The YourBRHomeGuide blog

The Baton Rouge home guide

Local news, neighborhood guides and real estate advice for buyers, sellers and investors across Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.

Selling Your Home During the Holidays in Baton Rouge

Selling Your Home During the Holidays in Baton Rouge

Selling Your Home During the Holidays in Baton RougeBrian Mackey
Published on: 10/11/2026

Thinking about selling a house in winter in Baton Rouge? Why holiday sellers face less competition, which buyers are out, and how to make your home shine.

selling a house in winter Baton Rougeselling a home during the holidaysBrian MackeyBrian Mackey RealtorBaton Rouge Real EstateBaton Rouge Realtor
Read more
Buying Your First Duplex in Baton Rouge

Buying Your First Duplex in Baton Rouge

Buying Your First Duplex in Baton RougeBrian Mackey
Published on: 06/11/2026

Looking at a duplex for sale in Baton Rouge? Learn how house hacking works, which loans fit, how to run the numbers and what to inspect before you buy.

duplex for sale Baton Rougehouse hacking Baton RougeBrian MackeyBrian Mackey RealtorBaton Rouge Real EstateBaton Rouge Realtor
Read more
Living in Denham Springs, LA: Pros, Cons and Neighborhoods

Living in Denham Springs, LA: Pros, Cons and Neighborhoods

Living in Denham Springs, LA: Pros, Cons and NeighborhoodsBrian Mackey
Published on: 03/11/2026

Thinking about living in Denham Springs? A local realtor breaks down the pros, cons, schools, commute, flood questions and neighborhoods in Livingston Parish.

living in Denham SpringsDenham Springs homes for saleBrian MackeyBrian Mackey RealtorBaton Rouge Real EstateBaton Rouge Realtor
Read more
How to Price Your Home to Sell in Baton Rouge

How to Price Your Home to Sell in Baton Rouge

How to Price Your Home to Sell in Baton RougeBrian Mackey
Published on: 30/10/2026

Want to sell your house in Baton Rouge for top dollar? Learn how to price it right using local comps, buyer search ranges and real market data.

sell my house Baton Rougewhat is my home worth Baton RougeBrian MackeyBrian Mackey RealtorBaton Rouge Real EstateBaton Rouge Realtor
Read more

Free · Every Monday

The Red Stick Report

Homes, humor, and everything happening in Baton Rouge. One email a week from Brian.

  • BR news that hits home
  • The deal of the week
  • New spots around town

Form not loading? Sign up here →

Two agents for the price of one

Ready to make a move?

Brian and Janelle help buyers, sellers and investors across the Baton Rouge area. Every path starts with a free gift.

225-337-6363
I'm buyingFree live video tourBuy → I'm sellingFree video review of your homeSell → House hackingFree house hack analysisLearn →