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http://www.batonrougelistingsservices.com/ – Denham Springs 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
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
Wow! Denham Springs 3 Bedroom Home Reduced To $114,900…Won’t Last Long! Motivated Seller In Denham Springs, Newer 3 Bedroom For $114,900 12203 Sundown Drive Rolling Meadow
Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home located just minutes from Denham Springs and the Town Of Walker. This home is also close to schools. The dining area has a cathedral ceiling with an arched window and opens onto the large living room. The living room has laminate wood flooring and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has ceramic tile flooring and an abundance of cabinets. The master bath is spacious and has a door that gives access to the large backyard. Click below for Details.
Motivated Seller In Denham Springs, Newer 3 Bedroom For $122,500 12203 Sundown Drive Rolling Meadow
Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home located just minutes from Denham Springs and the Town Of Walker. This home is also close to schools. The dining area has a cathedral ceiling with an arched window and opens onto the large living room. The living room has laminate wood flooring and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has ceramic tile flooring and an abundance of cabinets. The master bath is spacious and has a door that gives access to the large backyard. Click below for Details.
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/
According to the DSLD Homes website, Lake At Gray’s Creek is a “Small community conveniently located directly off of Highway 16 in south Denham Springs. Less than one mile from the elementary school, this community has a retainage pond. Quiet location, just minutes from shopping and all other conveniences. New homes priced from the $130′s. In 2009, there were 63 homes built with an average sales price of $142,655 or $101.69/sf. In 2010, there were 32 homes built with an average sales price of $142,235 or $103.01/sf. In 2011, there is one (1) new home for sale for $133,900 or $105/sf for 1,274sf. Specific information on Lake At Gray’s Creek is available at the DSLD Homes website.
NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2009 to April 15, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/15/2011. Yes, this appraiser does have permission to use this MLS chart within this post.
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/
Accurate Valuations Group (Home Appraisals) has completed an analysis of the Western Livingston Parish housing market from First Quarter 2010 versus First Quarter 2011. The results are below.
70726. For Zip Code 70726, home sales volume was down 24%, Average Sales Price was up 3% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 9%.
70706. For Zip Code 70706, home sales volume was up 30%, Average Sales Price was down 8% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 12%.
70785. For Zip Code 70785, home sales volume was up 47%, Average Sales Price didn’t change and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 3%.
70754. For Zip Code 70754, home sales volume was down 37%, Average Sales Price was up 18% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was up 7%.
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/
http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/– Denham Springs Housing Trengs For South Point First Quarter 2011: Home Prices Continue Decline Based On Three (3) Foreclosures! And, even if the 3 foreclosures are removed from analysis, the Average Sales Prices remain at $136,950, Median $135,950 and Sold Price Per Sq. Ft at $89.13/sf.
Recap of 2008 through 2011 South Point Housing Numbers:
So, from 2008 to 2011, the median sales prices have ranged from $151,500, $145,000, $150,750 down to $128,000 in 2011. Sold price per sq. ft. continues to decline from $87/sf in 2010 down to $83/sf in 2011 rounded.
YEAR-TO-DATE SOLDS 2011:
Solds In South Point from 1/1/2011 to 04/03/2011 revealed:
Average Sales Price: $126,133 Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $82.75 Median Sold Price: $128,000 Number of Sales: 9
Average Days On Market: 102
Low To High: $100,000 to $155,900 Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 3
NUMBER OF SALES IN 2010 VERSUS 2009 YTD: -35% Decline
In 2009 there were 37 sales and in 2010 there were 24 sales. So, there were 13 less sales in 2010 than 2009 or -35% in home sales volume.
CURRENT LISTINGS AS OF 04/03/2011:
Current # GBRMLS Listings: 24, 5 REO/Foreclosure Listing, 21% of Listings Are Foreclosures! Current Listings Prices: $85,400 To $185,000, Average Listing Price $92.94/sf. $85,400 Listing Price is one of the lowest I’ve ever seen in South Point. Listing Prices per square foot range from $70/sf up to $110/sf.
TIME TO APPEAL YOUR LIVINGSTON PARISH PROPERTY TAXES? With this continued trend in lower sales prices in South Point Subdivision, is it is time to appeal your property taxes? You can look up your tax assessment here and find out what your home is assessed for, see below.
NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2008 to April 3, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/03/2011.
http://www.woodlandcrossingappraiser.info/– Denham Springs Appraisers Woodland Crossing Subdivision First Quarter 2011: Home Prices Decline Based On Five (5) Foreclosures!South Point Subdivision is also experiencing a similar decline. However, if these 5 foreclosures are removed from analysis, the Average Sales Price in 2011 has been $150,432, Median $165,275, Average Sold Price $83.37/sf, which is still a decline.
Recap of 2008 through 2011 Woodland Crossing Housing Numbers:
So, from 2008 to 2011, median sales prices have ranged from $156,000, $147,000, $149,000 down to $135,000 in 2011, rounded to nearest 1000. Sold price per sq. ft. continues to decline from $92/sf in 2010 down to only $78/sf in 2011 rounded. 2011 represent 13 sales and only represent one quarter of housing sales numbers, not an entire year.
Solds In Woodland Crossing from 1/1/2011 to 04/04/2011 revealed:
Average Sales Price: $141,763 Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $78.74 Median Sold Price: $134,735 Number of Sales: 14
Average Days On Market: 82
Low To High: $109,900 to $176,990 Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 5
Five (5) foreclosures took place selling for $115,000 or $76/sf for 1505sf, $118,000 or $74/sf for 1600sf, $118,900 or $63/sf for 1908sf, $124,000 or $62/sf for 1998sf and $154,900 or $77/sf for 1999sf.
NUMBER OF SALES IN 2010 VERSUS 2009 YTD: -35% Decline! In 2009 there were 73 sales and in 2010 there were 43 sales. So, there were 30 less sales in 2010 than 2009 or -41% in home sales volume. With 14 2011 Sales in Q1, if this trend continues, there should be 50 to 56 sales for 2011, which would be an improvement from 2010.
CURRENT LISTINGS AS OF 04/04/2011:
Current # GBRMLS Listings: 45, 1 REO/Foreclosure Listing and 1 Short Sale Listing. Current Listings Prices: $110,000 To $199,900, Average Listing Price $90.72/sf. Listing Prices per square foot range from $56/sf up to $109/sf.
TIME TO APPEAL YOUR LIVINGSTON PARISH PROPERTY TAXES? With this continued trend in lower sales prices in Woodland Crossing Subdivision, is it is time to appeal your property taxes? You can look up your tax assessment here and find out what your home is assessed for, see below.
NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2008 to April 4, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/03/2011.
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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.
