Why you want a full-time real estate agent. If you’re looking to buy for the first time, you may take to social media to ask your friends who they used. Then you’re going to bombarded with replies and people tagging every damn real estate agent in the New Orleans metro area. How do you… Read more »
READ MORE
“Oh my god! My credit is so bad. I could never buy a house!” Every day we come across people asking us how to improve their credit scores so they can purchase their New Orleans home. While some of our tips take longer than others – it’s all great information to have! Credit… Read more »
READ MORE
This is part of an ongoing series about what “happily ever after” can look like. We’re giving you stories about previous New Orleans home buyers and sellers and some of the challenges they faced. If they made it through, so can you! All client names have been changed to protect the innocent and crazy. Mary… Read more »
READ MORE
Wondering if you can even buy a house while being self-employed? Self-employment and home buying is something your New Orleans real estate agents are quite familiar with! New Orleans is filled with creative types who don’t want to work “for the man.” We want to help you understand how to still buy a home… Read more »
READ MORE
January 10th is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! Lots of residents in New Orleans are always looking for a way to keep a buck since we need to store that extra cash for our summertime AC bill. There are some easy ways to save some juice. Then there are some that may cost… Read more »
READ MORE
You found a house you adore in New Orleans. You just can’t live without it! But, that lingering thought comes up – “What’s wrong with the house?” Before you ever make an offer on the New Orleans home that you fell in love with, you get to peruse the property disclosures. Property disclosures are… Read more »
READ MORE
After you have an accepted offer on your New Orleans home, it’s time for home inspections. Home inspections are likely going to be the most stressful part of your home buying voyage. With the right agent by your side, they can let you know what is pretty standard and easy to fix as opposed… Read more »
READ MORE
You’re going to hear the term “home buying process” once you start googling about how to buy your New Orleans house. What is this process you keep hearing about? It’s a combination of many things. Ultimately, it’s a checklist to go down once you decide to purchase a home. As your New Orleans… Read more »
READ MORE
Well, first things first – you’ve come to the right place to start this New Orleans home buying journey. I know it may seem daunting, but it’s not going to be that bad. You just have to know where to start. Talk with a local lender. I know, you’ve banked with Chase for years… Read more »
READ MORE
When you begin signing the documents for your New Orleans purchase agreement (aka the contract that says you’re buying the house), you will also have to sign what is called a Waiver of Redhibition. This waiver is also known as the “As-Is clause.” What does “as is” mean? In the state of Louisiana, you are… Read more »
READ MORENotifications