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Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Provide January 2012 Market Report
http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ - Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Provide January 2012 Market Report

In this Baton Rouge Housing updating, January 22-28, 2012 are reported for the eight (8) parish MSA including East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston and West Baton with Iberville, East and West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee combined as “ALL”.
Other Greater Baton Rouge Housing Statistics January 22-28:
LISTINGS:
Total Current Listings: 5,035
Foreclosure Listings: 490 or 10% of total listings
3rd Party Active Listings: 330 or 7% of total listings
Short Sale Active or Potential SS Listings: 250 or 5% of total listings
SOLDS From 01/22/2012 – 01/28/2012:
Total Number of Solds: 65
Foreclosures Sold: 14 or 22% of Solds
3rd Party Solds: 8 or 12% of total solds
Short Sales Solds: 8 or 12% of total solds
Foreclosure, 3rd Party and Short Sales Solds: 30 or 46% of all solds
Low To High Sales Prices: $16,000 to $475,000
New Home Sales: 18 or 28% of all sales
East Baton Rouge MLS Area with most home sales: 43 with 9 sales
CUMULATIVE TOTALS FOR 2012Total Number of Sales: 290
ASCENSION: 65
EAST BATON ROUGE: 149
EAST FELICIANA: 0
LIVINGSTON: 59
IBERVILLE: 2
POINTE COUPEE: 8
WEST BATON ROUGE: 6
WEST FELICIANA: 1
Foreclosures Sold: 69 or 24% of Solds
3rd Party Solds: 33 or 11% of total solds
Short Sales Solds: 47 or 16% of total solds
Foreclosure, 3rd Party and Short Sales Solds: 149 or 51% of all solds
AVERAGE SALES PRICES FOR LOCAL PARISHES:
EAST BATON ROUGE: $192,043
ASCENSION: $190,747
LIVINGSTON: $144,439
OTHER: $158,993
MEDIAN SALES PRICES FOR LOCAL PARISHES:
EAST BATON ROUGE: $158,500
ASCENSION: $166,450
LIVINGSTON: $138,900
OTHER: $159,900
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET (CONTINUOUS):
EAST BATON ROUGE: 116
ASCENSION: 105
LIVINGSTON: 133
OTHER: 157
LISTING-TO-SALES PRICE RATIO (What Percent Below Listing Price Home Sell For):
EAST BATON ROUGE: 97%
ASCENSION: 99%
LIVINGSTON: 97%
OTHER: 92%
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Important Video: Foreclosure Mythbusting by John C. Jones
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OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL HOUSING NEWS:
December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend Investors With Cash Place Downward Pressure on Home Prices Rise In Home Sales Signifies Strengthening Market: Economists Weak December ends poor year for U.S. home building Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards Absorption rates to improve across all property types in 2012 New mortgage originations drop 30% in November, loan delinquencies decline December plunge leaves East Baton Rouge building permits down 3.5% in 2011
Business Report Releases Baton Rouge’s 10 most expensive home sales of 2011
Juban Crossing Developer: Site work continues; deals with retailers in the works
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NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of 01/01/2012 to 01/28/2012. This information was extracted on 01/29/2012. Excludes Manufactured Housing.

Difference Between Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Versus Home Inspections
http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ - Difference Between Baton Rouge Home Appraisals Versus Home Inspections In A Mortgage Loan Process.
The Home Appraiser is hired by the bank to decide the estimated market value of a house. The Appraisal Report protects the Bank or Lender and not the home buyer. The buyer pays for the home appraisal and that price will depend on if the lender is employing a third party to order the appraisal. Depending on how the appraisal is ordered from the Bank, the cost can range from $350 up to $600, the higher price is if an AMC or Appraisal Management Company is hired (a middle-man that orders, reviews and delivers the report by hiring local home appraisers).
Home Appraiser’s inspection generally consists of an inspection of the neighborhood first, then measuring the home based on national ANSI standards, taking lots of required photos of interior and exterior and determining condition and quality level of home. Appraiser takes this “subject” data and compares other recent home sales in the same market, applies market adjustments of pluses and minuses for differences and arrives at an estimated value. NOTE: Home Appraiser condition inspection is limited to what can obviously be seen with the eye, at eye level. An Appraiser inspection is not a roofing inspection, hot water heater inspection or central heat and air inspection, the major expensive items that tend to lead home buyers into believing that home appraisers should inspect these items and guarantee them.
Call or email Accurate Valuations Group for more details: 225-293-1500 or info@accuratevg.com.
FHA even protects the Appraiser with this form below presented to buyers that tells them to “Get A Home Inspection”!
Home Inspections inspect detailed condition. are a very detailed inspection of various items around the home and inside the walls, attic and underneath the home if there’s crawl space. Inspectors can inspect things like pest control, roofing, chimney, electrical, plumbing, for harmful mold and other negatives that might cost the buyer money in repairs soon after they buy the home. They are hired by the buyer to inspect the condition of the home on the day of inspection.
The home inspection fee is normally paid by the buyer. The costs for home inspections is not known and is really based on the size and complexity of the home. Naturally, the longer the inspection will take, the higher the fee.
There are TWO (2) local Greater Baton Rouge Home Inspectors I recommend because I’ve known each of them for years now and can count on them to do their job right and not sorry that I referred them.
Kevin Dinkel, Advantage Services, 225-753-8114 email info@extramileteam.com
James Bohac, Alltell Home Inspection 225-806-7572 4alltell@cox.net


