There’s a Shortage Of Affordable New Orleans Homes
The definition of affordable homes in New Orleans has undergone a huge change over the last few years, with some neighborhoods completely out of reach for a significant number of buyers. If your...
Will COVID-19 End New Orleans Open Houses Forever?
If there’s one thing that’s come out of the COVID-19 stay at home order in Louisiana, it’s that real estate agents can be flexible when it comes to showing houses. When push...
Real Estate Showings During Coronavirus Epidemic
This is an unprecedented time for us. For you. For everyone. We know that people are still buying, selling, and renting real estate because our phones are still ringing. We’re still listing...
Your Final Walk Through – What to Look For
Final Walk Through Advice So, your loan has been approved, the appraisal has come back just fine and you are preparing for the closing on your new home. Congratulations! The last item on your...
Debt To Income Ratio #1 Reason for Mortgage Denial
When it comes to applying for a mortgage loan, people understandably get a little nervous. Most of us don’t keep an eagle eye on our credit score and the way it’s calculated is a...
4 Biggest VA Loan Benefits
As recompense for entering the military, VA loan benefits were created in 1944 as part of the GI Bill of Rights. VA mortgage loans are guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans...
Fair Housing and Access to Home Information
In a recent article at DS News it was noted that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report indicating that although blatant discrimination in housing has been...
New Orleans Home Insurance Tips
Hazard insurance when you buy a home is a must. It covers fire, flood, wind, lightning, and the occasional tree falling on your house. But there are some things that could change (ie, increase)...
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles…Are Noisy
Noisy homes aren’t for everyone When it comes to giving New Orleans home buying advice, we’re pretty good at getting down to the tiniest detail in helping you choose the right...
10 Steps to Buying Your First Home
You’re watching friends and family around you either buy new homes or enjoy the places that they’ve already purchased. Perhaps you’ve come to the realization that the only...
Dos and Don’ts When Buying Condos
While they are still residential properties, condos are not the same as single-family homes. That’s why there are some different dos and don’ts when buying condos in New Orleans. Make...
