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Principle and Interest The first item on your house note will be the Principle and Interest (P&I) calculation based on the original amount of your loan. Using a good Mortgage Calculator, simply plug in the current interest rate and the … Continue reading
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When you see a ‘for sale’ sign, are you tempted to call the agent? …Try to negotiate price and terms with the very person hired by the seller to represent the seller? Come on… You’re smarter than that!! What about … Continue reading
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Yes! . . . And it’s called a ‘Soft Second’ A ‘soft second’ is money provided only to first time homebuyers. The program will provide up to 20% for a down payment (limited to $30,000 and a $200,000 home price … Continue reading
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Tradition runs deep in Covington, co-existing alongside innovation and progress and a love of the arts. Covington enjoys a community of the arts, from painting to acting, sewing to singing. If you consider yourself an artist, Covington is the place … Continue reading
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Located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is the city of Mandeville, LA. It is on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and across the lake from New Orleans and is part of the New Orleans suburbs. Being a part of the … Continue reading
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SLIDELL, LA is on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, nestled in the southeastern tip of St. Tammany Parish. Surrounded by rivers and bayous, Slidell is the largest municipality in the parish, growing from a population of 364 in 1890 to … Continue reading
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Nestled right next door to Covington, Abita Springs is a picturesque town known for its historic district and its refreshing spring water. Abita Springs has that small town atmosphere everyone who lives in the big city craves. Originally, Abita Springs … Continue reading
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For the first time homebuyer, the transition from tenant to homeowner might feel perfectly natural… like a duck to water. But for others, it’s a bit more of an adjustment… Especially the financial implications. With today’s low interest rates, it’s … Continue reading
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The main thing to know when negotiating a short sale is that it’s always going to be priced somewhat below market if for no other reason than the fact the seller is looking for a quick sale. I recently had … Continue reading
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Do you let buyers bully you and waste your time? I recently had a listing with a quick-sale price tag of only $449,000. The home was a 4 yr old Fr Colonial with 10’ ceilings, 5-BR/4-Ba in a gated waterfront … Continue reading
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NO Money? NO Credit? . . . .NO Problem! Rent to Own . . . . Lease Purchase . . . . Owner Finance . . . . First of all, if the first line sounds a bit dumb, … Continue reading
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Buying a Home . . .And Why You Should be Working with an ‘ABR’ Whether you are a first time homebuyer, or it’s been quite a few years since you bought your current home, buying a home may seem quite daunting. Well, sit … Continue reading
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I’ve had the privilege to work with some wonderful clients. Included are letters from just a few of them. . . . . It was a bumpy road, but so worth it!! My husband and I had been trying to … Continue reading
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SELLING A HOME? . . . .WHAT EVERY HOME SELLER NEEDS TO KNOW Have you noticed how many ‘For Sale’ signs there are today? Does it seem like some just don’t sell as fast as others? Well, you are right. Selling … Continue reading
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Navigating Short Sales: What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You Short If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of … Continue reading
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The LA Real Estate Commission requires that when a real estate agent meets you for the first time, face to face – and before showing you homes, discussing financing, or anything other than simply answering questions – that we provide you … Continue reading
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Since Hurricane Katrina and the rash of repairs and new construction that followed, we have seen a higher than normal incidence of homes contaminated wth Chinese drywall. YES. . . contaminated!! As in poisonous!! These homes are not fit for … Continue reading
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Could this Really Influence How You will Choose Your New Home? Are you predominately a ‘LEFT Brain’ or a ‘RIGHT Brain’ person? Believe it or not, which one you are, can influence how you choose your next home. The LEFT … Continue reading
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