround, the 8 foot doors & Recessed lighting. The Spacious Master Suite offers Recessed Ceiling & Opens to the Rear Patio. The Luxurious Master Bath features 6 foot Air jet tub & Porcelain tile shower. All Additional Bedrooms are Very Well Sized with the Fourth Bedroom Secluded off the Kitchen- All Baths in the Home have travertine or granite, Framed mirrors & Upgraded faucets. The 15X20 Bonus Room is Located Upstairs – Has Many Possibilities Including Fifth Bedroom, Media Room, Exercise Room or Playroom! Large laundry with sink, folding table and ample cabinets for added convenience! Entry at Garage has Built-ins for bags, shoes, etc. Gas hook up in garage for generator. Decking in attic offers Extra Storage Options. Outside of the Home You will Find Large extended slate tile patio, Gas hook up on patio for outdoor grill, Plus Fenced backyard!” Contact Brittney here!

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http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Prairieville Home On 1 Acre For Sale: 16131 La Hwy 431 Prairieville LA 70769, North Ascension Parish Real Estate. Built in 1991 with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms on approximately 1 acre.

Darryl Brasseur, with Brasseur Realty, has a new listing at 16131 La Hwy 431 Prairieville LA 70769.

Details about this new listing can be found by clicking the listing image below.

Darryl says, “This is a one of a kind! This beautiful custom 2 story French style home is situated on a corner lot with approximately 1 acre of land. There is a stocked coy pond with an island and gazebo. Swim year round in the kidney shaped, heated, gunite pool with waterfall. The inside and out has been totally renovated including floors, fixtures, paint, & appliances. There is a detached building that would be perfect for an office. NO FLOOD ZONE!”

Tags: Ascension Parish, Ascension Parish Homes For Sale, Prairieville Homes For Sale, Baton Rouge Real Estate, Homes On Acreage For Sale, Brasseur Realty

http://www.videosofbatonrougerealestate.com/ – VIDEO: Baton Rouge Executive Home For Sale 19850 Southern Hills Baton Rouge LA 70809

Full listing details, see: http://www.brhomelistings.com/Listing/View.aspx?id=407

http://www.videosofbatonrougerealestate.com/ – Baton Rouge Home For Sale Video: 3934 Platt Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70814 Park Forest Subdivision.

From YouTube: “3934 Platt Dr Baton Rouge, LA New Investors Real Estate Book http://www.realestatebook.com/homes/listing/101-3000883457/refer=FP42A … 3934 Platt Dr. $ 105,000 Park Forest 3 Bed 2 Bath w/1,293 LA Living Rm w/ Fireplace Wood Fenced Yard w/In-Ground Pool”

http://www.batonrougerealestateminute.com/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate Minute Video: Kensington Estates Subdivision 2010 Report

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of 1/1/2008 to Sept 18, 2010. This information was extracted on 09/18/2010.