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Estate Appraisers In Greater Baton Rouge

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ – Need A Residential Estate Appraiser In Greater Baton Rouge? Bill Cobb, CREA, with Baton Rouge’s Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group, is a real estate appraiser based in the Baton Rouge Market with 18 years experience. He covers multiple Parishes (or Counties) in the Greater Baton Rouge Region and works for brokers, banks, governmental […]

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Baton Rouge Area Recovering From Recession 10th Fastest Per Forbes

http://batonrougeappraiser.housingstorm.com/ – Baton Rouge Area Recovering From Recession 10th Fastest Per Forbes The Baton Rouge Business Report is reporting that the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Kip Holden are touting a recent Forbes Magazine study ranking the Greater Baton Rouge area as the 10th fastest recovering city among the 100 areas studied. The […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Video: CNBC Good News & Worries Over Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers Video: CNBC Good News & Worries Over Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Also, see the Baton Rouge Business Report’s: Dire predictions for commercial mortgage lending and here’s a snippet: “Nationally, about $3.4 trillion in commercial real estate loans is outstanding, and some experts predict a wave of defaults in the […]

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How Will RESPA Changes Impact Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate? See Video

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – How Will RESPA Changes Impact Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate? See Video Watch and Listen to Murfreesboro, TN Realtor & Broker, John C. Jones, explain the new RESPA Changes, the first changes to RESPA in 30 years!

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Social Media Survey Results From 200 Real Estate Agents: Does It Apply In Greater Baton Rouge?

http://batonrougerealtorhomes.net/ – Social Media Survey Results From 200 Real Estate Agents: Does It Apply In Greater Baton Rouge? eRealEstate.com is reporting on a survey of 200 Realtors and their experiences using Social Media. Some struggle and there are some success stories. Their article is here! Here’s a snippet: “Fears and Frustrations •1. “Overwhelmed” – many […]

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Five Ways Olive Garden Can Enhance Your Baton Rouge Real Estate Business

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Five Ways Olive Garden Can Enhance Your Local Baton Rouge Real Estate Business J. Lamar Ferren has written an insightful article on how Olive Garden Restaurant can enhance your local Real Estate Business! The article is located here: Five Ways Olive Garden Can Enhance Your Real Estate Business. Here’s a snippet: “1. The […]

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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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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 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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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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Baton Rouge Real Estate 2009 Report

https://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com// – Baton Rouge Real Estate 2009 Report There’s a new Baton Rouge Real Estate market report, click below!  

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Real Estate Appraisers: Age and makeup of your neighborhood can determine home value loss!

http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ – Real Estate Appraisers: Age and makeup of your neighborhood can determine home value loss! This home at 10305 Welbeck Court. In Westchase, some home values have dropped a little – and some a lot. Shannon Behnken, with the Tampa Tribune, discusses how “Age and makeup of your neighborhood can determine home value loss”. […]

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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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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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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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A Simple Fix For Greater Baton Rouge HVCC Compliance?

http://www.realestateappraisertips.info/ – Dave Towne: A Simple Fix for the HVCC A Simple Fix for the HVCC Unintended consequences of the HVCC agreement has come close to decimating the appraisal industry, and many in mortgage lending. The fix is simple, and easily implemented by Cuomo, FannieMae and FreddieMac and the other regulators. I can be done […]

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Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser Professionals On Twitter

http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisers.net/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraiser Professionals On Twitter Click Above To Follow

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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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