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lilsnappa
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re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 1/15/26 at 12:01 pm to jpainter6174
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Well considering all the other houses in that neighborhood sold for 4-600K, its not a stretch that its over valued. Never want to have the most expensive house in a neighborhood!
..you should see what is getting built 2 doors down.
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That closet is actually built out attic space - so if you’re too good for shelving for attic storage, it’s not for you.
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Ah, okay. Post us a link when it's up, and good luck to you! It's a beautiful home with great curb appeal and a sought after location.
We Live.
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re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 1/13/26 at 3:02 pm to hawkeye007
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its not your house its the market. There is no movement on the top end of the market in baton rouge right now. Interest rates are your problem. I hate to say it but unless you have to sell that home you will need to sit on it for the next 3-5yrs
How close are you following the market in BR? 3-5 years in bit hyperbolic.
It’s going back on the market today - so standby for new pics.
The pics you have been seeing were the listing in 2019 on Zillow or our initial listing back in April (realtor.com)
The pics you have been seeing were the listing in 2019 on Zillow or our initial listing back in April (realtor.com)
re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 1/13/26 at 9:57 am to WildBillJR
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I saw your house online earlier and liked it but when I looked more carefully it had too many odd features to go see it. We live in BR and in the market but not in a hurry with current interest rates. Dishwasher, sink, cooktop on islands, brick area in front yard seems out of place, wife feels unsafe if garage not connected to house. Please don’t take offense. It is still a nice house but if we are going to move up and take on mortgage we want something better than we have now in terms of both size and layout.
No offense at all. The house layout is how it was built in 1997... I can't change it. It's just in a weird price bracket. We could make some significant upgrades to the outdoor space (covered patio and connection between the garage and home), but the asking price would be way higher.
We had 2 kids in this house and absolutely enjoyed living in it. Wish we could have taken it with us when we moved....and then sold the lot of Highland for $600k :scared:
re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 1/12/26 at 7:27 pm to LemmyLives
Yes, ventilation pops up from island and vents under the floor to outside.
I cook a lot and never had an issue with ventilation not being effective unless I had a large gumbo pot. Ceilings are 11ft and air moves well so it was never an issue.
If you have sear or cook something that smokes alot - you have a grill and burner right outside on the patio.
I cook a lot and never had an issue with ventilation not being effective unless I had a large gumbo pot. Ceilings are 11ft and air moves well so it was never an issue.
If you have sear or cook something that smokes alot - you have a grill and burner right outside on the patio.
We’re getting new photos done- but there’s a ton of content out there on the home. A couple realtors have showcased it and done video walkthroughs of the floor plans.
2 bed, 2.5 Downstairs including the master.
Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 of them have on suite full bathrooms.
2 bed, 2.5 Downstairs including the master.
Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 of them have on suite full bathrooms.
re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 1/10/26 at 9:34 am to LSUbasketballfan
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besides all the brick in the front walkway being white and always looking dirty.
Previous owners painted it - and I wish they wouldn’t have.
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I think the biggest problem with that property and maybe one that hurts it selling is the fact that it’s a very big yard, but none of it can be used and I’m sure really difficult or expense to maintain.
The space between the retaining wall and fence next to highland is large and very useable. We’ve parked cars there for parties and the kids and dog used it almost everyday. Backyard is fenced in and always shaded with the oak tree - which makes it pleasant during the summer months. You also have the pond right across the street for good views and fishing.
Cutting the yard is a task and we outsourced so I wouldn’t take up half my garage with equipment.
We took the house off the market for the holidays. It is now professionally staged and we're about to relist... :popcorn:
I’ve tried many different ones over the years.
The ONLY solar spotlights that have lasted and were decent quality light were the Tommy Bahama brand I got from Costco.
Maybe you can find them online somewhere, but I did a quick search and they were out of stock at Costco.
The ONLY solar spotlights that have lasted and were decent quality light were the Tommy Bahama brand I got from Costco.
Maybe you can find them online somewhere, but I did a quick search and they were out of stock at Costco.
I picked one up from BJs last week - great sound.
Anyone find this deal anywhere else?
Anyone find this deal anywhere else?
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We toured your house and we are in the market for a 1MM plus house. I will tell you why we passed. The garage can only fit one car and you have to walk outside from the garage to the house. That was our only gripe. It might look like a two car garage but we measured it and no way you can fit two normal cars. Good luck though. I loved the location and the house.
Yeah - can’t do anything about the garage size. House was built in 1997 and it’s a standard size garage for back then. You can fit 2 cars, but not today’s SUVs and trucks. My tundra stayed outside.
The separation between the garage and the house is strange, but in the 3 years we lived there it never was the inconvenience I thought it would be when we bought it.
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Honestly if I drove by this house, I would say it would be 1.3 million (especially because of the land). 875k is pretty cheap but I’m not up-to-date on Baton Rouge real estate.
It would be, were it actually in Baton Rouge. Here's a house listed for $1,175,000 that's smaller, on a smaller lot, and is less attractive. But it's in mid city: LINK
Now, will they get that? Almost certainly not. But at the end of the day, the three rules of real estate are location, location, and location. And as much as people like to shite on the city of Baton Rouge, more people want to live there than in the immediate suburbs.
