Category: Resources


How to Buy a House in New Orleans

  Are you wondering, “How do I buy a house in New Orleans?” Well, you’ve stopped at the right place. Team Be New Orleans can guide you through the one-way streets and potholes of home buying.    Traditionally, you would start your home-buying journey like this:  Pick a Realtor Talk to a local lender Figure… Read more »

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Sellers: You Can’t Lie!

Hey there Mr. & Mrs. Seller! I am interested in buying your home but your property disclosures say unknown to everything. You lived here for 20 years and you don’t know anything about your property?!   NOPE.  Sorry, Mr. & Mrs. Seller, you have to tell us what’s up with the house.   How much… Read more »

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Homestead Exemption

  After you close on your New Orleans home, you will need to file your Homestead Exemption if you will be living in this home full-time. (If this is a second home or investment property – you can’t file for Homestead Exemption)   What is a Homestead Exemption?  Homestead Exemption is a discount on your… Read more »

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What does my mortgage cover?

  This mortgage that I’ve been hearing all about – what exactly does the mortgage cover? When deciding to buy your New Orleans home, you should know what you’re getting into. As your top New Orleans real estate agents, we want you to be as informed as possible.   Your mortgage payment will cover the… Read more »

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Before Your Home Hits the Market

  Ready to sell your New Orleans home? Awesome! Let us provide you with a list of things to do before your home hits the market!   Things to do BEFORE your home hits the market:   Declutter.  Go through all your stuff and start purging. Put all your tchotchkes away. Too much stuff takes… Read more »

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