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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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Baton Rouge Real Estate in October 2009 Ranks Within 20 Strongest Metro Areas In U.S.

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate in October 2009 Ranks Within The 20 Strongest Metro Areas In U.S. (NOTE: This Photo, Taken in 10/2009, Shows New Construction By More “Economy Builders” Priced Below $200,000 Is Still Fairly Brisk Within The Outlying Areas Of Greater Baton Rouge Itself. This is the “New” New Construction Baton Rouge […]

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Attention Real Estate Appraisers: Inman News Article Out Today: Wanted: ‘Credible’ Appraisals

http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ – Attention Real Estate Appraisers: Inman News Article Out Today: Wanted: ‘Credible’ Appraisals               In my email this morning is a new Inman News article regarding home appraisals. Here’s a snippet from the email: “It’s the hottest topic in real estate today: The Home Valuation Code of Conduct, […]

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Major Baton Rouge FHA News Flash! FHA is Adopting Similar HVCC Standards As Of January 1, 2010….Get Ready For More Change!

http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – Mary Thompson, GA Appraiser, Outlines FHA’s Move Towards HVCC Appraisal Rules….Get Ready For More Change! Mary Thompson, Flowery Branch, GA, issued a post on Active Rain this morning that outlines the changes in FHA Appraisal Policy…..AND, it includes some Good News for FHA Appraisers regarding FEES! The link to the post is here. […]

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Biggest Gainer In Constructions Jobs In US In August 2009: Louisiana

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Biggest Gainer In Constructions Jobs In US In August 2009: Louisiana The Baton Rouge Business Report is reporting that Louisiana was the biggest gainer in construction jobs in the U.S. in August 2009, adding 4.4% more construction jobs than it did in August 2008. The link is above. This is fortunate because on […]

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Baton Rouge 15 Years Mortgage Rates Fall Again To Record Low

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ -Baton Rouge 15 Years Mortgage Rates Fall Again To Record Low Long-term mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, with 15-year fixed-rate loans hitting a new record low and the 30-year fixed-rate hovering at just above 5 percent, Freddie Mac said in releasing the results of its weekly Primary Mortgage Market […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Among Four Louisiana Housing Markets Named Nation’s Best For Real Estate In September 2009

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Among Four Louisiana Housing Markets Named Nation’s Best For Real Estate In September 2009   On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, the Baton Rouge Business Report and Local Market Monitor reported that four (4) Louisiana housing markets were ranked among the nation’s best real estate markets. Here’s a snippet: “A new […]

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FHA Appraisers Baton Rouge Reports On AMC LREC Leglislation Passed

http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – FHA Appraisers Baton Rouge Reports On AMC LREC Leglislation Recently Passed. The most recent issue of the Louisiana Real Estate Commissions, “Boundary Lines” (Volume 43, No. 2) reports on Approved AMC (Appraisal Management Company) Leglislation. The highlights are presented below from their newsletter I received on 9/3/2009.  

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Video: Is East Baton Rouge Really Doing As Well As Reported In Terms Of Foreclosures?

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Video: Is East Baton Rouge Really Doing As Well As Reported In Terms Of Foreclosures?   Watch This Video And You Be The Judge!   Please Take A Moment To Comment About This Video Below.

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

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Greater 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 […]

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Baton Rouge Business Report Offers A Teasing Glimpse Of Downtown Baton Rouge Living

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Business Report Offers A Teasing Glimpse Of Downtown Baton Rouge Living The Baton Rouge Business Report Reporter, Bonnie Bauman, just published a fascinating article on Downtown Living entitled, “Work, live, play, grow”. The article features comments from Downtown / Spanish Town Realtor Specialist, Darrell Gissell. The article can be found here. […]

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First American CoreLogic Reports Baton Rouge Home Prices Down Slightly In May 2009

http://www.westbatonrougeappraiser.com/ – First American CoreLogic Says Baton Rouge Home Prices Down Slightly In May 2009 The Baton Rouge Business Report @ http://www.businessreport.com/archives/daily-report/2009/jul/22/1095/ is reporting on a First Amercian CoreLogic study. Here’s a snippet: “Home prices in Baton Rouge were down 1.6% in May compared to a year earlier, a significantly smaller drop than the national […]

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LA Realtors Report Good News For Baton Rouge Real Estate In July 2009

http://www.batonrougefhaappraisers.com/ – LA Realtors Report Good News For Baton Rouge Real Estate In July 2009 LA Realtors reports Pending Home Sales Record Fourth Straight Monthly Gain, as directly quoted: “Pending home sales show a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with very favorable housing affordability and a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity, according […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate News: RealtyTrac Ranks Louisiana 39th For Foreclosures

http://www.gbrreocount.info/ – Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate News: RealtyTrac Ranks Louisiana 39th For Foreclosures RealtyTrac and Baton Rouge Business Report are reporting that Louisiana ranks 39th for Foreclosures, meaning there are 38 more states in the U.S. that have more foreclosures than we do. BR Business Report stated: “But rate of home seizures may be […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Home Sales Decline 19% First 6 Months Of 2009

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Business Report is Reporting Greater Baton Rouge Home Sales Decline 19% First 6 Months Of 2009 The Baton Rouge Business Report is reporting this morning that area home sales were down 19% for the first 6 months of 2009. The link to the news on 7/13/2009 is at: http://www.businessreport.com/archives/daily-report/2009/jul/13/1077/ and here’s […]

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Baton Rouge Homes Mortgage Rates Drop This July 2009 Week

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Homes Mortgage Rates Drop This July 2009 Week According to the Friday NAR Realtor Email, Mortgage Rates Dropped This Past Week. “Interest on 30-year fixed mortgages, 15-year fixed loans, five-year adjustable-rate mortgages, and one-year ARMs all fell this week, according to Freddie Mac. The average on 30-year financing slipped to 5.2 […]

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Baton Rouge FHA Real Estate Appraisers Report On Mortgage Rates At 7- Month Low – Week 2 July 2009

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge FHA Real Estate Appraisers Report On Mortgage Rates Being At A 7-Month Low – Week 2 July 2009 According to CNN.com, there is a mixed bag of mortgage rate news. While mortgage rates have fallen to 7-Month lows, down to 5.34%, mortgage refinancing has fallen 18.9% last week as borrowing costs […]

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Which City Has One Of The Best National Housing Markets? The Answer Is: Baton Rouge

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Which City Has One Of The Best National Housing Markets?   The Answer Is: Baton Rouge This was just released by the Baton Business Report PM Edition.  The Title Is: “B.R. housing market named as one of nation’s best”.   The Link is: http://www.businessreport.com/archives/daily-report/2009/jun/23/1047/ Here’s A Snippet as directly quoted: “More good news about the Baton Rouge […]

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The Brookings Institute Ranks Baton Rouge Economy Number 8 Best in U.S. – Fantastic News For Baton Rouge Real Estate

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – The Brookings Institute Ranks Baton Rouge Economy Number 8 Best In U.S. – Fantastic News For Baton Rouge Real Estate I was at McDonalds this past week eating breakfast before appraisal inspections and ran across this Great News for the Baton Rouge Economy and Baton Rouge Real Estate Housing Market. In the article, […]

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Lakeshore Gardens Baton Rouge Louisiana 70809 Subdivision Video Tour

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Lakeshore Gardens Baton Rouge Louisiana 70809 Subdivision Video Tour. Lakeshore Gardens Is A Newer 3-5 Year Old Residential Development With Approximately 70 homes valued in the $300,000 to $450,000 range. The location is very convenient to the Mall Of Louisiana and the Siegen Lane Retail Corridor.

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