They say we should eat our fruits and veggies and their probably right. While it’s not mandatory to eat fresh picked vegetables and fruit, sometimes it’s just taste better that way. If you live in the Denham Springs area and are looking for fresh picked goodies, then you need to visit the Denham Springs Farmers Market.  You can find the Denham Springs Farmers Market open every Saturday (in Denham Springs) from 7:00 am-12:00 pm. and located at the New Covenant Church parking lot which is on Florida Boulevard. Fresh pickings is not the only thing you will find at the farmer’s market; there is also homemade foods and crafts! Yummy. While strolling through the Denham Springs Farmers Market photos at “Visit Livingston Parish”, I found a dozen of other items for sale like: purses, jewelry, ha... 05/09/2011

So glad to have our new office opened for business, and being able to make clients dreams become reality.  Darren James Real Estate Experts, LLC is located in Denham Springs, LA.  We are servicing the buying/selling needs of real estate clients in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes. We just launched our new website at http://www.Agent225.com.  It allows a user to search all the active listings in real-time, get foreclosure homes, and all other properties on the market.   Be sure to visit it at www.Agent225.com for all the Denham Springs, Baton Rouge, and Prairieville, LA homes for sale. 05/09/2011

http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ - Denham Springs Listings Services: Livingston Trace Subdivision 2011 Report.  Accurate Valuations Group East recently completed a home appraisal in Livingston Trace and found these interesting housing numbers.   Livingston Trace is a local DR Horton development that has a history of the homes selling predominantly higher in price than some other competing developments, such as South Point, Woodland Crossing and Westminister Estates.  It appears to be a newer and much smaller development with one entrance and the development and homes are well maintained.        2011 Shows A Little Strength But Mostly Weakness! A recent home appraisal in and analysis of Livingston Trace Subdivision  revealed thes interesting findings. 2011.  In 2011, there haven'... 05/04/2011

March 2011 home sales trends are out for Livingston Parish and it was a good month for real estate sales. There were 109 homes sold in March 2011 as compared with 96 sold during March 2011.  Year to date there have been 250 homes sold versus 260 homes sold during the same time period in 2010. The average slaes price was $160,000 and 93 of the 109 homes sold were priced at less than $199,999. There are 813 homes available for sale which equates to about a 7.5 month supply. If you are contemplating buying a home in the Baton Rouge area and/or Livingston Parish, it is still a great time. Interest rates are very good and there is plenty of available inventory to choose from. If you are thinking about selling you home in the Baton Rouge area and/or Livingston Parish, then you must make sure ... 05/01/2011

http://www.denhamspringsrealestateminute.com/ - Pent Up Demand In Denham Springs? 5 High Dollar Home Sales In 2011 With Photos Wow! Five High Dollar Denham Springs Home Sales In 2011 With Photos.  The remarkable aspect of these sales is that they first took place during this national economic downturn AND how short of a marketing time period these homes were on the market.  Were these purchases made by buyers with pent-up-demand? The Denham Springs housing market hasn't seen this many high-end home sales in such a short time period in years.  The five (5) homes below sold from 1/6/2011 through 4/15/2011, from $450,000 up to $689,167.  One (1) was a $450,000 Cash Sale and the other four (4) were financed Conventional per GBRMLS records.  The sales are listed below beginning with the most... 04/23/2011

http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ - Denham Springs Home Appraisers 2011 Report On Lake at Gray's Creek Subdivision According to the DSLD Homes website, Lake At Gray's Creek is a "Small community conveniently located directly off of Highway 16 in south Denham Springs. Less than one mile from the elementary school, this community has a retainage pond. Quiet location, just minutes from shopping and all other conveniences.  New homes priced from the $130's.  In 2009, there were 63 homes built with an average sales price of $142,655 or $101.69/sf.  In 2010, there were 32 homes built with an average sales price of $142,235 or $103.01/sf.  In 2011, there is one (1) new home for sale for $133,900 or $105/sf for 1,274sf.  Specific information on Lake At Gray's Creek is available at the DS... 04/16/2011

http://www.batonrougerealestatetrends.net/ - Western Livingston Parish Housing Trends Q1 2010 vs Q1 2011 By Zip Code   Accurate Valuations Group (Home Appraisals) has completed an analysis of the Western Livingston Parish housing market from First Quarter 2010 versus First Quarter 2011. The results are below.   70726. For Zip Code 70726, home sales volume was down 24%, Average Sales Price was up 3% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 9%. 70706. For Zip Code 70706, home sales volume was up 30%, Average Sales Price was down 8% and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 12%. 70785. For Zip Code 70785, home sales volume was up 47%, Average Sales Price didn't change and Average Sold Price Per. Sq. Ft. was down 3%. 70754. For Zip Code 70754, home sales volume was down 37%, Average ... 04/09/2011

