1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Reasons to Sell Your House Today ![]() Here are the Top 5 Reasons we believe now may be a perfect time to put your house on the market. 1.) Demand Is High Our MLS market is up 12.98% over last year, while 2.) Supply Is Beginning to IncreaseIn the Greater Baton Rouge area, our inventory has risen from 4.2 months supply in May to a 3.) New Construction Is Coming BackOver the last several years, most homeowners selling their home did not have to compete with a new construction project around the block. As the market is recovering, more and more builders are jumping back in. Shiny and new once again becomes your competition! 4.) Interest Rates Are Rising A senior mortgage analyst at Whether you are moving up or moving down, your mortgage expense will be more a year from now. 5.) Move On with Your LifeLook at the reason you are thinking about selling and decide whether it is worth waiting. Is the possibility of a few extra dollars more important than being with family; more important than having that home you've always dreamed of owning? You know the answers. It may be time to move on and start living the life you desire. And help sweet first time homebuyers like these enjoy a new home!
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Month: June 2013
5 Bedroom New Construction Home in Baton Rouge!
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Stunning
executive home for living the good life of Green Trails! Nearing completion, this new construction home offers many quality features. Enter into the grand two-story foyer highlighted by the iron balustrade leading to the second floor – which includes a den and 3 bedrooms. But don't miss the massive game room on the opposite wing for media enjoyment! Downstairs you will find rich wood and brick flooring, towering ceilings, custom quality lighting, large island and keeping room with fireplace, living room with it's own fireplace, all overlooking the
expansive backyard framed with mature trees and dappled shade. The rear porch has a brick enclosure waiting for your outdoor kitchen. With a triple garage, storage abounds for vehicles and "toys". The finishing touches are being completed daily — move in long before school starts and enjoy fall in exclusive
Green Trails. Call or text 225-335-5395 for showings.
15831 Woodland Trails
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Easy kitchen updates that won’t break the bank

A remodeled kitchen not only reinvigorates the space, but the home overall. This isn’t always easy to accomplish though, as a full-blown renovation can be quite expensive and time-consuming. However, even on a tight budget, there are plenty of ways to spruce up the room without breaking the bank.
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Tick, Tock Rates Are Going Up!
And if you are considering buying, let's lock you in now so that you can avoid higher monthly costs for the same house you could have bought yesterday! Give us a call now!
Price Change:
Baton Rouge Meets L.A. in this California Contemporary in Bocage Lake Now $1,795,000 |
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2928 Bocage Lake |
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Five reasons why buying a home is still a good idea

