Month: November 2009

Fannie Mae Tightens Denham Springs Underwriting Criteria

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https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Fannie Mae Tightens Denham Springs Underwriting Criteria According to the Louisiana Realtors eNews Digest, Fannie Mae is tightening underwriting guidelines. The Fannie Mae Tightens article is here! Here’s a snippet: “Fannie Mae is tightening its underwriting criteria by raising the minimum credit score for automated underwriting (Desktop Underwriter) from 580 to at least 620 for all loans, justified on the grounds that this action “will support prudent risk management and better ensure sustainable homeownership.” Even higher minimum credit scores may apply for both manual and automated underwriting, depending on factors such as the loan-to-value ratio and the number Continue reading Fannie Mae Tightens Denham Springs Underwriting Criteria→

Denham Springs Real Estate Question: Should Homeowner Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping On A $250,000 Home?

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https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Denham Springs Real Estate Question: Should Homeowner Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping On A $250,000 Home? As a home appraiser, I often see this type of scenario: Homeowner wants that swimming pool in the backyard with a lot of nice landscaping. That’s human nature to want nice features with your home, an outlet to help alleviate the monotony and stress of daily living after a hard days work, especially since many of the residential developments today aren’t designed for quality of life amenities, such as with walking and biking paths and trails. However, with a home Continue reading Denham Springs Real Estate Question: Should Homeowner Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping On A $250,000 Home?→

Twelve Home Improvements That Didn’t Reward: Could These Apply To Denham Springs Market?

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https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – Twelve Home Improvements That Didn’t Reward: Could These Apply To Denham Springs Market? Justin Pierce has written an article on “12 Improvements That Didn’t Pay: Learn From These Rehab Mistakes” where he warns homeowners not to over-prove their homes. This article is certainly worth reading for locals as well. This appraiser also asked a similar question in a recent article on over improving your home: “Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Question: Is It Wise To Invest $60,000 For A Pool and Landscaping For A $250,000 Home?” Here’s a snippet: “Here are the Big 12 ill Advised Home Improvements Continue reading Twelve Home Improvements That Didn’t Reward: Could These Apply To Denham Springs Market?→

Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the City of Denham Springs Louisiana

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http://www.fhaappraisersbatonrouge.com/ – Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the City of Denham Springs Louisiana Office: 225-293-1500 or 1-888-678-3544 Fax: 1-866-663-6065 Staff Email: [email protected] Bill Cobb, Accurate Valuations Group Appraiser, has operated as a home appraiser for 18 years now primarily in the Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana market. Bill performs Conventional, FHA and RD/Rural Development home appraisals. For more information on Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group, visit FHA Appraisers in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension & Livingston Parishes. Our Service Areas: All of East & West Baton Rouge, Western Half of Livingston Parish (Denham Springs, Walker, Watson & Livingston) and Continue reading Certified FHA Home Appraisers in the City of Denham Springs Louisiana→

LSU’s And Denham Spring’s Coach Dwyane “Beetle” Bailey’s Famous LSU Baseball College World Series Talk Download

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http://www.billcobbsuccess.com/ – LSU’s Coach Dwyane “Beetle” Bailey’s Famous LSU Baseball College World Series Talk Download This is a talk that Coach gave to the leadership of The Pentecostals of Alexandria Church in Alexandria, LA, in 2002. He talks about the lessons learned on the way to LSU’s 2 College World Series Victories and 5 College World Series Trips During His Tenure – FOCUS! It’s a very powerful message!!! Coach had a command in his voice and the gift of story telling that had one on the edge of their seats! Enjoy! We Miss You Coach Bailey! Download Coach’s Message Here Continue reading LSU’s And Denham Spring’s Coach Dwyane “Beetle” Bailey’s Famous LSU Baseball College World Series Talk Download→

Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Denham Springs Real Estate Agents

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http://www.denhamspringslarealestate.net/ – Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Baton Rouge Real Estate Agents Chris Brunner is the featured Active Rain “Rainmaker” for Sunday, November 29, 2009 with his post, Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Real Estate Agents! Here’s a snippet: “1) Have a plan for the plan. Before you do anything else, map out how you intend to execute your new plan and how you intend on measuring results. Develop an entry and exit strategy for your marketing plan. Think of a few ways that you may be able to make slight adjustments along the way to maximize your effectiveness. 2) Continue reading Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Denham Springs Real Estate Agents→

Baton Rouge In Top Ten Housing Markets For Third Quarter 2009

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http://www.batonrougerealestateappraisal.com/ – Greater Baton Rouge In Top Ten Housing Markets For Third Quarter 2009 Local Market Monitor Announces Release of Third Quarter Home Price For Largest US Markets, article here! Here’s a snippet: “According to the forecast, among the largest US markets—identified as those with populations greater than 600,000—the 10 markets with the best expected performance in home price are: Baton Rouge, LA Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY Columbia, SC Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Pittsburgh, PA San Antonio, TX Syracuse, NY These top markets, where home values are expected to Continue reading Baton Rouge In Top Ten Housing Markets For Third Quarter 2009→

FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report On South Point Subdivision Statistics For 2009

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http://www.southpointappraiser.com/ – FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report On South Point Subdivision Statistics For 2009 Based On Both:   AVERAGE SALES & LISTING PRICES FROM 11/2008 to 11/2009: MEDIAN SALES & LISTING PRICES FROM 11/2008 to 11/2009:   Tags: Denham Springs, Denham Springs Appraisers, Denham Springs FHA Appraisers, South Point Subdivision

FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010

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https://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ – FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010 FHALoanPros.com is reporting that FHA Loan Limits To Remain Same Through 2010. The article link is here. Here’s a snippet from the article: “Current loan limits for FHA home loanshave been extended through the end of 2010. This move is expected to help ailing US housing markets by extending the availability of FHA loans to homebuyers and homeowners in higher priced markets. FHA loan limits are based on 125 percent of local median home value, and vary by location. With the demise of sub prime Continue reading FHA Appraisers Denham Springs Report: FHA Loan Limits to Remain Same Through 2010→