What is an escrow account? Every time we near the end of a homebuyer transaction, they inevitably ask us to explain this portion! The most basic way to describe an escrow account is a house savings account. Kind of. Taxes & Insurance When you purchase a home, the mortgage lender has an escrow… Read more »
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Have you found yourself buying or selling a home and no longer loving your real estate agent? You are not alone, my friend. We have met many clients looking to move on from their current Realtor and connect with a new one. Here is how to break up with your real estate agent! … Read more »
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So, you hate your neighborhood. Maybe you live next to the world’s loudest dog or the neighbor who loves to rev their motorcycle at all hours of the day. Or maybe it’s just not the community you thought it would be. Whatever the reason, the thought of coming home fills you with dread. But… Read more »
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Being a good neighbor is more than just keeping your lawn manicured and waving hello once in a blue moon. It’s about being the type of neighbor that even Mr. Rogers would have been proud to live next to. So, how do you become the cream of the crop when it comes to neighborliness?… Read more »
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Regarding real estate and adorable houses, we have seen potential homebuyers lose their minds over a potential home. They drive past it, park in front of it, and sometimes take it too far. How does one take it too far with a home for sale? THEY TRESPASS. Trespassing on private property, even when a… Read more »
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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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