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U.S. new home sales jump 14.8% in April

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

From Baton Rouge Business Report

Bustling business: Sales of new homes posted another large gain in April as buyers rushed to sign contracts before government tax credits expired. The Commerce Department says sales of new single-family homes jumped 14.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000 units. The April gain followed a 29.8% surge in March, the biggest monthly increase in 47 years. Activity in both months was pushed higher by a stampede of buyers trying to sign sales contracts before tax credits expired on April 30.

LSU Foundation buys 38.6 acre site

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

From Baton Rouge Business Report

The LSU Property Foundation has purchased a 38.6-acre tract next to its South Campus for $3.86 million. David Hardy, an attorney for the foundation, says the purchase extends the university’s holdings between GSRI Avenue and Nicholson Drive. The land is adjacent to a 60-acre tract LSU bought in late 2007 for $6 million. Officials with the LSU Foundation say it will be up to the university to decide what to do with the land.

Parade of Homes kicks off Saturday

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

From Baton Rouge Business Report

Baton Rouge builders will get to show off their handiwork for two weekends, beginning Saturday at the Capital Region Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes. The event, which takes place Saturday and Sunday and May 22 to May 23, is the largest showcase for area builders. This year there are 52 homes in the parade; in previous years there have been between 60 and 80 homes in the parade. Lynda Evans, executive vice president of the CRBA, blames the drop on a lack of inventory. But Evans says there’s a “good mix” of homes, ranging in price from $120,000 to nearly $1 million. “There are a lot of first-time homebuyers who go out to this event looking for a home,” she says. “There are homes out in every price range.” For more information about this year’s event, including a list of homes that will be in the parade, click here.

B.R. ranks second best for jobs

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Forbes magazine says Baton Rouge is the second-best midsized city in terms of job growth. Baton Rouge finished second, five spots higher than the 2009 rankings, despite seeing the number of non-farm jobs drop by 2.4%.

While 2009 was a dismal economic year, cities that had concentrations of government workers and government-subsidized industries, such as health care and colleges, fared better than others. Only Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C., finished higher than Baton Rouge. In all categories, the Capital Region finished 15th in the Forbes rankings. Adam Knapp, BREC president and CEO, says the Forbes report confirms that the Capital Region economy is one of the most competitive in the U.S.

Keller Williams opens Prairieville office

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

From Baton Rouge Business Report

Keller Williams First Choice has opened a real estate office in Prairieville. This isn’t a spin-off of the existing Keller Williams office in Baton Rouge, says Patricia Odom, team leader and CEO for the office; rather, it’s a totally new franchise for the chain, based in Austin, Texas. Keller Williams claims to be the third-largest real estate company in the U.S. Odom says company opened the new office because it wanted to enter the Ascension market. Sue McDonald, a veteran Ascension Realtor, is the operating principal along with Mary Garner DeVoe. The office has 30 agents now, yet Odom says the staffing is growing.