Baton Rouge Home Prices: Sherwood Forest Corrects Down To 2005 Support
http://www.baton-rouge-real-estate.com/ – Baton Rouge Home Prices: Sherwood Forest Corrects Down To 2005 Support


The GBRMLS Trends chart below shows a substantial home price correction taking place within Baton Rouge’s Sherwood Forest Subdivision. The Average Sold Price Per Square Foot has declined from $80.66/sf in 2007 down to $68.61/sf in 2011, back to 2005 levels and a -15% correction. The Median Sold Price has declined from $181,000 in 2010 down to just $165,500 in 2011, a -9% correction (rounded). Some of this recent decline is due to foreclosure activity. And, the reason the chart shows a dip in 2009 to $165,000 was due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Gustav on this heavily treed neighborhood. In fact, there are still some homes that were renovated in 2009, after Hurricane Gustav in 2008, that are still on the market and haven’t yet sold.

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2005 to August 23, 2011. This information was extracted on 8/23/2011. YES, permission was granted by GBRMLS to use Subdivision Price Trends Chart Report!

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/

Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Elevated Photography Services Now Available
http://www.batonrougelistingsservices.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Elevated Photography Services Now Available by Bill Cobb with Baton Rouge Listings Services and AVG Accurate Valuations Group! Find out more at the url above in blue.
Below is a compare and contrast showing the marketing differences in perspective of home listing photo at normal elevation versus elevated elevations. Local Real Estate Agents prefer to combine normal photos and elevated photos in their marketing plan for their listings.
This service is also included in Bill Cobb’s AVG Pre-Listing Appraisals whether those are ordered by Local Real Estate Agents or for those selling FSBO without an Agent, see Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Listing Appraisals




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Baton Rouge Real Estate Correction: Forest Oaks Subdivision 2011 Update 70815
http://www.facebook.com/brrebuzz – Baton Rouge Real Estate Correction: Forest Oaks Subdivision 2011 Update 70815.

GBRMLS data for the Forest Oaks Subdivision revealed these interesting findings. From 2004 to 2009, the median sales price increased from $84,700 to $106,200. From 2009 to 2010 to 2011, median sales price declined from $106,200 down to $97,500 and $93,000. There are currently 13 MLS Listings from $46,500 to $115,000. Ten of these are active listing at an average price of $74/sf, which is substantially above market. In contrast, the 3 pending listings are pending at an average $54/sf and the 6 home sales in Forest Oaks in 2011 sold for an average of $62.88/sf. SO, If you plan on buying a home in Forest Oaks in 2011, ask yourself why these 10 listings are priced $10.67/sf ABOVE what the other 6 homes sold for and then order a Greater Baton Rouge Pre-Purchase Appraisalto make sure you don’t pay too much for Baton Rouge Real Estate.
CHART OF FOREST OAKS HOME SALES SINCE 2004

NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2004 to July 26, 2011. This information was extracted on 7/26/2011. 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/

Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Blog: University Hills Home Photos
http://www.homeappraisalsbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Blog: University Hills Home Photos

According to the University Hills Civic Association website, “University Hills has one of the widest entrances of any subdivision in Baton Rouge. And, it has the one of the oldest and most historic live oaks on public property in the city. The larger Centennial oak has been estimated to be nearly 300 years old. (In 1979 , it was designated “Legacy Oak” 0002 by the City-Parish Beautification Commission, meaning that it was the second oldest live oak on public property in East Baton Rouge.) The other oak, on the corner of Delgado and Tulane Drives, is approximately 200 years old.”


Legacy Oak Designation Above!
The Homes Of University Hills Below Ranging in sizes from 768sf up to 4,168sf






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/

Home Sales Report For Week of April 22, 2011 Greater Baton Rouge
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/

Baton Rouge’s Accurate Valuations Group Reports On Weekly Housing Numbers April 15, 2011
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/

West Baton Rouge Parish Quarterly Home Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report
http://www.batonrougerealestatetrends.net/ – West Baton Rouge Parish Quarterly Home Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report. Home Sales volume up 3.7% while correction in Average Sales Price Continues.
Accurate Valuations Group (Home Appraisals) has completed an analysis of the West Baton Rouge Parish housing market from First Quarter 2010 versus First Quarter 2011. The results are below. CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW TO ENLARGE.
This study explores ALL Single-Family Residential home sales for the three (3) zip codes below. In Q1 2010 there were 27 home sales versus 28 in Q1 2011. So, for 2011, number of sales were up by 1 or approximately +3.7%.
70767 Port Allen. For Zip Code 70767, home sales volume was down 14%, Average Sales Price was down -0.7% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down -5.5%.
70719 Brusly. For Zip Code 70719, home sales volume was up 50%, Average Sales Price was down -11.4% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was virtually unchanged at 0.4%.
70710 Addis. For Zip Code 70710, home sales volume was up 18%, Average Sales Price down -9.9% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down -2.7%.
These declines are consistent with the CoreLogic report on national home prices falling for the 7th straight month, as reported on Thursday, April 7, 2011. This is the trend for much of Greater Baton Rouge home prices.

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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/

Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Report On 2010 vs 2011 Housing Market
http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisers.net/ – East Baton Rouge Parish Quarterly Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report. Report shows a minor 3% decrease in number of home sales over 2010, but 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 3% 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 -3%.
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/









