Do not miss The Green Building Shop this Saturday at the Baton Rouge Main Street Market. This is their first time there!  The Green Building Shop is the place to go for all your green building materials and expert knowledge.

If you cannot make it on Saturday, be sure to visit The Green Building Shop during normal business hours Monday-Saturday 10-6.  They are located inside Noelie Harmon, a “conscious boutique”.

The Green Building Shop has now included “attic tents” to their list of green inventory. Attic Tents are one of the easiest steps you can take to making your home energy efficient.  They can reduce air transfer between your attic and living area up to 71%!

When visiting the Green Shop you will truly be in great company with professionals knowledgeable of all things ‘green’!  Contact co-owner Michael Gatz at mgatz@greenbuildingshopbr.com or (225) 907-4924.

Bamboo Flooring is becoming a popular alternative to hardwood flooring.  Bamboo is now available in may different shades and finishes to match anyone’s remodeling project!

Why Bamboo?  Bamboo is an attractive eco-friendly alternative.  Both wood and bamboo are renewable resources but whereas Oak trees take 120 years to mature, bamboo can be harvested in 3.  Bamboo can grow back as fast as a foot a day. It is recognized as a green material under LEED. Alex Wilson, executive editor of Environmental Building News and Building Green, says “Environmentally, it’s hard to argue with a wood substitute that matures in three years, regenerates without need for replanting, and requires minimal fertilization or pesticides.”

Would you choose bamboo flooring?

Getting Started:
Duro-Design
Eco Timber
Bamboo Hardwoods

Photo Credit: Duro-Design

View More Green Remodeling Tips at the NEW GreenBatonRouge.com!

Baton Rouge Business Report News Announcement:

“Baton Rouge added 1,300 jobs in May, compared to the year before, making it the second-biggest gaining city in the country, according to figures released today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says only Austin, Texas, added more jobs, with 4,200 more positions than in May 2008. The BLS says just 15 U.S. cities added jobs in May, while 295 posted decreases. Los Angeles, New York and Chicago all dropped more than 200,000 jobs from May 2008. Preliminary numbers show the unemployment rate in Baton Rouge was 6% in May, well below the national average of 9.1%. ”

View Article at BusinessReport.com

38035-15A Post Office Road

Spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bath lakefront condo offering quality upgrades including ceramic tile, custom handcrafted finishes, upgraded kitchen, and spacious dining area. Other features of this immaculate unit include: Excellent sunlight exposure, beautiful landscaping, gleaming hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, crown molding, and neutral decor. Prime location - easy access to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, I-10, and Airline highway. Enjoy the peaceful lakeshore setting while relaxing on the patio. Great homeownership opportunity! Pride of ownership ” Like New and in Immaculate condition”, exceptionally clean and well cared for home.

• Neighborhood: Arlington Plantation
• Lot Size: CONDO
• Type: Condo/Townhouse for Sale
• Floors: Single Story
• Bedrooms: 3
• Baths: 2
• Square Feet: 1395
• Year Built: 2006

Learn more about this lakefront Condo.

Call today (225) 964-6535 to set up your private showing!

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Congratulations LSU Baseball!  The 2009 College World Series Champions!
This is LSU’s 6th Time to Win the College World Series.

Picture via: NBC33

Local Market Monitor, a premier real estate forecaster, released its Home Price Forecast earlier this week. This forecast predicts real estate market behavior over the next year.  This includes predicting where home prices will rise, continue to drop, or markets with opportunity for growth.

Baton Rouge was named one of the top 10 best cities in terms of future home prices with a population greater than 600,000.  The Baton Rouge Business Report says, “Officials with Local Market Monitor credit the same factors for Baton Rouge’s stability that have been repeatedly said during the national housing crisis: Home prices in the Capital Region never got out of hand, and economic growth has remained steady locally.”

In the Top 10 List for cities with a population under 600,000 were 2 other Louisiana cities: Alexandria and Shreveport-Bossier City.

Now IS the time to buy in Baton Rouge!

