An Autopsy of a Home Sale Gone Wrong: 5 Financial Red Flags for NOLA Residents

An Autopsy of a Home Sale Gone Wrong: 5 Financial Red Flags for NOLA Residents Picture this: A New Orleans family is ecstatic. They’ve found their dream shotgun house in Mid-City, a place with character, charm, and just the right amount of space. They’ve put down their earnest money deposit, paid for an appraisal, and… Continue reading An Autopsy of a Home Sale Gone Wrong: 5 Financial Red Flags for NOLA Residents

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NOLA’s Digital ‘Giant Killers’: How Local Tech Firms Are Outsmarting National Competitors

NOLA’s Digital ‘Giant Killers’: How Local Tech Firms Are Outsmarting National Competitors In a world seemingly dominated by Silicon Valley behemoths and their multi-billion dollar valuations, a different kind of tech revolution is brewing right here in New Orleans. It’s a story reminiscent of David and Goliath, but the slingshot isn’t massive funding rounds or… Continue reading NOLA’s Digital ‘Giant Killers’: How Local Tech Firms Are Outsmarting National Competitors

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Navigating Gulf of Mexico Tuna Regulations: A Louisiana Angler’s Checklist

Navigating Gulf of Mexico Tuna Regulations: A Louisiana Angler’s Checklist The thrill of a screaming reel as a massive tuna peels line is an experience every Louisiana angler dreams of. The Gulf of Mexico offers some of the best tuna fishing in the world, a true test of skill and endurance. But navigating the complex… Continue reading Navigating Gulf of Mexico Tuna Regulations: A Louisiana Angler’s Checklist

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A Guide to Louisiana Insurance Companies Offering the Best FORTIFIED Roof Discounts

Slash Your Louisiana Home Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to FORTIFIED Roof Discounts The High Cost of Hurricane Season and How to Fight Back For every Louisiana homeowner, the arrival of June brings a familiar sense of unease. It’s the start of hurricane season, a period marked not just by watching the tropics, but by the… Continue reading A Guide to Louisiana Insurance Companies Offering the Best FORTIFIED Roof Discounts

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Appraiser’s Analysis: Calculating the ROI of a New Roof on Your Home’s Value

An Appraiser’s Analysis: Calculating the ROI of a New Roof on Your Home’s Value You’ve just seen the quote for a new roof, and the number is daunting. Whether it’s $10,000, $15,000, or more, the single biggest question running through your mind is: “Is this a smart investment, or am I just paying for a… Continue reading Appraiser’s Analysis: Calculating the ROI of a New Roof on Your Home’s Value

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The Science of a Cooler Home: How Sealing Your Attic Actually Lowers Your Energy Bills in New Orleans

The Science of a Cooler Home: How Sealing Your Attic Actually Lowers Your Energy Bills in New Orleans It’s another sweltering August afternoon in New Orleans. The cicadas are buzzing, the air is thick enough to swim through, and your AC is running nonstop. Yet, you check your thermostat, and it’s still struggling to stay… Continue reading The Science of a Cooler Home: How Sealing Your Attic Actually Lowers Your Energy Bills in New Orleans

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What are the Basics of Homeowners Insurance?

Homeowners insurance protects you against needing to cover unexpected repair or replacement expenses out of your own pocket if an accident damages your house or property, or if you are responsible for property damage or bodily injury to someone else on your property. Many people purchase homeowner’s insurance policies as an “add-on” to their standard… Continue reading What are the Basics of Homeowners Insurance?

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What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

Real estate appraisals, real estate appraisal, or real estate valuation is the procedure of coming to an opinion of the actual value for the property under contract. Real estate deals often involve appraisals as they happen infrequently and each property is quite unique, unlike most corporate shares, which are almost identical and happen everyday. Real… Continue reading What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

Buying a Home in 2018

2018 is shaping up to be a great year to purchase a home. With mortgage interest rates still hovering at historic lows, the overall cost of home-ownership is relatively low. Home prices have come back since the real estate bubble burst in 2008 – and has seen consistent growth, fueled by extremely low interest rates… Continue reading Buying a Home in 2018

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