It feels weird calling the corner of Highland & Siegen/Burbank the suburbs to me. Like 9 months ago everybody considered it Baton Rouge.
I get that it's not Mid-City or really close to LSU's campus, but from that location you have access to most of Baton Rouge has to offer without needing to get on I-10. And you have quick access to I10 if you're headed East often. Also, less than 2 miles from CCL.
re: How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 12/5/25 at 1:51 pm to Big Scrub TX
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Still, looks great. Are you technically not in the subdivision?
Yes, its part of the Highland Plantation subdivision - but has a private drive in the rear that is shared by 3 homes which provide additional parking.
Turning left onto Highland is really only an issue during peak traffic hours and cars are back up from Siegen. Once the Pecue I10 exit is completed, I suspect more people will exit there and take Perkins to Siegen than exit at Highland to get to Burbank.
The cook top is vented. There’s an automatic vent that raises from behind the burners and is vented out under the slab. The double island is a bit strange and took some adjusting to. Previous owners renovated this home from a 90’s closed in kitchen “L” shape original plan. I will say the functionality of the kitchen is great and the flow for entertaining is excellent.
We've had alot of the same feedback about not having a pool. Honestly, we've wanted one as well and had plans drawn up to install a small cocktail pool - but life /jobs happen and we chose to move. The biggest issue with a pool for this property is that the back yard is completely covered by 150+ year old oak tree. You would have to damage the root system for a proper inground pool. So it's a trade off - have the shade and aesthetic views of the mature live oak or the pool.
As for flooding - if this house floods, all of BR will be under water first. It’s on the high side of Highland road and was built up even higher than the natural levee.
We've had alot of the same feedback about not having a pool. Honestly, we've wanted one as well and had plans drawn up to install a small cocktail pool - but life /jobs happen and we chose to move. The biggest issue with a pool for this property is that the back yard is completely covered by 150+ year old oak tree. You would have to damage the root system for a proper inground pool. So it's a trade off - have the shade and aesthetic views of the mature live oak or the pool.
As for flooding - if this house floods, all of BR will be under water first. It’s on the high side of Highland road and was built up even higher than the natural levee.
How bad is the real estate market in BR?
Posted by lilsnappa on 12/4/25 at 10:52 pm
I come to the money board’s real estate experts seeking opinion and advice. Put our home on the market in April, lots of showings but no offers.
The market for $800k-$1M in St George is a lot tougher than in 2022 when we purchased the home (had multiple offers and we got in a bidding war).
We’ve already come down $120k and still haven’t moved it. It’s now below 2022 purchase price and appraisal value.
It’s on Highland - everyone in BR has driven passed it.
Here’s the listing: LINK
What’s your opinion on the price point/ value of this home in this location? I thought this house would always be attractive to buyers (it’s a great house), so I’m questioning if this is just a more macro market problem or if something about this house is an issue that my biased eyes can’t see.
The market for $800k-$1M in St George is a lot tougher than in 2022 when we purchased the home (had multiple offers and we got in a bidding war).
We’ve already come down $120k and still haven’t moved it. It’s now below 2022 purchase price and appraisal value.
It’s on Highland - everyone in BR has driven passed it.
Here’s the listing: LINK
What’s your opinion on the price point/ value of this home in this location? I thought this house would always be attractive to buyers (it’s a great house), so I’m questioning if this is just a more macro market problem or if something about this house is an issue that my biased eyes can’t see.
re: Any six sigma belts here?
Posted by lilsnappa on 10/9/25 at 10:42 am to dyslexiateechur
I have a black belt and was a full-time PM doing process improvement projects for a couple years - depending what industry you're in, it can be worth it. I got the cert early in my career (15+ years ago) and still today it gives me some credibility in certain situations.
In manufacturing and some operations functions, what you learn can provide value - but it's much more difficult to apply the approach in a transactional (white collar) type of working environment.
If someone else is going pay for you to get a certification, I'd do it.
In manufacturing and some operations functions, what you learn can provide value - but it's much more difficult to apply the approach in a transactional (white collar) type of working environment.
If someone else is going pay for you to get a certification, I'd do it.
re: Fall Preemergent
Posted by lilsnappa on 10/1/25 at 9:52 am to RaginCajunz
With rain coming this weekend - got the Specticle FLO down yesterday.
I used the Lazer dye for the first time and accidentally tipped the bottle a bit too much... so my yard is blue until the rain gets here. :lol:
I used the Lazer dye for the first time and accidentally tipped the bottle a bit too much... so my yard is blue until the rain gets here. :lol:
2011 with 186k. Got the last year they had the 5.7L without the FFV.
Just had to replace the starter - other than maintenance, not a single problem.
Just had to replace the starter - other than maintenance, not a single problem.
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Assuming cost isn't a factor, Specticle all day.
I already have both.
Seem to remember reading ronk or craw talking about prodiame in the fall and spectacle in the spring years back. I searched but couldn’t find the thread.
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