Monthly Archives: November 2007

Homebuilder Confidence Reaches All-Time Low; New Sales Up while Used Sales Down The National Association of Home Builders’ November housing market index, which gauges builders’ sentiments for home sales over the next six months, was 19. That matches October’s figure, … Continue reading →

Baton Rouge Appraiser William D. Cobb Study Shows Riverside Estates Subdivision Pre & Post Hurricane Katrina Increases 24% 1/05 to 5/07 Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group Appraiser, William D. Cobb, in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana market, is pleased to announce … Continue reading →

OFHEO: U.S. house prices fall for first time in 13 years Index tracks homes with mortgages under $417K Thursday, November 29, 2007 Source: Inman News House prices fell in 21 states during the third quarter, leading to the first quarterly … Continue reading →

Good Expectations For The Local Baton Rouge Housing Market Mayors across the country expect mounting foreclosures and falling home prices to depress economic growth. Source: BY KEVIN G. HALL – Miami Herald The nation’s mayors fear that rising numbers of … Continue reading →

Banks see delinquent loans rise 23.8% FDIC says reserves not keeping pace Source: Inman News Wednesday, November 28, 2007   Inman News   Banks and savings institutions are boosting reserves and loan loss provisions at a pace not seen in … Continue reading →

Study: Rising foreclosures to hurt U.S. cities Study: Rising foreclosures to hurt U.S. cities Mortgage mess seen curtailing consumer spending in 2008 The Associated Press updated 7:07 a.m. CT, Tues., Nov. 27, 2007 DETROIT – Rising foreclosures will lead to … Continue reading →

Existing home sales fall for eighth month Existing home sales fall for eighth month Median U.S. home price dropped by record amount in October The Associated Press updated 10:13 a.m. CT, Wed., Nov. 28, 2007 WASHINGTON – Sales of existing … Continue reading →

The Man Who’s Key To Your Tax Bills Source Behind the mystery of property values 11/21/07By Jesse Roman Email this story to a friend Photo by Glenn Callahan. Tom Vickery in his Memorial building office. As Tom Vickery is exploring … Continue reading →