What are the extra costs during home buying? Homebuying has costs that are more than just a down payment and closing costs. We will cover everything from inspections to elevation certificates so that you know how much money you will need. Extra Cost #1: General Home Inspections Home inspections are a crucial step… Read more »
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If you’ve been wondering how to finance your first home, you’ve come to the right place! We will unpack all the ways to pay for your new home, from loan types to credit scores. Financing 101 Find a local lender who is a perfect fit for you. Why a local lender? Because… Read more »
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After buying your New Orleans home, you have just begun a very long journey into homeownership. Some of the homeowner details others don’t tell you are that windows break, water heaters leak, and your HVAC needs upkeep. You will likely have some curve ball thrown your way while you’re a homeowner. At some point,… Read more »
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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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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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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 your questions! 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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New Orleans’ Park Island, aka Demourelle Island, is an actual island in Bayou St. John. Many people don’t know it exists or the fantastic real estate that sits upon it. A little bit of history Someone back in the day, in the 1800s, decided they wanted to make the bayou straighter. When the… Read more »
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The New Orleans neighborhood Navarre is nestled between Lakeview, Lakewood, City Park, and Mid-City. Relatively small, the area provides an awesome opportunity for park accessibility and having coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. Navarre is one of the smaller neighborhoods in New Orleans too. One of the highlights of the neighborhood is that the… Read more »
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