In August 12-18, 2016, Greater Baton Rouge and Louisiana itself experienced "The Great Flood". 35.4 percent of East Baton Rouge homes potentially flooded, so Woodland Ridge was not alone. Greater Baton Rouge, South Louisiana in general and 62 miles of Interstate 12 from Baton Rouge to Covington Louisiana, experienced a 1000 year massive flood beginning August 12th-18th impacting 146,156 homes and displacing up to 359,619 people. Homes impacted were 68,679 in East Baton Rouge Parish, 48,827 in Livingston Parish and 16,195 in Ascension Parish.  Data Source: http://www.wafb.com/story/32825095/statistics-show-greatest-impact-of-flooding-was-in-ebr-parish?clienttype=generic&sf34172323=1Whether these Woodland Ridge homes did flood and were repaired or did not flood and were sold, these are th... 10/12/2017

Homes in The Settlement at Willow Grove in Baton Rouge LA Why Do People Live Here? The Settlement at Willow Grove community is designed to allow the residents to feel like they have everything they could ever need or want at their finger tips. Settlement at Willow Grove is located on Perkins Road between Bluebonnet and Siegen Lane. Click here to view all homes that are for sale in The Settlement at Willow Grove in Baton Rouge, LA! Looking for a home in The Settlement at Willow Grove? Interested in finding homes for sale in The Settlement at Willow Grove in Baton Rouge, LA? Click that link to find all currently available homes in this area of Baton Rouge. Call us today to receive additional information about The Settlement at Willow Grove in Baton Rouge, LA. What's the Neighborhood Like?... 09/25/2017

Homes in  White Oak Landing Subdivision in Baton Rouge LA Why Do People Live Here?  White Oak Landing subdivision in Baton Rouge LA offers a wilderness-like setting with elegant homes bearing many cultural and modern influences. White Oak Landing also boasts large and serene walking trails within the community. White Oak Landing in Baton Rouge LA is situated off of South Harrells Ferry Road near the Amite River. Click here to view all homes that are for sale in White Oak Landing subdivision in Baton Rouge, LA!  Looking for a home in White Oak Landing Subdivision? Interested in finding homes for sale in White Oak Landing subdivision in Baton Rouge, LA? Click that link to find all currently available homes in this subdivision in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Need to sell your home before purcha... 09/21/2017

East Baton Rouge Home Sales Stats August 2017 Infographicby Bill Cobb Appraiser and Accurate Valuations Group 225-293-1500.  Download this pdf at https://www.slideshare.net/BatonRougeHousingReportsEAST BATON ROUGE MEDIAN SOLD PRICE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES2012: $170,0002013: $177,000 2014: $179,9002015: $192,0002016: $190,000August 2017: $187,000SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES SOLD532, up 19%MEDIAN NUMBER OF DAYS HOMES SPENT ON THE MARKET 18, Down 50%SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LISTINGS ON THE MARKET NEW LISTINGS: 680ACTIVE LISTINGS: 08/2016:1950 vs 08/2017: 1758, DOWN 10%PENDING LISTINGS: 1562 MEDIAN SOLD PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT AUGUST 2016 versus AUGUST 2017 $116 vs $116 No ChangeMONTHS OF INVENTORY FOR SALE3.3 MONTHS DOWN 1.1 MONTHSSOURCE: Data used with permission of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of ... 09/12/2017

 This is the one! Prime location in Baton Rouge. This charming home in Broadmoor was just renovated. When you drive up you will park in the convenient circle driveway, notice the large lot, fenced-in yard and inground swimming pool. Inside you is a renovated kitchen with beautiful cabinets, large windows throughout the home letting in natural light, an open and spacious living area, large bedrooms and renovated bathrooms. The half bath was updated with a tile surround tub. The master bedroom is complete with 2 large closets, built-in dresser and bookshelf, fireplace and doors leading to outside. The master bathroom has tile floor, single vanity and a large master closet. Contact Jen to schedule your showing today! CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING    09/06/2017

