The KeyFinders Team

How Many Houses Are For Sale In Baton Rouge?

jillianmwatson — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:25:29 +0000

Look what happened to our Baton Rouge Real Estate Market’s home sales inventory in April … inventory is DOWN 14.2%. What does this mean to you as a seller — it means that you have a great opportunity to sell your home quickly IF you properly price, prepare and promote your home (which is what WE do for you)! As a Buyer, it means that you can’t wait after you find your perfect home — you must make your offer strong and act quickly or the house you fell in love with will be gone! We have a 5.7 month supply of homes; anything below 6 months translates creates a Seller’s Market —

Take a look a these NEW LISTINGS:

Classic & Traditional Home in Pollard Estates 3BR/2.5BA $275,000	Prime Location off Jefferson Hwy. in The Jeffersonian 2BR/2BA Condo $130,000

6013 Hibiscus	7950 Jefferson Hwy. #104

PRICE CHANGE:

2BR/1.5BA Townhome

Off Sherwood Forest

Now $69,000

3115 Toulon Apt. D

Interesting Rates

jillianmwatson — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:47:51 +0000

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) predicts that mortgage rates will climb to 4.4% by year end.

That is over $100/month increase just because you waited 5-6 months from now to purchase.

Let’s start the home search now — perhaps one of these HOT new properties is the one for you:

Just Listed:

2br/2ba Condo In Jefferson Hills	4br/2ba Home In Broadmoor

9851 Jefferson Hwy Apt. H-1	1756 Madras
4br/3ba Home In Golf Community of Greystone	3br/2ba Home Tucked off Perkins Rd. In Greenbriar Hollow

9260 Greystone Dr.	1770 O’Brien

Introducing Level Construction:

Notting Hill – Gated Community off Hoo Shoo Too Rd.	Ascension 6 Bedroom Home In popular Manchac Harbor

10727 Grace Ln.	18773 Lake Harbor
Under Construction 4br/3ba in Jefferson Crossing	Under Construction 5br/4ba in popular Manchac Harbor

16556 West Lake Dr.	18624 Lake Harbor

PRICE REDUCTION:

One Bedroom Urban Lifestyle

Condo at Perkins Rowe

Now $197,500

4 BR with Mother-in-law suite

In Lake Sherwood

Now $290,000

7707 Bluebonnet Blvd. #312

12438 S. Lake Sherwood Ave.

Start shopping now…

Here’s
the link to YOUR new home-

www.justlistedinbr.com

Finally,

Don’t wait — call us today to sell your home ( 225.337.1861)!

Is It Time to Sell Your Home in Baton Rouge? Yes!!

jillianmwatson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:40:38 +0000

Attention Sellers:

It’sTime to Meet High Buyer Demand

There are three reasons to sell your house today:

demand is strong,

supply is low and

new construction will soon be your competition
.

Sellers have a great opportunity right now. Historically, inventory increases dramatically as we approach summer. Selling now while demand is high and supply is low may garner you your best price.

AND

You want to hurry before new construction increases and t
hese ‘shiny’ new homes become your direct competition.

AND

Buyers are READY to buy! Some areas have greater demand and lower inventory —

especially Ascension Parish
– so if you are thinking about selling, CALL us; we have

5 buyers waiting for the right house in Ascension alone!

LOOK WHO HAS MOVED INTO THEIR NEW HOME THIS MONTH:

Clifford	Chris & Jamie	Melanie
Xue	Kyle & Lauren	Carolina

Here’s
the link to YOUR new home-

www.justlistedinbr.com

Finally,

Don’t wait — call us today to sell your home ( 225.337.1861)!

Just Under Contract in Baton Rouge

jillianmwatson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:57 +0000

We recently came across an article that contained interesting information:

As for anxious sellers, their biggest mistake is rushing a home on the market.

Not putting money into staging and cosmetics can often times lead to a loss of tens of thousands of dollars.

When it comes to real estate, knowing the people working with you is key.

Stay cool. Don’t rush, work with a team you trust.

They only left out one important message: ”Hire the KeyFinders Team!”

Finally, the Baton Rouge real estate market is BACK! Sales for the first quarter were 8.8% above the same period last year. And one more interesting fact: homes between $350-399,999 were up 152% (from 17 to 43), while homes from $500-$549,999 were up 225% (from 4 to 13)! Move-up buyers are moving up
!

JUST UNDER CONTRACT ….

3830 Pine Crest	11535 St. Lawrence

5 days on the market	6 days on the market

10305 Oakline	741 Hudson’s Way

9 days on the market	6 weeks on the market

13434 Quail Grove	19635 Fairway Oaks

6 weeks on the market	90 days on the market

CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT LISTINGS

Just Listed in Baton Rouge

jillianmwatson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:47:35 +0000

Great news today for our local real estate market was received today:

Congress Extends Rural Definition Until September 30

Earlier this morning, Congress passed an FY13 Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through the end of the fiscal year. The CR includes a specific provision that extends eligibility for all rural communities that are currently eligible until September 30, 2013.

This gives rural advocates more time to build cosponsors for H.R. 858, the Rural Housing Preservation Act. So, please remember to ask your Representatives to cosponsor this bill to ensure that more than 900 rural communities can remain eligible for USDA Rural Housing programs — which locally means

Central, Zachary, Ascension and Livingston remain eligible for RD loans!

