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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser: Should You Build Your New Home In This Subdivision?

Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser: Should You Build Your New Home In This Subdivision?    NOTE: My point is not to put down any particular subdivision in Greater Baton Rouge. My point is that it makes no economic sense to build a $160,000 new home in a 50 year old subdivision where the average non […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Report On East Baton Rouge 2012 Home Sales

Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Report On East Baton Rouge 2012 Home Sales   Inman News is reporting U.S. Existing-home sales near 5-year high on January 22, 2013 While EBRP Home Sales were better than 2009, 2010 and 2011, East Baton Rouge Parish home sales in 2012 WERE NOT above the 5 year high in 2008!  […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate: When Buying An Existing Home, Choose 3 Full Baths Over 2.5 Baths

Baton Rouge Real Estate: When Buying An Existing Home For A Family With 3 Or More Children, Choose 3 Full Baths Over 2.5 Baths This video and sketch is from an actual home I appraised in 2012, location of home not provided other than to state it’s located in Greater Baton Rouge. EXISTING HOME TIP: […]

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High Point Subdivision Baton Rouge Real Estate Market Statistics

High Point Subdivision Baton Rouge Real Estate Market Statistics Baton Rouge Housing Market Statistics completed by Bill Cobb Appraiser and High Point Home Appraisals Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, population 228,000 (Greater Baton Rouge Area comprising 804,000 residents). Since mid 1990s, Greater Baton Rouge experienced rapid residential and commercial development. High Point location is convenient to local schools, employment […]

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Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge: 4 Reasons NOT To Order Drive-By Appraisal

Divorce Home Appraisals Baton Rouge: 4 Reasons NOT To Order Drive-By Appraisal The Wall Street Journal recently said, “In a divorce, there’s one person who is almost as important as the lawyers: the real-estate appraiser.”  And, generally in a divorce, the home is often one of the biggest assets being divided. In a Baton Rouge Divorce, […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraiser: Buy This Poorly Designed Floor Plan And Live With Garage Full of Lint

Baton Rouge Home Appraiser: Don’t Buy This Poorly Designed Floor Plan!  If you buy this floor plan, expect to have a garage full of lint for as long as you own this home!   Be sure to READ “The Lesson” below. I’ve been appraising homes now for 21 years and in 21 years, I don’t remember […]

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Iberville Terrace Subdivision Baton Rouge Home Sales 2012

Iberville Terrace Subdivision Baton Rouge Home Sales Through September 28, 2012 2012 HOME SALES. I recently completed a Baton Rouge Louisiana Housing market study of Iberville Terrace Subdivision and discovered these 2012 home price trends based on 4 sales. Average sales price per square foot has been $93/sf. Median Sales Price $174,000. Average size home […]

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Baton Rouge’s Shenandoah Estates Home Sales August 2012 versus August 2012

Baton Rouge’s Shenandoah Estates Home Sales August 2012 versus August 2012 Shenandoah Estates is perhaps THE largest subdivision located in Baton Rouge with 2600-2800 homes. The trends in Shenandoah Estates would certainly be important trends for the Baton Rouge Housing Market in general.   PARTICULARLY INTERESTING IS “New Properties by Month” Down 75%Aug-11 vs. Aug-12: […]

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Why You Need A Baton Rouge For Sale By Owner Home Appraisal FSBO

Why You Need A Baton Rouge For Sale By Owner Home Appraisal FSBO   FSBO is a part of Baton Rouge Real Estate and For Sale By Owner Baton Rouge.   Are you thinking about selling your Baton Rouge Home For Sale By Owner, FSBO? Your home is possibly your largest investment. Did you know […]

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Pre Foreclosure Real Estate Home Appraiser Baton Rouge Louisiana

http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ – 225-293-1500…Pre Foreclosure Real Estate Home Appraiser Baton Rouge Louisiana. When you’re looking for a Pre-Foreclosure Home Appraiser in the Greater Baton Rouge housing market, Bill Cobb with Accurate Valuations Group is the Appraiser with experience and 20x optical zoom camera to capture   Video URL: http://youtu.be/mopSN_NH6NI

