http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Gonzales La Real Estate Market Observation: Cross Creek Subdivision Declines Slightly Into 2010 Cross Creek Subdivision Market Direction: Up or Down? Solds In Cross Creek from 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009 revealed:Average Sales Price: $167,654Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $117.18/sfMedian Sold Price: $169,000Number of Sales: 13Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 0 Solds In Cross Creek from 1/1/2010 to 04/21/2010 reveals:Average Sales Price: $163,971Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $116.79/sfMedian Sold Price: $164,900Number of Sales: 3Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 0   Therefore, based on the median sale price barometer within Cross Creek, the market direction appears to be decreasing from $169,000 in 2009 to $164,900 i... 04/21/2010

Pelican Point Real Estate Market Report - First Quarter 2010 The data used in this report were extracted from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors MLS database. The data are presumed accurate but are not warranted. The average selling price in Pelican Point in the re-sale market segment saw a substantial increase during the first quarter of 2010. Only a single newly built home sold during the first quarter so no conclusions can be drawn vis a vis any trend in the new construction market segment. The following chart shows the distribution of the selling price per square foot of living area since January of 2004. There has, perhaps, been a minor decline after it peaked in the years immediately following hurricane Katrina but has more or less been holding steady. New constructio... 04/06/2010

With recent emphasis on the Saints' Superbowl victory, Mardi Gras - the national holiday of Louisiana - will be even livelier this year.  Parades, which began last weekend will continue until Fat Tuesday, will keep the party going in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and of course, Ascension Parish, as revelers eat and drink their way through the next week. One holiday favorite to be found at many festivities will be King Cake, a decorated filled ring of twisted  bread. The delectable pastry originated in western Europe in honor of the Three Kings who made their way to Bethlehem to honor the Baby Jesus on January 6, the 12th day after Christmas. French and Spanish settlers brought the cake to the New Orleans, where it became a favorite. Though the recipe varies for the cake, it always contains ... 02/09/2010

Pelican Point Real Estate Market Report This report summarizes and compares the Pelican Point housing market in 2009 and compares it with previous years. In terms of unit sales, approximately the same number of homes sold in 2009 as did in 2008. While down slightly from 2008, the re-sale market segment remains ahead of pre-Katrina levels. New construction, on the other hand, is way down from years preceding 2008. Looking at absorption rates, it is definitely a buyer's market in the subdivision. There are significantly more homes for sale than demand supports. Home buyers are likely to find bargains while home sellers should set themselves apart from the competition. Since Pelican Point is comprised of a number of different filings, each with it own unique characteristics, when examining... 01/21/2010

Forgive me for the plug I am about to give UPS.  After you read this, you will understand why this has been on my heart to shout above the rooftops what a great company this is.  It was 9:00 am on Christmas Eve.  I received a call from UPS.  They were inquiring about a forwarding address for the owners of a home I had sold back in September.  The nice lady on the other end of the line was calling from the local Gonzales, LA office of UPS.  She asked me if I had a forwarding address for the former owners of the property.  She said that she Googled their name and found that I had been the listing agent of the property!  The package looked like a Christmas gift and they were trying desperately to get it delivered before the close of business.   Unfortunately, the owners were not close.  Th... 01/04/2010

Thursday, December 3, 2009 will be the 18th Annual Christmas Tree lighting party in Gonzales, Louisiana.  The events will take place at the Gonzales Civic Center where the big guy himself, Santa Claus will be handing out gifts to local children and listening to all of their wish lists.    The lighting of the Christmas tree will be the main attraction at 6:00 pm and you can walk around Jambalaya Park with your family and enjoy the thousands of lights that have been put out for your enjoyment.  I understand that there will be Girl Scouts singing Christmas carols, Center Stage Performing Arts Academy will be providing live entertainment and the Jambalaya Festival Association will serve bowls of jambalaya.  Sounds like there will be a good time had by all!  Best of all....Admission is Free! 12/01/2009

