Memorial Day weekend is here and we remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in our military. A lot is happening in the local real estate market including new home and land listings, developments in new subdivisions, and changes in the market. On top of that, the first named storm of the hurricane season could be headed our way here in Louisiana. Below is an aggregation of real estate news, storm preparation tips, and fun ideas to kick start the summer with your family.
New Listings from Property First Realty Group
Baton Rouge - 15760 Riverdale Ave - 99,500 | Contact Jessie Palacios for more info
Denham Springs - 10232 Sims Rd - $193,000 | Contact Johnny Mondello for more info
Prairieville - 15255 Palmetto Ln - $174,900 | Contact Sheila Payton for more info
Prairieville - 42446 Wynstone Dr - $250,000 | Contact Johnny Mondello for more info
Prairieville - 36172 Beverly Hills Dr - $469,000 | Contact Iré Gaines for more info
Other newly listed homes and land for sale:
Addis | Baton Rouge | Central | Denham Springs | Geismar | Gonzales | Port Allen | Prairieville | Walker
Complete list of homes for sale: Newest Listings in the Greater Baton Rouge Area
Local and National Real Estate News
• Construction to begin in June on Vintage Place neighborhood off Jones Creek Rd at Tiger Bend [Business Report]
• Planning Commission to vote in June on the Materra development at Woman's Hospital [Business Report]
• Homebuilding to begin by summer 2019 at The Sanctuary development at Babin Rd and Tiger Bend [Business Report]
• Rouzan development adding restaurant, retail, and Sprouts Farmers Market [Business Report]
• U.S. home values are rising at fastest pace in 12 years [Bloomberg]
• National Forecast: home sales and prices to rise [National Association of Realtors]
Current mortgage interest rates: Bank Rate
Market Statistics for Greater Baton Rouge Home Sales
The below chart compares the volume sold, average sale price, and median sale price of homes in the Greater Baton Rouge area from April 2017 to April 2018.
Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend in Louisiana & Hurricane Prep Tips
This weekend, May 26-27, is a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation related items. For a list of eligible items and other information, click here. As hurricane season nears, refresh your mind with our helpful hurricane preparation tips.
Summertime in Louisiana - Entertainment Ideas
Summertime has arrived! Are you looking for family entertainment ideas? We have some great suggestions in our Top 10 Things to do in Louisiana blog. Don't forget, the annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival is this weekend, May 25-27.