Can I buy a house in a neighborhood I can’t afford? The answer can be yes! Buying in a neighborhood that’s just a tad out of your budget might seem like a pipe dream, but with a few savvy strategies, you can make it happen. Here’s your guide to landing your dream home without… Read more »
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The New Orleans real estate market took a massive shift in May 2022. We have been overwhelmed with higher interest rates and rising insurance costs since that time frame. The market has shifted and changed, and it can be scary. The cost of living is high, and that increase hasn’t carried over to everyone’s… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhood sales were for June 2024! We cover single-family and multi-family home sales across the city! Here is what the single-family home sales looked like: 0-100k: 10 sales; four were in New Orleans East! 100k-200k: 34 sales; New Orleans East was the winner 200k-300k: 36 sales; Algiers… Read more »
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Right now, it can seem a little daunting in the New Orleans real estate world. Do you have enough money to buy a home? Maybe, maybe not. But there are options for down payment assistance in New Orleans! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or not, many of these programs work for ALL homebuyers. As… Read more »
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Real Estate in New Orleans is a fickle beast right now! As your Realtors in New Orleans, we want to make sure you’re up to date on stats, sales, and the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods. This graphic is a weekly guide for May 2024 to show interest rates for conventional and FHA loans, how… Read more »
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So, you’re ready to find your dream home – congratulations! Now comes the not-so-fun part: navigating the world of mortgages. How do you choose a mortgage lender? With so many lenders vying for your business, it can feel like diving into a labyrinth of interest rates, terms, and fees. But fear not! With… Read more »
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Welcome to HOT HOODS! Where we bring you the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans for the last month. Here is the April 2024 edition! Even as interest rates went up, we saw more houses moving off the market. Last week alone (end of April 2024), when interest rates have been the highest… Read more »
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You have finally become a homeowner! All the hard work is done—you saved money, got through inspections, and closed on your new home. Wait a second. Did the water heater just break?! This is all about what happens when something breaks AFTER you buy the house. Can I ask the seller to… Read more »
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the New Orleans metro area (or anywhere in the state), you will find yourself staring at a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy to Sell. Your real estate agent may call it a “purchase agreement.” This nine-page document covers all the pertinent details and… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the March 2024 edition. Also, check out our handy graph of interest rates, number of homes hitting the market, and the number coming off the market last month too! … Read more »
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