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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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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When meeting with new home sellers, they often ask about their closing costs. Many remember having to bring thousands of dollars to the closing when they purchased the home. However, this is not the case when it comes to selling. Let’s go through your seller closing costs! Commissions Professional fees for selling a… Read more »
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Regarding home buying, reinspections should be a top priority before closing on your new home! What does this mean? What does this even reference? Let us tell you! Inspections Once you have an accepted contract on a property, you will have your inspection and due diligence period. During this time, you and your… Read more »
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If you’re considering selling your home, you’re likely wondering, “Can I move before my mortgage is paid off?” Not only is the answer, yes, but you can buy another house at the same time too! But we are sure you have loads of other queries regarding this scenario. Let’s dive into selling your home… Read more »
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What are the best neighborhoods to buy a home in New Orleans? WHOA NELLY. I can’t answer that question as your New Orleans real estate agent. What does “best” mean to you? Does it mean safe? Does it mean fun? Let’s get more specific when it comes to what you mean! Let’s flip the script… Read more »
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Did you know that I can’t tell you which neighborhoods in New Orleans are the “safe neighborhoods”? Yep. It’s true. It’s actually illegal. And I’m not talking about making a left turn on basically any street in New Orleans. I’m talking about PRISON. Real estate agents who don’t follow the Fair Housing policies are… Read more »
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