Real Estate

What a rollercoaster 2022 was for the entire real estate market – from realtors and lenders to homeowners, potential sellers and homebuyers.

It’s no secret that the “frenzied” real estate market came to a screeching halt earlier this year as a result of increasing inflation and a series of interest rate hikes in recent months.

It’s the perfect time to tackle a few of those “around the house” tasks designed to help keep your home in working order.

The real estate market, locally and nationally, has taken a sharp turn of late and looks so different than it did just six months ago.

The city of New Orleans recently contacted local homeowners with updated 2023 Tax Assessments. What should you do before cutting a check?

While inflation and rising interest rates are being closely watched, New Orleans’ local housing market remains robust and active.

Now that Mardi Gras is behind us and we’ve put away all of our parade loot and costumes, it’s the perfect time to tackle a few spring cleaning projects around the house.

The start of 2022 brought the typical resolutions, hope and optimism of any new year.

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, we are spotting trends in the New Orleans real estate market that began appearing over the last year.

To say the last two years have been an ongoing challenge would be an understatement in any industry.

Realtors know the importance of being involved in and giving back to the communities we live in.

This year, River District Neighborhood Investors (RDNI) – an all-star team of local and national real estate, design and construction professionals – was awarded the opportunity by the Ernest N.

The annual Real Estate and Economic Forecast Symposium, presented by NOMAR and CID, presented attendees with many thought-provoking topics and considerations for both the local and national real estate market as well as our local economic outlook.

The MLS (multiple listing service) is considered among the most accurate information about a piece of real estate — and rightfully so.

Each fall, leaders from the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors and the Commercial Investment Division of NOMAR present the Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium.

What started out during pandemic restrictions last summer, demand for owning a pool is stronger than ever.

If you already have hurricane-fatigue, you are not alone. Last year, the New Orleans area has experienced an unprecedented number of record-breaking weather events.

We have touched on the changing needs and wants of homebuyers over the last year.

In today’s real estate market, it is extremely common for sellers to receive multiple offers on the first day their home is for sale.

If you’re considering tackling a home improvement project this year, we have a few ideas.

The decision to list a home for sale is never easy.

This is a time of year we focus on resolutions — often already struggling with a new diet or exercise plan.

While history will eventually document the chaos of 2020, let’s take a moment to look into 2021.

One phrase almost always comes up with local homebuyers – the desire to find a home that’s “quintessential” New Orleans.

According to local MLS data, as of June 30, there has been a 28% increase in sales since the low point in April.

Since New Orleans entered “Phase One” of returning to business, there has been an observable increase in real estate activity.

Let’s take a closer look at the local real estate market and discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both current trends and potential long-term changes.

Considering taking on a renovation or flip? Check out our chat with our very own Emilie Riser Moseley, Real Estate Advisor.

While spring is often considered the “best” time to list a home, there are a few reasons you may want to consider listing this fall with school back in session.

In south Louisiana, we know the risks of flooding and the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). But did you know that 29 states and the District of Columbia also have designated flood zones with homeowners who also benefit from the NFIP?