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Baton Rouge Real Estate: Why That Home Apartment Is Not Counted As Living Area

Baton Rouge Real Estate: Why That Apartment Is Probably Not Counted As Living Area. Why was this home listed in the MLS in early 2012 as having 720sf more than it actually has? Valuable Lesson For Sellers Here! Why Accurate Living Area Matters. In my opinion, REALTORS® have a fiduciary duty to their listing clients […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser Infographic Video

Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser Infographic Video Housing Comparison from May 2011 versus May 2012. This Baton Rouge Real Estate infographic was presented on June 13, 2012. Baton Rouge REALTORS® are very pleased with the housing market comeback of 2012, despite home prices still being down. Detailed information on the stats that created this infographic […]

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Baton Rouge Subdivisions – Shenandoah North Garden Homes

Subdivisions in Baton Rouge LA 70817 – Shenandoah North Garden Homes Subdivision. Reporting on 2010 and 2011 home sales as there haven’t been any 2012 GBRMLS sales as of 07/21/2012. See Current Listings info on 5 homes for sale with 2 of them pending or under contract. Solds In Shenandoah North from 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 […]

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Sherwood Forest June 2012 Housing Market Report

Sherwood Forest Baton Rouge La Home Prices Reach New Lows In 2012, Levels near 2004 pricing levels.   Sherwood Forest Subdivision Baton Rouge 70815 home prices have certainly taken a dive from years 2010 through 2012. After Hurricane Katrina in 08/2005, which created great demand for Greater Baton Rouge Housing, home prices rose to highs […]

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East Baton Rouge Home Sales Comparison May 2011 versus May 2012

East Baton Rouge Home Sales May 2011 vs May 2012: Solds Up 25%, Pendings Up 37%, Median Sold Price Down 3%, Months Supply of Inventory Down 38%, For Sale Properties by Month Down 10%. Complete with charting and commentary.   Median Sold Price by MonthMay-11 vs. May-12: The median sold price is down 3%   […]

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Baton Rouge Homes Appraisers: Jefferson Terrace May 2012 Update

Jefferson Terrace Subdivision Baton Rouge Homes Appraisers Report as of end of May 2012. Jefferson Terrace is a part of the Baton Rouge Real Estate Market and new The Mall of Louisiana and Perkins Rowe.       NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraiser: Think Housing Out Of Woods onto Full Recovery? Think Again!

Think Baton Rouge Housing Is Totally Out Of The Woods onto Recovery? Think Again! Check this image out of MLS Area 43 Shenandoah / Hickory Ridge / Woodlawn Estates. While the number of home sales are increasing, prices are not necessarily and that all depends on price range. Some areas are doing better than others […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Photos From The Field: 2012 University Club Home Sales

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Photos From The Field: Six 2012 University Club Home Sales from low to high sales prices. 2012 University Club Plantation homes sales, based on 6 total sales, have an average sales price of $598,000, median sales price of $579,000, average sold price per square foot of $156/sf, average size […]

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Baton Rouge FHA Appraiser Explains ANSI Standards 5′ Sloping Wall Height Rule

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge FHA Appraiser Explains ANSI Standards 5′ Sloping Wall Height Rule   Based on my experience, the ANSI 5′ Slanted Wall Height Rule is one of the most misunderstood or ignored rules for measuring homes. I recently took the time to draw a diagram illustrating the rule based on ANSI Standards, Z765-1996, […]

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Don’t Believe Central Greenwell Springs Home Values Declined Since 2008? Think Again!

Don’t Believe Central Greenwell Springs Home Values Declined Since 2008? Think Again! I’m working a Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Appraisal for a local REALTOR®. This home sold in 2008 between a price of $127,000 to $129,000. 2008 was the year Cedar Mill Run reached an all time high of $102.09/sf. Since 2008, sold prices per […]

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