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8155-801 Jefferson Hwy

Best Location in Town! Steps from Dining & Shopping, and Town Center just a block away! Immaculate home, Tastefully Decorated, Ready for you to move in. The quiet second floor location overlooks the paved arbor sitting area shared between buildings for entertaining friends & neighbors. Beautiful vaulted ceiling in living room with f/p. Enjoy your private balcony with access from the Master Bedroom & from the Breakfast room. Both bedrooms are good sized for large furniture. Condo has combination Washer/Dryer to remain, Walk in Closets, plus Hall Storage & Linen Closet. Like New condo, as complex was recently renovated. New Cabinetry in Kitchen and Baths, New Ceramic Tile, New Carpet, all barely used Appliances,(only Two years old) including Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Microwave. Faux Wood Blinds to remain. Located in Center of Development on left side w/Convenient Parking! Tax Credit of $8000 to First Time Home Buyers or Buyers not owning home in last three years! Also take advantage of favorable mortgage rates! Call for details and your private showing today! (Condo fees include: Exterior Building Coverage/Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Master Policy Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash, Pest Control and Termite Contract.)

• Neighborhood: JEFFERSON CONDOS THE
• Lot Size: CONDO
• Type: Condo/Townhouse for Sale
• Bedrooms: 2
• Baths: 2
• Square Feet: 1265

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2245-27G King Arthur Blvd

For the young professional or the retired couple downsizing… this is the perfect home! Bright and Cheery, just walking in makes you happy! This condo is truly move in ready! Spotless, freshly painted, like new carpet, freshly landscaped, new back patio fence and new roof added in 2009! This condo is one of the only ones that has an entrance from the parking lot into your private patio for easy access with groceries, dry cleaning or saving time when escaping the rain!! Condo features all new appliances, wood laminate floors, ceramic tile, and updated fixtures and fireplace, plus great storage. Note the two closets in hall upstairs plus all rooms have large walk in closets. Good sized laundry room off kitchen with storage. Great neighbors all around. Easy access to I-12! HOA is only $165.00/Month and includes: Exterior Maintainence, roof, pest control, water, sewer, trash, and yard service.

• Neighborhood: Camelot Village
• Lot Size: CONDO
• Type: Condo/Townhouse for Sale
• Floors: Two or More Stories
• Bedrooms: 2
• Baths: 2
• Half Baths: 1
• Square Feet: 1242
• Year Built: 1985

Call today (225) 964-6535 to set up your private showing to view these beautiful condos!

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5942 Glen Cove Drive

This home is a MUST SEE!! NEW ROOF AND NEW A/C! Owner is a master Venetian painter and the quality of fine craftmanship shows throughout the home! Enter home through Stoned Garden Sitting Area and small Pond. The Front Flowerbeds have a Sprinkler System to ensure easy maintenance. This Custom built home has an Open Floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There are many special features which include Custom “Old World” cabinets, European Plaster Murals, Vaulter 12′ ceiling in the kitchen, & slab granite. Kitchen also has a new dishwasher, microwave and new disposal. The Den has a Custom Cast Stone F/P, Large Bookcases and Custom Wall Finishes, Surround Sound and Hardwood flooring. The Master Suite is truly the place to relax with the Double Sided Fireplace between the Bedroom area and Sitting room. The Master bath has 12′vaulted ceilings and Granite Counter Tops and all bedrooms have Custom Wall Finishes. Enjoy the beauty of nature on your large Scored and Stained Italian patio with two Water Features, Lush Landscaping, Cast Stone Columns, and Outdoor Speakers. Complete privacy as lot backs up to woods and lake. Garden Artwork and Statues are Negotiable. OLD REPUBLIC HOME WARRANTY IS IN EFFECT AND WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO NEW OWNERS. NEW CARRIER A/C INSTALLED DECEMBER 2008 WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY! NEW ROOF INSTALLED FEBRUARY 2009. SELLER’S WILL SAND AND REPAINT CRACKLED CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN OR BATHROOMS IF DESIRED TO YOUR CHOICE OF PAINT COLOR. ALSO, MURAL IN BREAKFAST ROOM CAN BE PAINTED OVER BEFORE CLOSING.

• Neighborhood: Bluebonnet Terrace
• Lot Size: 55 x 140
• Type: Single Family Residential for Sale
• Parking/Garage: 2
• Bedrooms: 3
• Baths: 2
• Square Feet: 2,430 Living SqFt
• Year Built: 1996

Call today (225) 964-6535 to set up your private showing!

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This weekend is the start of the Baton Rouge Parade of Homes.  The Captial Region Builders Association (CRBA) Parade of Homes is an exciting event you don’t want to miss out on!

For free admission you can tour the finest new construction homes of Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas.  Prices ranging from $150,000 to $2.5 Million.  There are 58 homes on the route this year in 40 subdivisions and in 4 different parishes.  View the Parade Map to pick and choose what homes you would like to see!

JUNE 6-7 AND 13-14
Saturdays, 11am-5pm
Sundays, 1pm-5pm

Now is the time to buy in Louisiana!