http://www.woodlandcrossingappraiser.info/ – Denham Springs Appraisers Woodland Crossing Subdivision First Quarter 2011: Home Prices Decline Based On Five (5) Foreclosures! South Point Subdivision is also experiencing a similar decline. HOWEVER, if these 5 foreclosures are removed from analysis, the Average Sales Price in 2011 has been $150,432, Median $165,275, Average Sold Price $83.37/sf, which is still a decline.     Recap of 2008 through 2011 Woodland Crossing Housing Numbers: So, from 2008 to 2011, median sales prices have ranged from $156,000, $147,000, $149,000 down to $135,000 in 2011, rounded to nearest 1000. Sold price per sq. ft. continues to decline from $92/sf in 2010 down to only $78/sf in 2011 rounded. 2011 represent 13 sales and only represent one quarter of housing sa... 04/05/2011

http://www.southpointappraiser.com/ – Denham Springs Appraisers South Point First Quarter 2011: Home Prices Continue Decline!   Recap of 2008 through 2011 South Point Housing Numbers:   So, from 2008 to 2011, the median sales prices have ranged from $151,500, $145,000, $150,750 down to $128,000 in 2011. Sold price per sq. ft. continues to decline from $87/sf in 2010 down to $83/sf in 2011 rounded. YEAR-TO-DATE SOLDS 2011: Solds In South Point from 1/1/2011 to 04/03/2011 revealed:Average Sales Price: $126,133Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $82.75 Median Sold Price: $128,000Number of Sales: 9Average Days On Market: 102Low To High: $100,000 to $155,900Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 3     NUMBER OF SALES IN 2010 VERSUS 2009 YTD: -35% Decline     In 2009 there were 37 sales an... 04/04/2011

You will find Denham Springs Home on a lake in Acadiana Place subdivision, Dehnam Springs Louisiana.One of the prize subdivisions in Livingston Parish is Acadiana Place.  This is a community built around a small lake featuring many of the lots with direct lakefront access.  Here is a view from the lakefront deck at 8066 Acadiana Avenue.  This property was recently sold by Baton Rouge Area Homes.  This neighborhood is just off Hwy.16, Range Avenue, and is an easy drive off I-12.If you like to watch ducks on the lake or star gaze in a nature setting, or fish, or barbeque outdoors, this subdivision will be right up your alley!  It is a cluster of newer homes.Denham Springs is the largest area of commercial and residential development in Livingston Parish, which is just East of East Baton R... 03/21/2011

February 2011 home sales trends are out for Livingston Parish and sales continue to look soft. There were 69 homes sold in February 2011 as compared with 83 sold in February 2010.  Year to date, there have been 141 homes sold versus 164 sold during the same period of 2010. The average sales price was $149,000 and 61 of the 69 homes sold were priced at $199,999 or less. There are 820 homes available for sale in Livingston Parish which equates to a 11.9 month supply at current sales rates.  A healthy real estate market typically has a 6 month supply of available homes. If you are contemplating buying a home in the Baton Rouge area and/or Livingston Parish, it is still a great time. Interest rates are very good and there is plenty of available inventory to choose from. If you are thinking ... 03/14/2011

January 2011 home sales numbers are available for Livingston Parish and it looks like it was a pretty decent month.  There were 71 homes sold in January 2011 as compared with 81 in January 2010.  The average sales price was $160,000 and the median price was $146,000.  Livingston Parish homes are selling for 96% of their asking price. As of the end of January, the average home is on the market in Livingston Parish for 116 days before selling.  There are currently 806 homes available for sale which represents about an 11 month supply at the current selling pace.  6 months of inventory is usually considered as the sign of a healthy real estate market, so there is a fairly large amount of inventory that will have to be worked through. If you are contemplating buying a home in Livingston Par... 02/15/2011

Numbers from the 2010 Census continue to be released and they are showing a population explosion in Livingston Parish.  Livingston Parish grew by nearly 40% from 2000 - 2010, increasing the population from 91,814 to 128,026!  The population growth was second only to an adjacent parish - Ascension.  Livingston is now the 10th largest parish in Louisiana. Livingston Parish is part of the 8 parish Baton Rouge metropolitan area (MSA).  This is how the government groups the region together for purposes of counting among other things, population, housing and employment.  With the release of the census numbers, the Baton Rouge MSA's population is in excess of 800,000 which is really good news for the area.  I know there are plenty of legitimate gripes about the traffic congestion, infrastructu... 02/04/2011

