The latest issue of "Money Magazine" ranked Baton Rouge ninth on the list of hottest real estate markets in the nation.  According to the article, home prices in Baton Rouge are expected to climb 1.9% over the next 12 months.  The good news is not limited to only Baton Rouge; New Orleans is ranked number seven on the list with an estimated growth rate of 2.2% through May of 2009.

The full article is available here.