Why Seniors are Struggling with Money & not even Thinking About Retiring
Thursday, 19 September 2019
Don’t be fooled. Older American’s are struggling with money. A recent study published by Property Shark revealed some startling insights into the health of senior finances. It also offered some concrete advice on how we, their advisors & in some cases children, can help. Senior Retirement Stats Headed in the WRONG Direction According to the
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Realtors – Are you Missing out on Opportunities in Mid-City?
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Focusing on a particular part of town or neighborhood is a great way to really stand out in the real estate world. But unless you have had clients recently in the mid-city area, you might be missing out on great opportunities in what might be NOLA’s hottest area. Get Reacquainted with Mid City Mid City
How does your REAL Credit Score Stack up to the National Average?
Thursday, 05 September 2019
The average FICO score in the US is on the rise. After bottoming out at 686 during the housing crisis nearly 10 years ago, the “average” credit score has now reached 706: Keeping your credit score at 700 is considered “golden” as once you’re above that level, it becomes much easier to secure favorable credit
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New Rules Make it Easier to get a Reverse Mortgage on a Condo
Thursday, 22 August 2019
Maybe the nice folks over at FHA like listening to Dua Lipa songs… “I got new rules, I count ‘em” LOL But seriously… A new FHA guideline (effective Oct. 15th) makes it possible for seniors to get a reverse mortgage on their individual condo unit even if the building or association is not FHA approved!
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NOLA Realtors – 3 ways to get in on the multi-family CRAZE
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
2019 is shaping up to be another big year in multi-family lending. Freddie Mac is estimating loan volume will be up about 8% nationally. Here in New Orleans, we think it will be at least that much if not more. Here are a few tips to help you capitalize on this big opportunity: #1 –
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Saved $1.7 million for retirement yet? Make sure your home is pulling its weight.
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
When’s the last time you thought about retirement? Was it this morning on the way to work? The last time you received your financial statement? A recent study by Charles Schwab found that American’s believe they need around $1.7 million to retire. How does $1.7 million sound to you? Is that enough or just right?
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3 Reasons you Need an Inspection in New Orleans, Plus 1 you Might not Think of!
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Buying real estate in metro New Orleans isn’t as simple as it sounds. We’ve got old homes. Flooded homes. Renovated homes. Raised homes. That’s why we’ve learned after 25+ years in local real estate that you NEVER want to skip the inspection on a purchase transaction. And while you can read lots of rational lists
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How YOU can help Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
Monday, 22 July 2019
Make no mistake about it… our seniors are at risk when it comes to losing their money. And when it happens, it hurts. On average, seniors lose between $40k – $50k when they are the victims of abuse. Scammers, predatory lenders, caregivers & even family members are stealing money from seniors in record numbers.
3 Tips for Fighting “Hurricane Fatigue” in New Orleans
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Barry is gone. Luckily, most of the metro area was spared serious damage. Except for the early onset of “Hurricane Fatigue”. It started to set in over the weekend. You probably saw the Facebook memes like this: And this one Even Jim Cantori looked bored while standing in the Quarter. That’s hard to do. But
Top 5 top tips for keeping your NOLA energy bill in check this summer
Thursday, 27 June 2019
No Saints games yet. But there’s the beach! Our homes take a beating from the summer heat. Before you shell out $400+ or more on your power bills this summer, make sure you’re using these 5 tips to stay cool & save money: Tip #1: Fans, Fans & More Fans Fans are our best friends