Buyer Agents: What are they and what to look out for | Ask Greg and Danielle Bunch Livingston Parish

When choosing a buyer agent to help you purchase a home, there are things to look OUT for, and things to look for. Today, we’ll talk about the former.  The job of a buyer agent encompasses many tasks, and when done correctly is not easy. Being a good buyer agent means keeping abreast of the market, constantly searching for possible homes, thoroughly researching those possibilities, evaluating them for you and with you, negotiating the contract, coordinating inspections, and much more. It is a very detailed job and a huge responsibility. Source: askgreganddanielle.com Buyer Agents: What are they and what to Continue reading Buyer Agents: What are they and what to look out for | Ask Greg and Danielle Bunch Livingston Parish

Video: Denham Springs Home Appraisers Report on Woodland Crossing 2011

http://www.woodlandcrossingappraiser.info/ – Video: Denham Springs Home Appraisers Report on Woodland Crossing 2011 Hi Bill Cobb, you’re a local Home Appraiser with Accurate Valuations Group 225-293-1500. I understand you just completed a home appraisal in my Denham Springs Subdivision, Woodland Crossing, last week? Yes Cassie, that’s correct. You know, that’s a very large subdivision with how many homes? Like 750 Homes? Yes, approximately 750 homes. Bill, value wise how is my subdivision doing during this local housing market correction? I heard 2011 was the Year of Correction for Greater Baton Rouge housing. I mean, aren’t home values still declining locally? Yes Continue reading Video: Denham Springs Home Appraisers Report on Woodland Crossing 2011

Why Are Denham Springs Bankruptcy Home Appraisals Needed During Bankuptcy?

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Why Are Denham Springs Bankruptcy Home Appraisals Needed During Bankuptcy? The Coyle Group Philly Appraisal Blog has written an interesting article on residential bankruptcy appraisals I wanted to share with Greater Baton Rouge residents. The link to this article is: Why is an appraisal needed during Bankruptcy?   Mr. Coyle states, “During bankruptcy the debtor (the person or entity defaulting) is required by the court to demonstrate the worth of their assets. Since the debtor’s real estate holdings are, oftentimes, their largest asset a real estate appraisal is required.” If you need a local Greater Baton Rouge Home Continue reading Why Are Denham Springs Bankruptcy Home Appraisals Needed During Bankuptcy?

New Wyndham Estates Subdivision Denham Springs Photos

http://www.denhamspringslarealestate.net/ – New Wyndham Estates Subdivision Denham Springs Photos. New Subdivision with homes in the 1500sf to 1650sf+/- range situated on 50′ lots.   Directions: Take LA Hwy 16 to Lockhart Rd, make a right onto Lockhart Rd and then a left onto Dunn Rd. Neighborhood will be on right.             Tags: denham springs, denham springs home appraisers, denham springs home for sale, denham springs homes for sale, denham springs homes realtor, denham springs homes search, denham springs house for sale, denham springs housing, Denham Springs Real Estate, denham springs real estate agents, denham springs Continue reading New Wyndham Estates Subdivision Denham Springs Photos

Woodland Crossing Subdivision Comprehensive One Year Study Denham Springs

Woodland Crossing Subdivision Comprehensive One Year Study Denham Springs. Home Prices Decline From September 2010 to September 2011, the median sold price is up by 9% (but only based on “1” sale in September 2011 and GBRMLS stats contradict this trend big time).   Recap of 2008 through 2011 YTD Woodland Crossing Housing Numbers:     So, from 2008 to 2011, median sales prices have ranged from $156,000, $147,000, $149,000 down to $140,000 in 2011, rounded to nearest 1000. Sold price per sq. ft. continues to decline from $92/sf in 2010 down to only $84/sf in 2011 rounded. 2011 represent Continue reading Woodland Crossing Subdivision Comprehensive One Year Study Denham Springs

Denham Springs Home Appraisers: Plantation Park Update 2011

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Denham Springs Housing Trends: Plantation Park Update 2011: Increasing, Declining or Remaining Steady? Since the Federal Tax Credit Expiration in May 2010, the number of home sales has declined considerably. And, the number of foreclosures has also increased. With fewer sales and more foreclosures, this increases the percentage of the number of sales as foreclosures. This is an on-going series into the decline of Greater Baton Rouge Home Values and why potential buyers should beware and not pay too much for “some” local overpriced listings. YES, there are overpriced listings in the Greater Baton Rouge Housing Market! Bill Continue reading Denham Springs Home Appraisers: Plantation Park Update 2011

Livingston Parish Quarterly Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report

https://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%. Continue reading Livingston Parish Quarterly Sales By Zip Code Q1 2010 versus Q1 2011 Report

Denham Springs Real Estate Agents: Four Unique Open House Ideas

http://www.denhamspringslarealestate.net/ – Denham Springs Real Estate Agents: Four Unique Open House Ideas   The Keeping Current Matters Blog has a helpful article today for Denham Springs Real Estate Agents: 4 Unique Open House Ideas The first paragraph starts out, “Open Houses have long been a tool used by agents to get a home seen. On any given weekend, there are dozens of them in every community in America. How can your real estate agent position YOUR Open House differently to make it stand out from the rest? Remember, the goal of the Open House is to increase traffic and “thinking Continue reading Denham Springs Real Estate Agents: Four Unique Open House Ideas

Denham Springs Home Appraisers Video: Robert Shiller: End of Tax Credit Could Mean Big Trouble for Housing … and Banks

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Denham Springs Home Appraisers: Robert Shiller: End of Tax Credit Could Mean Big Trouble for Housing … and Banks! Yahoo Finance has an interesting video on Robert Shiller feels that the end of the tax credit could mean big trouble for housing. And… Altos Research Blog this morning has an interesting chart: What if the Housing Stimulus Never Existed?   Yes, this argument is counterfactual, economically speaking, but… as Kyle Bass has asked – “How many problems have you solved by kicking the can down the road?”

Livingston Parish Foreclosure Trends: 2009 2010 Foreclosure Sales Numbers!

https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Livingston Parish Fore closure Trends: 2009 2010 Foreclosure Sales Numbers! 2010 Foreclosures total 13% of sales YTD; 2009 Foreclosures totaled 9%, an increase of +2% since 2009. 7% of all Livingston MLS Listings are Foreclosures! Foreclosures are negatively impacting this market. There’s A Major “Caveat” with the numbers below! The chart below represents the number of recorded Livingston Parish REO or Foreclosure Sales within the Greater Baton Rouge MLS, with the exception of Manufactured Housing sales. GBRMLS Areas for Livingston Parish are 80, 81, 82 and 83. Let’s put these foreclosure numbers into perspective! In 2009, there were Continue reading Livingston Parish Foreclosure Trends: 2009 2010 Foreclosure Sales Numbers!