Buying and Selling Real Estate in Shreveport LA

Shreveport Real Estate 2008 Updated Home..

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The Northwest Louisiana Board of Realtors has released the official sale figures for 2008. Shreveport/Bossier Sales were down over the last 2 years with an approximately 17% drop in total units sold.

It is interesting to note that while the total units were down 17% the total volume (Sales Price) went down only 15%. So you might be saying what does that mean? As I read the numbers, this means that the total number of house sales fell for 2008 in the Shreveport real estate market but the value of the houses that sold stayed pretty constant to 2007 prices.

This is good news for our market because while most of the country is experiencing falling prices, the Shreveport and Bossier City Real Estate market is still fairly solid.

Shreveport Real Estate 2008 Home Sale Fi..

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As some of you know I got my degree in Quantitative Management which is a combination of statistics and computer science. So to say I like numbers is somewhat of an understatement.

With that being said, I also have the tendency to over do the reports so I am going to keep this short and sweet.

The year end numbers for Shreveport Real Estate-Residential are as follows:

Total house sales: 2254
Homes Sales Under $250,000: 1985
Home Sales Over $250,000: 269

Breaking Down this information further:

# of Bedrooms	Under $250,000	Over $250,000	Total Sold
1 or 2	286	5	291
3	1425	73	1498
4	258	166	424
5	16	25	41
Totals	1985	269	2254
This is an	additional row	I could not	delete

As you can see this is a very general table showing a break down of the sales for Shreveport Real Estate for the year ending 2008. For more specific information on your home or neighborhood please email me.

As an "expert" in the Shreveport Real Estate market I will continue to inform you about what is going on in our town. I will also learn how to use more of the tools I have at my disposal and make this more appealing.

Since this is a work in progress I will continue to tweak this blog until it is everything you want and expect from your Shreveport Real Estate expert.

Happy New Year for Shreveport Real Estat..

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Happy New Year Shreveport and Bossier City, this marks the 21st year I have been in Real Estate, all in The Shreveport and Bossier City market.

While the rest of the United States talks about the recession and how bad things are I wanted to "think on things of good report". This is a great area to live and it is my home.

I wanted to announce a schedule for this blog for the year of 2009.

I will have a monthly update for Shreveport Real Estate this will consist of houses for sale and sold. It will show a general snapshot of the Shreveport Real Estate market.

I will also develop a template for Haughton, Benton and Bossier City Real Estate as well. That is enough for now; I must get back to the bowl games, family and fiends.

Again, Happy New Year to everyone connected to real estate in the Shreveport Bossier City market.

What areas surrounding SHREVEPORT do you..

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Bossier City is a major city near Shreveport. Bossier City is east of Shreveport and an area where I close approximately 50% of all my real estate contracts. Bossier City has approximately 100,000 residents and is one of the fastest growing cities in Louisiana.

Haughton is just east of Bossier City and is a suburban or commuter community to the Shreveport area.

Benton is north of Bossier City it is also a suburban or commuter community to the Shreveport area as well.

All of these cities Bossier City, Haughton, and Benton are part of Bossier Parish. Bossier Parish has lower overall property taxes than connecting Caddo Parish.

Understanding Your Credit

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Understanding Your Credit

Mortgage Funding Info

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Mortgage Funding Info

Credit Info

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Credit Info

Fico Scores Effect Purchasing

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Fico Scores Effect Purchasing

Property Rights

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Property Rights

Real Property Definition

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Real Property Definition

Property Investment

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Property Investment

Property Trust(s)

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Property Trust(s)

Negotiating a Contract

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Negotiating a Contract

Real Estate Negotiation

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Real Estate Negotiation

Dont Let It Fall Through

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Dont Let It Fall Through

Sell Your Home Fast

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Sell Your Home Fast

Real Estate Tax Advice

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Real Estate Tax Advice

Property Inspection

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Property Inspection

Pick An Offer

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Pick An Offer

Open House Expectations

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Open House Expectations

Your Open House

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Your Open House

Marketing Info

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Marketing Info

Listing Real Estate

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Listing Real Estate

Selling My Property

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Selling My Property

Multiple Offers

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Multiple Offers

Getting Real Estate Ready

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Getting Real Estate Ready

Real Estate List Price

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Real Estate List Price

Housing Market Info

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Housing Market Info

Pricing Your Property

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Pricing Your Property

Property Appraisal

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Property Appraisal

Real Estate Appraisal Info

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Real Estate Appraisal Info

More Tax Advice

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More Tax Advice

Real Estate Agent

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Real Estate Agent

Real Estate FSBO Advice

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Real Estate FSBO Advice

Real Estate Appraisal

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You should look at each home for its individual characteristics. Generally, older homes may be in more established neighborhoods, offer more ambiance, and have lower property tax rates. People who buy older homes, however, shouldn't mind maintaining their home and making some repairs. Newer homes tend to use more modern architecture and systems, are usually easier to maintain, and may be more energy-efficient. People who buy new homes often don't want to worry initially about upkeep and repairs.

Only an appraiser can give a real home value, but one thing your real estate agent can help you with, is determining the 'sold' value of homes around the area. This is especially important when writing an offer!

Real Estate Tax Shelter(s)

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Real Estate Tax Shelter(s)

Real Estate Tax Benefits

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Real Estate Tax Benefits

Loan Closing Advice

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Loan Closing Advice

Escrow Advice

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Escrow Advice

Home Loans

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Home Loans

Closing Costs

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Closing Costs

Review A Closing

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Review A Closing

Closing a Home

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Closing a Home

After The Loan

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After The Loan

Credit History

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Credit History

Negotiating Tips

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Negotiating Tips

Property Negotiation

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Property Negotiation

Safety Inspection

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Safety Inspection

Home Inspector Worksheet

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Home Inspector Worksheet

Home Insurance

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Home Insurance

Home Inspection

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Home Inspection

Debt To Income Ratio

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Debt To Income Ratio

Your Loan

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Your Loan

Apply for a Mortgage

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Apply for a Mortgage

Select a Mortgage

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Select a Mortgage

Mortgage Alternatives

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Mortgage Alternatives

Basic Mortgage

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Basic Mortgage

Mortgage Loan

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Mortgage Loan

Effective Offer Writing

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Effective Offer Writing

Mental Control

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Mental Control

Comparison Shopping

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Comparison Shopping

Home Selection

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Home Selection

Home Hunt

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Home Hunt

Approval Letters

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Approval Letters

Real Estate Ads

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Real Estate Ads

House Search

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House Search

Your Wish List

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Your Wish List

Find your Dream

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Find your Dream

A REALTOR Can Help

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A REALTOR Can Help

Confidence and Experience

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Confidence and Experience

Ownership Advice

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Ownership Advice

Young Buyer

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Young Buyer

Home Ownership: Are You Prepared?

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Home Ownership: Are You Prepared?

Buying an Affordable Home

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Buying an Affordable Home

Home Ownership : How To

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Home Ownership : How To

Buy vs Rent

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Buy vs Rent

Checklist for Home Buyers

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Checklist for Home Buyers