So, you decided to become a homeowner. Congratulations! But, many wonder, what are the extra costs of owning a home? These costs vary wildly and the upkeep can range from yard maintenance to roof replacement. It’s important to have an idea of what these items cost, especially if you’re buying a home with deferred… Read more »
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When beginning the home buying process, your mortgage lender will determine your home buying budget. This spending plan is based on how much money you make, how much debt you have, and how much you really feel comfortable spending every month. Once your home buying budget is created, we should stick to it. … Read more »
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If you’re new to the New Orleans rental market, you might be in for a surprise. For starters, rent in New Orleans is not as cheap as it used to be. Back in 2002, many New Orleanians can remember paying $400/month for HUGE apartments. Welp. Those days are long gone and even finding something… Read more »
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Written by: Melissa Willis For some people, any house will do. There is no attachment to the neighborhood, the neighbors, or anything else. For others, especially here in New Orleans, the neighborhood is a BIG deal, certain specifications must be met, and the house-hunting process can be a long one. Let’s talk about what… Read more »
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Check out what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans are for September 2019. (Scroll down for the text version!) Here is the rundown of the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods, from your favorite New Orleans real estate agents, in September 2019: 0-100k: New Orleans East 100k-200k: St. Claude 200k-300k: Gentilly & N.O.… Read more »
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Native New Orleanians are used to not being able to find a home with a garage. Heck, we know it can be a challenge to even get off-street parking sometimes! If you’ve been real estate shopping in New Orleans, you may have noticed that homes with garages tend to be in the suburbs.… Read more »
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Ever wonder how New Orleans real estate agents get paid? You’re not alone and we are here to answer the question! Who pays the real estate agent? The seller does. So, when you go to lowball the seller – you need to remember that they are paying the commission on this house sale. The… Read more »
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Are you concerned about overpricing your home? New Orleans home sellers call us all the time to ask what we, as your real estate agents, think they should list their home for and how much it can sell for. We do a walkthrough, talk about repairs, and look at the comps. (Comps are the… Read more »
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New Orleans’ Park Island, aka Demourelle Island, is an actual island in Bayou St. John. Many people don’t know it even exists or the amazing real estate that sits upon it. A little bit of history Someone back in the day, the 1800s, decided they want to make the bayou straighter. When the… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhoods were in August! (Scroll down for the text version!) Here’s the rundown of the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans in August: 0-100k: New Orleans East 100k-200k: New Orleans East & Algiers 200k-300k: Algiers & Gentilly 300k-400k: Gentilly & Lakeview 400k-500k: Lakeview & Milan 500k-750k: Lakeview… Read more »
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