Living in New Orleans

The neighborhoods young professionals are finding most desirable have a few things in common: they are historic, walkable, and have thriving shopping and dining scenes. As the latest data show, the New Orleans housing market looks healthy, although not without its...

How the Tenant Screening Process Works Most homebuyers don't set out to be landlords, but if you purchase a multi-family property in New Orleans, this can open up some great possibilities. Sharing your home with a tenant can be a creative way to generate income,...

How to Determine Which Action Will Bring You the Most Return on Your Investment If you’re looking for a way to make money in the New Orleans real estate market, you typically have three options: flip, rent, or hold. Here’s what you need to consider, based upon return...

Simple Improvements That Can Help Boost the Value of Your New Orleans Property You don’t have to spend a fortune to enhance the value of your property, as evidenced by these easy home upgrades: Replace outdated items throughout your home. Whether it’s replacing...

Preparing to Sell Your New Orleans House? Declutter First, Then Pack the Rest When getting ready to sell your New Orleans house, you might begin by employing a "Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" type of cleaning. This book by Japanese organizing consultant Marie...

You've Decided to Take the Plunge and List It -- Now What? You finally decided to bite the bullet and sell your New Orleans home. To speed up the process and obtain the best results possible, you'll need to know what information to have ready for your Realtor. Vital...