Just Listed Opportunities for YOU!

Along the Medical Corridor Between Essen & Bluebonnet 3br/2ba $165,000	Corner Lot in Jefferson Highlands 4br/2.5ba $350,000

8533 Kaylynn Dr.	10305 Oakline Dr.

Large, Totally Updated home in Pine Park 4br/2.5ba $325,000	Immaculate Home off Kleinpeter Rd. 3br/1.5ba $70,000	Gated Community in Southdowns 4br/4.5ba $675,000

3830 Pine Crest Dr.	11535 St. Lawrence	4431 Poplar Dr.

Price Changes at The Cottages at Southfork

3br/2ba Now $173,500	2br/2ba w/ study Now $181,500	2br/2ba w/ study Now $179,900

11510 Southfork #3	11510 Southfork #29	11510 Southfork #31

Open House

This Sunday from 2-4pm

Quality Home

in Woodridge off Pecue

3br/2.5ba w/ study

$345,000

13434 Quail Grove

Lost in the Home Search?

jillianmwatson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:13:17 +0000

Lost in the Home Search? Never fear …

We need your help. We have qualified buyers ready to buy, but their new home cannot be found!

Could you possibly have the house for them?

Southdowns, Garden District Area

Area 6

*3br/2ba updated, move-in ready

*3br/2ba move-in ready, brick home

on slab

Capital Heights, Mid-City	LSU Area
*2br/1ba+ on slab, fixer-upper ok	*2br/2ba University View Condo
*3br/2ba on large lot, pool ok, fixer-upper ok	*3br/2ba condo on bus route
*3br/2ba updated, move-in ready	3br/2ba updated detached home in Rivers Edge/Lakes Edge

Area 5

*4br/2ba or 3br/2ba w/office on at least half acre

*3br/2ba+, 1,500sq.ft.+ w/ community pool

*4br/2ba+ Highland Rd. near 1-10 area

*3br/2.5ba+ w/ lake views, max 10 yrs old

*3br/2ba Garden/townhome, Bluebonnet area, max 8 yrs old

*3br/2ba detached brick home on slab, move-in ready

*4br/2ba in Fairhill under 15 yrs old

*3br/2ba updated home, move-in ready

Hit reply if you have a match and we will get you SOLD!

Just Listed in Baton Rouge

jillianmwatson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:07:10 +0000

Springtime is here and the housing market is blossoming

Darling Home in Capital Heights 3BR/1.5BA $215,000	Spacious & Open Home in Springlake at Bluebonnet 3BR/2BA $225,000

5109 Claycut	10231 Springdale

Adorable 3B2/2BA Cottage
Garden District/Hundred Oaks Area
$275,000

1537 S. Eugene

4BR/2.5 Home in Tara $250,000	3BR/2BA Home Off Bluebonnet & Anselmo $160,000

1214 Aurora Place	8534 Kaylynn

Price Reduction:

$20,000 Price Reduction in Santa Maria Now $540,000	3BR/2BA Condo off Sherwood Forest Now $176,900

19635 Fairway Oaks	11510 Southfork #3

For more great properties, click here.

Hot on the Market

jillianmwatson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:26:44 +0000

HOT ON THE MARKET THIS WEEK!

Darling Home in Capital Heights 3BR/1.5BA $215,000	Spacious & Open Home in Springlake at Bluebonnet 3BR/2BA $225,000

5109 Claycut	10231 Springdale

Price Reduction:

$20,000 Price Reduction in Santa Maria Now $540,000	3BR/2BA Condo off Sherwood Forest Now $176,900

19635 Fairway Oaks	11510 Southfork #3

For more great properties, click here.

Black Eyed Pea Salsa

jillianmwatson — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:08:32 +0000

1 10oz. can Rotel Tomatoes, original style

Freshly squeezed lime juice of a large lime or 2 T juice

2 T minced garlic

2 T ground cumin

1 T chopped cilantro, or more to taste

4-5 fresh tomatoes, chopped

1 15oz. Can Trappey’s jalapeno black-eyed peas, drained

1 15oz can white corn, drained well

1 15oz can yellow corn, drained well

Tony Chachere’s Original Seasoning, to taste

Tabasco sauce if desired

Combine Rotel, lime juice, garlic, cumin, cilantro and green onions in large container. Add fresh tomatoes.

Fold black-eyed peas and corn into tomato mixture. Add Tony’s and Tabasco to taste. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

Serve with chips, as filling for tortilla wrap, or as a side dish. It’s addictive and great for weekend barbecues!

Honey BBQ Chicken

jillianmwatson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:51:34 +0000

2 T vegetable oil

1/4 C honey

3 T red wine vinegar

1/4 C soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

2 T chopped parsley

1 tsp ginger powder

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

3.5-4 lbs chicken, skinless (I use breasts or strips)

Combine marinade ingredients and mix well. Add chicken, and turn to coat all pieces. Cover and

refrigerate for 2 hours or more, turning occasionally.

Grill: Grill chicken 6 inches from hot coals for 30-45 minutes, brushing with marinade and turning frequently, until tender.

Broiler: Preheat broiler. Arrange pieces on

baking sheet and place 5 inches from heat. Broil 25-30 minutes, brushing with marinade and turning frequently.

A Family Favorite (and heart healthy)!!