Numerous Louisiana residents are in the process of selling their homes. When an offer finally comes in, it can be an exciting thing -- or not, depending on the offer terms. How a seller responds to a potential buyer can make or break the deal. What are the different...
Real Estate Transactions
Be careful buying a home in this crazy market
Stories are flooding in from all over the country about the lack of homes available to buyers, causing many individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere to make offers they normally wouldn’t just to secure a property. While it is most certainly a seller’s market at the...
Is FSBO in your best interests?
Thinking about selling your home in Louisiana? Thinking about doing it without the assistance of a realtor? You can certainly save quite a bit if you opt to offer your house for sale by owner, but if you aren’t careful, you could lose a lot as well. Doing FSBO can...
Beware these common title issues
Buying or selling a home seems like a simple enough thing to do, but issues may arise that can stop the sale from going through. Title problems are a prime example. Here are some common title issues of which homebuyers or sellers in Louisiana need to be aware. Liens A...
Everything you need to know about earnest money
Buying or selling a home in Louisiana is a big deal with a lot of money involved. It makes sense that both parties want to protect their investment in any way that they can. One way to do this is through earnest money. What exactly is earnest money, and how does it...
Questioning if you should skip the home inspection?
The year 2020 has changed the way many people in Louisiana and elsewhere approach the homebuying process. A lot of it is done virtually now as opposed to in-person, which is okay but not for everything. The home inspection is something that cannot be done properly via...
6 common real estate contingencies to consider
Buying a home is the biggest purchase many Louisiana residents will make in their lifetime. Understandably, homebuyers will want to protect themselves, their money and their investment in the process. Various real estate contingencies exist so they can do just that....
Thinking about buying a foreclosed home?
Louisiana residents who are hoping to get amazing deals on home purchases often look at foreclosed properties. While the price tag may be enticing, buying a foreclosure can be risky. Here are a few of the downsides to buying a foreclosed home. Number one: Questionable...
Who needs a mortgage contingency?
Real estate purchase agreements contain a lot of information. Those who fail to read them in full may end up losing money if they are not careful and their purchase fails to go through. With a lot on the line, Louisiana residents will want to make sure they...
Making use of a home inspection contingency
If you are like most Louisiana residents, a home will be your largest purchase. You will most likely be paying off your mortgage loan for many years, so you want to make sure that the property you want to buy is worth it, which is why there are numerous due diligence...