http://www.facebook.com/ascrebuzz - Prairieville La Home Appraisers: Lakes At Oak Grove Homes Sales Report 2011.  Since May 2010, median sales price has risen 4%.         A recent home appraisal in and analysis of Lakes At Oak Grove Subdivision revealed this interesting finding. From 2008 to 2011, the median sales price has declined from $237,800 to $227,800 to $229,700 to now $235,000 into 2011 based only on 1 sale. So, 2008 was the post Hurricane Katrina "High" year followed by 2 years of declines.  2011 at $235,000 is higher than 2009 and 2010.  Again, 2011's $235,000 is only based on 1 sale while 2010's $229,700 was based on 5 sales.  The Listing-To-Sales-Price-Ratio at 98% is the highest since 2007.  TWO MLS CHARTS OF ALL HOME SALES SINCE 2005   The Chart below shows all home sales... 05/08/2011

http://www.facebook.com/ascrebuzz - Prairieville Home Appraisals Reports On Les Chenier Subdivision 2011.  So far, only one (1) home sale in 2011, a foreclosure for $155,000.       I had a local real estate agent contact me last week asking for a update on Les Chenier Subdivision as there really hasn't been much home sales activity in this development, but a development that has experienced some REO or foreclosure activity.  This development has puzzled me for several years as to how it climbed so high in home prices after Hurricane Katrina for these smaller homes.  The Median Sales Prices from 2005 to 2010 climbed and then rightfully so corrected from $167,000, $186,000, $191,000, $195,250, $193,500, $180,000 and now one (1) distressed sale in 2011 for $155,000.  It would appear that ... 04/23/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ – Accurate Valuations Group South Reports On Prairie Oaks Subdivision 2011.  Prairie Oaks Subdivision 2011 Housing Report, Ascension Parish Prairieville LA 70769.    A Look At 2010 Home Sales In Prairie Oaks Subd. As Of April 23, 2011                               How Many Current 2011 Listings?  •5 Total Current Listings •3 Are Active at $109/sf, $117/sf, $125/sf. The $109/sf is a foreclosure listed in 4/2011.  Two other listings listed 7/19/10 and 2/21/2011. •2 Are Pending, Listed at $121/sf and $132/sf, On The Market For 366 & 9 Days NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of 1/1/ 2005 to 4/23/2011, extracted on 4/23/2011. 04/23/2011

http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ - Ascension Parish Prairieiville La Home Sales Trends: Manchac Crossing 2005-2010 Home Sales Report     Total # 2010 Sales: 6Average Sales Price: $236,700Median Sales Price: $233,500Average Sold Price: $117.25/sfAverage List To Sale Price Ratio: 96%Average Days On Market: 62       One 2011 Sale $205,000 or $124/sf. It appears Manchac Crossing Median Sales Prices are continuing to Decline from 2008 highs of $242,750. Median Prices since 2006 have been $218,000, $219,950, $242,750, $237,500, $233,250 and now $205,000 in 2011. So, there was the rise in prices after Hurricane Katrina, then the deflating of the market!  And, post Federal Tax Credit Expiration, homes are remaining on the market longer as well.    NOTE: Based on information from th... 03/28/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Ascension Parish Real Estate Minute: Lake At Manchac 2010 Home Sales Numbers Total # 2010 Sales: 3Average Sales Price: $258,833Median Sales Price: $255,000Average Sold Price: $127.25/sfAverage List To Sale Price Ratio: 98.3%Average Days On Market: 88   One 2011 Foreclosure or Below Market Sale for $227,900 or $106/sf   NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 2010 to 3/18/2011. This information was extracted on 3/18/2011.   03/21/2011

  http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Ascension Parish Home Appraisers, Prairieville Louisiana 70769 Manchac Harbor Subdivision 2010 Update. Housing Numbers Report. Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Trends Report.         Solds In Manchac Harbor from 1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed:Average Sales Price: $304,724 ($312,725 in 2009)Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $118/sf  ($118/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $300,000 ($316,850 in 2009)Number of Sales: 17 Average Number of Days On Market: 110 Low To High: $270,000 to $342,000Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 2Current # MLS Listings: 12, 0 Are ForeclosuresCurrent Listings Prices: $215,400 To $338,900 or $87/sf to $128/sf         NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the pe... 02/18/2011

