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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Deciding to buy a home is already a big step. But, have you thought, “WHY should I buy a home?” This is a personal question that only you can come to a conclusion on. However, we can offer some insight into why you should buy a home! #1: Equity Generally speaking, homes… Read more »
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What is an escrow account? Every time we near the end of a homebuyer transaction, they inevitably ask us to explain this portion! The most basic way to describe an escrow account is a house savings account. Kind of. Taxes & Insurance When you purchase a home, the mortgage lender has an escrow… Read more »
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Have you found yourself buying or selling a home and no longer loving your real estate agent? You are not alone, my friend. We have met many clients looking to move on from their current Realtor and connect with a new one. Here is how to break up with your real estate agent! … Read more »
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A video pipe inspection is one of the standard home inspections every buyer should have when buying a home in New Orleans. (Some places call them a sewer scope.) This inspection entails dropping a camera down your sewer lines to see if anything is cracked, broken, or leaking. These types of issues come up,… Read more »
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