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What Are These Baton Rouge Vote For Amendment #1 To Stay Tax Free Signs About?

The Louisiana REALTORS® Association is supporting a constitutional amendment on the November 19th ballot to prohibit any new real estate transfer taxes in the state.

A vote FOR Amendment #1 on November 19 will…

*Protect your home from double taxation. Most homeowners in Louisiana already pay property taxes. Transfer taxes are simply another tax on the same piece of property.

*Keep Louisiana free from additional taxes, especially those that unfairly target homeowners and homebuyers.

If approved by Louisiana voters, we believe this will be an extremely positive development for residential and commercial consumers of real estate – and good for the overall real estate market and economy in Louisiana.

Monitor this important initiative thoughout the fall at STAYTAXFREE.com. Browse the site for related news, background on the issue, answers to frequently asked questions, and learn how you can get involved.

Free Baton Rouge First Time Home Buyers Seminar November 10 2011 by Access Real Estate Group

First Time Home Buyer Seminar in Baton Rouge. We will cover the current real estate market, the home buying process, credit requirements, loan programs, Seller assisted closing cost, title issues and closing process.

Welcome to the AREG Home Channel! My name is Larry Miller with Access Real Estate Group. I just wanted to take a minute to let everyone know about the first-time home buyer seminar coming up November 10 at 6:30 PM at the Jones Creek library. The seminar is open to the public. It’s free admission, so call our office at 225-756-1919 to reserve a seat just.

To give you a quick overview of some of the topics, we’re going to be talking about ,I’ll be covering the real estate market in today’s environment, some of the things that are involved in the home buying process.

Free Baton Rouge First Time Home Buyers Seminar November 10 2011 by Access Real Estate Group

We are going to have a great lender come in. He’s got to talk about the financial institutions today, what’s going on with that you’ll do you need to do to be prepared to buy a home in today’s market. And then also one of the area’s top real estate attorneys is going to come in and talk about some other things that pertain to that side of the business.

We do encourage you to call our office to set up a reservation seating is limited so call 225-756-1919, and will reserve a seat for you. You don’t want to miss it it’s going to be a great event and we look forward to seeing you there again call our office at 225-756-1919 to reserve a seat. Seating is limited. So thanks we look forward to seeing you there. We’re going to have great time!

https://www.facebook.com/brrebuzz – New Four Bedroom Listing in Parkview Oaks Subdivision Baton Rouge Real Estate

Sisters Takin Care of Business Have A New Listing in Parkview Oaks
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths
2304sf
$185,900

View The Virtual Tour Below!

http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2460388

http://www.videosofbatonrougerealestate.com/ – Three Bedroom Home In Central For Sale The Northwoods 17444 Roble Ave Greenwell Springs

Perfect house for First Time Buyer! Wood Burning Fireplace in Den, Large Kitchen with pleanty of cabinets and counter tops. Large Dining area with lots of light. Seller just installed ceramic tile in kitchen and all wet areas and wood laminate in the rest of the house. Washer, Dryer and Fridge remain at no value, but the appliances are almost new!! Roof was replaced in Dec of 2005. Seller has new elevation certificate. New A/C compressor installed 5/25/2011. Nice covered patio and large back yard.

http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Central La Home For Sale In Jackson Place Subdivision 12753 York Drive Baton Rouge

MOVE-IN READY! AMAZING FIND! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on 1 half an acre lot in beautiful Jackson Place S/D. This amazing home features laminent floors in all the bedrooms and dining room area with ceramic tile in the family room, kitchen, baths and laundry room. The spacious Family Room features a beamed ceiling and a masonary brick wood burning fireplace flanked by beautiful built-in bookcases and cabientry. The kitchen features tumblestone backsplaches, electric cooktop, microwave oven and breakfast dining area. The spacious master bedroom features his and her separate walk-in closets and opens onto the master bath area with custom tiled shower/tub, separate vanity’s and a large separate vanity dressing area. Outside is a 29×16 covered patio with 2 built-in wood swings, a 10×10 storage shed, partially wood fenced back yard, and a 60×17 R/V cover. A must see at this unbelievable price. Great Location! Great Schools! Great Neighborhood! Great Price!

http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Home Purchases Pick Up Steam, Market Report May 2011

THE GOOD NEWS!

There’s Confidence in the local Greater Baton Rouge housing market! The home purchase appraisal orders have really picked up this week with momentum like I haven’t seen yet this year. Just this week, we’ve seen a surge of orders for home purchases. Bill Cobb, Appraiser

THE NOT-SO GOOD NEWS!

Baton Rouge Business Report‘s Real Estate Weekly reports the housing market as “flat” in Louisiana and down in Baton Rouge.

According to the Businss Report, “The number of houses sold in Louisiana during the first quarter was virtually unchanged from the first three months of 2010. There were 5,604 homes sold through the end of March, according to figures from the Louisiana Realtors. That’s 0.6% more than the 5,568 homes sold through the first quarter of 2010. Houma-Thibodaux was the strongest metro market, with 202 homes sold during the quarter, a 14.1% increase over the first three months of 2010. The Lake Charles market also saw a double-digit percentage increase, with 289 sales, 10.3% more than the 262 sold in the first quarter of 2010. Home sales were up 7.9% in New Orleans to 1,837, 2.6% in Lafayette to 640, and 2.5% in Alexandria-Pineville to 248. Shreveport-Bossier City had the biggest sales drop, falling 12.8%. There were 775 homes sold during the first quarter, compared with 889 the year before. Monroe had a 4% drop in sales, to 388; and Baton Rouge was down 3.3%, to 1,225. Statewide, the average sale price of a home fell by 1.5%, from $177,381 to $174,687. For the rest of Real Estate Weekly, click here.

AND, LOCAL AGENT, RYAN SPENCER, OFFERS HIS UPDATE!

“1st Quarter 2010 to 2011 Avg. List Price $198,078/$192,161
Avg. Sale Price $191,506/$185,769
Avg. Days on the Market 95/104
List to Sale Price Ratio 96.68%/96.67%
Months of Inventory 9.19/10.76

The home buyer tax credit was in effect last year which may have boosted sales numbers in the first quarter of 2010. Despite tough economic times our market is still pretty strong overall. If you have any questions please contact me at 225-505-5619 or email me at ryan.spencer@coldwellbanker.com“

http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Baton Rouge Home For Sale: The Woodlands Subdivision 1348 Woodbranch Dr Baton Rouge LA 70816. Approximately 1,540sf and 6-10 years old, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on a 61×135 lot.

Ann Dail of Baton Rouge Area Homes, LLC has a nice listing in The Woodlands Subdivision. Ann says, “Tucked away on a private circle drive, this home is better than new! Beautifully landscaped yard and architectural shingles gives great curb appeal. You’ll love the low maintenance exterior. The rear yard is privacy fenced and present owner has added a large covered patio for outdoor enjoyment. Beautiful windows make the dining and kitchen light and airy. There have been interior upgrades by this owner including gleaming wood floors and designer draperies and upgraded fixtures and hardward. Relax in a jacuzzi garden tub in your private master bath featuring his and her closets and dressing areas.” Contact Ann Dail here! To learn more about this home, visit http://www.batonrougeareahomes.com/ and click “FEATURED BATON ROUGE HOMES” link at top left.

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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.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/