Wondering what are New Orleans’ hottest neighborhoods? Look no further! I break down what neighborhoods had the most sales in price ranges from $100k to over a million! Take a look below. Winners: 0-$100k Gentilly $100k – $200k Algiers $200k – $300k Algiers Point & Fairgrounds $300k – $400k St. Roch & Gentilly $400k… Read more »
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If you’ve been toying with the idea of buying new construction while house hunting – you may have heard your Realtor reference the New Home Warranty Act. The state of Louisiana requires this warranty on all new builds for “additional protection for the public against defects in the construction of new homes.” Who… Read more »
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Whether or not you’re a handy person, many people contemplate buying a home that needs renovations. Some people consider renovations new paint, while others are talking about a full gut job on a house. The first thing you need to ponder is how to finance a home that needs renovations. Before you scroll any… Read more »
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As full-time real estate agents in New Orleans, people love asking us “How’s the market?!” Which always leaves us answering back with “Depends on what market you’re talking about!” It’s so true though. If you’re asking about condos – we need to know what part of the city. If you’re asking about new construction… Read more »
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If becoming a landlord is a dream of yours, you first need to know how to finance an investment property. There are many different ways to buy this investment property and some of them may even surprise you! Please note that credit score requirements have changed during COVID-19. Financing Investment Property Option… Read more »
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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! From loan types to credit scores, we are going to unpack all the ways to pay for your new home. Financing 101 Find a local lender who is a perfect fit for you. Why a local lender?… Read more »
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Welcome back to HOT HOODS! It’s our monthly roundup of what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the previous month. We take a look at all the single-family home sales, in different price ranges, from all over New Orleans. New Orleans hot ‘hoods for December are as followed: 0-$100k: St.… 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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Buying a house during the holidays sounds like a nightmare for many people. But, we are here to tell you that it’s actually a great time to buy. Seeing beautiful lights and decorations is just a bonus! Holiday Home Shopping Tip #1 People that have their homes listed for sale during the holidays… Read more »
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