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Contemporary Homes on the West Bank of New Orleans
Although we have pockets of old and historic neighborhoods on the West Bank, the bulk of the growth in our communities started happening in the 1960s and later. As a result, there are some groovy contemporary homes to choose from for those that are into this sometimes misunderstood home style. Now, if we could just…
Changes Coming to Flood Maps for the West Bank
When people move to the New Orleans area, flood zones are a huge part of why they choose to buy homes in certain areas. FEMA is currently in the process of updating the flood maps for the West Bank. Proposed changes in Orleans Parish Proposed changes in Jefferson Parish Proposed changed in Plaquemines Parish There…
But That Other Agent Said We Could Get More For Our House
When getting ready to sell, one of the best things that a home owner can do is interview several agents (unless you’ve already worked with someone in the past that you have faith in). There are lots of ways to decide which agent to choose, but most people go with the agent that gives them…
Acreage Home Sites on the West Bank of New Orleans
There’s no need to move to the North Shore to get acreage near the city. Several areas of the West Bank have homes on acreage or available land to custom build your own place without being right on top of your neighbors. Get the feeling of a rural location without giving up the conveniences of…
How Safe Are Those Contractor Lockboxes?
This past week, Terri was speaking to a home buyer that had been working with another agent. During the course of the conversation about which houses could be shown at what time, the buyer let slip that his last agent would just give him the code to the contractor lockboxes that are often found on…
Home Buyer FAQ: Can I Write An Offer on More Than One House?
In some segments of the West Bank real estate market, competition can be fierce among buyers. Typically, it’s the bank owned properties and those that are priced well for first time buyers that get the most interest. We’ve seen some of our buyers miss out on houses because they either weren’t fast enough in making…
Simple Kitchen Updates Before Selling Your Home
It’s easy for me to walk into a home that someone wants to sell and put together a list of improvements that need to be made. But, like the cobbler’s children with no shoes, I typically put off making changes to my own house. I’m not selling, but I was inspired by a recent client’s…
Home Seller FAQ: Can We Counter More Than One Offer?
There are few home sellers lucky enough to be in the position of entertaining multiple offers on their West Bank home at one time. When it happens, we are often asked if they can make a counter offer to everyone in the hopes of getting the best possible price. The short answer? No. Why not…
Want a New West Bank Home for the Holidays? Now is the Time to Look!
Take a look at your calendar and you’ll wonder where this year has gone to. If your to-do list for 2012 includes moving into a new home before the holidays, you are quickly running out of time to make that happen. The average New Orleans lender is now taking about 45 days to get a…
