Author: paulaayson

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

How to Sell a House on a Busy Street in New Orleans

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When you have a house you need to sell and it’s on a busy street, it raises concerns. No if, ands or buts about it. If you have a house on a busy street, I am sure you have asked yourself… Is this going to make it harder to sell my house? Short answer? Yes… … Continued

What Documents Do You Need to Sell a House?

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, one of the questions that comes up pretty quickly is: What paperwork do I actually need? Where is the deed? Where is my mortgage payoff? Most people assume it’s a long, complicated list. In reality, it’s not as bad as you think. In some cases, you don’t need … Continued

What Makes a House “As-Is” for a Cash Buyer?

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If you’ve been thinking about selling your house as-is, you’ve probably wondered: What actually makes a property “as-is” ready? Do you need to clean it up first?Fix a few things?Get it inspected? Short answer? No. Long answer? It depends on who you’re selling to — and what expectations you have going into it. I’ve been … Continued