Great Stats & Information On Fountainbleau Subdivision

Fountainbleau Subdivision is located in Watson, LA off of Cane Market Road.  It's a great neighborhood for both starter homes as well as upgrading from your current home. The neighbor hood is great for resale as well!

• The price range for this neighborhood is between $160,000 to $210,000.
• It's located in the Live Oak School District.
• Houses range from 3 to 4 bedrooms homes.
• In the last 6 months: 11 homes have been sold, 2 are pending, & 3 homes are active
• Most homes in neighborhood sell less than 2 months. Current average of 52 days!

Time to Save Money and Lose Weight in 2016

2016 is rounding the corner and almost here and people are starting to set goals and new years resolutions now. I want to help you lose weight and save money the best way in 2016! Here's a few tips that I've used and will GREATLY help you accomplish that goal! If you follow these steps and lose only 1lb a month in 2016 you can easily lose 12lbs! In 2015 I've changed my world and lost 30+ lbs

1. If you DON'T go to a gym regularly...then don't get a membership or just cancel the one pay monthly on and don't use!
1. Instead workout from home and set daily or weekly goals
2. Try exercises that work your chest, triceps, biceps, back, legs, and even your BUTT!
2. Don't buy expensive home equipment to help workouts
1. Instead buy cheap home equipment that cost under $25!
2. Try push-up stands, ab roller, a cheap pull-up bar, resistant bands, etc
3. Don't try these fad diets or expensive plans or coaches
1. Instead track your food on a free app "Myfitnesspal" It's on ALL phones or computers!
2. Be accountable for your daily calorie intake
3. Purchase a cheap digital scale from Walmart and USE IT! Measure your food and weigh it! You will shock yourself at how much you are use to eating
4. BALANCE your Calorie intake and make it proportional!
1. A basic plan for people who are not vegetarians or vegans is a 40-40-20 split.
2. This means for all your calories 40% is Proteins, 40% Carbs, & 20% from Fats.
3. "Myfitnesspal" can easily help you divide all this in the personal goal settings and daily diary tracker! One stipulation....You HAVE TO use myfitnesspal which is FREE!!!!
5. Look up online how to find your calorie maintenance free and try staying in a calorie deficit
1. From here it's as easy as staying in a calorie deficit while staying active daily!
2. Here's a great link to help you figure yours out: Calorie Maintenance Website

Hope you have a Happy New Year from the ChaversTeam. If you have any questions please ask!

CRISIS Joins to Tackle Our Traffic Problem

     There's a new Coalition called CRISIS that's joining the business industry to help tackle the traffic problem in Baton Rouge area. CRISIS stands for "Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions."

The Capital Region has long had serious traffic problems, and business leaders have long complained about government’s inability to fix them. This new business-backed coalition is hoping it can help find and implement the solutions before things get too much worse.

“Various groups have been working separately to address the issue, but timely and substantial solutions have not been forthcoming,” says John Pacillo, operations director with Mexichem Fluor and chairman of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance. “It’s time for industry to take a more active role and get more involved.”

Full Story at Daily Report

Excited After Wealth Building Class

Today we had an amazing class with Adam Pitts from the Summit Group on Wealth Building. He spoke on the topic of true investment in real estate. The real estate market constantly on an up rise and even if the market dips its still better than more secure than stocks.

When you put money into either flipping a home for quick cash or actually investing into rental property for long term wealth both can be great for any home buyer depending on where he/she stands. We, the ChaversTeam, are definitely looking into getting into rental property other than our own home being used for rental in the future.

We are looking to invest, but if you are ready to start investing into your own properties don't hesitate! This could be the best retirement set up for you! Call us or email us @ Chaversteam@gmail.com

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Ever Think Helping Your Kids Could Be A Smart Business Move?

(Photography by Don Kadair: Dee Keller)

Dee Keller decided to help style her daughter's Texas dorm room for her and her roommates which led to an entire business line for this Baton Rouge Designer! Moving into a dorm room can be a jarring experience for a college student. After all, dormitories don’t have a reputation for being the homiest environment.

So when Dee Keller, a Baton Rouge-based interior designer, prepared to send her oldest daughter to college more than 400 miles away in Austin, Texas, she wanted to make her daughter’s new home as comfortable as possible.

Drawing on her 20 years of experience designing homes, Keller worked with her daughter—and her daughter’s three roommates—to design a customized room that reflected their tastes, interests and personalities, and to give them a place that felt like home amid all of the life changes they were experiencing.

The room was a hit, not only with Keller’s daughter, Brighton, and her roommates, but with other dorm residents and friends.

