[StBernard] Pre-Katrina Home Values

[Westley Annis]

Jer,

An appraisal from a Louisiana Certified Appraiser would establish a proper
"fair market value" pre-Katrina.  You just knew this response was coming
from me.

John Scurich


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>

> Has anyone above Genie (perferably in the Marietta to Decomine St. 

> area)

for

> single-story home dwellings, had their houses appraised lately?

>

> I refuse to believe that they are valued in the sub-$95,000 value

(Taxation

> by Parish Accessor Marlene Vinsanau), as my home in 1997 was appraised 

> for $110,000 back then. Hasn't the homes rose in price since then and 

> before Katrina hit? It's going to make a big difference if any buyout 

> is made by state/federal/local, etc..

>

> Will anything help to solidify the idea that values were booming 

> before Katrina? Many were figuring that pre-values were up to 

> $120-$130 price ranges as such..

>

>

> Jer.

>