March home sales in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas

Monday, April 5th, 2010
Sales By Area
Criteria: Status: S, Category: RESIDENTIAL
Statistics for Entire Mls from 3/1/2010 to 4/1/2010
Category:1
Area # of Sales Total Sales Avg Sales Median Sales
11 EBR MLS AREA 11 35 $5,648,977 $161,399 $142,000
21 EBR MLS AREA 21 9 $1,132,000 $125,777 $132,000
22 EBR MLS AREA 22 16 $1,682,750 $105,171 $85,750
31 EBR MLS AREA 31 10 $360,930 $36,093 $35,250
41 EBR MLS AREA 41 19 $2,257,900 $118,836 $134,900
42 EBR MLS AREA 42 33 $5,213,350 $157,980 $155,000
43 EBR MLS AREA 43 60 $12,331,700 $205,528 $189,150
50 EBR MLS AREA 50 2 $240,000 $120,000 $120,000
51 EBR MLS AREA 51 9 $2,136,380 $237,375 $192,500
52 EBR MLS AREA 52 29 $9,439,120 $325,486 $252,000
53 EBR MLS AREA 53 56 $16,710,125 $298,395 $245,500
61 EBR MLS AREA 61 18 $4,413,750 $245,208 $180,000
62 EBR MLS AREA 62 15 $3,378,300 $225,220 $225,000
70 WBR MLS AREA 70 10 $1,833,200 $183,320 $181,500
72 IBR MLS AREA 72 2 $596,000 $298,000 $298,000
73 IBR MLS AREA 73 4 $549,960 $137,490 $133,930
74 PC MLS AREA 74 12 $2,784,900 $232,075 $197,000
80 LIV MLS AREA 80 8 $1,057,600 $132,200 $130,000
81 LIV MLS AREA 81 36 $5,412,850 $150,356 $144,900
82 LIV MLS AREA 82 16 $2,553,000 $159,562 $162,400
83 LIV MLS AREA 83 27 $4,459,920 $165,182 $145,920
85 TNG MLS AREA 85 1 $115,000 $115,000 $115,000
86 TNG MLS AREA 86 1 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000
90 ASC MLS AREA 90 89 $19,835,379 $222,869 $182,900
91 ASC MLS AREA 91 36 $6,005,079 $166,807 $177,400
92 ASC MLS AREA 92 11 $2,907,800 $264,345 $286,000
93 EFL MLS AREA 93 8 $1,580,545 $197,568 $111,950
94 WFL MLS AREA 94 2 $450,000 $225,000 $225,000
95 OTH MLS AREA 95 (OTHER) 1 $57,000 $57,000 $57,000
TOTALS 575 $115,318,515 $200,553 $174,500

Sales activity over the last quarter in EBR and Ascension

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Sales By Area
Criteria: Status: S, Category: RESIDENTIAL
12/4/2009 to 3/4/2010
Category:1
Propery Type:DSF
Counties:ASC,EBR
Area # of Sales Total Sales Avg Sales Median Sales
11 EBR MLS AREA 11 60 $9,544,537 $159,075 $149,500
12 EBR MLS AREA 12 3 $239,800 $79,933 $92,900
21 EBR MLS AREA 21 28 $4,582,500 $163,660 $139,000
22 EBR MLS AREA 22 30 $3,564,900 $118,830 $114,750
31 EBR MLS AREA 31 37 $1,636,813 $44,238 $35,500
41 EBR MLS AREA 41 50 $6,609,404 $132,188 $127,000
42 EBR MLS AREA 42 66 $10,783,940 $163,393 $152,450
43 EBR MLS AREA 43 89 $19,819,787 $222,694 $199,500
50 EBR MLS AREA 50 1 $330,000 $330,000 $330,000
51 EBR MLS AREA 51 20 $5,534,100 $276,705 $238,450
52 EBR MLS AREA 52 37 $10,675,725 $288,533 $280,000
53 EBR MLS AREA 53 67 $21,324,919 $318,282 $261,900
60 EBR MLS AREA 60 6 $808,000 $134,666 $134,500
61 EBR MLS AREA 61 35 $12,863,175 $367,519 $240,000
62 EBR MLS AREA 62 28 $9,249,000 $330,321 $303,950
90 ASC MLS AREA 90 168 $32,954,840 $196,159 $177,300
91 ASC MLS AREA 91 67 $13,294,065 $198,418 $176,500
92 ASC MLS AREA 92 14 $2,681,612 $191,543 $170,000
TOTALS 806 $166,497,117 $206,572 $175,000

4528 Blecker Dr, Baton Rouge, La $212,000.00

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Back on the market in Westminster Subdivision!!!  This lovely home has GREAT potential in a fantastic area.