Pelican Point Real Estate Market Report 2009 Mid-year Report This mid-year report is the result of my analysis of data retrieved from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors MLS database. Only data relating to detached single family (DSF) homes were included. None of the townhome sales were included in this analysis as they represent a different product. As I have done in the past, I made a distinction between new construction and previously owned (re-sale) homes. While the projected overall unit sales in Pelican Point are down from 2008, we can see improvement in new construction units sold. Sales of previously owned homes are down from last year but, at current absorption rates, will be ahead of sales in the pre-Katrina year of 2004. The following chart illustrates this point.... 07/12/2009

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Gonzales Louisiana 70737 Villa Gardens Housing Report Midyear 2009 by Ascension Parish FHA Appraisers                                 Solds In Villa Gardens Subdivision from 07/01/07 to 07/01/08 revealed: Average Sales Price: $161,250Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $115.13Median Sold Price: $161,000Low Sales Price: $160,000High Sales Price: $163,000Average # of Days On Market: 36# of Sales: 4 Solds In Villa Gardens Subdivision from 07/01/2008 to 07/09/2009 reveals: Average Sales Price: $170,975Average Listing Price: $174,200Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $114.40Median Sold Price: $181,000Low Sales Price: $155,000High Sales Price: $182,000Average # of Days On Market: 79# of Sales: 4Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio Has Been: 98% Therefore... 07/08/2009

http://www.ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Gonzales Louisiana 70737 - Pelican Point Golf Community Video 2009 Solds In This Subdivision in MLS from 6/01/07 to 6/01/08 reveals: Average Sales Price: $356,656 Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $130.00 Median Sold Price: $339,400 Low Sales Price: $233,000 High Sales Price: $560,000 Average # of Days On Market: 121 # of Sales: 43 Solds In This Subdivision from 6/01/08 to 5/03/09 reveals: Average Sales Price: $319,717 Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $122.28 Median Sold Price: $308,250 Low Sales Price: $170,000 High Sales Price: $520,000 Average # of Days On Market: 148 # of Sales: 36 Therefore, based on the median sale price barometer (the barometer used by the NAR National Association of Realtors) within Subdivision, the market direction a... 05/04/2009

http://batonrougerealestateappraisers.com/order-a-home-appraisal-online-order-form/ - Tax Assessment Appeal Home Appraisals Offered For Pelican Point Gonzales Louisiana Ascension Parish This morning, 11/15/08, The Advocate Newspaper is reporting on a homeowner protest of excessive property tax assessments.   To read the full article, see: Pelican Point Assessments Protested  Above - Former Parish President, Ronnie Hughes, discusses his unfair tax assessment @ $140/sq. ft. A Summary of the article is that the current Ascension Parish Tax Assessor, Rene Mire Michel, was mandated by the State of Louisiana to reassess all property in the Parish between 2006 and 2007 based on current sales - when the Pelican Point housing market was "HOT".    The method used for this reassment was "Uniform M... 11/15/2008

http://appraisersinascension.info/ - Gonzales Louisiana Real Estate: Housing Market Direction For Old Dutchtown ? Old Dutchtown Market Direction: Up or Down?    I recently completed a home appraisal On Babin Mill Ave in Old Dutchtown Subdivision and made this discovery below.   The results below have combined both sections of Old Dutchtown.  There are 2 sections within Old Dutchtown - the 1st and 2nd filings (older section), with 1-3 year old homes and the 3rd filing (newer section) which has new homes.  There is a difference in the prices of lots and homes in the older versus newer section.   Currently, in older section, there are 6 active listings from $255,900 to $299,900.   Currently, in newer section, there are 9 active listings from $247,900 to $298,500.  Solds In Old Dutchtown fr... 09/16/2008

Ascension Active Sold Total 773 91 Total List $220,735,722 $20,711,278 Total Sold n/a $20,253,574 Average List $285,557 $227,596 Average Sold n/a $222,567 Average DOM 131 98 Median Price $252,900 $209,800 %SP/LP n/a 97% 07/01/2008

