When buying a house, there’s an allure to transforming a property into a personalized haven through sweat equity. This term, “sweat equity,” embodies investing your time, effort, and skills into improving a home rather than relying on monetary investment. It’s a path that many adventurous homeowners embark upon, and it’s more than just DIY… Read more »
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You may have heard of the 5 D’s of real estate. These moments often drive people to make significant moves in the world of property. From the joyous to the challenging, these life transitions—divorce, downsizing, diapers, diamonds, and death—shape the narratives that unfold within the walls of our homes. 1. Divorce: Untangling… Read more »
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Hey there, friend of a person buying a house! So, your BFF is about to take the plunge into the wild world of real estate, and you, being the awesome pal you are, want to offer some pearls of wisdom. Fantastic! But, just like a delicate soufflé, there are some things you definitely shouldn’t… Read more »
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Navigating the real estate market can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. This is where a real estate agent comes in! They are professionals who use their knowledge and expertise to help you get through the process of buying or selling a home. Let’s take a look at some of the roles… Read more »
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Home buying for the first time can be overwhelming and filled with many questions. “Who pays for home inspections?” is one we came across recently. We wanted to make sure all of our future home buyers know who is taking care of this expense! Who pays for home inspections? The home buyer… Read more »
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When it comes to buying your New Orleans and having inspections completed – we need to remind you inspections aren’t pass or fail. No letter grade is given, and the inspector doesn’t say their homework is incomplete! LOL Let’s go through how this actually works! FAIL If a home’s components are at… Read more »
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In a time where everyone seems to catch FOMO or thinks they need something no one else has heard of (:: cue the Kim Kardashian video of her saying her sister Kourtney stole her wedding ideas::), people think that an off-market real estate deal is super exclusive. Let Team Be New Orleans tell you… Read more »
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When it comes to homebuying in New Orleans, or anywhere for that matter, there are some things that every homebuyer thinks are true! (OK, maybe not EVERY one of them – but it’s a lot of them!) Here are five facts that we think most buyers believe to their core! #1: That… Read more »
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When it comes time close on your new home, it’s called the act of sale. But what happens at a house closing? Does confetti shoot out of the sky? (MAN, DO WE WISH!) Does money rain down to pay for the house? There are many questions, and no one ever tells you! To be… Read more »
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Whether you’ve watched the news or been on social media, everyone is telling you ALL the wrong things about home buying right now. It may seem daunting with the buzz phrases of “high-interest rates” and “unaffordable insurance.” And, look, I’m not saying these things don’t factor in at all! But, I am saying, get… Read more »
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