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VIDEO: What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Final Inspection?

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Final Inspection? For new home construction where the home loan began whi… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: What Is A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Final Inspection?  For new home construction where the home loan began while home was under construction, a final inspection is a […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers have to make 700+ decisions for every Appraisal

Just in case anyone does not think an Appraisal is worth the Cost….Please take the time to read this great Article by Diana Jacobs in the Recent Worki… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers have to make 700+ decisions for every Appraisal Wow! I didn’t even realize this myself.   […]

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Which Comes First the REATLOR® or the Lender?

Which Comes First the Realtor or the Lender? Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Which Comes First the REALTOR® or the Lender? To this Home Appraiser, based on 21 years in real estate, this is a somewhat biased article stating you should contact a REALTOR® first…..SEE NOTE BELOW.  However, generally, Agents do prefer buyer(s) they’re […]

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Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish the report?

You had an appraiser come out to your property last week and the appraisal is still not complete. It’s been 10 days!! What is going on? Here are some reasons why the appraisal might be taking so lo… Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Why do Baton Rouge Home Appraisers take so long to finish […]

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Baton Rouge Homeowner Spends $60K in yard, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?

A Greater Baton Rouge Homeowner spends $60,000 in their yard on a $240,000 newer home and now they’re moving…WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? Of the $60K spent (not “invested”), home sellers may see a $10K to $15K return or a $45K loss. Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: A Greater Baton Rouge Homeowner spends $60,000 in […]

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Why does Baton Rouge Appraisal ALWAYS come in at the contract amount?

I get asked this question a lot, so I thought I would address this issue that many people are curious about. I don’t think it happens ALL the time Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Why does the appraisal ALWAYS come in at the contract amount?  This Tom Horn’s title for his post.  Well, the […]

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New Sky High Flood Insurance Costs Means Lost Home Sales and Declining Home Values

Many victims of Superstorm Sandy and other floods, already paying for many repairs out of their own pockets, get hit with massive flood insurance bills. Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: New Sky High Flood Insurance Costs Means Lost Home Sales and Declining Home Values.   “For every $5,000 a year your flood insurance goes up, […]

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Does Baton Rouge Appraiser really have to look in my closets?

“I was looking into my blog stats recently and ran across a question that someone had typed into their search engine that led them to my blog. The question was “Does the appraiser have to look into my closets? I thought this was such an interesting question that I decided to write a post about it. […]

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Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Question Answered: Do I have to repair it now, or can I wait until the loan closes?

“I was speaking with a real estate agent friend recently about FHA appraisals and specifically about items that needed repair. Several years ago HUD…” via Tom Horn, SRA, Birmingham AL Appraisal Blog Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisal Question Answered: Do I have to repair it now, or can I […]

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How To Read and Review A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal

Resource Tips On How To Read and Review A Baton Rouge Home Appraisal  2010 Dodd-Frank Financial Rules require lenders to provide a copy of a home appraisal to borrowers 3 days prior to a closing.  As a local Baton Rouge Home Appraiser of 21 years and occasional reviewer of other local  home appraisals, I can […]

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Baton Rouge Granite Remnants Could Save Money

Baton Rouge Granite Remnants Could Save Money Mary Umberger, an Inman News Contributor, offers some tips on how granite remnants could help you upgrade your Kitchen and Bathrooms for less expense, Granite Remnants May Save You Money.   This is important, especially if you are seeking to sell your home in the next few years […]

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Parkwood Terrace Baker LA Home Prices Report 70714 Baton Rouge

Parkwood Terrace Baker LA Home Prices Report 70714   2011-2012 Sales: 4 Sales $70,000 TO $239,500 Median Sales Price: $167,000 Avg Sold Price:$63/sf Avg SP/LP%:97% Avg Days On Market: 40 Days     GBRAR MLS NOTE: Based on info from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of 01/01/2012 to 04/13/2013. This […]

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Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: Antioch Villa Market Statistics 2012

Baton Rouge Home Appraisers: Antioch Villa Market Statistics 2012  Antioch Villa Development Antioch Villa was approved by East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission April 16, 1973 and developed in mid 1970s. 2012 Antioch Villa Housing Market Statistics: 10 sales from $74,000 to $134,000, Median Sales Price $102,450, Average Sold Price $75/sf, Average Listing […]

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Why Won’t the Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Talk to Me?

Why Won’t the Baton Rouge Home Appraiser Talk to Me? QUESTION: WHEN CAN YOU TALK TO THE APPRAISER DURING THE HOME APPRAISAL PROCESS? My Appraiser Friends in Austin TX, Orlando Masis and Alison Nicklin Shuman, with Austin TX Appraisal IQ, posted a new video today entitled, “Why Won’t the Appraiser Talk to Me?“, see their […]

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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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Divorcing Baton Rouge Women: Forbes Tips On Real Estate Settlement and Appraisals

Divorcing Baton Rouge Women: Forbes Tips On Real Estate Settlement and Appraisals Baton Rouge Divorce Home Appraiser Commentary: On my street in 2012, there were 3 married couples that separated, 1 already divorced and 2 others are seeking a divorce.  It seems divorce is on the rise.  Over the 21 years that I’ve been a […]

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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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Perkins Rowe Impact On Baton Rouge Home Prices Study

Perkins Rowe Impact On Baton Rouge Home Prices Study Yesterday I pinned the article, Baton Rouge Real Estate: Perkins Rowe Proving To Be Desirable Hot Spot , in which I said, The area around Perkins Rowe is enticing to me and my family. We love to spend time at CC’s Coffee House, Starbucks, Barnes and […]

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