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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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