You’ll love this charming home with pool and large fenced-in backyard! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been well cared for and is move-in ready!Located in wonderful Shenandoah Estates, you are just minutes from everything.Special Home Features: this spacious home is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom floor plan. Wood floors in living room, brick floors in kitchen, carpet in the bedrooms, large living space and dining room, kitchen opens to the patio, backyard and pool. Large windows, wood burning fireplace and crown molding. Huge, fenced-in backyard with pool, cabana and deck. The pool also features a child-proof fence around the perimeter. Schedule your showing today... this home will not last long. CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOME ONLINE AND SCHEDULE A SHOWING!   08/25/2017

Renovated home just off of Old Jefferson!  This home has been renovated and is move-in ready.  Located off Old Jefferson Hwy near Long Farm in Baton Rouge.  Close to everthing.  Check it out... great yard... tons of space.  Don't miss this one.   07/26/2017

Completely Remodeled inside out and from top to bottom! 4 bedrooms and 3 baths just across the street from St. Joseph's Academy! The circular drive leads you to the updated entry with iron columns and stained glass front door! Open floorplan awaits you with scraped wood flooring, abundance of canned lighting, new kitchen cabinets, eat in peninsula, new cabinets, gas appliances, and more. Lovely unique feature is a double staircase - front and rear - to the 3 bedrooms and bath upstairs with great views of the lush backyard. Off the kitchen is a sunken den that leads to the master suite ... large walk-in closet, bedroom with multiple views, and the master bath -- double vanity, soaker tub, stone shower. Stunning! From the roof, to the a/c, to the subfloor, this home has been redone with q... 06/14/2017

Charm in "The Dales"! Lovely updated home, all freshly painted inside and out, with large rear porch and horseshoe drive! Enjoy entertaining with the formal living and dining, flowing to the updated kitchen: rich cypress ceilings, suspended hood, walls of cabinetry, large windows with backyard views, sleek countertops and china cabinetry are just a few of the touches in this kitchen that also flows to the keeping area - with french doors opening to the spacious rear porch! The porch offers such charming living space to enjoy the fenced backyard. There are two bedrooms down, including the spacious master that offers a sitting area overlooking the large backyard. Relax in the claw foot in the master bath -- but also enjoy the separate shower and marble topped vanity. Upstairs is a large b... 04/24/2017

Home for sale on Estates Rd. in Baton Rouge, LA2236 Estates Rd. Baton Rouge, LA. 70808MLS number: 2017004667Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5Square Footage: 2,582Click here to view listing and scheudle a showing! Or call/text Jen Burns at 225-907-3305 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Take a walk out of the front door and enjoy the beautiful views of LSU Lakes, winding streets and stunning homes. This "classic" Baton Rouge home is a must see!! Located a block from LSU Lakes in an amazing location. This beautiful home sits on a hidden street and overlooks a pool, beautiful shared 3-acres and the Lakes at LSU. 2236 Estates Road is a beautifully landscaped, cared for home that boasts 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated kitchen, painted brick fireplaces, modern neutral... 04/04/2017

Home for sale on Little Poplar Ave. in Baton Rouge, LA18441 Little Poplar Ave. Baton Rouge, LA. 70817MLS number: 2017004596Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Square Footage: 2454Call Jen Burns at 225-907-3305 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. This home did not flood in 2016.  You'll love this beautiful home in established, desired Laurel Hill. This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, triple split floor plan has a huge slab granite island, spacious keeping room and breakfast nook looking over the landscaped backyard. Special Home Features: Living room overlooks the outdoor kitchen and pergola and opens up to the dining room. Wood floors in living and dining, tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The master bedroom has a tray ceiling and also overlooks the backyard. The master bathroo... 03/30/2017

Employer Gift for Down Payment – FHA Mortgage Loan ‘Employer Assistance’ refers to benefits provided by an employer to relocate a borrower or assist in the borrower’s home purchase, including down payment, closing costs and Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium(UFMIP). A salary advace or loan cannot be used. The amount of the gift does not matter. The lender will simply add this amount to the borrowers available funds to be allocated at closing.This can be a one-time bonus for an employee. It can also be defined as relocation help from the employer.Some documentation will be required. Tell your Loan Officer at time of application as it does affect their paperwork internally. If you have questions about whether you qualify for an FHA Loan…. Or just want to chat about home loan qualifying.... 03/27/2017