“Everyone wanted to see what she’d done to the room,” Brighton Keller says.

Dee Keller likely did not imagine that her maternal instinct to make her daughter comfortable would lead to a successful new niche for her interior design business, Dee Keller Designs.

But that’s exactly what happened. Today Keller works with students who live in all types of collegiate housing—dorms, apartments, sorority houses—at 10 universities, including LSU and other Southeastern Conference schools and schools in Texas. And her client list and universities where she works continues to expand.

Daily Report has the full story

Baton Rouge Home Sales Up 9% through 3rd Quarter!

Boosted by a 15.4% surge in sales during this past September, home sales in our eight-parish region are up by 9% though the first 9 months of the year, compared to the same period last year. This is being tracked by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.

GBRAR released teh September sales report on November 5, 2015. Along with the rise in closed sales, the report shows homes are sitting on the market for a much shorter time this year and average sales prices are up significantly!

Inventory has also tightened considerably over the past year, with the number of homes on the market this September. A total of 3,713 which is down 11.2% from the 4,138 available for sale last September.

Daily Report has the full story.

10052 ANGELA DR Denham Springs, LA 70706

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/7VQCK4

Take a step into this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom open split floorplan home in the desired Fountainbleau Subdivision. As you walk into the home you are greeted with tall ceilings and a foyer. To the right are the additional bedrooms and the guest bathroom. The rooms are very spacious with nice closet space. As you walk down the foyer you walk into the livings space. The livingroom opens up to the kitchen and the dining room for an open floor plan. The livingroom is spacious with high ceilings and a beautiful gas, ventless fireplace. The kitchen is spacious and has lots of cabinets and counter space which is wonderful for entertaining. All appliances are 2 years old. As you walk from the kitchen to the master bedroom there is a nice computer nook before entering the master bedroom. The master bedroom is spacious with high ceilings and has an on suite bathroom. The master bathroom has granite counter tops with double sinks, separate shower, jetted tub, and huge walk in closet. As you walk out the back door you are greeted to serenity. There is a nice size open covered patio as well as a deck with drainage under the deck so water flows out of the backyard properly. The deck is great for entertaining or drinking a cup of coffee on a nice fall morning. There is rural land that backs up to the backyard so there is peace and quiet. The yard is completely fenced in and has a storage shed on the side of the home. There is also a lemon tree on the side of the yard. The home also features a tankless hot water heater, radiant barrier decking in the attic and gutters. Come see what this beautiful home has to offer. Make your private showing today!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 1,689

Price: $182,000

For more information about this property, please contact Brittany Manale Chavers at 225-241-2005 or ChaversTeam@gmail.com. You can also text 3156389 to 67299.

See more listings at: www.ChaversTeam.com

MLS ID: 2015014914

Apartments Near LSU Sells for $108.6 Million!

Apartments On Chimes Sells for $108.6 MILLION!

This is the one of the LARGEST sales in Baton Rouge commercial property as far as in recent history is concerned. A Dallas based firm has purchased The Standard Apartment complex which is located at 740 W. Chimes St. for nearly $108.6 Million!

University House Communities purchased the 287-unit complex. They specialize in developing, acquiring, and managing the student housing communities across the country. This apartment complex just opened in August of 2015.

A 5.5-acre tract for the complex was originally purchased by Landmark in December of 2013 for $9.84 Million, and the firm spent close to $50.6 million to develop the property. This is According to permits filed during construction.

The LSU-area complex will be rebranded as "University House Baton Rouge".

Daily Report has the full story

Ruth's Chris in Baton Rouge Has Been SOLD!

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse on Constitution Ave in Baton Rouge, which has been serving the local community, politicians, and city leaders for multiple generations has officially been sold to a local businessman.

Christopher Bachman, the sole member of Check B LLC, paid $2.35 million to the Texas-based Bekmet Ltd. for Ruth's Chris. This is according to the sales documents filed with the EBR Parish Clerk of Courts Office.

According to a Daily Report article from 2009 on renovations to Ruth's Chris identified Bachman as the general manager there.

