House hunting for a New Orleans home is fun. Or it should be! Before going to see houses, you and your New Orleans real estate agent will determine what kind of properties to go see. Do you want a big one? A little guy? Fixer upper? Turn key? Brand new? All of these things will be… Read more »
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After buying your home, you have just begun a very long journey into home ownership. 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 you’re going… Read more »
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Hiring a New Orleans real estate agent for home buying or selling is a big deal. Here are my guarantees as your New Orleans REALTOR. Communication Guarantee I promise to always be responsive. When you’re working with me, you can count on me to be reachable. You can reach me by phone, email,… Read more »
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You want to buy a house. More specifically, you want to buy a house in New Orleans. How do you buy a house in New Orleans? Simple. Weeeeell, not *that* simple. But that’s why you hired me. First things first, we are going to pair you up with a local mortgage lender. We need to know the… Read more »
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You love New Orleans. You love it so much you want to marry it by buying your own New Orleans home. Now the question pops into your mind: Should I buy a house in New Orleans? The real question should be WHY NOT? What about Katrina? Hurricane Katrina was a freak storm and situation that was… Read more »
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Did you know that I can’t tell you which neighborhoods in New Orleans are the “good neighborhoods”? Yep. It’s true. It’s actually illegal. And I’m not talking about making a left turn on basically any street in New Orleans. I’m talking about PRISON. Real estate agents who don’t follow the Fair Housing policies are subject… Read more »
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What are the best neighborhoods to buy a home in New Orleans? WHOA NELLY. As I’ve mentioned before, as your New Orleans real estate agent, I can’t EVER answer that question. I’m not going to jail because I told you I think one is safer over another. Let’s flip the script. What are… Read more »
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Let me be the first person to tell you: A perfect home does not exist. It just doesn’t. Whether it’s laundry piling up or an attic that needs more circulation, no home will be perfect. Well, then I only want a renovated home. Hate to burst your bubble, but even those homes aren’t perfect. A… Read more »
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Want to learn about first time home buying? Periodically through the year (about every other month), I host first time home buyers happy hours! You can come and enjoy some snacks, and a beverage, all while learning about how to purchase your very first home. This class is for anyone thinking about home buying – even… Read more »
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After you close on your New Orleans home, you will need to file your Homestead Exemption if you will be living in this home full-time. (If this is a second home or investment property – you can’t file for Homestead Exemption) You can’t do it right away though! Anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks… Read more »
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