The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home in a High-Interest-Rate Market (2026 Update)
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How Does Real Estate Commission Work?
How Do Real Estate Commissions Work? Many people don’t understand how real estate commissions work. […]
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Should I Use a Discount Real Estate Broker to Sell My Home?
Why use a discount broker? It’s no secret that selling a home involves paying a […]
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Selling your Covington home during the holidays
How Can I Successfully Sell My Covington Home During the Holidays? Selling your Covington home […]
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1% Commission, Full Service: 2026 Guide to How 1 Percent Lists Actually Works (With Real Seller Savings)
1 Percent Lists offers full-service real estate representation for a 1% listing commission, allowing sellers […]
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Living in Metairie, Dreaming of Mandeville: What You Need to Know About Crossing the Lake
The conversation Metairie agents don’t want you having: “What if we just looked across the […]
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River Club Covington: When $1.9 Million Sales Prove Waterfront Scarcity Works
The $1.9 Million Reality Check: What Recent Sales Actually Tell Us When River Club Covington […]
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Oak Harbor Slidell: Why This Community Costs Less Than Agents Claim
The Real Numbers: What Golf + Marina Actually Costs When agents quote you $475,000 for […]
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Garden District New Orleans: When Markets Get Difficult, Lifestyle Anchors Hold Value
When John Goodman’s Garden District mansion went under contract this month after a $700,000 price […]
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English Turn New Orleans: Why “Exclusive” Golf Living Costs More Than It Should
The words “gated” and “exclusive” get thrown around a lot in New Orleans real estate, […]
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Eden Isles Slidell: Why Waterfront Living Costs Less Than You Think
Everyone assumes waterfront living means premium prices, but here’s what the data reveals about Eden […]
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Beau Chene Mandeville: Why 1,500+ Homes Means Better Deals for Buyers
Thinking about Beau Chene? While other agents throw around terms like “exclusive gated community,” here’s […]
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Top Producers: Better at Selling Homes or Just Themselves?
Data reveals: Do top producers actually deliver better results? Our 2025 market analysis shows how ‘discount’ agents save you money.
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How to Improve Curb Appeal
When people are getting ready to list their home, there’s a lot to do. Most […]
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How to Properly Stage Your Home
When preparing your home for sale, first impressions matter. Buyers often make up their minds […]
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How to Prepare Your Home for Sale: A Comprehensive Checklist
Selling your home is an exciting but complex process. A well-prepared home not only attracts […]
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The Problems With FSBO
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Naturally, many […]
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Property Taxes, Insurance and Affordability
Let me begin this post by making one thing incredibly clear, this is not a […]
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The Client First Approach to Real Estate
Our clients best interests must always take precedence over our own. There have been so […]
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What are the Closing Costs for Buyers?
Closing costs are often a shock after saving up for a downpayment, finding the right […]
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What Are the Closing Costs for a Home Seller?
Closing costs can be significant for a seller, and include real estate agent commissions, transfer […]
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