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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NOLA Realtors – 3 ways to get in on the multi-family CRAZE

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.

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!

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

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.  
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