Hot Minute: Mid-City
Want to see what New Orleans neighborhood, Mid-City looks like but time have to drive all over the place? Check out on HOT minute in Mid-City! Learn more about New Orleans neighborhood, Mid-City. Made Mid-City
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Month: May 2018
Naturally New Orleans East
The New Orleans neighborhood, New Orleans East, is often forgotten by locals. I hate to say that – but there is truth to it. The East has many different subdivisions, with some of them being gated. Having to virtually rebuild from the ground up after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans East has dedicated residents opening… Read more »
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What’s wrong with the house: A Tale of Property Disclosures
You found a house you adore in New Orleans. You just can’t live without it! But, that lingering thought comes up – “What’s wrong with the house?” Before you ever make an offer on the New Orleans home that you fell in love with, you get to peruse the property disclosures. Property disclosures are… Read more »
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Magnificent Milan
The New Orleans neighborhood, Milan, is an area some would likely just call Uptown. With such a diverse mix of residents, you will find anywhere from doctors to servers calling this area home. Milan also has public tennis courts for all, a basketball court, and a very active neighborhood association. While mainly residential, there are… Read more »
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New Orleans Home Inspections
After you have an accepted offer on your New Orleans home, it’s time for home inspections. Home inspections are likely going to be the most stressful part of your home buying voyage. With the right agent by your side, they can let you know what is pretty standard and easy to fix as opposed… Read more »
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What is the Home Buying Process?
You’re going to hear the term “home buying process” once you start googling about how to buy your New Orleans house. What is this process you keep hearing about? It’s a combination of many things. Ultimately, it’s a checklist to go down once you decide to purchase a home. As your New Orleans… Read more »
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New Orleans Home Buying: Where to Start
Well, first things first – you’ve come to the right place to start this New Orleans home buying journey. I know it may seem daunting, but it’s not going to be that bad. You just have to know where to start. Talk with a local lender. I know, you’ve banked with Chase for years… Read more »
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What does “As Is” Mean?
When you begin signing the documents for your New Orleans purchase agreement (aka the contract that says you’re buying the house), you will also have to sign what is called a Waiver of Redhibition. This waiver is also known as the “As-Is clause.” What does “as is” mean? In the state of Louisiana, you are… Read more »
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Closing Time
Closing day as finally arrived! What does this even mean? THIS MEANS THE HOUSE IS FINALLY YOURS! All the work you’ve been doing to purchase this New Orleans home – the wait is finally over and the day has come that you will get the keys to your new home. What do I bring so… Read more »
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Don’t do that! The no-nos while home buying
You’ve decided to take the plunge into home buying in New Orleans. Awesome! I’m here to help guide you through all the nooks and crannies. But, there are things you should not do while you’ve begun looking for a New Orleans home to purchase. Here are the no-nos while home buying. No-No #1.… Read more »
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