Lindsay Pendleton | ONEprop | (225) 385-4310 30117 Irene Kennard, Denham Springs, LA Fenced Yard + Fireplace + Spacious 3BR/2BA Single Family House $1,295/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,600 Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Cats, Dogs Deposit $1,295 DESCRIPTION This precious home is in the Carlton Oaks subdivision right off of Florida Blvd. in Denham Springs. The home is a 3BR/2BA in a cul-de-sac with a 2 car garage and a fenced backyard. It has a split floor plan with an open living and dining area. The master bathroom has a spacious walk-in closet, separate stand up shower, garden tub and his and her sinks. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Tile floor - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Sto... 01/17/2011

http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ - Denham Springs Home Appraisers: Summerfield Sudivision 2010 Price Trends Report!           NOTE: If you are considering purchasing a home in Summerfield Subdivision and don't want to pay too much, I would advise one to order a "Pre-Purchase Appraisal" from Accurate Valuations Group as there is a gradual and steady decline of home prices in Summerfield since 2007 meaning one shouldn't overpay for a home in Summerfield.  REO or Foreclosure and Short Sales activity is increasing in Summerfield in 2010 and into 2011 as this appraiser just this week appraised a foreclosure on Summerfield Drive. And, there is one (1) listing in Summerfield that is now pending and the listing history of this home brings the declining home prices to my attention.   Thi... 01/15/2011

There were 67 homes sold in Livingston Parish in December 2010 as compared with 103 sold during December 2009.  The average sales price dropped to $145,000 as compared with $166,000 in December 2009. It's really kind of a mixed bag of statistics for Livingston Parish.  Inventory is way too high at 13 months - or 886 homes, but the sales trends the last 2 months of 2010 look nice. Hopefully those trends will continue into 2011. When you step back and look at 2010 as a whole, the year looks somewhat better.  There were 1,112 homes sold in 2010 vs 1,238 in 2009 which represents a decline of 10%. If you are contemplating buying a home in Livingston Parish, it is still a great time. Interest rates are very good and there is plenty of available inventory to choose from. If you are thinking ab... 01/13/2011

  Holidays are always a challenge for us a Realtors.  It never fails that when I plan to cook or have company, that I will get a call from that out-of-town buyer who MUST see my listing right away while they are in town for the holidays.  Some of my biggest sales have come during the holidays.  Maybe because I am one of the few Realtors working. When we would fly in from out of town for the holidays, my mom always had this tasty dish ready for our arrival.  I share it with you who live harried lives as I do.  The beauty of it is that it keeps great if you aren't sure when you will be able to serve.  And it keeps and reheats even better!  There are some variations you can use like substuting chicken breasts for the whole frying chicken. Or increasing amount of your favorite spice.  I es... 12/14/2010

http://www.denhamspringsappraisers.com/ - Denham Springs Home Appraisers: How Are Beau Chene Subdivision Values Holding Up in 2010?   I performed a home appraisal in Beau Chene Subdivision, off Cane Market Road, this week and discovered the following housing numbers below.  Beau Chene is one of the many starter home subdivisions within the Western Livingston Parish housing market.  Homes generally range from 1,046sf up to 1,572sf, average 1,189sf.      Solds In Beau Chene Subdivision Denham Springs from 1/2010 to 12/8/2010 revealed:Average Sales Price: $120,000, An REO Foreclosure  ($140,300 in 2009)Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $101/sf  ($113/sf in 2009)Median Sold Price: $120,000  ($139,900 in 2009)Number of Sales: 1   (3 in 2009)Average Number of Days On Market: 33  (82 Days in 20... 12/11/2010

It was a tough month for homes sales in Livingston Parish...unfortunately there is just no way to spin it otherwise.  There were 48 homes sold in November 2010 as compared with 148 in November of 2009. The average sales price dropped to $149,000 and available inventory skyrocketed up to 19 months.  There have been 1,042 homes sold in Livingston Parish year to date in 2010. If you would like for me to run numbers for your neighborhood or for another neighborhood - I'm happy to do so, just contact me. Don't get too caught up in this one month snapshot of home sales activity.  In general our real estate market remains in good shape and it continues to be a great time to purchase a home.  Interest rates are great and there is plenty of available inventory. If you are selling your home - don... 12/05/2010

  http://www.southpointappraiser.com/ – Denham Springs South Point November 2010 Update: Number of Sales And Price Per Sq. Ft. Down! There was only 1 sale in November 2010.  Sold Price Per Sq. Ft. Down $7.47/sf in 2010 or -8%.       NOVEMBER 11/1/2010 to 11/30/2010: Only 1 GBRMLS Sale. 23862 Waterford Ct, with 1,908sf sold for $152,900 or $80/sf. YEAR-TO-DATE SOLDS: Solds In South Point from 1/1/2010 to 12/02/2010 revealed:Average Sales Price: $150,723Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $86.74 (Avg through 11/09 $94.21)Median Sold Price: $152,450Number of Sales: 24Average Days On Market: 84Low To High: $106,500 to $198,500Number of Sold REO/Foreclosures Noted In MLS: 5 With these lower sold prices per square foot, some that paid high prices post Hurricane Katrina are now possibly upside dow... 12/02/2010