Monthly Sales were 71 units. Comparison to last month:  Decreased 12% from 81 units.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased 1% from 70 Units. Average Sold Price was $221,146.  Comparison to last month:  Increased 4% from $212,806.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased 6% from $207,896. Current Inventory is 9.07 months.  Comparison to last month:  Increased from 8.04 months.  Comparison to this month last year: Decreased from 9.15 months. Average Days on Market were 96.  Comparison to last month:  Held steady at 96 days.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased from 91 days. So what do all these numbers mean?  January has started off 2011 with a lot of hope! Average prices are up and average days on the market are holding steady. I did a little more research to se... 02/09/2011

My answer to the question every time is, "YES"! Many years ago, before I was an agent myself, my husband and I purchased a new home. We were very excited about our next move up in the housing market. The home was vacant when we started the negotiations. We closed within 30 days and everything we well. At the closing the previous owners handed over the keys to our new home. They asked if we were going to move in right away. We told them that we were leaving the next morning for two weeks to visit my husband's family up north. That afternoon, we picked up our kids and moved a couple of things in the house just so it would feel like it was really ours. Returning from our vacation we went straight to our new home. As we walked in the door, I noticed a key on the kitchen counter. I didn't re... 01/26/2011

It's Girl Scout Cookie time! I know this because lots of the little girls I know have been updating on their Mother's Facebook Status letting me know that they were accepting pre-orders for their heavenly little treasures. Tonight we had our first door knocker peddling her yummy goodness. All this talk about cookies made me think about searching for a Girl Scout Cookie page on Facebook. I found it! http://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutCookies Immediately I see a box that says "Go To App"... Well, I had to see what that was all about! You know those apps that let you send hugs and such? You can now send virtual Girl Scout Cookies to your friends Facebook wall! What??? How cool is that...or not. Talk about testing my will-power! If my friends send me Thin Mint and Samoas online all day, I wil... 01/21/2011

Monthly Sales were 81 units. Comparison to last month:  Increased 14% from 71 units.  Comparison to this month last year: Decreased 12% from 92 Units. Average Sold Price was $212,806.  Comparison to last month:  Decreased 2% from $216,851.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased 14% from $186,342. Current Inventory is 7.92 months.  Comparison to last month:  Decreased from 9.64 months.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased from 6.81 months. Average Days on Market were 96.  Comparison to last month:  Decreased from 105 days.  Comparison to this month last year: Increased from 67 days. So what do all these numbers mean?   Typically, December is a slow month with not a lot of activity. This year, December was a healthy month to end the year with. We were much better in Dec... 01/19/2011

Baton Rouge Homes in Galvez Subdivision 01/19/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Appraisers In Ascension Parish: Fairmont Garden Homes Sudivision 2010 Price Trends.    Overall, there were two (2) 2010 sales which brought the median sales price higher than 2009's $154,900 and lower than 2008's $159,450.  In 2010 as compared to 2009, the Average Sales Price has increased 0.44%, Median Sales Price has increased 2.3% and Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft. has increased $0.25/sf.       Solds In Fairmont Garden Homes Subdivision from 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $158,500 ($157,800 in 2009) Avg Sold $ Per Sq. Ft.: $112.03/sf  ($111.78/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $158,500  ($154,900 in 2009)Number of "MLS" Sales: 2 (3 in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 129 (109 in 2009)Low To High: $155,000 to $1... 01/14/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Prairieville Real Estate Appraisers: Fountain Hill Subdivision 2010 Price Trends.  Overall there really isn't much to report on in 2010.  Per GBRAR MLS, there was only 1 2010 sale (and only 1 MLS sale in 2009) in Fountain Hill Subdivision for $383,000 on 8/31/2010 for 3,625sf.  This home sold for $105.66/sf as a foreclosure.  The photo of this home is directly below.  The bank took this home back for a mortgage balance of $344,000 and still sold it for a substantial profit in this market.  This appraiser has performed two (2) foreclosure appraisals in Fountain Hill Subdivision in 2010.       My search of 2010 Legal News for Fountain Hill Subdivision also revealed another foreclosure for $246,666 in March 2010.  Also per Legal News, there ... 01/13/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Home Appraisers In Prairieville La 70769: Manchac Place Subdivision Home Price Trends in 2010       Solds In Manchac Place from 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $292,618   ($290,000 in 2009) Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $99.34/sf   ($91.14/sf in 2009) Median Sold Price: $293,900  ($290,000 in 2009) Number of Sales: 11    (13 in 2009) Average Days On Market: 125 (147 Days in 2009) Low To High: $247,000 to $356,900  Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 2 For $263K and $275K Current # Listings: 7, 1 Foreclosure, 1 Short Sale Current Listings Prices: $204,900 To $325,000, $85/sf to $122/sf      NOTE: Based on information from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®\MLS for the period of January 1, 200... 01/13/2011

