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If you own property in New Orleans, you’ve probably heard this question before: “What flood zone is it in?” And if you’re thinking about selling, you’re going to hear it a lot more. Flood zones play a big role in real estate here. Not just in how a house is marketed, but in how buyers … Continued

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’ve probably come across the option of selling to a cash buyer. Cash buyers have been around for a while and have created their own niche in the real estate market. For some homeowners, it’s the perfect solution. For others, it may not be the best fit. The … Continued

If you’ve ever searched online for ways to sell your house fast, you’ve probably seen a lot of companies advertising “We Buy Houses for Cash.” Some of those companies are legitimate. Some of them are not. These aren’t the same scams as in the Nigerian prince who needs you to send them $1000 and they will … Continued

Selling a house is already a complicated process. Selling a house when tenants won’t move out (usually referred to as squatters) can make things even more stressful. This is something I see fairly often across the New Orleans metro area. Sometimes the tenant has been there for years. Sometimes they’re behind on rent. Sometimes the … Continued

Short answer? Yes. You can absolutely sell a house that has an unfinished renovation. Long answer? It depends on who you’re trying to sell it to — and how far along that renovation actually is. Unfinished projects are more common than most people think. People start with good intentions. Then life happens. Contractor disappears.Budget runs … Continued

If you’re thinking about selling your house in Gretna, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is this: Do I list it the traditional way… or do I sell it for a cash offer? Gretna homeowners call me every week asking that exact question. The truth is, there isn’t one “right” answer for everyone. It … Continued

If you’ve owned property in southeast Louisiana for any amount of time, you already know — not all foundations are created equal. Some homes sit up on piers and beams, elevated off the ground. Others are built on concrete slabs. Plus most of the area was built on swanpland so its not exaxtly what you’d … Continued

If you’ve ever typed your address into Zillow, you’ve probably seen a number pop up that made you feel either excited… or very confused. Some homeowners see a Zestimate and think, “Great — I’m sitting on a gold mine.”Others look at it and say, “There’s no way my house is worth that much…or that little.” … Continued