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New $45M pipe fabrication facility in Livingston Parish, Livingston Desperately Needs Taxes To Fund Parish

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Several top executives from The Shaw Group are heading up a newly created pipe fabrication company—Epic Piping—that this afternoon announced plans to invest $45.3 million to develop a manufacturing and production facility on a 70-acre site in Livingston Parish. The site, located in Satsuma near the intersection of Interstate 12 and La. 63, is projected… Source: www.businessreport.com New $45M pipe fabrication facility in Livingston Parish, Livingston Desperately Needs Taxes To Fund Parish This is Good News and Livingston Parish DESPERATELY NEEDS Industry just like this to choose Livingston as their destination, especially because of the Interstate 10-12 Corridor access being Continue reading New $45M pipe fabrication facility in Livingston Parish, Livingston Desperately Needs Taxes To Fund Parish→

Shadow Springs Subdivision Denham Springs Home Sales 2012-2015

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Shadow Springs Subdivision Denham Springs Home Sales 2012-2015 Source: www.slideshare.net Shadow Springs Subdivision Denham Springs Home Sales 2012-2015 Shadow Springs Average Days On MarketSince 2012, the average days it takes to sell a home has declined from 100 days to approximately 69 days in 2015.  However, note that there’s only been 1 sale in 2015 and in 2014 it took 88 average days.   Shadow Springs Home Prices Shadow Springs home prices have actually increased in 2014 at a median of $118,000 versus $105,900 in 2012.  The one 2015 sale is an another foreclosure at a lower $77,200.       Continue reading Shadow Springs Subdivision Denham Springs Home Sales 2012-2015→

Livingston Parish Roads At Crisis Level: Parish President To Repair ONLY 40 roads starting soon

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Source: www.wafb.com Livingston Parish Roads At Crisis Level: Parish President To Repair ONLY 40 roads starting soon.   Livingston Parish Government doesn’t realize condition of roads impacts home values!  Livingston Parish is basically a “Poor Parish” and from 1992 to 2006, approved too many new homes subdivisions with roads that now need repaving, not just patching.  Livingston Parish roads are beginning to haunt Livingston Parish government and those looking to move there better wake up and do their own research FIRST.  When I appraise homes in that South Point subdivision, WOW, what an embarrassment and it’s all over the news. Continue reading Livingston Parish Roads At Crisis Level: Parish President To Repair ONLY 40 roads starting soon→

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

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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→

Will Waton Gravel Pit Lower Oak Hills Subdivision Denham Springs Home Values?

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Will Waton Gravel Pit Lower Oak Hills Subdivision Denham Springs Home Values? Will Oak Hills Subdivision Watson Denham Springs 70706 home values decline because of this proposed gravel pit? “Only time and future home sales can answer this question and it’s far too early to make a judgment.” – Bill Cobb, Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser  NOTE: I’ve received questions from 1 Oak Hills homeowners and 2 local REALTORS® about this situation. This is not the first time I’ve shared thoughts on this topic both privately or publicly. The first time was just after announcement July 22 when a concerned Continue reading Will Waton Gravel Pit Lower Oak Hills Subdivision Denham Springs Home Values?→

Juban Crossing Mall Construction Progress Photos May 3 2014

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Juban Crossing Mall Construction Progress Photos May 3 2014 While in Denham Springs on Saturday for Denham Springs Home Appraisals, I took these photos of the construction progress of Juban Crossing Mall set to open in late 2014 or even 2015. Enjoy, Bill Cobb, Greater Baton Rouge’s Home Appraiser    

Livingston Parish Home Sales February 2013 versus February 2014

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Livingston Parish Home Sales February Slideshare 2013 versus February 2014

Livingston Parish Home Sales Trends February 2013 versus February 2014     Livingston Parish Median Sold Price by Month Feb-2013 vs Feb-2014: The median sold price is down -1%   Livingston Parish Sold Properties by Month Feb-2013 vs Feb-2014: The number of Sold properties is up 22%   Livingston Parish Home Sales February 2013 versus February 2014 from Bill Cobb   Livingston Parish Average Days on Market by Month Feb-2013 vs Feb-2014: The average days on market is up 27% Livingston Parish Months Supply of Inventory Feb-2013 vs Feb-2014: The average months supply of inventory is down -7% Under Contract Continue reading Livingston Parish Home Sales February 2013 versus February 2014→

Denham Springs Home Appraisers Shadow Springs 2013 Market Report

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Denham Springs Home Appraisers Shadow Springs 2013 Market Report Denham Springs Home Appraiser, Bill Cobb, is providing this video blog update on Shadow Springs Subdivision 70726 GREATER BATON ROUGE REAL ESTATE DATA NOTE:  The home sales numbers and home prices noted in this video are based on information from Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® \ MLS for period 06/01/2012 to 02/08/2014, extracted on 02/08/2014.

Denham Springs Home Buyers Better Off Choosing Conventional Over FHA and VA Loans?

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Baton Rouge Home Buyers Better Off Choosing Conventional Over FHA and VA Loans? I wanted to share this new video by Birmingham AL Real Estate Broker because he’s making a good point about the enormous cost of buying a home in 2014, FHA’s now permanent mortgage insurance for the life of the life no matter […] Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: I wanted to share this new video by Birmingham AL Real Estate Broker because he’s making a good point about the enormous cost of buying a home in 2014, FHA’s now permanent mortgage insurance for the life of Continue reading Denham Springs Home Buyers Better Off Choosing Conventional Over FHA and VA Loans?→

Darren James – What is the current state of the Denham Springs Market?

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Baton Rouge Real Estate News‘s insight: Darren James – Denham Springs, LA Realtor: Seller’s Market: Take Advantage of Less Time Spend on the Market and Low Interest Rates!   “The current market in Denham Springs is phenomenal. In 2013, our team sold 419 homes with a majority of them being listings. The pendulum of the market is swinging back in favor of the sellers…..   Read More and Watch Darren’s Video Update : http://www.djree.tv/2014/02/denham-springs-real-estate-market-update.html See on www.djree.tv