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What are iBuyers?
It’s the lastest buzz in the real estate industry. Homeowners are told they can avoid preparing for the market, making repairs, skip the dreaded “get out of the house for a...
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What is a Short Sale?
Real Estate Short Sale We often hear from home buyers that think a short sale is a great way to get a good deal on a New Orleans home. We’re here to give you some details on what this kind...
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What’s a Seller’s Real Estate Market?
Seller’s Real Estate Market The flip side of a buyer’s market is the seller’s real estate market. This is the market that makes homeowners sit up and take notice of how quickly...
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What’s a Buyer’s Market?
Buyer’s Market in Real Estate You’re probably heard people say “it’s a buyer’s market”, but what does that have to do with your New Orleans home purchase or...
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What’s a Low Ball Offer?
It can be hard for home buyers to grasp the idea that not every home is overpriced, not every seller is willing to negotiate and a low ball offer could leave you on the losing end of negotiations...
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What is Title Insurance?
Title Insurance What is title insurance? An insurance policy that protects you against loss because of a defect in the title to the property. As hard as the title company works to research...
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How to Dispute Your New Orleans Property Tax Assessment
New Orleans Property Taxes Paying property taxes is probably not on anyone’s top 10 list of things to do in New Orleans. However, those taxes pay for our police and fire protection, along...
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Do I Need to Attend My Home Inspection?
Home Inspection Advice Once you’ve negotiated an accepted offer with a home seller, the next critical step in the process is the home inspection. In many states, home inspectors just go...
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When Do We Have to Pay the Deposit on Our New House?
New Orleans Real Estate Deposits Homebuyers in New Orleans need to be prepared with their finances before making an offer on any house. One of the items that must be readily available is the...
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Can the Seller Pay My Closing Costs?
Seller Paid Closing Costs The biggest out of pocket expenses when buying a New Orleans home are the down payment and the closing costs. The required down payment will vary depending on the type...
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Do I Need an Appraisal if I’m Paying Cash?
While your agent can do a comparative market analysis (CMA) of sales in the neighborhood, it’s not the same as an appraisal. When working with cash buyers, we often get asked “do I...
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New Orleans Home Buying | What Are Closing Costs?
Closing Costs You may have saved money for the down payment on your first New Orleans home, but did you know that there are additional costs involved in your purchase? While you may be able to...