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Ascension Parish FHA Appraiser, William D. Cobb, Reports On Pelican Point Golf CommunityAn MLS CMA of this Subdivision from 04/10/2007 to 04/13/2008 reveals: The Average Sales Price: $345,416The Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $130.65/sfThe Median Sold Price: $335,000Low Sales Price: $232,500High Sales Price: $523,000Average # of Days On Market: 123 Days On Market# of Sales: 43Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio Has Been: 97.31%Is there an "Over-Supply" of housing within Pelican Point?   It appears so.   According to MLS, there are currently 70 listings from $189,000 up to $1,500,000.   Also, if one drives through Pelican Point, they see more than a few FSBO signs in the yards.   As of 4/13/08, there were 13 listings in http://www.fsbobr.com/.   This means that there is currently 83 list... 04/27/2008

Ascension Real Estate - Old Dutchtown Subdivision Old Dutchtown, a relatively new Ascension Parish subdivision located off of Landry Road in Gonzales, LA, was the most successful subdivision in terms of absolute new home units sold during 2007. According to data gathered from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors MLS database, a total of 49 new homes were sold during 2007. The #2 and #3 subdivisions came in at 37 and 36 units respectively. Developer and builder John Fetzer, III came upon a formula which appears to have appealed to a significant niche of new home buyers in Ascension Parish. At this writing, there are 26 Old Dutchtown homes in the new construction and resale market space listed in the MLS which range in price from $259,750 to $320,500. Click here to search curre... 01/31/2008

I will be holding an open house at 13452 Paces Pointe Dr in Gonzales, Louisiana on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 from 2PM-4PM.  To get to the home: From I-10 take exit 173 to Hwy 73 North, then take Hwy 621 East to Paces Pointe Dr.  Paces Pointe Dr will be on the right, before you get to JD Broussard Rd.  Details about the home are in the flyer below. 01/30/2008

Ascension Parish Real Estate - Pelican Point Townhomes I have some clients looking for investment property in the Pelican Point Golf Community. Many of the qualifying properties we looked at were townhomes. Previously, my Pelican Point Market Analyses dealt primarily with detached single family homes so I wanted to take a closer look at the sales history with respect to the townhomes. A total of forty-eight recorded sales between January 2002 and present were examined. The first parameter looked at was the selling price. The following chart plots the selling price vs. time. While only 22% of the variation in price is attributable to the time we can see that prices are increasing over time. Between 2002 and present a linear regression analysis calculates that the rate of increase has bee... 01/27/2008

Pelican Point Real Estate 2007 Year-end Market Analysis 2007 was not a particularly good year for real estate in Pelican Point. Not only was it affected by the gloom and doom reported in the national press and the problems with mortgage lenders but the primary road into the subdivision was closed for nearly six months. Those six months included most of the peak selling season for real estate in our area. Overall, the real estate market in the parish is doing well. Home prices are holding. While unit sales volumes in the parish have dropped below the post-Katrina boom years of 2005 and 2006, they have only dropped back to pre-Katrina levels. I'm encouraged and quite hopeful that 2008 will be a better year for Real Estate in Pelican Point. Pelican Point Real Estate 2007 Market Statistics ... 01/20/2008

Okay, so I wasn't feeling too good today.  People weren't returning calls, I wasn't having any luck tracking down the owners of some lots, some former clients haven't paid for services rendered and I'm getting ready to send the IRS it's share for the quarter.Then I read the You Have To See This Video, You Are Capable Of Extraordinary Things! UPDATED!  and was really moved.  Following that I saw this from my living room windows...I feel better now :) 01/03/2008

Warning:  this is a rant!The Hwy 44 bridge (over the Panama canal) replacement project has been going on for about 6 months now.  As can be seen from the photo the bridge is for all intents and purposes complete but do they open even one lane?  Not on your life.  In fact, not only do they (whoever they are) put the road closed barriers across the span at night, they park heavy equipment on the bridge span to be sure there is no unauthorized bridge crossings.Do you notice our tax $s hard at work in this photo.I not only live in Pelican Point but I work there as well.  Home and lot sales have been difficult because many people won't take the 12 mile round trip detour to get to the subdivision.I've estimated that the project has cost Pelican Point homeowners an additional $733,320 this yea... 12/18/2007