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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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the February 2024 edition! Also, as a bonus, look at these latest stats with interest rates and housing stock. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 12 sales total; Algiers had the most… Read more »
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If you, like most people, are obtaining a loan to pay for it when buying your New Orleans home, they will require an appraisal to determine the home’s worth. How does the appraisal determine the value of your home – find out now! What is an appraisal? An appraisal is the opinion… Read more »
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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—buying a house at the peak of the market. It’s like jumping onto a rollercoaster at its highest point, thrilling but with a touch of uncertainty. Today, we’re dissecting what it means, the potential outcomes, and how to navigate this wild ride in the world of real… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the January 2024 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 4 sales total; Lower 9th Ward had two of these sales $100k-$200k: 25 sales; New Orleans East was the clear winner in this category!… Read more »
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One of the more common misconceptions about home buying is that people think anyone can help them with “gift funds.” Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Even more so, it’s good to know that gift funds must be traced. This means your maw maw can’t pull some cash from under her mattress to help you with… Read more »
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