Author: paulaayson

What Happens If My House Doesn’t Appraise?

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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

Can I Sell My House If It Has Unpermitted Work?

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One question I hear from homeowners every now and then is: “Can I still sell my house if it has unpermitted work?” The short answer is yes. Having unpermitted work doesn’t automatically prevent you from selling your house. However, it can create questions during the selling process, and it’s important to understand how it might affect … Continued

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