What is a lead-based paint disclosure? We are here to answer questions regarding the disclosure you must fill out! Does every house need a lead-based paint disclosure? Any house built before 1978 is required to provide a lead-based paint disclosure to any potential buyer. Even if a seller checks the box stating… Read more »
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Welcome to the 2023 New Orleans Spring real estate market! It’s not what our buyers and sellers have come to know from the last two years of massive bidding wars. However, it’s not a dead market. (Despite what your dad tells you!) While we have barely dipped our toes into the spring real estate… Read more »
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Ah, the joy of realizing your house is too small! It’s like finding out your pants don’t fit anymore – it’s uncomfortable, cramped, and downright frustrating. As much as we all wish we could live in a cozy cottage or a tiny house, sometimes life doesn’t allow it. Maybe you’ve added some new family… Read more »
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House prices took a huge leap between 2020 and 2022. The New Orleans real estate market also saw big jumps in average sales prices. As of February 2022, the average home price in New Orleans is approximately $330,000. However, this number doesn’t tell you the properties’ condition and location. We have many areas that… Read more »
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Have you been dreaming of owning a condo on the parade route? (or suuuuuper close?) Knowing your private bathroom is right there and that you can be the party place all Carnival season sounds pretty awesome to us! While some of these places aren’t directly on the parade route, they are spitting distance… Read more »
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After you buy a new house, you’re probably excited about picking out new wall colors, rugs, and curtains. However, owning a home requires yearly maintenance of many items and components. It’s more than just pretty things to attend to! Let’s jump into how to maintain your New Orleans home. HVAC System Your… Read more »
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Regarding home buying and selling, you might be shocked to know the number of conversations real estate agents have about drapes. The number of real estate agents who don’t realize this is already addressed in your Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell is also surprising. Buyers and sellers want to keep the window… Read more »
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When it comes time to sell your home, the question of home much commission is charged always comes up. Also, there are a lot of opinions about real estate commissions. Here’s the truth about real estate commissions: There are no “one-size fits all” approach. There are many different types of real estate agents… Read more »
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If you’re an Orleans parish homeowner, you may have found yourself with a property tax bill that you’re uncomfortable with. For many, the increases in property tax make their monthly mortgage note unaffordable. Your property taxes increase based on what the assessor’s office deems your property value. Here’s how to dispute that value and… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the July 2022 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 7 sales total; 7th Ward was the winner with 2 of those sales; average price was $76k, and all the homes were in… Read more »
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