The HOT New Orleans neighborhoods in July 2018 had some surprises and then some of the same old, same old. The Audubon neighborhood had the top amount of sales over $1 million. Surprisingly, there were over 30 sales in that price range! Algiers swept a few categories and Gentilly had a shocking win. Check… Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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If you, like most people when buying their New Orleans home, are obtaining a loan to pay for it – they will require an appraisal to determine the worth of the home. How does the appraiser decide the value? The appraiser is going to measure the house, check the property condition, possibly looking at… Read more »
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Closing day as finally arrived! What does this even mean? THIS MEANS THE HOUSE IS FINALLY YOURS! All the work you’ve been doing to purchase this New Orleans home – the wait is finally over and the day has come that you will get the keys to your new home. What do I bring so… Read more »
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The appraisal for your New Orleans home is done. We have the results and it’s all good! We are now in that dreaded dead zone between appraisal and the closing date. There is literally NOTHING for us to do. Well, there are a couple of things for *you* to do. You can: Finalize… Read more »
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When our clients begin the New Orleans home buying journey, many of them have the same lingering question – How much money do I need to buy a house? Team Be New Orleans wishes we could give you a blanket number and that be that. Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy. Inspections First things… Read more »
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You’ve made an offer on a house. The offer was accepted! You think you’re changing your mind about buying or selling your New Orleans home and you’re wondering “How do I get out of this?” For some, it’s easier than others. For Buyers: If you’re still in your inspection period, you can get… Read more »
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