Archive for April, 2011
http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Wow! Five High Dollar Denham Springs Home Sales In 2011 With Photos. The remarkable aspect of these sales is that they first took place during this national economic downturn AND how short of a marketing time period these homes were on the market. Were these purchases made by buyers with pent-up-demand?
The Denham Springs housing market hasn’t seen this many high-end home sales in such a short time period in years. The five (5) homes below sold from 1/6/2011 through 4/15/2011, from $450,000 up to $689,167. One (1) was a $450,000 Cash Sale and the other four (4) were financed Conventional per GBRMLS records. The sales are listed below beginning with the most recent sales first.

25536 Southern Hills Ct in in Greystone Golf Community, with 3,120sf, sold 4/15/2011 for $455,000 or $146/sf. Marketing time was only 100 days. Listed by Crysal Bonin with The Mortensen Group LLC and sold by Lawson Covington with Covington & Associates Real Estate LLC.

21452 Stone Bridge Ct in Stone Bridge Subdivision, with 4,704sf, sold 3/31/2011 for $615,000 or $131/sf. Marketing time was only 189 days. Listed by Rene’ Pollet with Coldwell Banker One and sold by Tammy Williams-Sparks with Keller Williams Premier Partners.

21461 Stone Bridge Ct in Stone Bridge Subdivision, with 3,870sf, sold 3/11/2011 for $640,000 or $165/sf. Marketing time was only 68 days. Listed by Alvin Washington with Alvin Washington Realty and sold by Kelli Wascom with Keller Williams Premier Partners.

8289 Allen Drive in Harrells Ferry Landing, with 4,637sf, sold 2/24/2011 for $689,167 or $149/sf. Marketing time was only 145 days. Listed by Denise Stockwell with RE/MAX FIRST and sold by Denise as well.

328 Chateau Jon in Chateau Jon Subdivision, with 3,717sf, sold 1/6/2011 for $450,000 or $121/sf. Marketing time was 140 days with Agent and was FSBO for several months. Listed by Jeannie Spell with RE/MAX FIRST and sold by DREW LANGHART & DARREN JAMES with Keller Williams Premier Partners.
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.
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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:
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http://www.denhamspringsrealestateminute.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
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http://www.batonrougerealestatebuzz.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Housing Update For Week of April 15, 2011 (From April 9-15, 2011). This report covers the primary four (4) Parishes that make up Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate.

Ascension Parish
Solds: 9 from $86,700 to $385,000, Average Sales Prices $186,403 or $100.32/sf, Median Sales Price $137,500, Average Days On Market 59.
Listings:
Currently Pending: 229 $191,106 Average Listing Price and Median Price $172,500.
New Listings: 48 With Average Listing Price of $197,932, Median Listing Price of $174,950
Pending Listings: 39 With Average Listing Price of $195,857, Median Listing Price of $189,000
East Baton Rouge Parish
Solds: 31 from $5,500 to $1,054,000, Average Sales Prices $216,768 or $106.51/sf, Median Sales Price $161,000, Average Days On Market 96.
Currently Pending: 585 $208,328 Average Listing Price and Median Price $166,000.
New Listings: 120 With Average Listing Price of $268,194, Median Listing Price of $186,000
Pending Listings: 100 With Average Listing Price of $208,382, Median Listing Price of $165,000
Western Livingston Parish
Solds: 10 from $29,000 to $455,000, Average Sales Prices $189,525 or $97.54/sf, Median Sales Price $168,500, Average Days On Market 98.
Currently Pending: 177 $149,140 Average Listing Price and Median Price $147,900.
New Listings: 31 With Average Listing Price of $175,716, Median Listing Price of $168,900
Pending Listings: 24 With Average Listing Price of $120,687, Median Listing Price of $127,950
West Baton Rouge Parish
Solds: 4 from $51,500 to $226,000, Average Sales Prices $166,600 or $106.33/sf, Median Sales Price $194,450, Average Days On Market 68.
Currently Pending: 21 $187,983 Average Listing Price and Median Price $193,000.
New Listings: 0
Pending Listings: 1 Listing Price of $124,900
NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of April, 9, 2011 to April 15, 2011. This information was extracted on 04/16/2011.
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/
http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Western Livingston Parish Quarterly Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Results

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%.
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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/


