Although there are fewer buyers actively looking for new homes between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year, it’s important to remember that the key word here is fewer. That doesn’t mean that no one is looking! In fact, buyers who are searching for a home during the traditional "slow" time are typically very motivated. If they…
Monthly Archives: November 2008
New Orleans Real Estate FAQ: What Do I Have to Bring to the Closing?
In the final days before a closing, I always hear the same question from every buyer and seller: What do I need to bring? Lucky for you, it’s a pretty short list! Buyers Drivers license – The law requires all title companies to verify your identification by making a copy of your drivers license or…
5 Family Friendly Things To Do on the West Bank of New Orleans
With the end of the year racing towards us, you probably have a calendar filled with "things to do". Parties, shopping, cooking…not to mention fitting some work in there somewhere. Even though it’s a very hectic time of year, I still think it’s important to find some down time to spend with the kids. After…
Where Is Your PCS Taking You?
Have you received PCS orders from NAS JRB New Orleans or NSA New Orleans to a new military installation in the U.S? While a PCS is just a normal part of being in the military, it doesn’t make your upcoming move any easier or less stressful. After choosing the right West Bank agent to help…
Let’s Talk Turkey – Turkey Bingo!
Next week the kids are out of school and the grocery stores will be packed with folks hunting and gathering all of the things they need to prepare too much food for too few people. For many, it’s a stressful time, trying to do everything just so. I don’t know about you, but I usually…
New Orleans Real Estate FAQ: What Information Do I Need Before I List My Home?
Once you have made the decision to list your West Bank home for sale, there are a few things that you will need to have available to make the process a little smoother. While this list might not cover everything, it’s a good starting place. As you gather all of this information together, I recommend…
Is Your House Invisible to Buyers?
I know…I’ve gone on and on about the statistics. Over 85% of today’s buyers are looking on the internet for their new home. Listings with multiple photos and virtual tours get more views and more attention from buyers than those without. Kind of common sense, huh? Well, if I know this, and you know this,…
New Orleans West Bank Home Sales by Neighborhood
Almost without fail, after the monthly West Bank real estate market reports come out someone contacts me about their particular neighborhood. I’d love to be able to do monthly reports on every subdivision, but the West Bank is pretty big and I do need a little time sell a house or two now and then. …
Don’t Talk to the REALTOR!
There is a perception of many REALTORS as middle aged women or men with too much/not enough hair, too much make up, too much perfume, too much gaudy jewelry, too big of a car….everything in excess and then on top of all of that – they are PUSHY, PUSHY, PUSHY! Don’t talk to the REALTOR…if…
Saturday on the West Bank: Farmer’s Markets
What a gorgeous Saturday! Sun shining, a sky so clear it almost hurts to look at it, and the fall breeze is finally blowing. What a perfect day to be outside on the West Bank. After showing a couple of houses this morning, I spent some time wandering around the farmer’s markets, picking up a…
