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November 2009

Baton Rouge Real Estate Question: Is It Wise To Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping On A $250,000 Home?

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate Question: Is It Wise To Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping On A $250,000 Home? As a home appraiser, I often see this type of scenario: Homeowner wants that swimming pool in the backyard with a lot of nice landscaping. That’s human nature to want nice features with […]

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Twelve Home Improvements That Didn’t Reward: Could These Apply To Baton Rouge Market?

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Twelve Home Improvements That Didn’t Reward: Could These Apply To Baton Rouge Market? Justin Pierce has written an article on “12 Improvements That Didn’t Pay: Learn From These Rehab Mistakes” where he warns homeowners not to over-prove their homes. This article is certainly worth reading for locals as well. This appraiser also asked […]

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Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the City of Baton Rouge

http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the City of East Baton Rouge Office: 225-293-1500 or 1-888-678-3544 Fax: 1-866-663-6065 Staff Email: [email protected] Bill Cobb, Accurate Valuations Group Appraiser, has operated as a home appraiser for 18 years now primarily in the Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana market. Bill performs Conventional, FHA and RD/Rural Development home appraisals. […]

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Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Baton Rouge Real Estate Agents

http://www.batonrougerealtorhomes.net/ – Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Baton Rouge Real Estate Agents Chris Brunner is the featured Active Rain “Rainmaker” for Sunday, November 29, 2009 with his post, Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Real Estate Agents! Here’s a snippet: “1) Have a plan for the plan. Before you do anything else, map out how you […]

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Baton Rouge In Top Ten Housing Markets For Third Quarter 2009

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Greater Baton Rouge In Top Ten Housing Markets For Third Quarter 2009 Local Market Monitor Announces Release of Third Quarter Home Price For Largest US Markets, article here! Here’s a snippet: “According to the forecast, among the largest US markets—identified as those with populations greater than 600,000—the 10 markets with the best expected […]

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Baton Rouge FHA Appraisers Report: Is FHA Baton Rouge Condo Financing Evaporating?

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge FHA Appraisers Report: Is FHA Baton Rouge Condo Financing Evaporating? Housingwire.com is reporting that FHA Condo Financing May Be Evaporating! Read the article here! Here’s a snippet: “In a letter to lenders, the Federal Housing Agency (FHA) produced new guidelines that would constrict financing for condominiums. Since then, brokers and condo […]

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Geismar Dutchtown FHA Appraisers Report On Old Mill Subdivision

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ – Geismar Dutchtown FHA Appraisers Report On Old Mill Subdivision A market analysis of solds from 8/1/2008 to 11/23/2009 within Old Mill Subdivision shows an overall median sales price decline of -3.58% on what appears to be low volume. However, the Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio still remains high or favorable at 100% […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers News: Tax Credit Extended

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers News: Tax Credit Extended Wow! I arrived back at the office to receive a flood of news about the Tax Credit Extension. From Wells Fargo Mortgage: Tami Luhby, with CNNMoney.com, is reporting that Congress Extends Homebuyer Benefits! Bill Extends Homebuyer Tax Credi Into Next Year. Here’s a snippet […]

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B.R. Business Report & FACL: Baton Rouge Home Prices Down Slightly

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Business Report & First American Core Logic: Baton Rouge Home Prices Down Slightly (In this example above, this Baton Rouge Housing Market in 70815 has experienced more than just a slight decline in median sales price and an oversupply of competing housing. Parameters are the 1900sf to 2400sf living area size […]

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FHA Appraisers Baton Rouge Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – FHA Appraisers Baton Rouge Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010 FHALoanPros.com is reporting that FHA Loan Limits To Remain Same Through 2010. The article link is here. Here’s a snippet from the article: “Current loan limits for FHA home loanshave been extended through the end of 2010. This move is […]

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