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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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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As licensed Realtors in the state of Louisiana, we have rules about what we can and cannot say. Our code of ethics is in place to keep other Realtors from redlining, steering, and blockbusting. Now, it’s not to say that other real estate agents don’t violate this every single day – but… Read more »
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The MLS (multiple listing service) is where New Orleans real estate agents input all their new listings. The MLS feeds homes for sale to Zillow, realtor.com, and other related websites. When searching for homes, your real estate agent will set up your property search directly form our MLS – this ensures that you see… Read more »
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What is a contingent offer? We get this question a lot. Now, this may vary in many states, so let me emphasize we are talking only about the state of Louisiana. First, what does contingent mean when it comes to a contract for a home? It means it’s conditional. The contract will not… Read more »
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You’re considering selling your New Orleans home but you want to get the very most for your money. I mean, who doesn’t?! We are here to tell you the best ways to increase your resale value without wasting money. Resale Tip #1: Repaint This is such a simple thing and it’s often overlooked.… Read more »
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When toying with the idea of buying a home, we often get asked: “Is this a good time to buy a house?” And truthfully, the only person who can answer that question is you. However, we will give you reasons why this might be the right time to make a move! Reason #1:… Read more »
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