When it comes to home buying, we feel very strongly about why you should never waive home inspections. What does this mean exactly? Well, when you make an offer on a property, we negotiate in the contract how many days you will need for your inspection period. Waiving your inspections means you are putting down… Read more »
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You’ve got a best friend. Y’all both want to be homeowners but can’t afford a lot of houses in the New Orleans area on your own. Well, if you already spend all your time together – but definitely don’t want to share a bathroom and all your living space – have you thought about… 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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731 St. Charles Condos are located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. As of October 2020, construction has not been completed. However, units are being pre-sold for this building that sits right on the parade route. (Almost half have been sold: 10/10/2020) There are 71 units available in this 4-story building. The original… 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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Do I need closing cost assistance? This answer is going to vary from person to person. Some people don’t “need” closing costs help, but it would be nice to have. Others would not be able to purchase a home without some aid. (Be sure you understand what closing costs are first!) For the TL;DR people,… Read more »
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Biggest Bang for Your Buck $400-500k If you’re home shopping in New Orleans and you fall into the 400-500k price range, that doesn’t mean you don’t want the most for your money. Here at Team Be New Orleans, we have seen many clients in this price range want something renovated and would like… Read more »
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