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An old roof is one of those problems homeowners sometimes put off because replacing it can be expensive. Maybe the roof isn’t leaking yet, but you know it’s near the end of its life. Maybe you’ve already had a few repairs done over the years. Or maybe you’re getting ready to sell the house and … Continued

Falling behind on property taxes can happen faster than people realize. Property taxes in New Orleans are expensive. Maybe you inherited a house and didn’t realize how much was owed. Maybe the property has been sitting vacant, money got tight, or you simply got behind and haven’t been able to catch up. Whatever the reason, … Continued

Water damage is something we see pretty regularly when looking at houses around New Orleans. Sometimes it starts with a roof leak after a storm. Other times, it’s a plumbing leak behind a wall, a broken water heater, flooding, or a house that sat vacant long enough for a small leak to become a much bigger … Continued

Sometimes houses sit vacant a lot longer than anyone originally planned. Maybe you inherited a property and weren’t sure what to do with it. Maybe you moved away and kept thinking you’d eventually come back and fix the house. Maybe it was a rental, the last tenant moved out, and getting it ready for another … Continued

You’re getting ready to sell your house, everything seems to be moving in the right direction, and then an old permit shows up. Maybe you replaced a roof years ago. Maybe a contractor started a renovation but never scheduled the final inspection. Maybe you inherited the house and didn’t even know there was an open … Continued

One question we hear from homeowners after a major storm is: “Can I sell my house in New Orleans if it has storm damage?” The short answer is yes. Storm damage doesn’t automatically mean you have to repair everything before you can sell your house. Depending on the condition of the property, the extent of the … Continued

Selling a Vacant House in Metairie: What You Should Know One question I hear from homeowners fairly often is: “Is it harder to sell a house if it’s sitting vacant?” The short answer is: Not necessarily. A vacant house can absolutely be sold. But the longer a property sits empty, the more potential problems can … Continued

People call us from time to time asking: “Can I still sell my house if it has mold?” The short answer is yes. Finding mold in your home doesn’t automatically mean you can’t sell it. While mold can make buyers ask more questions and sometimes affect the value of a property, it certainly doesn’t mean you’re … Continued

One question I hear from homeowners every now and then is: “What happens if my house doesn’t appraise?” The short answer is this: It doesn’t necessarily mean your deal is over. A low appraisal can create a hurdle during the selling process, but it doesn’t automatically stop the sale. After buying houses throughout the New Orleans area … Continued