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Do You Need Flood Insurance When Selling a Home in New Orleans?

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One question that comes up fairly often is: “Do I need flood insurance to sell my house?” The short answer is no. You don’t have to maintain flood insurance just because you’re selling your home. But, like most things in real estate, there are a few details that are worth understanding—especially here in the New Orleans … Continued

What Cash Buyers Look For in a Property

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One question I get asked quite a bit is: “What do cash buyers actually look for when they’re buying a house?” A lot of homeowners think cash buyers are only interested in perfect houses or homes they can flip for a huge profit. That’s really not the case. I’ve been buying houses in the New Orleans area … Continued

Why Some Houses Sell in Days (and Others Take Months)

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One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Why did my neighbor’s house sell in a week while mine has been sitting for months?” It’s a fair question. Sometimes homeowners think there must be something terribly wrong with their house if it isn’t selling. The truth is, that’s usually not the case. … Continued

Can You Sell a House With Code Violations in New Orleans?

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If you’ve received a notice from New Orleans Code Enforcement, you’re probably wondering what your options are. Maybe the city says your property needs repairs. Maybe you’ve been cited for overgrown grass, a collapsing roof, or an unsafe structure. Whatever the reason, one question I hear all the time is: “Can I still sell my … Continued

Hurricane Season Prep Guide for New Orleans Homeowners

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If you live in New Orleans, hurricane season is simply part of life. A very scary part! Every year, from June through November, homeowners across southeast Louisiana keep an eye on the weather and pray for the best. Most years we get lucky. Some years we don’t. The good news is that a little preparation can go … Continued

Can You Sell a House With Termite Damage in Louisiana?

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If you own a house in Louisiana, termite damage is probably something you’ve thought about at least once. And honestly, for good reason. This time of yer especially we have the swarming/flying termites going on like crazy. Between the heat, humidity, and older homes throughout the New Orleans area, termites are extremely common here. I’ve been buying … Continued

What Happens When Multiple Heirs Want to Sell a House?

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Things can get complicated quickly when you inherit a house — especially when multiple heirs are involved. I’ve been buying houses in New Orleans area for over 20 years, and this is something we see all the time. One person wants to sell immediately.Another wants to keep the property.Someone else lives out of town and … Continued

Why Selling As-Is Is Becoming More Popular in New Orleans

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If you’ve been paying attention to the market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: More and more homeowners are choosing to sell their houses as-is. No repairs.No updates.No dealing with contractors. Just a straightforward sale. So, what’s changed? Why is this becoming more common — especially here in New Orleans? I’ve been buying houses in this … Continued