Hi Chris! Baton Rouge is excited to have you!

The market here can be deceptive to the outside eye. Basically since 2005, Baton Rouge has grown exponentially because of the large amount of New Orleans residents displaced from Hurricane Katrina. It created an explosive market for the past couple of years and we are just now starting to see it level out. Our homes are still projected to gain value over the next few years (see CNNmoney.com, the local real estate forecast for a national outlook on our local housing market).

Because the market is starting to slow, you would be buying at the best time!

LA Lending would love to help you with your mortgage needs. Please visit our website or call today for assistance!

Mon May 12 2008, 13:34

Louisiana has a diferent situation in Real Estate Market , and it seems to me that, there is alot of "vacant" houses because another areas like Denham Springs, and Walker have alot of new construction and people is trying to get the equity of their old houses and buy new construction with today's interest rates.
I receive a flyer last week from the Greater Baton Rouge Association Of Realtors that says that Louisiana and New Jersey have the best market right now. Baton Rouge is getting bigger, investors are coming with great ideas for this area. Louisiana doesn't have the same problems as Florida or California even thoug we were hit by Katrina. " if you keep your mind positive, you will have positives results ". Take care

Lidia Tovar

Sat May 10 2008, 16:40

Vacant or abandoned?? Huge difference!

Baton Rouge Real Estate market is brisk. We do not have the same problems facing other areas of the nation.

Good place to search for homes ...www.buythishousebr.com

Fri Apr 25 2008, 16:43

I would have to agree with Maria Darden Katrina did spark many builders to start building. The reason for vacant homes is supply and demand. The more supply you have the less demand. Baton Rouge does tend to be a little more pricey per square foot as opposed to Livingston and Ascension Parishes. The area off of Highland/I-10 is a very lovely area, I love it, live there, market that area and consider myself the area expert. However, the home prices in that particular area are priced on the higher end of the spectrum. Do you have children? Many people move out to Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish or even Zachary because the public schools are decent. Zachary has the BEST school district in the Baton Rouge Metro area. If you are thinking about moving to Prairieville check the school districts because many of the subdivisions around there were re-zoned which lead to a big uproar with it's residents.

Thu Mar 13 2008, 10:18

At present, March 2008, it is becoming a buyer's market in Baton Rouge. There is a lot of supply and few buyers. There are some niche subdivisions where this does not apply but for the most part there are many deals to be found. Contact me and I would be happy to help you with this...

Mon Mar 3 2008, 14:16

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina spurred many developers and builders into action building an incredible supply of homes. As people have settled down these past two years, our inventory of new homes available for purchase has grown making this the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for new construction at competitive prices. Visit my website for available homes.

Sat Feb 16 2008, 09:11

Lots of vacant houses in BR because many folks are moving OUT of the city, into the suburbs with NEWER houses; the Gonzales/Prairieville area in Ascension Parish and the Denham Springs/Walker/Watson sections of Livingston Parish, both of which border East Baton Rouge Parish.

Wed Feb 13 2008, 13:54

I am going to buy a house in baton rouge, but the real estate market seems to be going down. Lots of vacant houses. Can anyone comment on why these houses are vacant?

The credit issue, harder to get loans plays a part and well as supply and demand. This varies with area and price ranges. Call or email me information on what you are looking for: Price range, Bedroom, SF, area and I will send you data. Got to http://www.ddwilson.com/Buyersform.html

Dave
225-907-3365

Mon Feb 11 2008, 07:10

Probably priced too high...look in the Gonzales area...or towards the Highland Road/I-10 subdivisions.
We have a Realtor in Baton Rouge we can refer you to...I would find a Realtor who can run you a CMA to show you what sold where...then you can get a better handle on the market.

Tue Jan 29 2008, 19:37