Whether you’re looking to buy or sell real estate in New Orleans, you’re going to find out that you will need a title attorney/company. Title companies are not made the same and it’s important to find one that is reputable and does their job professionally and efficiently. When buying real estate in New Orleans,… Read more »
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This blog is part of an ongoing series about what “happily ever after” can look like. We’re giving you stories about previous home buyers and sellers and some of the challenges they faced. If they made it through, so can you! All client names have been changed to protect the innocent and crazy. Shawna is a contractor.… Read more »
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In the changing New Orleans real estate market, we are seeing new houses being built in areas you would least expect. Bayou St. John is no different as over half of their single-family home sales, in January to March 2019, were brand new homes. During that time frame, BSJ had an average sales price… Read more »
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Like every other home seller in the New Orleans metro area, you went to Zillow and looked up your address. You were hoping that the Zestimate would tell you what your home is worth. The question lingers though, are Zestimates accurate in New Orleans? NOPE. Why Zestimates are wrong in New Orleans and… Read more »
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Ready to sell your New Orleans home? There are times when we list someone’s home for sale that it sits on the market longer than others. Home sellers then call us to ask, “Why isn’t my house selling?” There are other times it happens and we have no explanation. But, the vast majority of… Read more »
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You love living in New Orleans. You love the food, the culture, and every single thing you can think of. But, you don’t want to be IN the city; you want to be a quick drive to it. No problem! We’ve got you! The Be New Orleans team works all over the New Orleans… Read more »
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Seller concessions? What is that? Seller concessions are the “things” you give up to the buyer. Whether it’s closing costs, a home warranty, or repairs – it means the seller is providing (i.e. paying for) it. Before we list your home for sale, we are going to sit down and talk. We will talk… Read more »
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Breaking up ain’t easy. But it makes it a lot harder when you share property together. Real estate and divorce require working with someone who knows what to look out for. We want to give you the low-down on getting that soon-to-be-ex off your property title. There are 3 ways to remove… Read more »
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As a life-long New Orleanian, I am sorry to see moving out of New Orleans. But, I do understand. Sometimes we have to move for jobs, or loved ones, or just because it’s time to explore a new place! Don’t worry – we will still be here sitting on the front porch, sweating our… Read more »
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Pre-Occupancy and post-occupancy are not the norms when it comes to home buying. Sometimes when purchasing your New Orleans home the sellers will ask if they can stay a few extra days/weeks after closing. Other times, we find our buyers in a situation where they are wondering if they can move into the house… Read more »
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