From the Federal Government Flood Insurance website, FloodSmart.gov. … [Read more...]
Who Will Be Impacted by Flood Insurance Rate Increases in Louisiana?
June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
EIFS Is No Longer Just An Artifical Stucco Exterior
June 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I grew up in a home on Long Island, New York that had a stucco interior and exterior. It was that "popcorn" textured surface on the walls that a lot of buyers don't like. It was real stucco and when you knocked on it it sounded solid and felt hard. EIFS stands for "Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems" and is also known as "artificial … [Read more...]
Flood Maps, Insurance and Changes to Come
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 individual property's change in Flood Zones if you feel you have been placed in the wrong flood zone as the … [Read more...]
Changes to Flood Insurance in the New Orleans Area
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This past year Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012 which brings with it some significant changes that could effect the cost of your flood insurance. One thing that homeowners who currently have flood insurance can do is insure that there are no lapses in your flood coverage because if you have a lapse in coverage you … [Read more...]
Home Performance with Energy Star® Program Launches in New Orleans, LA.
February 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There is a program in New Orleans that is a partnership with the US Department of Energy which offers Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to Entergy customers in Orleans Parish. The hope is that homesowners can reduce their monthly utility bills by up to 20%. This program looks at the whole house, attic insulation, old air conditioners or leaky … [Read more...]
Stigmatized Properties and What Must Be Disclosed When Selling Your New Orleans Home
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Several days ago an article appeared about a homeowner who sued her real estate agent and the seller of the property she bought because she discovered from the neighbors that there had been a murder in the house. This buyer became very upset about the thought that this had happened in her home and that she was not made aware of the fact … [Read more...]
Home Inspectors Must Be Licensed in the State of Louisiana
January 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In Louisiana Home Inspectors must be licensed. The State of Louisiana has a Board that regulates the licensing, the continuing education of Home Inspectors, complaints and any disciplinary actions that need to be taken. This Board also maintains a current register of who has an active license. The Home Inspector Board has issued a Standards … [Read more...]
New Home Warranty Act in the State of Louisiana
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The State of Louisiana has a New Home Warranty Act and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission recommends that an addendum referencing this Act be attached to Purchase Agreements. CHAPTER 5. NEW HOME WARRANTY ACT §3141. Purpose The legislature finds a need to promote commerce in Louisiana by providing clear, concise, and mandatory … [Read more...]
