Pre-Occupancy and post-occupancy are not the norms when it comes to home buying. Sometimes when purchasing your New Orleans home the sellers will ask if they can stay a few extra days/weeks after closing. Other times, we find our buyers in a situation where they are wondering if they can move into the house… Read more »
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What is dual agency? “Yeah, I just called the agent on the sign in front of the house. They sold me the house.” The agent on the sign was hired to protect the sellers – not you. When a real estate agent works for the seller and the buyer, it is called dual… Read more »
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This is part of an ongoing series about what “happily ever after” can look like. We’re giving you stories about previous home buyers and sellers and some of the challenges they faced. If they made it through, so can you! All client names have been changed to protect the innocent and crazy. Barry wanted a… Read more »
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When is it time to move? That is the question. I’m sure the thought of moving is just forming a little headache right now. For most people, moving is on their list of things that never want to do again. But, sometimes, we have to rip the band-aid off, get some moving boxes, and… Read more »
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When you decide to take the plunge into home buying, we know it can seem super daunting. Since you’re working with an amazing and top New Orleans real estate agent – you don’t need to be worried about things getting done on time. We’ve got you covered on that. While there are plenty of things… Read more »
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At every open house you New Orleans real estate agents host, there is always someone who asks “Why are they selling their home?” The real question is – Why do you want to know? If they are selling because it’s too much work for them, you’re going to see the house needs… Read more »
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GAH! You just saw a house on Zillow or Realtor.com that you adore. You haven’t spoken with a lender and you’re wondering can you afford that monthly payment. Websites, where you can search for property, tend to offer you estimated monthly payments. They may even have a handy dandy calculator for you figure it… Read more »
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This is part of an ongoing series about what “happily ever after” can look like. We are giving you stories about previous home buyers and sellers and some of the challenges they faced. If they made it through, so can you! All client names have been changed to protect the innocent and crazy. Can you… Read more »
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When looking to buy your next New Orleans home, or even make improvements on your existing one, you should find out if the property lies in a historic district. The HDLC (Historic District Landmarks Commission) is the regulatory agency outside of the Vieux Carre. What do they do exactly? Here’s the answer from their… Read more »
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You just moved into your new New Orleans neighborhood and would love to be kept up to date on stuff happening around you. Who doesn’t? That’s what neighborhood Facebook groups are for! I can’t speak for other cities, but neighborhood Facebook groups in New Orleans can get pretty epic. When I say epic, I mean… Read more »
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