Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Homes in Old Jefferson, New Orleans Real Estate
Old Jefferson Homes, Built in the early 1950’s these cottages are now great buys! Old fashioned neighborhoods!
Old Jefferson is home to small homes and cottages dating from the early 1950’s . These homes feature wood floors, plenty of windows, decent size yards and garages. Many have been updated in the last 10 years. Easy commute to New Orleans CBD and the Uptown area. You can find the homes in the 140k-170k range that have been updated. The neighborhoods are very safe with easy access to all areas of East Jefferson and New Orleans.
Buying a New Orleans Condo ! Tips from a Buyers Agent!
When Buying a condo ! Think about the resale value? When you are Buying!
December 27th, 2009 Categories: Buyers Agent
When you are looking to buy a New Orleans condo in this type of market you as a buyer need to make sure you are thinking about the resale value down the road. In a fast market it was not as important as it is now. I see a lot of condos and show a lot of people. Most people tend to think along the same lines. Here are some of the ideas I have come up with to think about when you are looking.
1. Price- Make sure you do not overpay for what you are getting. Have all the negatives been factored in.
2. Condition of the Unit- People want to buy things in prime condition these days. Buying something needing cosmetic updating is OK if you can stay within a budget.
3. Condo Association - Is condo association in good shape from a financial standpoint. Is there major repairs needed in the future. can it be easily financed.
4. Does the Condo Association present itself well. Do the common areas of the association look like its a place you want to live. Is this the style of the individual condo that will appeal to most buyers in New Orleans.
5. High Condo Fees- Most people want to pay moderate condo fees. As fees go most likely your services do as well. However people do not like high fees.
6. Views and Light - It means a lot and you do not want to underestimate the value of natural light and windows.
7. Parking- Make sure there is available parking. Do not buy the odd ball condo without parking if others have it. Just not worth it.
8. Amneties do matter The common areas do matter. It may be the deciding factor as you narrow the search down.
9. Security and Safety- You need to think like a single 29 year old female. This is very important for many many buyers. Perception can be reality.
10. Location, Location- Is the location going to get better in the future or is it going to get worst. People pay for location. What is happening in the area to make it better. Is it easy to duplicate?
I can write a blog on each of these points. These are some you can think about and add some of your own. None may be perfect but its what you can do with it in the future.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
New Orleans French Quarter Balconies
Ferns and French Quarter Balconies, Semi-Tropical Weather makes it all possible.
The balconies in the New Orleans French Quarter that adorn the historic buildings are also a showcase for those with a green thumb. A balcony is a porch to the world to show their skills. This is made possible by plenty of moisture through our humidity and frequent showers. Freezes are rare occurrences and the sunshine is plentiful. The growing season is long with the best weather being October to May. The Mississippi Delta soil is rich in organic materials. The only rocks that we have are imported from other states and countries.
The balconies in the New Orleans French Quarter that adorn the historic buildings are also a showcase for those with a green thumb. A balcony is a porch to the world to show their skills. This is made possible by plenty of moisture through our humidity and frequent showers. Freezes are rare occurrences and the sunshine is plentiful. The growing season is long with the best weather being October to May. The Mississippi Delta soil is rich in organic materials. The only rocks that we have are imported from other states and countries.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Paragon Condos, New Orleans Warehouse District
Putting a Value on your New Orleans Condo Views ! Views and Windows do Matter!
August 31st, 2009 Categories: Condo Knowledge
August 31st, 2009 Categories: Condo Knowledge
One of the primary factors in the resale of your condo is the views. You may not have paid extra for the views in the beginning if you were the original purchaser. You just got first choice and you chose the one that you liked. This is most likely the one that most people would have liked. However all people do not think of resale. The smart ones do.
The views do not show up in the square footage prices so how do you quantify the views. It only shows up in like type of units. It is very hard to put a dollar figure on this factor but it does exist. Since New Orleans has few high rise condos its not how high you are. Most buildings here are not tall but conversions of older buildings and homes.
Light also figures into views as people like large windows that lets in natural light. No one wants the afternoon sun heating up your condo but they want the reflective light. Oddly enough most condos are exposed to the blistering heat of the New Orleans afternoon sun.
What you actually see is equally as important. Looking at a trash can is not going to add values but getting a nice city view does matter. Getting a nice city street view can be a great view. It all depends on what people generally like. People always ask about River Views but there are few high rises that have them in the under 600k range.
Check out this unit at New Orleans Condos Website.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
Posts
