Why the Holiday Season is a Great Time for Home Improvements in New Orleans

People tend to think of spring & summer as the time of year for home improvement projects. But if you want a great deal on a trip to Disney, do you go in the summer when the kids are out of school? Or, do you wait until September when you can find short lines and
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Real estate agents: are you missing on this fast-growing New Orleans market?

Did you know that 1 out of every 5 home purchases are made by a single female? It’s actually 1 out of 4 between the ages of 54-63! Single women now make up the 2nd largest group of buyers behind married couples & they’re buying property at twice the rate of single men. NAR Data
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Give America’s Mortgage Resource the Bird for our 11th Annual Turkey Drive!

We are all blessed Thanksgiving especially is the time to share those blessings. Help us provide a Thanksgiving dinner to disadvantaged families in our local community for the 11th year in a row! We are proud to be teaming up with Just The Right Attitude to host our 11th Annual Turkey Drive on November 22nd
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Experts Disagree on the 2020 Housing Forecast for NOLA

A recent story in the Gambit predicted the NOLA real estate market faces lower prices and longer times on the market in 2020. But Fannie, Freddie & the Mortgage Bankers Association say otherwise. Is the doom & gloom accurate? Or will the strong market continue? Rose Colored Glasses 3 real estate industry giants are optimistic
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Our Favorite Bike Paths in New Orleans

Some of us are hard-core, year-round bikers. But the arrival of fall brings cool, crisp weather that brings out even the casual biker in all of us. Whether you’re a hard core biker or an occasional cruiser, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to ride your bike than metro New Orleans. And
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You Don’t Want any Debt When you Retire, Right? Not so Fast.

Americans seem to have this idealistic view of debt.  Debt is OK when you need it. But when it’s time to retire, you should be debt-free for the most part, right? Not so fast. We recently documented how an increasing number of seniors & people approaching retirement age have to make smart decisions about their
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Why Seniors are Struggling with Money & not even Thinking About Retiring

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?

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
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How does your REAL Credit Score Stack up to the National Average?

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

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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