FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010 FHALoanPros.com is reporting that FHA Loan Limits To Remain Same Through 2010. The article link is here. Here’s a snippet from the article: “Current loan limits for FHA home loanshave been extended through the end of 2010. This move is expected to help ailing US housing markets by extending the availability of FHA loans to homebuyers and homeowners in higher priced markets. FHA loan limits are based on 125 percent of local median home value, and vary by location. With the demise of sub prime Continue reading FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010

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 housing market, a market that is much more affordable in pricing. And, this is what is selling. Some of those builders that thought buyers would just keep paying $136/sf to $160/sf and never stop are the ones still holding inventory, paying interest and their banks Continue reading Baton Rouge Real Estate in October 2009 Ranks Within 20 Strongest Metro Areas In U.S.

Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers “Photos From The Field”: 2009 St. Jude Dream Home Photos

http://www.appraisersinbatonrouge.com/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers “Photos From The Field”: 2009 St. Jude Dream Home Photos, Taken 10/17/2009 The Drawing for this beautiful St. Jude Dream Home is November 1, 2009. Buy your tickets today @ http://www.stjudedreamhome.org/.

Satsuma Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers: Satsuma Expecting Business Growth

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Satsuma Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers: Satsuma Expecting Business Growth Local News Wafb.com is reporting on Satsuma growth, article link and video is here. Here’s a snippet from the article: “SATSUMA, LA (WAFB) – Many people know Satsuma only as an exit off I-12. But within the year, real estate brokers predict the exit will explode with business. That’s where the new North Oaks complex is being built. Three strip malls have been ready for occupancy for almost a year, but only two businesses have moved in. So what’s the holdup? Since last year, heavy machinery has been pushing Continue reading Satsuma Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers: Satsuma Expecting Business Growth

Lest We Forget Those That Helped Build This Great Country: In Memory Of Jack Blalock Loranger Louisiana 2009

This past week, Loranger residents laid to rest a hero of their community, Curtis Eugene Blalock, but everyone called him “Jack”. I was there and felt like I was taking part in a Montgomery-Gentry Country Music Video – the kind that makes you proud to be an American and that reminds you of what makes America so great. The Obituary below really doesn’t do service to the man, but I’m not sure how 88 productive years can be summarized into just 1 paragraph. I’ll try to further summarize. Jack Blalock was a teacher in the Tangi-School system of Agriculture and Continue reading Lest We Forget Those That Helped Build This Great Country: In Memory Of Jack Blalock Loranger Louisiana 2009

Baton Rouge Real Estate News: Improving Baton Rouge Home Sales Numbers For September 2009, Up 46% From Hur, Gustav Lows

http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisers.net/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate News: Improving Baton Rouge Home Sales Numbers For September 2009, Up 46% From Hur, Gustav Lows Tony Zito (Zito Real Estate Group Baton Rouge) has some interesting new numbers regarding comparisons of 09/2008 versus 09/2009 showing a +46% increase in home sales (374 vs 547). While this is positive, one must remember that in 09/2008, there was a sharp decline of home sales due to Hurricane Gustav. The 09/2009 are encouraging at 547 home sales for the month, shows this market is improving. 09/2007 numbers were 655, so we’re only off 16% from the Continue reading Baton Rouge Real Estate News: Improving Baton Rouge Home Sales Numbers For September 2009, Up 46% From Hur, Gustav Lows

Major Baton Rouge FHA News Flash! FHA is Adopting Similar HVCC Standards As Of January 1, 2010….Get Ready For More Change!

http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – Mary Thompson, GA Appraiser, Outlines FHA’s Move Towards HVCC Appraisal Rules….Get Ready For More Change! Mary Thompson, Flowery Branch, GA, issued a post on Active Rain this morning that outlines the changes in FHA Appraisal Policy…..AND, it includes some Good News for FHA Appraisers regarding FEES! The link to the post is here. Here’s the outline of the 1. Good news for appraisers, the AMC’s who normally pay CUT rate fees and who care less about quality appraisal reports and experienced appraisers and more about making money, must pay appraisers based upon normal market rates for completing FHA Continue reading Major Baton Rouge FHA News Flash! FHA is Adopting Similar HVCC Standards As Of January 1, 2010….Get Ready For More Change!

Greater Baton Rouge FHA Appraiser Tip: I Told You FHA Was On The Way To Imploding

http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge FHA Appraiser Tip: I Told You FHA Was On The Way To Imploding It was about 1.5 years ago that I starting saying that we the U.S. Taxpayers would be bailing out FHA. After the mortgage meltdown, when FHA became the “Savoir” of the mortgage market, I began to receiving an increase in calls from the same slimy national mortgage brokers that I had already turned down doing appraisal work for because they seemed to always need $10,000 to $20,000 more than the homes were worth. They didn’t want home appraisals; they wanted a target Continue reading Greater Baton Rouge FHA Appraiser Tip: I Told You FHA Was On The Way To Imploding