Last Minute Showings
Recently, I talked to a buyer who was very confused by the process. She told me that there was a house she really wanted to see, but “the seller declined my showing request. They must not want to sell their house”. What she...
New Orleans Homes with Room To Grow In
September 13, 2019Buyers
5+ Bedroom New Orleans Homes for Sale Are you looking for big New Orleans homes with more than the typical 3 or 4 bedrooms? Need some space to spread out or to accommodate a large or extended family? Want to find a place where you...
Should You Make Offers on Multiple Homes?
September 10, 2019Buyers, home buying, negotiation
Writing Multiple Real Estate Offers In some segments of the New Orleans real estate market, competition can be fierce among buyers. Most of the time, it’s either something that catches an investor’s eye or those that are...
Reporting New Orleans Neighborhood Issues
September 6, 2019Home Owners, safety and permits
We love our neighborhoods. Each and every one of them is unique and special and filled with a variety of characters that showcase the eclectic nature of our city. But sometimes those characters leave you scratching your head, wondering...
Does New Construction in New Orleans Come with a Warranty?
August 25, 2019Buyers, home buying, new construction
New Construction in New Orleans While we don’t have a ton of new construction homes in New Orleans, there are a lot more new homes for sale today than back in the early 2000s. A perk of buying new construction is that builders...
Yes, You Have to Disclose That – New Orleans Property Disclosures
August 15, 2019Sellers, disclosures, home selling
New Orleans Property Disclosures Whether you are selling your home on your own or using an experienced agent, you’ll need to provide potential buyers with New Orleans property disclosures that outline the condition and details of...
Home Seller Closing Costs
August 13, 2019Sellers, closing costs, home selling
Most conversations in real estate focus on buyer closing costs, but home seller closing costs are a real thing. When selling your New Orleans home, you can expect several closing costs that will reduce your net profit. What home seller...
Why Did the Seller Reject My Offer?
August 1, 2019Buyers, home buying
Why did the seller reject my offer? If you’ve been on the hunt for the right New Orleans home for some time now, you may or may not have experienced that dreaded “rejected” mark on your offer. As soon as we give them...
Pre-foreclosures Are Not Really for Sale
July 29, 2019Buyers, foreclosures, home buying, zillow
Should pre-foreclosures be on your home buying list? We get it. Zillow is a really cool site, has a whole forum to ask questions and find answers, and it doesn’t force you to share any of your information to look at allllllll of...
Leslie Heindel Nominated for Inman Innovator Award
July 1, 2019The Team, agents, crescent city living, leslie heindel
Leslie Heindel Inman Innovator Nominee We’re excited to announce that our own Leslie Heindel has been nominated for an Inman Innovator award for her 365 New Orleans project. For the last year, Leslie has interviewed a different...
Spanish Oaks, Harvey LA
June 20, 2019West Bank neighborhoods, harvey, spanish oaks, west bank
Spanish Oaks Subdivision • Harvey LA Developed in the 1980s, Spanish Oaks is located in Harvey LA, just off of Manhattan Blvd. The community spans both sides of Manhattan and is home to a variety of single family residences with...
Getting to Know Sarah Odem REALTOR
May 31, 2019The Team, agents, sarah odem
Sarah Odem REALTOR What’s the best thing about Crescent City Living? Our agents, of course. Today, we’re chatting with Sarah Odem, getting to know more about this quiet lady with the wicked sense of humor. Getting to...