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3 Bedroom Updated Home in Westminster
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So fresh, so bright, so ready for you in this
highly desirable neighborhood along the Jefferson Highway corridor just minutes from I-10, I-12, Towne Centre, Mall of LA, and more! The kitchen has been tastefully updated with new cabinetry, slab granite countertops, stainless appliances, cabinets with pull-out shelving, recessed and pendant lighting, all opening onto the spacious dining area overlooking the private side courtyard & deck. Everyday living and entertaining flows from the kitchen/dining to the spacious den overlooking the spacious fenced backyard. Wood floors and travertine tile bring more charm to the living spaces.
Three bedrooms are on one wing, with refreshed bathrooms with framed mirrors, new lighting, etc. The owner has even restored the attic fan for your comfort – let the breeze cool you and save you money! Off the kitchen is the bonus room/den that provides closets should you wish to use it as a bedroom, but makes a wonderful media room, fitness room, home office space, whatever is your personal preference. A large laundry room and additional storage complete the bonus area.
Westminster offers a strong civic association, CPD district for added security, and a neighborhood pool/tennis courts for your summer enjoyment. A great place to meet your neighbors! Call or text 225-335-5395 foR more info.
4160 Strand
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
New siding improves a home’s curb appeal
Nowadays, many are choosing to live in their homes longer. As a result, a growing number of homeowners are investing in home improvements they can enjoy themselves.
One of the best home improvements homeowners can make is replacing tired, old, faded siding. According to the National Association of Realtors, replacing your siding offers an 80 percent payback or return on your investment.
One reason that new siding is such a solid home improvement investment is it instantly enhances the curb appeal of your home. There’s nothing quite like the warm feeling of driving up to your home every day and admiring its beauty.
Siding also is a critical link to the well-being of your home. Siding is the first layer of defense against the elements, protecting the walls and interior of your home from moisture, heat and cold.
From wood clapboard and brick used widely to side homes decades ago to today’s innovative materials, such as patented Ultrex pultruded fiberglass used in APEX siding and trim, siding materials have evolved to deliver higher performance, more cost efficiency and enhanced aesthetics. With so many choices available to homeowners today, it’s important for homeowners to do their homework when shopping for home siding. Here are seven tips to consider when shopping for home siding:
1. Do your homework. Not all siding options are created equal. There’s a huge difference between lower cost vinyl siding products and high-performance fiberglass siding. Lower priced options often come with tradeoffs, such as a higher risk of damage in a severe storm from hail or wind, faster color fading, or lots of maintenance (repainting, caulking, etc.). Premium siding products may cost more initially, but may be far less expensive and hassle-free over the course of homeownership.
2. Have a plan. Now is the time to coordinate other exterior elements with your new siding and trim to give your home a more contemporary, updated look and feel. Consider new energy-saving windows, such as Integrity windows, a new garage door, new roof shingles and enhance your landscaping through the use of pavers, wall systems and perennial plants and shrubs.
3. Get referrals. Ask your neighbors, co-workers and friends for referrals of remodelers who specialize in replacing siding. Interview several remodelers and always get detailed estimates before committing to any remodeler.
4. Visit homes. Replacing siding isn’t like replacing an appliance. You may only do this once or twice in your lifetime. To make sure you get exactly what you want, make sure to visit homes that have recently been resided by your contractor or remodeler. This will help you compare how different types of house siding actually look on a home.
5. Take your siding green. When replacing your siding, use siding material that is made from sustainable materials, such as sand, which will reduce the use of harmful chemicals and paints needed to manufacture and maintain it.
6. Select your colors. Choosing a color for your new siding may be the most difficult decision you’ll have to make. The good news is that today’s top-of-the-line siding offers a wide variety of bold colors from which to select. In contrast to traditional wood and fiber cement siding that requires painting and caulking every few years, new pultruded fiberglass siding offers an acrylic finish that is thicker and more durable than paint, and it resists chipping and fading. This allows homeowners to enjoy the satisfaction of their new siding with virtually zero maintenance.
7. Better moisture management. The number one thing you should expect of your new siding is it should protect your home from the elements, especially moisture. Unfortunately, some types of siding, such as fiber cement, wood and stucco, are more prone to moisture because they trap or absorb moisture behind the siding material. Instead, look to a siding that is inherently resistant to water. Then, look to how that siding will manage moisture – behind the siding, when it’s up against the wall of your home. A siding system that provides a continuous, natural drainage plane (moisture drains harmlessly away), and allows air to circulate to provide natural evaporation is critical to decreasing trapped moisture, which creates rot and mold.
How to decorate a small space
Living in a small space can be quite a challenge! If you’re an artist like me who is constantly creating something, the stuff that has accumulated can make you feel quite claustrophobic. Over the course of a year I’ve finally learned how to manage my space and all my stuff!
The first thing to do is to let go of unnecessary items. If there is something in storage that you haven’t used in six months to a year, you probably won’t use it again. Also, a good place to check is your closet. Go through each piece of clothing and if you haven’t worn it in the past year, it’s time to get rid of it. The best thing to do is to donate the goods to your local charity. There are plenty of unfortunate people out there who would treasure what you consider trash!
Now it’s time to tackle the stuff that you do have. When living in a small space, it’s all about storage. Consider multi-function furniture such as chests and ottomans that are useful for storage of blankets and clothes and can be used as tables or seats. A futon can serve as a couch during the day and a bed at night. With the things that you do have, it’s best to try and store as much as possible as to make the room appear uncluttered. Less is definitely more in the case of small space living.
On the same note, bigger is also better. Small furniture does not make the room appear bigger. Rather, larger, bolder pieces of furniture draw the eye to them creating the illusion of a bigger room.
Create a wall of shelving to put books, magazines, and knick knacks. Grouping most of your belongings in one place rather than scattered all around the room frees up space to move around. Place baskets on the shelves for stray items and papers. Baskets can also be used to hold magazines and placed next to the couch or a chair.
Light is important in a small room. Try hanging a big mirror opposite the window(s) to reflect light into the room. Also, try to keep the fabrics used in the room a light color. In my studio I use a beige colored slipcover over my futon which I then cover with different colored pillows. Remember that dark colors absorb light and light colors reflect light.
You can divide space in a room by using screens or bookcases. Screens or bookshelves can be inexpensively made by purchasing wood at your local hardware or home store. They can be covered with fabric or painted to add a personal touch. Area rugs are also a good way to create division in a room.
With a little creativity you can make living in a small space as comfortable as living in a castle!
by: Maria Palma
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/home_improvement/article_3790.shtml
BR Real Estate Feeds $44M into Economy!
817 properties in May, with an average sales price of
$207,000. And
The KeyFindersTeam closed
15 (fifteen) of those!
Each of those sales represents an economic impact of
$55,000 — afterall, homeowners buy furniture, barbecue pits, gardening supplies, linens, TVs, and even go out to dinner to celebrate! That's
$44 million dollars fed into our local economy — all because someone lived the American dream and bought a new home!

Ready to live the American dream of home ownership? Start here:
New listings in Westminster:
3BR/2BA Tastefully Updated |
3BR/2BA Totally Refurbished |
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4160 Strand | 4720 Fleet |
Price Change:
4BR/3.5BA home in Carter Plantation Now $525,000 |
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30764 Wild Iris Way |
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the link to YOUR new home-
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Finally,
Don't wait — call us today to sell your home ( 225.337.1861)!