Looking to move to BR

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I am looking in the $100,000 to $150,000 range.

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good luck with that... can't get a condo for that much anymore. You are going to have to live in the burbs for a house in a decent neighborhood for that price and it will still be very small.

If by 'up and coming' you mean new development you are going to be in for a rude awakening. New construction retails for around 130 a square foot. So assuming you are looking to buy a 2000 square foot house, you'd be looking at $260K just to get started.

In B.R. -- it's all about da neighborhood.

If you're want to save money, think about some of the mature/older burbs.

Sherwood Forest and Broadmoor. If ya look, you might could find something around $160K to $180K or so. You'll be happy in either one.

Shenandoah would have a little bit longer drive. Of course prices will vary per the quality of the older home.

Try craigslist. Click on the ones with photos.

Use the search function per the 'hood tips above.

There are a lot of houses for sale in Hickory Ridge (off coursey)...around 150-210k or maybe less. Also check out West Baton Rouge Parish (Port Allen, Brusly, Addis)...lots of new smaller houses and it is only 5-10 mins from BR.

Here is the MLS listings for BR subdivisions in case you haven't searched them yet:

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I have a new Home to be completed in 45 days - 3 br / 2 bath located in in Ogden Park / Garden District / Mid City area close to that range if you are inteested?