Baton Rouge restaurant icon TJ Moran opened the establishment on Constitution Ave back in 1977

26132 ST GERMAIN CT Denham Springs, LA 70726

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/S3M574

Greystone offers you and your family a lifestyle that so many can only dream of, as a resident your family will have access to its extensive list of practical, recreational and luxurious amenities including a championship golf course, swimming pool, walking trails, fishing areas, fitness room, wedding and banquet facilities, playground, basketball and tennis courts and a grill that is open daily. It's one of the only lots left that backs up to the golf course! Minutes away from the Denham Springs and Juban Rd as well as Juban Crossing, exits on I-12 and less than 15 minutes from the 10/12 split in Baton Rouge only adds to the desirability of living in this resort like community without the commute. Minimum home requirement on this lot is 2100 square feet

Bathrooms: 0.00

Price: $85,000

For more information about this property, please contact Brittany Manale Chavers at 225-241-2005 or ChaversTeam@gmail.com. You can also text 3091935 to 67299.

See more listings at: www.ChaversTeam.com

MLS ID: 2015013490

35647 RIDGELAND DR Denham Springs, LA 70706

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/S5BCQV

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home sits on a large corner lot with scenic views of the common lake in Woodland Ridge Subdivision! As you walk in the front door you are greeted with high ceilings and an open floor plan which is perfect for entertaining! The kitchen is very spacious, has lots of hardwood cabinets and counter space plus a large island/bar area with storage space. The appliances in the kitchen feature a 4 burner gas stove, oven, dishwasher and refrigerator. The living room is spacious and features a beautiful centered gas vent less fireplace and wood floors. Lots of large windows provide natural lighting throughout the home.The master bedroom is very spacious and has on on suite master bathroom. The master bathroom has double vanities, separate shower, garden tub and a large walk in closet. The additional bedrooms are spacious and have nice closet space. The home also features a computer nook area and is wired for security system. As you step out the back door you are greeted with a large concrete patio and a huge wood fenced in yard with a storage building. The home features a 2 car rear carport and large storage room. The neighborhood also provides sidewalks. The Refrigerator, washer and dryer will remain in the home. Make your private showing today!!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 1,620

Price: $169,900

For more information about this property, please contact Brittany Manale Chavers at 225-241-2005 or ChaversTeam@gmail.com. You can also text 3071023 to 67299.

See more listings at: www.ChaversTeam.com

MLS ID: 2015013121

14346 CARIBBEAN DR Gonzales, LA 70737

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/E7DGBK

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bathroom open floor plan home that backs up to a lake. As you walk through the front door you walk through a foyer and into the spacious living room. The living room features 11' ceilings and a beautiful fireplace. Imagine yourself cozied up by the fire for the holidays. The living room is open to the kitchen which is wonderful for entertaining. The kitchen features lots of cabinets which are a warm Expresso, spacious counter tops, and stainless appliances. The home has neutral colors to compliment any home decor. The kitchen also feautures a large pantry. Great for storage. The Master Bedroom is very spacious. The Master Bathroom features double sinks, shower and tub with two large size closets. The additional bedrooms are larger than normal size bedrooms and have walk in closets. As you walk out the back door you are greeted with a covered patio to sit under and enjoy the nice fall weather and beautiful view of the lake.The backyard is completely fenced in with an aluminum fencing. This home has all the bells and whistles in it...Surround sound in the living room, kitchen and dining area, gutters all around the outside of the home, landscape lights that are electric and hard wired, double insulation makes utility bills at a minimum (around $70/mo.), there are two attic access points which are decked for lots of extra storage. The entertainment center, window treatments and bar stools to remain in the home. Make your private showing today!

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 1,943

Price: $223,500

For more information about this property, please contact Brittany Manale Chavers at 225-241-2005 or ChaversTeam@gmail.com. You can also text 3069196 to 67299.

See more listings at: www.ChaversTeam.com

MLS ID: 2015013108

13316 WILLIAMSBURG DR Walker, LA 70785

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/ZZE2ZV

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath open floor plan custom built home is located in Walker's upscale most sought after neighborhood, Collins Place. When you walk through the front door you are greeted with high ceilings and spacious open floor plan that is great for entertaining. The kitchen has lot of beautiful cypress cabinets for storage, large bar with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, and nice size pantry. The home features a breakfast area as well as a formal dining room. Cozy up around the gas fireplace in this spacious living room. The Master bedroom is spacious with high ceilings. After a long day of work you can de-stress while soaking in the extra large Jacuzzi tub in the master bath that also features a huge walk in closet, large shower, and dual vanities. The guest bathroom connects to one of the additional bedrooms. Each additional bedroom is spacious and has great closet space. This home also has a nice size pantry closed off before you go to the garage. The home has a 2 car garage with an attached storage/workshop with another pull up garage door that has access to the back yard. As you walk out the back door enjoy sitting down in a screened back porch while watching and listening to the birds. The yard is completely fenced in and backs up to the woods so there is plenty of privacy. This home features custom gutters line the home and requires NO FLOOD INSURANCE. Have a piece of mind with the security system that is already installed. This home is located only minutes from the interstate and 5 minutes from grocery stores, banks and restaurants in the town of Walker. This home is RD loan eligible and qualifies for 100% financing with no down payment. Call and make your showing today!