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FHA Mortgage Loan East Baton Rouge ParishWith most of Baton Rouge ineligible for the USDA Rural Development Loan that takes 0% down financing, the best backup plan for a low down payment with less than perfect credit is a Federally Backed FHA Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan.The FHA Mortgage Loan is NOT a First Time Homebuyer loan. It is for anyone who wishes to use the loan.Current FHA Loan Limits in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA as of this writing is $275,665The FHA Loan is a little more forgiving to bruised credit. And doesn’t hit you in the rate as hard as conventional for lower FICO Scores.Basic qualifications:1. 2yrs work history in the same line of work(can be multiple jobs)2. Decent credit. Clean the last 12 months3. Charged off accounts and collections do not need to be paid off to quali... 03/21/2017

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Baton Rouge's Luxury Market "appears" to be weakening into 2017  Will higher mortgage rates negatively impact this market?  And The Settlement At Willow Grove Update showing it also appears to be weakening from 2016 highs. Reporting the numbers I'm seeing and based on a luxury estate private sale home appraisal I completed this past week in the 70806/70808 market.Trends comparison 7-12 months ago vs Current to 3 months: Total Active Competing Listings have INCREASED from 13 to 27 or 107% Months of Housing Supply INCREASED from 13 to 20.2 months, a 55% increase Median Comparable Sales Price has DECLINED from $1,397,500 to $1,135,000 or -18.7%Discount off listing price INCREASED by 10%, meaning homes are selling for 10% less than listing price.$1,000,000 to $1,500,000 appears to be weaken... 03/12/2017

A client planning a potential purchase in The Settlement At Willow Grove requested sales trends.  So, I prepared charts, interactive charts and commentary on trends.  What the trends are communicating is prices are pulling back to prices of two years ago.  ***NOTE: There are 9 under contract homes within when closed will provided a more clear trends direction for 2017.  While it's important to report "What Happened", it's as important to report on the "Market In Play" or what is taking place right now. Baton Rouge's Luxury Market appears to be softening, becoming weaker. Outside of Settlement within Baton Rouge's 70806, 70808, 70809 and 70810 in the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 from ages 6-10 plus, not including Country Club of Louisiana or Settlement, appears to be weakening with 20 month ... 03/12/2017

15217 Woodlore Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Get Directions Click Here OPEN HOUSE March 12, Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure Our Reviews $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home almost 100% renovation completed! Perfect location, you will be greeted by the welcoming porch area and lovely curb appeal. A few highlights include new granite counter tops with new appliances, hallway and all bedrooms, new tile flooring in living, and bedrooms, new cabinets and light fixtures throughout, new A/C system & energy efficient windows the kitchen is an entertainer's dream with tons of cabinets (with new hardware). Other features include fresh paint inside and out, new doors and door knobs throughout, a ... 03/08/2017

15217 Woodlore Dive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure Our Reviews $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home almost 100% renovation completed! Perfect location, you will be greeted by the welcoming porch area and lovely curb appeal. A few highlights include new granite counter tops with new appliances, hallway and all bedrooms, new tile flooring in living, and bedrooms, new cabinets and light fixtures throughout, new A/C system & energy efficient windows the kitchen is an entertainer's dream with tons of cabinets (with new hardware). Other features include fresh paint inside and out, new doors and door knobs throughout, a new water heater, ceiling fans in all bedrooms,... 03/04/2017

6242 Tiger Trace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA Get Directions Click Here OPEN HOUSE March 05, Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure Our Reviews $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 1629 SQUARE FEET Beautiful home in a great location! Less then a year old, this home is like new! This DSLD home has great features including an open floor plan, wood floors in the living room, 16? ceramic tile floors in wet areas plus master bedroom and closet, 3cm full slab granite countertops in kitchen and baths, custom backsplash in kitchen, beautiful cabinets with hardware throughout, dishwasher and microwave hood, pendant lights, separate shower and garden tub in master bath and custom framed mirrors in baths. Energy efficient with a tankless water heater, radiant... 02/28/2017