RESIDENTIAL - DSF- Click photo to enlarge or view multi-photos.
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MLS#: B0910348md H ListPrice: $212,000
Status: ACTIVE LivingSF: 1,988/M
Address: 4528 BLECKER DR List$/Sqft: $106.64
BATON ROUGE, LA Bedrooms: 4
Zip: 70809 BthFull/Pt: 2/1
Parish: EAST BATON ROUGE Stories: 1
Area: (62) EBR MLS AREA 62 YrBlt/Age: /31-40Yrs
MapPage: 642 Key:F OccStat: VACANT
Subdiv: WESTMINSTER PLACE Zoning
ParcelID: Style: Trad
ElemSch: CALLSCHLBRD Middle: CALLSCHLBRD High: CALLSCHLBRD
Dir: Jefferson Hwy to Pine Park to right on Blecker - House in rear of subdivision on right.
Lot: 293
Legal: Lot 54, Westminster 5th filing Part 2 & 3
Builder: Model Name:

Convenient location, great neighborhood! Well-built and well-maintained 4 bdr/2.5 ba brick home has been freshly painted inside & out. The large living/formal dining area is off the foyer. In the kitchen there’s lots of light,including a bay window in the breakfast area. Nearby, a roomy den overlooks the back yard. Other amenties include covered front & rear porches,double carport,separate storage room, and established landscaping. 1 year home warranty included.



LowerSqFt: 1,988 UpperSqFt: PorchSqFt: 192 CarportSqFt: 378
GarageSqFt: StorageSqFt: 106 TotalSqFt: 2,664 SourceSqFt: MEASRD
AssnFee: V/Y AssnFeeAmt: 40 AssnFeeIncl: Other:SeeRemarks MinrlRghts: CONVEYED
Warranty: Y LotDim: 90 X 150 StFront(Ft): Acres:

Room Type Lvl Dimnsns
LIVINGROOM 12.6×23.9 Constrc: Brick Siding: Brick, Wood Parking: 2Cars, CarportRear
DEN 14.9×16.4 Fndatn: Slab Roof: CompShingle Heating: CentralHeat, Gas
KITCHEN 10.3×10.6 Cooling: CntralAir Fireplc: Floors: VnylSheet, Carpet
BREAKFAST 7.1×10.0 Fence: ChainLink, Partial, Wood Patio: Covered, Open WatrFrnt:
UTILITYROOM 7.2×9.0 Wat/Sew: PubSew, PubWat Finance: Cash, Conv, FHA, VA Reserved:
BEDRM:MASTER 12.3×14.4 Lot: Level Pool: Utilities: E:Entergy, G:Entergy
BEDRM:ADDITNL 11.8×12.1 IntFeatrs: AllWndwTrtmt., ElecDryCn, GasDryCn, MasterBth, Walk-inClost
BEDRM:ADDITNL 11.6×11.0
BEDRM:ADDITNL 11.0×12.0 Applncs: CooktopElec, Dishwsh, WallOvn
FOYER 5.0×13.0
Equip: CableReady, SecSys
Exterior: Lndscpd, Porch
Amenities: Park, Playgrnd, CmntyPool Misc:

LstOff: B55501BURNS & CO., IN

Business Report Poll shows public opinion on Baton Rouge Home Pricing

Friday, February 26th, 2010

A Baton Rouge Business Report poll  shows that Fifty-eight percent of people who responded to a Real Estate Weekly poll say buyers have the advantage locally in the market for homes under $300,000. Thirty-six percent of people who participated in the survey say the market favors neither buyers or sellers, while 6% say it’s a sellers market below $300,000. Nearly 100 people participated in the survey.

9176 Kanawha, Denham Springs, La 70726

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

BEST PRICE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! This 4 bedroom home is truly move in ready. Don’t miss the tax credit. Home was constructed by Southern homes and has lots of updates. Owner took care in selecting a fantastic open floor plan that is good for family and entertaining. The kitchen and living areas allow for maximum seating and usable space. Owner has built a six ft privacy fence and has a storage shed to keep lawn equipment and storage use OUT of the garage. Refrigerator, Washer/dryer to remain…with a REASONABLE offer.window treatments to remain. Seller also will be transferring the upgraded homeowners warranty package that is good through 7/2011