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 1,959

Price: $247,500

For more information about this property, please contact Brittany Manale Chavers at 225-241-2005 or ChaversTeam@gmail.com. You can also text 2841218 to 67299.

See more listings at: www.ChaversTeam.com

MLS ID: 2015007951

Housing Market Shows Good News For Baton Rouge Economy!

Housing Numbers for July Show 

Good News For Baton Rouge Economy

Yes while the stock market is unstable currently, the housing market in Baton Rouge shows to be very stong! This is based on the latest numbers from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Home sales in July across the nine-parish Capital Region were up nearly 10% over the same period of one year ago to 955, while pending sales rose nearly 16% to 984. Meanwhile, the month's supply of inventory dropped 22% to 4.5 months. The average sale price increased almost 5% to $191,000!

Activity in East Baton Rouge Parish was also strong. Sales for the month increased almost 10% over the month of July from a year ago to 539, while the months supply of inventory decreased nearly 26% to 4.6 months. The average sales price in the parish jumped up 11% to nearly $199,000!

Daily Report has more details

New 120-Unit Senior Care Coming to Seigen!

Baton Rouge is getting a New 120-unit senior care facility on Siegen Lane as of February of 2016 and expectation to be completed by following spring! The Florida based firm plans to break ground soon!

Concordis Senior Living got the final approval from the Metro Council as of recently to develop the two story building on close to the vacant 4.5 acre tract that’s is on Siegen, just a little south of Perkins Road intersection.

The new senior care facility will consist of both one and two bedroom apartments, as well as studios.  76 of the units will be designated for assisted living, 44 of the apartments will be contained in two secure neighborhoods within the development designated for patients who deal with memory impairments.

Daily Report has more details

Abnormally Tall Grass? 

It's Actually Not a Surprise! Why??

If it seems that grass around the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas is abnormally high, that's because it actually is higher than normal!

The city-parish has actually fallen behind this summer in cutting more than 1,000 miles of grass that lines the public right of ways, streets, state roadways and even the interstate.

The Parish officials attribute this problem to several factors.
1. June was a VERY rainy month AND work crews fell behind due to the amount of rain.
2. Through July and August ended up being somewhat drier.

The assistant chief administrative officer Carey Chauvin says it was difficult to catch up.

So does it seem like grass is higher or local job crews who work outside are behind?? Well guess what pretty good chances they are because they are catching up on June's constant rain.

Daily Report has the Full Story


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What Every First Time Home Buyer Should Know About Home Loans

First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldn’t we get a first-time home buyer loan?

In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan.

So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you can expect from getting this type of loan as a first-time home buyer. That way, when it comes time for your to decide how you’re going to finance your first home, you’ll have all of the information you need right at your fingertips.

First-Time Home Buyer Loans 101

A first time home buyer loan offers financial assistance to qualified buyers by utilizing a variety of methods:

• Very low down payments or none at all
• Subsidezed interest costs
• Grants
• Forgive loans
• Defer payments

Generally speaking, the best candidates for this type of loan are home buyers who have never owned a home, although those who have not owned a home in more than three years may also qualify.

With these types of loans, certain restrictions may apply in order to qualify. Thus, it’s important to research beforehand whether you meet those restrictions.

First-time home buyers should also be aware of the specific restrictions attached to using the loan. These may or may not include:

• Being prohibited from buying homes in higher price ranges
• Being required to make the newly purchased home your primary residence
• Being prohibited from renting the home to others

These types of loans are certainly great for those buyers who otherwise might not be able to purchase the home. But there are some disadvantages to this type of loan.

Some of those drawbacks include:

• Buyers are limited to the type of home they want by price range
• Buyers may not be eligible for certain program benefits if they sell their home before a predetermined time limit.
• Buyers may have a limited number of loan types to choose from.
• Buyers may have to pay for recapture taxes in exchange for benefits they receive through the program

For these reasons and more, some first-time home buyers may find it just as beneficial to get a traditional loan, although this should be considered on a case by case basis.

We’ll Help You Through Your First Home Buying Experience

Contact us today to learn even more valuable information that is sure to help you as a first-time home buyer. We are glad to offer you our expert assistance, which includes straight-forward advice and user-friendly resources.

Until next time!

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