If there’s one thing you can say about scam artists, it’s that they are nothing if not creative and persistent. We received an email from one of our clients that purchased a West Bank home last year. She’s been getting repeated notices that she should request a copy of her deed and property profile and…
I must have been asleep when the Louisiana Legislature passed La. R.S. 47:1703:1 last year, but I certainly became aware of it when I received the nicest letter from the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office. Dear Homeowner, Our records indicate that you have successfully applied for and received a 2012 Homestead Exemption. This letter is to…
Have you created outdoor living spaces? While the summers in New Orleans can make you want to disappear inside with the air conditioning, having outdoor features can add value to your home. We preach curb appeal all of the time to anyone considering updating, renovating or selling, but that appeal for buyers has grown from…
Last week, there was a heated discussion in the real estate industry when a San Diego broker publicly announced via a YouTube video that they would no longer allow their listings to be displayed on realtor.com, Trulia or Zillow. It’s a little long, but here’s the video in its entirety: If you can’t see the…
I don’t often read the little messages on my electric bill, but I’m happy I did it this month. From now through November 26, 2011, Entergy is partnering with The Arbor Day Foundation to give away 10,000 free trees to customers. It’s quick, it’s easy and can be done right online at Entergy.com/arborday. All you…
Pricing a home can be a balance between a science and an art. One of the things that plays into how a home will be priced is the number and quality of upgrades. That’s where some home owners can get a little frustrated with their agent when they are told that some of the hard…
This question popped up in the mailbag this week and it’s an easy one to answer. The home seller pays the Orleans Parish property transfer tax. This applies to all transactions involving a New Orleans property – even the refinance of an existing mortgage. Yes, I realize that there is technically no transfer taking place…
From the boardroom to the man on the street, there is so much discussion on interest rates. People who couldn’t spell the word refinance are trying desperately to take advantage of these current rates, and rightly so. The question is: how long are these rates going to last? We’ll spend some time today discussing a…
Whether you are selling your home or are just improving it for your own enjoyment, there are some rebate programs that reward Louisiana residents for improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Programs are in place through February 2012 or until all of the allocated funds are gone. With the focus on cutting government costs,…
With all of the rain we have experienced in the last 24 hours, streets all over the West Bank and in New Orleans were flooded. I hope no one had damage, but given some of the video footage that residents supplied to the news outlets, it looks like some brain surgeons still haven’t figured out…
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