Real Estate News
B.R. home prices buck national retreat
March 13, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
At the close of 2011, average U.S. home prices reached lows not seen in a decade, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index tracking 20 metros around the nation, not including Baton Rouge. While prospective homebuyers who are calling local real estate agents such as Jerry del Rio have obviously read the widespread media reports [...]
17618 Five Oaks, Baton Rouge Home for Sale
February 23, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Over 5,000 square feet of luxury is what you will find in this home in desirable Five Oaks Subdivison off Highland road. Home is near interstate, shopping, and much more. Amenities include wine/bar room off kicthen, bonus room great for kids, sunroom leading to the relaxing backyard, and much more. The beautiful oasis in the [...]
3347 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge Condo for Sale!
February 23, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Walking distance to LSU campus, tailgating, and much more is what you will find in this New Orleans style condo minutes from Tiger Stadium. Two bedroom two bath condo features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood floors, and a balcony with great views of Tiger Stadium. Condo amenties include fitness center, private parking, and secure [...]
4802 Alice Louise, Greenwell Springs, La 4 Br 3 Ba, $318,000
February 1, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Corner lot home with lake views! What more can you ask for in this beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home located in Central’s newest up coming neighborhoods. Large open floor plan with lake views from the living, kitchen, and master bedroom. Huge kitchen with gas appliances, a butler’s pantry, built in spice cabinet, and custom [...]
Mortgage Rates Reverse Course
January 27, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac reported Thursday that mortgage interest rates have done a 180 and are now starting to climb, buoyed by positive housing data over recent weeks which show the market ended 2011 on a high note. Still, interest rates on home loans remain extremely low by historical standards. For the week ending January 26, the [...]
B.R. home sales end 2011 on positive run
January 24, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
By Steve Sanoski Published Jan 17, 2012 at 8:57 am (Updated Jan 17, 2012) Home sales in the eight-parish Capital Region ended 2011 on a seven-month run of increases over 2010 figures—with annual sales up 3%—and area realtors expect 2012 numbers to be even better. “Normally we start trending down in September and October, [...]
2 Lots for Sale in Central, 108 Charleston & 17168 Pin Cherry
January 19, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
108 Charleston $40,000 17168 Pin Cherry $130,000
5128 Roy Avenue, Central, La $156,000
January 16, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Great 3 bedroom 2 bath family home in desirable area in Central’s school district. This home is in excellent condition and is great for a growing family. Warm paint colors throughout this house give a very cozy feel. Wood floors in the living with built ins make it great for entertaining family and friends. The [...]
Fed begins controversial push to revive housing market
January 10, 2012 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
The Federal Reserve has launched a potentially controversial push to revive the battered U.S. housing market, calling on other government officials to act after largely exhausting its own tools to support the fragile economic recovery, Reuters reports. After the Fed slashed interest rates to near zero more than three years ago and amassed $2.3 trillion [...]
Baton Rouge seventh on Forbes list of where jobs will be next year
December 28, 2011 by timhouk · Leave a Comment
Baton Rouge is ranked No. 7 on the Forbes list of Where Jobs Will (And Won’t) Be in 2012, with an estimated 12% of the metro area’s employers expecting to add jobs. Baton Rouge tied with five other metro areas: Atlanta-Sand Springs-Marietta, Ga.; Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Fla.; Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind.; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.; and Wichita, Kan. Cape Coral-Fort [...]
