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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Living in the New Orleans area means you have trees everywhere. This includes BIG trees, like 100-year-old oak trees. As people look at property to purchase, they ask how the trees may affect them down the road. Here is the quick lowdown on tree laws in Louisiana. Please note: this is NOT legal advice,… Read more »
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When it comes time for your kids, your siblings, or your significant other (or whomever!), you might be asked to be their co-signer to purchase a home. Being a co-signer for someone’s home loan should not be taken lightly, and you should understand what you’re getting yourself into! What does co-signing mean? … Read more »
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Home buyers can begin to rejoice as the chaotic real estate market that has dominated for two years has ended. From spring of 2020 to spring of 2022, if you were home shopping, your head was left spinning from bidding wars, waiving inspections, and appraisal gaps. The good news for home buyers in the… Read more »
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Picture it: June 2022, and the real estate market in New Orleans shifted so quickly that it has left your head spinning. Our New Orleans area home sellers have found themselves in this very scenario. While waiting to put their houses on the market, they are left wondering, “Did I miss the hot… Read more »
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