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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Sometimes you need to sell your house as fast as possible. Unless your home is just Pinterest perfect and fully loaded, it may not sell as quickly as you were hoping. Here are some creative ways to get your house sold quickly. Creative Solution #1: Offer to pay for a year’s worth… Read more »
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Y’all. The one thing I cannot impress upon you enough when you’re buying or selling a home is not putting your house business on social media. If you are the buyer – the seller is going to look you up. Trust us, buyers look up the sellers too. Why? Because they want to find… Read more »
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Whether you are deciding how to price your home to sell it or waiting for an appraisal to be complete – you’re going to hear the word “comp” thrown around. But – what is a comp? What is a comp? A comp is a comparable home to yours that has sold in… Read more »
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When you are thinking about working with a real estate agent – do you think about what makes a good one? Do you think some are better suited for buying and others for selling? Are you comfortable just going with a recommendation of a trusted friend or family member or do you want to… Read more »
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