Home sellers often have certain beliefs or misconceptions about the real estate market and the selling process. (THANKS HGTV! :: insert eye roll::) Here are five things that home sellers think are true but might not always be accurate: #1: Everything you do adds value This is going to be a tough… Read more »
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When it comes to homebuying in New Orleans, or anywhere for that matter, there are some things that every homebuyer thinks are true! (OK, maybe not EVERY one of them – but it’s a lot of them!) Here are five facts that we think most buyers believe to their core! #1: That… Read more »
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When it comes time close on your new home, it’s called the act of sale. But what happens at a house closing? Does confetti shoot out of the sky? (MAN, DO WE WISH!) Does money rain down to pay for the house? There are many questions, and no one ever tells you! To be… Read more »
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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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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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