Many of our first-time homebuyers aren’t aware they need to deliver a deposit after an accepted offer. Most of the time, the burning question is what is this deposit and where is it going? What is the deposit? When we write your purchase agreement, aka the contract, we have to negotiate a… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhoods were for February 2021! Winners: 0-$100k New Orleans East $100k – $200k Algiers $200k – $300k 7th Ward $300k – $400k Broadmoor $400k – $500k Lakeview $500k – 750k Fountainbleau $750k – $1M Uptown $1M and beyond Uptown What do these numbers mean? New Orleans East consistently has… Read more »
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The luxury home market is very different in New Orleans. You will come across million-dollar homes that require a full renovation and others that are simply exquisite. What it all comes down to is your luxury home’s location, amenities, and condition. Here is how to sell a luxury home in New Orleans: #1:… Read more »
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Let’s get this out in the open: not all agents are created equal. There are amazing real estate agents, mediocre ones, and then terrible ones. Like any industry, you’re bound to come across a real estate agent who may actually hurt the sale of your house. Is your agent hurting your home sale? … Read more »
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Predicated offers are another way to say you have a contingency in the contract for the house you are buying or selling. However, this contingency is specific to when you (or the buyer) have to sell your house before buying a new house. When you must sell your existing home to have the money… Read more »
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Whether you’re trying to figure out if you should sell your house or just curious about the value of your home – you might be wondering how to determine your home’s worth. In the state of Louisiana, it’s a little more challenging than in other places. We are here to guide you into finding… Read more »
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When it comes time to sell your home, you’re going to have your expected costs and then there are the unexpected costs. Many home sellers anticipate paying a commission, but they forget the other time and money spent getting your house ready to hit the market. No matter if you’re a first-time home seller… Read more »
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Check out our fun quiz about which Be New Orleans agent you should work with!
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One of the things agents love to tout is that they are an “expert” in a specific neighborhood. Now, I’m not calling them a liar. Living in a particular area full-time should mean that you’re hip to the goings-on. However, I think that only working in one neighborhood, especially in New Orleans, can pigeon… Read more »
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What is an escrow account? It’s the account set up by your mortgage company that pays property taxes and homeowners insurance. Ok, maybe that’s not the end of the story… let us explain more! How does the escrow account get started? When you are paying your homeowners (and maybe flood) insurance before buying… Read more »
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