With interest rates higher than they have been in some time, many homebuyers are using discount points these days. What are discount points? Here’s a quick rundown! What are discount points? In order to lower your interest rate, you pay an upfront fee called “points” or “discount points.” Current day (as of July… Read more »
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When it comes time to make an offer on a house, there are many variables to negotiate. Closing costs, inspection days, appliances – the list goes on for what you and your agent agree on with the home sellers. However, when it comes down to the house’s condition, there are many things that you… Read more »
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When it comes time for your kids, your siblings, or your significant other (or whomever!), you might be asked to be their co-signer to purchase a home. Being a co-signer for someone’s home loan should not be taken lightly, and you should understand what you’re getting yourself into! What does co-signing mean? … Read more »
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I know many people out there think real estate agents just put a sign in the yard and wait for buyers to show up. While some agents may do that, a good REALTOR® knows there is way more to selling your home than that. Let’s discuss the worst times of the year to sell… Read more »
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Home buyers can begin to rejoice as the chaotic real estate market that has dominated for two years has ended. From spring of 2020 to spring of 2022, if you were home shopping, your head was left spinning from bidding wars, waiving inspections, and appraisal gaps. The good news for home buyers in the… Read more »
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Picture it: June 2022, and the real estate market in New Orleans shifted so quickly that it has left your head spinning. Our New Orleans area home sellers have found themselves in this very scenario. While waiting to put their houses on the market, they are left wondering, “Did I miss the hot… Read more »
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Real estate was a flurry of activity from June 2020 to the spring of 2022. Bidding wars, waiving appraisals, offering the sellers our firstborn all to get an accepted offer. It has been absolute insanity for 2 years now. SCREEEEECH!!! The record player just came to a halt and the New Orleans real estate… Read more »
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Louisiana requires that all residential property and land be assessed at 10% of the fair market value, by which the tax millage rate is applied. One mill is .001%. When buying a home in the New Orleans metro area, you must remember that each parish and city operates differently. Many cities have additional… Read more »
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All your hard work is completed! You have weeded the garden, painted the living room, and finally finished all those projects that were half-done the past three years. Now your real estate agent is coming over with their photographer to get the very best shots of your home. To make your home look even… Read more »
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Your time has come to leave The Big Easy behind. Whether it’s a job that has you relocating or you’re going to travel the world, you’re likely asking yourself “should I sell or rent my New Orleans home?” Well, let’s talk about it! Do you think you’re going to come back to New… Read more »
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