Whether you’ve watched the news or been on social media, everyone is telling you ALL the wrong things about home buying right now. It may seem daunting with the buzz phrases of “high-interest rates” and “unaffordable insurance.” And, look, I’m not saying these things don’t factor in at all! But, I am saying, get… Read more »
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Hello, to all my home sellers! There are some fundamental rules to follow when it comes time to sell your New Orleans home. We will ask you to ensure fresh landscaping, touch up any nicked paint, and keep it clean. But, often, if you’re not living in the home, our home sellers forget the… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhood sales were for the month of June 2023! We cover single-family and multi-family home sales across the city! Here is what the single-family home sales looked like: 0-100k: 8 sales; four were in Algiers! 100k-200k: 48 sales; New Orleans East & Algiers ran this show 200k-300k:… Read more »
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About every other house we list in the New Orleans real estate market, one of our sellers will utter the phrase, “my friends want to buy my house.” Which makes sellers feel insanely great about getting their house on the market for everyone to see! We hate to burst your bubble, but we have… Read more »
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Deciding to buy a home is already a big step. But, have you thought, “WHY should I buy a home?” This is a personal question that only you can come to a conclusion on. However, we can offer some insight into why you should buy a home! #1: Equity Generally speaking, homes… Read more »
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What is an escrow account? Every time we near the end of a homebuyer transaction, they inevitably ask us to explain this portion! The most basic way to describe an escrow account is a house savings account. Kind of. Taxes & Insurance When you purchase a home, the mortgage lender has an escrow… Read more »
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Have you found yourself buying or selling a home and no longer loving your real estate agent? You are not alone, my friend. We have met many clients looking to move on from their current Realtor and connect with a new one. Here is how to break up with your real estate agent! … Read more »
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A video pipe inspection is one of the standard home inspections every buyer should have when buying a home in New Orleans. (Some places call them a sewer scope.) This inspection entails dropping a camera down your sewer lines to see if anything is cracked, broken, or leaking. These types of issues come up,… Read more »
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Check out what the HOTTEST New Orleans neighborhoods were from May 2023! Here’s the rundown of the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods, aka hot hoods, for May: There were 224 single-family home sales in New Orleans for the month of May. 0-100k: 14 Sales; New Orleans East had 5 of those sales 100k-200k: 33… Read more »
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Divorce. It ain’t easy – but 35-50% of marriages end this way. What happens when you own a home together, though? Here’s how to sell your house while going through a divorce. Are there attorneys involved? First things first, do you both have attorneys involved? Is there an agreement that you sell… Read more »
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