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http://www.accuratevg.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge Named Second Best Economic Development Market!

The Baton Rouge Business Report AM is delivering Great News for the Greater Baton Rouge housing market. The link to the article is here!

Here’s the good news:

“Baton Rouge is ranked second by Southern Business and Development magazine among the top 10 mid-markets of the decade, based on the amount of new and expanded project wins over the last 10 years. Some of the notable projects in the top-10 issue include: Albemarle, Electronic Arts, SNF Holding Company and The Shaw Group. Project wins that affected rankings must have consisted of 200 or more jobs and/or $30 million or more in capital investment. Huntsville, Ala., was the only city to top Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge was also ranked third-best metro area in economic development in 2009 by Site Selection magazine.

Adam Knapp, BRAC president and CEO, says he attributes the area’s success to the chamber’s “Campaign for a Greater Baton Rouge.” The Southern Business and Development Story can be found here.“

http://www.accuratevg.com/ - Baton Rouge Real Estate: Greater Baton Rouge Foreclosures Were Low In 2009

In a one paragraph report, the Baton Rouge Business Report is reporting the following:

“The 2009 foreclosure rate in Baton Rouge ranks among the lowest 25% for U.S. metro areas, according to a new report. Baton Rouge had the 157th highest foreclosure rate among 203 U.S. cities, according to RealtyTrac, which follows the market for seized homes. One out of 121 homes in the Capital Region was involved in the foreclosure process in 2009, a 139% jump from the year before. RealtyTrac warns the actual increase may be due to improvements or changes in reporting techniques. Three other Louisiana cities had lower foreclosure rates than Baton Rouge: Shreveport was ranked 163rd, with one foreclosure per 140 homes; Lafayette was 170th, with one foreclosure per 183 homes; and Houma-Thibodaux was 193rd, with one foreclosure per 363 households. Nationally, the foreclosure rate averaged one for every 45 households. Las Vegas and Fort Myers, Fla., were the two weakest markets, with one out of every 8 homeowners facing foreclosure during 2009.”

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http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ - Greater Baton Rouge Home Sales Up 38% In November 2009

The Baton Rouge Business Report is reporting on November home sales numbers here! According to the article, November sales were up 38% locally. Here’s a snippet from their report:

“There was a 38% increase in the number of homes sold in the Capital Region during November, compared with the year before. There were 576 houses sold in November, according to the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, compared with 417 in November 2008. Average sale prices were down 3.4%, from $185,622 in November 2008, to $179,272. Livingston Parish saw the biggest improvement in sales, with 145 homes sold in November at an average price of $157,954. That’s nearly double the 76 sales that happened last year, at an average price of $144,558. East Baton Rouge also saw a jump in home sales, from 232 in November 2008, to 307.”

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http://batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – Baton Rouge Real Estate Appraisers News: Tax Credit Extended

Wow! I arrived back at the office to receive a flood of news about the Tax Credit Extension.

From Wells Fargo Mortgage:

Tami Luhby, with CNNMoney.com, is reporting that Congress Extends Homebuyer Benefits! Bill Extends Homebuyer Tax Credi Into Next Year. Here’s a snippet below:

“NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — New homebuyers are poised to see the $8,000 tax credit extended into mid-next year.

The legislation extends the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit to contracts signed by April 30 and closed by June 30. The controversial credit, which many say has boosted home sales in recent months, was set to expire after Nov. 30.

The bill also creates a $6,500 credit for those who buy a home after living in their current house at least five years. That measure would apply to contracts signed by April 30 and closed by June 30. The current credit defines a first-time homebuyer as someone who has not owned a residence within the past three years.

The credit would be available only for the purchase of principal residences priced at $800,000 or less.”

From Darren James @ Keller Williams Realty:

“Breaking News!!!

As of today-Thursday, November 5th, the bill has passed involving the extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit and will be sent to President Obama for his signature. The new program will go into effect when President Obama signs the bill. Click link below for details!!

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From Baton Rouge Business Report:

Realtors pleased tax credit extended

http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – Baton Rouge Business Report & First American Core Logic: Baton Rouge Home Prices Down Slightly

(In this example above, this Baton Rouge Housing Market in 70815 has experienced more than just a slight decline in median sales price and an oversupply of competing housing. Parameters are the 1900sf to 2400sf living area size range)

The Link is Here! Here’s a snippet of from the report:

“A new report says Baton Rouge home prices dropped 0.41% in August from the year before. First American Core Logic says the local Home Price Index was down from August 2008, after a 0.8% increase in July. That local decrease is much better than the 10.1% drop reported in First American’s national index in August. Louisiana’s index was down 3.9% during the month. First American predicts U.S. home prices will hit bottom in March, because of the increasing number of homes entering the foreclosure process and the expiration of a tax credit for first time homebuyers — although members of Congress are working to extend the credit into next year. By August 2010, First American projects the home price index will be up 4.6% nationally and 0.51% in Baton Rouge.”