The time came for me to move on from my house in Metairie. But then came the house prep that comes along with the for sale sign. As a full-time New Orleans Realtor, here are the lessons I learned about selling my own house. (I’m trying to help you as you begin your to-do… Read more »
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Dream home. It’s the vision and fantasy you’ve created in your head. You picture the house, the yard, the porch – but what it truly is – is a vision you’ve created for your life. It’s less about the home you’re envisioning, it’s more about where you see yourself and what you’re surrounding yourself… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the February 2026 edition! Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; Treme and New Orleans East tied this one! $100k-$200k: 24 sales; Algiers eeked out the win here. $200k-$300k:… Read more »
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When it comes time to buy a house, you’re going to be so excited and focus on bedrooms, square footage, and upgrades. However, there are things you’re going to HATE about buying a house, too! It’s not all about picking out paint colors and mentally placing furniture. There are so many hurdles, and some… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the January 2026 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 11 sales total; St. Claude was the winner with two sales $100k-$200k: 21 sales; Algiers had a handful of these sales – the remainder… Read more »
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the New Orleans metro area (or anywhere in the state), you will find yourself staring at a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy to Sell. Your real estate agent may call it a “purchase agreement.” This nine-page document covers all the pertinent details and… Read more »
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What are the extra costs of home buying? Homebuying has costs beyond just a down payment and closing costs. We will cover everything from inspections to elevation certificates so that you know how much money you will need. Extra Cost #1: General Home Inspections Home inspections are a crucial step in purchasing your… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the December 2025 edition. Please note: these numbers apply only to Orleans Parish. Single-Family Homes: 177 sales in December 2025 – up only 3 sales from 2024! 0-$100k: 18 sales… Read more »
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You’ve decided to take the plunge into home buying in New Orleans. Awesome! I’m here to help guide you through all the nooks and crannies. But, there are things you should not do while you’ve begun looking for a New Orleans home to purchase. Here are the no-nos while home buying. No-No #1.… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the November 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 15 sales total; The Lower 9th Ward had the bulk of them $100k-$200k: 25 sales; Algiers won this one. Houses ranged from excellent to… Read more »
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