The National Flood Insurance will expire on May 31st and Hurricane Season begins June 1st. This program expires every six months or so and is usually resigned either the night before the expiration or a few days after. This manages to cause great havoc and anxiety for buyers and sellers who have property transfers the…
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On the local Cable Channel 6 you can watch the Board of Zoning Adjustments hearings and see what type of zoning issues can come into play. This morning I watched the most recent episode which was a story of a young man who bought a blighted property in New Orleans with the hope that he…
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This past week a settlement was announced in a class action lawsuit regarding Chinese Dry Wall. The agreement needs final approval which should come next year and provides cash settlements or payments to replace and/or repair affected homes.This is an uncapped fund that will repair up to 4500 homes in the States of Florida, Louisiana,…
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Wind mitigation is a review of your home by a licensed inspector. Mitigation discounts are applied to a homeowners policy based on various construction features that reduce wind damage and loss. Features of a home that can that effect discounts are roof design, rook deck attachment, roof covering, roof to wall connections. Individual features are…
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Global Green, USA in partnership with the City of New Orleans have launched NOLAWise which is a program to help homeowners lower energy costs, conserve natural resources and make homes healthier. Professionals will inspect your home and make recommendations as to what your home needs to become more efficient. They can help homeowners understand local,…
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There has been an extension of the national flood insurance program to November 18, 2011. The government could only extend the flood insurance program for two months when we were hoping for an extension for a couple of years…. “Early on October 5, 2011, President Obama signed the continuing resolution that includes a provision reauthorizing…
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In today’s market many sellers want to know the secret to selling their homes quickly. They want to know ways to hold on to the equity they’ve build over the past decade. Unfortunately, there is no golden equation that equals the perfect sale. Yet, while there is no “sure thing” in the housing market these…
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Life happens. Stains happen. Homeowners everywhere wish there was a good way to remove these marks. Your wish has been granted! Use this simple cheat sheet to help remove stains from your favorite household gear. Everyone’s coordination is a little off in the morning. So, there you have it: coffee stained carpet. The first rule…
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Having your home look like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost you big. Following a few simple design tips and researching the latest styles can help you can transform your dull space into divine living. The first rule of budget design is to have a clear focus. Work on one room and one design…
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Buying a new home? Here are some nifty apps to help you figure out your monthly payments, what paint colors, where to place your furniture, how to landscape your garden. As time goes on more and more apps are being developed for the home buyer. Some of these apps are free and some cost a…
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