Buying your first home is a wonderful experience, but it can also create a great deal of stress and anxiety. Many first-time homebuyers make some common mistakes, primarily because the process has so many moving parts that make it hard to do everything correctly....
What is a quiet title action and why would you file one?
Owning property in Louisiana and elsewhere is both valuable and lucrative. Whether one is a home owner and owner of residential property or owns commercial property, certain property rights are extended to an owner. While it may seem straightforward, a property owner...
The truth about paying for your home
Generally speaking, you'll be required to make a down payment as a condition of purchasing a home in Louisiana or any other state. Coming up with the money to make this payment is likely the biggest hurdle that you'll face during the home buying process. However,...
A few tips for first time home buyers
For most first-time home buyers, the purchase of a family home represents the largest single financial transaction in their life to date. Despite this, some buyers move through the process quickly without proper preparation. This can understandably lead to issues in...
Selling a Home in the Virtual Age
It takes a lot of hard work to prepare a home for sale. For many Baton Rouge homeowners, preparing a home for the market may involve fixing items that need repair, adding upgrades that appeal to buyers, and improving the home’s aesthetic both inside and out. Once a...
Baton Rouge at the Top of Real Estate Affordability List
Finding a home to buy can be a challenge for an individual who is ready for a move. There are so many things that Louisiana residents must look for when they prepare to enter the housing market. Factors such as safety, schools, neighborhood, location, size, and age...
Important Considerations for First-Time Home Buyers
A home is an important resource for a Louisiana resident and their family. While many individuals choose to rent homes and apartments where they may live, others make the decision to invest their money in purchasing their own residences. Making the choice to buy a...
A strong renovation contract can protect your investment
Remodeling a home is often more expensive and time-consuming than homeowners initially expect. However, renovation projects can help add value to your home whether you plan to sell it or continue living in it. You may decide that the investment is worth pursuing – but...
Why millennials are waiting to buy a home
Millennials have faced accusations of killing many trends over the last decade – from chain restaurants to the diamond industry. But while the generation served as America’s favorite scapegoat for ruining products and businesses, the fact of the matter is millennials...
How a real estate attorney can help homebuyers
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ve likely enlisted the help of professionals like real estate agents, mortgage lenders or home inspectors to help you make the right decision. After all, buying a home is a significant investment. But one professional people...