B.R. real estate market among nation’s hottest
markets, according to Money Magazine and CNNMoney.com. The report says
Capital Region home prices are expected to rise by 2.8% this year and
2.1% in 2009. In comparison, home prices are expected to drop in 75 of
the 100 biggest U.S. cities. Some markets are expected to keep on
dropping until 2010. http://money.cnn.com/2008/05
B.R. ranks 42nd among mid-size cities for relocation
BatonRouge ranks 42nd on a list of the best cities for relocating families.
The survey, which was prepared for Worldwide ERC and Primary
Relocation, companies that specialize in employee relocation, looked at
factors such as job growth, the number of pediatricians per capita and
environmental incentives. Baton Rouge was one of 50 cities in the
mid-size metro area list, which covered places with populations between
600,000 and 1.3 million people. Omaha, Neb., topped the list, while New
Orleans ranked No. 41 and Stockton, Calif., ranked last. In the small
metro area category, which covered places with populations between
360,000 and 600,000, Rockingham County, N.H., led the list and
Shreveport-Bossier City was 16th. Pittsburgh was named the best large
metro area for a relocating family.
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JENNIFER DAZET REALTOR
Keller Williams Red Stick
Cell:225-362-3739
www.JenniferDazet.com
