Category Archives: For Buyers

Changes Coming to Flood Maps for the West Bank

CCC Bridge to the West Bank of New Orleans

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…

Acreage Home Sites on the West Bank of New Orleans

Rural neighborhoods 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…

Home Buyer FAQ: Can I Write An Offer on More Than One House?

Algiers Point homes

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…

Want a New West Bank Home for the Holidays? Now is the Time to Look!

Find your New Orleans West Bank home before the holidays

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…

Tall Timbers, New Orleans LA | 2012 Market Report

Tall Timbers, Algiers LA

A past client called this week and wanted to know about the market in Tall Timbers in Algiers. Rather than keep it all a secret, let’s take a look at home sales in this West Bank subdivision. What’s for sale? As of today, there are 17 homes for sale in Tall Timbers. The most expensive…

Home Buyer FAQ: Can I Get a Mortgage on a Fixer-Upper?

An idea for fixer upper financing

Sometimes, the most cost effective way for a home buyer to get into the neighborhood of their choice is to buy a home in need of repairs, renovations or updates. A little (or a lot) of improvement and hard work can result in a home that you might not have been able to afford otherwise….

Some Lenders Don’t Deserve Our Recommendation

Missing piece of the lending puzzle

Every agent has a list of lenders that they’ve worked with in the past.  Usually, the list consists of people we would gladly refer our clients to when they need a home loan.  Then there’s the other list. The dreaded “can’t close a deal on time to save their life” list.  Or, worse, the “wouldn’t…

How To Estimate Taxes When Buying a New Orleans Home

Property Tax Estimator for New Orleans LA

Because the New Orleans Multiple Listing Service (MLS) doesn’t provide information on property taxes, we often get asked by home buyers how to determine what the taxes will be on a particular house. If you are considering purchasing a home in Orleans Parish, there’s a quick and easy way to estimate your potential property taxes…

Will Your Agent Attend Your Home Inspection?

Home inspection

I’m part of an online group of real estate professionals from around the country, so it always interests me when the conversation turns to “how we do it” in different states. Recently, there was a discussion about the pros and cons of agents attending home inspections with or on behalf of their buyers and sellers. …

New Orleans Homes with Room To Grow In

Are you looking for a New Orleans home with more than the typical 3 or 4 bedrooms?  Need some space to spread out or to accommodate a large or extended family? Take a look at these homes for sale in the metro area that offer 5 or more bedrooms.  From affordable properties to the ultimate…