I moved to Baton Rouge for a new job a year ago this next week and this is exactly what we did. We're still in an apartment to this day but close on a house in 2 weeks. I didn't anticipate finding a house taking this long, but I do not regret a thing.

This whole year we've been able to get a feel for all areas of BR and make a more informed decision as to where we want to call home. You really need to live here for some time to get a true feel for the area.

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Posted by tigerbacon

Arkansas

Member since Aug 2010

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 9:08 pm to Skin

I currently live in Enclave at cedar lodge and love it. Staff is great, great pool, great workout room, and above all feel 100% safe at home. I'm living here a year lease but plan on looking for houses to buy starting in 5 months. Wanted to ease into moving back and with me and the wife clearing six figures after everything taken out we are saving for 20% on about a 250k home. Don't believe in paying pmi and its only 50k to save.

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Posted by Bmath

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Posted on 5/28/14 at 11:44 pm to Skin

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This whole year we've been able to get a feel for all areas of BR and make a more informed decision as to where we want to call home. You really need to live here for some time to get a true feel for the area.

I hear you. We definitely don't want to rush into buying again right away. I'm more comfortable renting for a couple of years while I figure out everything else. However, the idea of moving back into an apartment is quite scary after owning my own home.

I know Baton Rouge fairly well as I grew up visiting my grandparents there, as well as when I lived there from 2003-2009 while earning my degrees. However, a lot has changed, and it would be nice to get a better idea of where I want to settle down in my adult life.

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