Author: paulaayson

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

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

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