June 19, 2018
Ah, closing on a house. It’s the finish line! You’re almost home free (or free of your home in this case). You’ve accepted the buyer’s offer, the negotiations are finally winding down, and there is only one more little box to check: closing. OK, so maybe it isn’t a little thing. And maybe you’re a little […]
June 19, 2018
Homes are expensive things. That’s why whether you’re buying a house or selling one, it’s important to be well-educated on the home appraisal process. If you’re unfamiliar or just need a refresher, we’re here to help. What is a home appraisal? In short, a home appraisal is a very good estimate of how much a […]
June 19, 2018
A grand Victorian mansion once owned by Anne Rice has hit the New Orleans real estate market once again, only this time it’s undergone a complete renovation that highlights its grandeur. The home, which sits at 3711 St. Charles Ave., occupies a large corner lot and offers five bedrooms and five and two-half bathrooms. It’s on […]
May 31, 2018
Take care of your home’s hot-weather needs now, and you’ll have more time for fun in the sun. Summer will be here before you know it, and you know what that means: Heat, hornets and yard work. If you’re starting to miss spring already, fear not. Here are some quick projects to make your home […]
May 31, 2018
It is normal to harbor fears about making the wrong decision when you’re looking at homes to buy. Many first-time home buyers wonder how they will know when they have found the right house. Here are 3 preliminary things you should know about finding the right house: First, an ethical real estate agent will never, […]
May 31, 2018
Homes are expensive, and getting even more so every day. (Also, water is wet and the sky is blue!) Making an offer over asking price—sometimes by absurd amounts—has become a harrowing norm for today’s buyers. But even as the market rockets upward, there are always those buyers. You know the type: You visit their new home […]
May 31, 2018
For first time home buyers, navigating the whole process is extremely overwhelming; a lot of things can be missed and a lot of mistakes can be made. Nobody knows better than experienced home buyers, that the first time is a learning experience. It’s a right of passage and a way to get your foot in […]
May 31, 2018
Does your home offer any of the perks some buyers will pay more for? To understand how much your home is worth, you have to know what affects its value. The Zestimate home value is Zillow’s tool for extrapolating the real market value of your home, based on existing home-related data and actual sales prices […]
May 31, 2018
Regardless of the time of year you plan to sell your home, you need to get ready for your agent to list. Most listing agents prefer your home to be in tip-top condition, worthy of photographs. The best time to schedule an agent to come over to list your home is right after your lawn […]
May 31, 2018
Trying to sell your home, but no one’s buying? Don’t beat yourself up quite yet—there are lots of complex reasons why a home might not sell the instant it hits the market, many of which are beyond your control. However, there are also a lot of (to put it bluntly) dumb reasons a home won’t sell, […]