View Larger Map Heritage Oaks Subdivision Looking for a Prairieville home?  Try this quiet neighborhood with spacious lots just off 42 and Muddy Creek:  HERITAGE OAKS HOMES.    Most of the lots are an acre or more, giving the community a spacious feeling.  Lots os trees and woods make this a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Modern, contrmporary and yet retaining much of the character of older plantation homes in the Louisiana area, this is one place you'll love to come home to. OTHER PRAIRIEVILLE HOMES Information about Prairieville, Louisiana, and Prairieville Homes and Neighborhoods   01/10/2011

Two days before New Years Day I decided I wanted bangs. They are coming back in style... right?  Of course, I decided that I wanted them and I wanted them NOW! No time to wait for a hair appointment and I didn't want to spend the extra money anyway. Any of this sounding familiar to you? Well, that evening I decided that I was going to do it myself. I hopped on YouTube and searched "How To Cut Your Own Bangs". Watching the videos, I thought well, this is simple. I can do this! Discounting all the posts that warned me I was treading in unknown waters I decided that I wanted bangs NOW! The next morning I enlisted the help of my oldest daughter. She laughed at me when I told her that "I watched it on YouTube. I can do this."  Actually, I think she even said, "You, of all people, should know... 01/02/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Ascension Parish FHA Appraisers: Ronda Place Subdivision 2010 Home Sales Price Trends.   There were two (2) MLS sales and two (2) FSBO Sales in 2010.  Overall sales prices are still increasing into 2011.  Home On Ronda Avenue   Solds In Ronda Place Subdivision from 1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $157,950 ($144,967 in 2009)Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $96.79/sf  ($89.87/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $157,950  ($149,900 in 2009)Number of "MLS" Sales: 2  (3 in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 37 (233 in 2009)Low To High: $156,000 to $159,900 Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 0Current # Listings: 2, 1 Is A Foreclosure $116,900Current Listings Prices: $116,900 to $199,900 or $75/sf to $81/sf.     The $... 01/02/2011

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Real Estate Appraisers In Prairieville Ascension Parish: Oaks On The Bluff 2010 Numbers Review   Check out my recent photo shoot of the entrance to Oaks On The Bluff Subdivision below. Solds In Oaks On The Bluff from 1/2010 to 12/31/2010 revealed: Average Sales Price: $408,625 ($417,444 in 2009)Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $122/sf  ($142/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $400,250  ($372,500 in 2009)Number of Sales: 4  (7 in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 90 (133 in 2009)Low To High: $375,000 to $459,000 Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 0Current # Listings: 1, 0 Are ForeclosuresCurrent Listings Price: $439,000 or $149/sf There are contradictory indications of price trends.  While the Median Sales Price has increased fro... 01/01/2011

If you live in East Baton Rouge Parish all forms of fireworks are illegal for you. Cross the line over to Ascension Parish and you will find numerous fireworks stands filled with the delightfully fun explosives. Fireworks in Ascension Parish are legal except for the areas of Gonzales and Donaldsonville. Drive a little ways down Interstate 12 into Livingston Parish and you will again find numerous fireworks stands just waiting for you to stop by. It is my understanding that fireworks in Livingston Parish are legal in all areas except for the cities of Denham Springs and Walker.   If you are planning a fireworks show to celebrate the New Year of 2011, please do so safely. Have a safe and Happy New Year! 12/30/2010

2010 was again a year of learning experiences. I am happy to say this because when you stop learning, you stop living. There should always be a level of learning in your life. This list is more on a personal level with a little humor attached.  Life is too short not to have a little humor!  1. I've learned that a smile, a sweet text message or an encouraging comment can make someone's day (that's why I love Social Media!). It's those little things in life that truly add up. 2. I've learned that #TequilaTherapy with friends needs to happen at least every other month! All of the world's problems can be solved over a bottle of Tequila with good friends. 3. I've learned that surrounding yourself with smart, funny and witty people is a great way to live your life. Thank you to all of you who... 12/27/2010