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It’s Back! The Times Picayune Will Publish Daily Again
Last year facing losses the publishers of the local newspaper in New Orleans announced it would concentrate on their online presence and would only publish a print newspaper three times per week. There was an uproar but they did not back down. … [read more...]
Dual Agency in Louisiana and in General
Single agent dual agency is legal in the State of Louisiana but just because something is legal does not make it right...dual agency is controversial with some Brokers/Agents telling you there is nothing wrong with it and all you have to do is … [read more...]
Orleans Parish | Market Report, March 2013
In many parts of Orleans Parish the housing market is really hot and moving fast. There is a shortage of inventory and many buyers are attempting to buy homes that have multiple offers. Buyer's that do not have cash and need a mortgage are at a … [read more...]
Will The Listing Agent Call Your Agent if an Offer Comes In On A Property You Like?
You are a buyer who has been looking at properties. You find a property that you like but are not sure and want to see a few more before you decide to put an offer in. You don't want to put in the offer but you don't want to miss out on this … [read more...]
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, April 26th to May 5th, 2013
In three days the New Orleans Jazz Fest will begin. Some of the artists that will appear this year are Billy Joel, Earth, Wind and Fire, BB King, George Benson, Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac, Maroon 5 and John Mayer. If you want to see the lineup … [read more...]
IKEA Products Delivered to New Orleans! Great Stuff at Great Prices…Check Out LoveBlueBag.com
Sometimes a really great idea comes along that I post here. Here is one of those ideas. For those of you who haven't heard of IKEA it is a Swedish company that makes great and inexpensive furniture, kitchen cabinets and other products for the … [read more...]
French Quarter Festival, New Orleans April 11 – April 14, 2013
The award-winning French Quarter Festival is the South’s largest free music event, a four-day local music showcase throughout the historic French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. French Quarter Festival is dedicated to … [read more...]
8 Things Buyer’s Should Know About Open Houses
Open house can be a good way to preview houses that may be of interest to you as a buyer. However buyer's need to remember that they are entering a property that is owned by someone, it is their home and they have graciously allowed you to preview … [read more...]
Measuring Square Footage of a House and Why You Shouldn’t Use the Square Footage to Determine the Price of a House
The measurement of the square footage of a house is not regulated and there are several organizations that provide standards but not everyone uses the same set of standards when measuring a property. When you are buying or selling a house the … [read more...]
Flood Maps, Insurance and Changes to Come
New flood maps are available for Orleans Parish and there is a lot of confusion as to what is coming down the pike. Some homeowners will have a reduction in their flood insurance policy and others will have an increase. You can refute an … [read more...]
For Sale By Owner? Why Do We Think Because We Can Look It Up We Can Do It?
Compliments of the Canadian Real Estate Association … [read more...]
