Homeowners insurance covers both damages to your property and liability, even if it is done by your household pet. There are certain exceptions, such as natural disasters. and it will not cover flooding, earthquakes, or poor maintenance. If you need flood insurance in your area, you will need to go to the National Flood Insurance Program. This also rings true for earthquake coverage which also needs to be...
Anyone who is thinking about or in the process of buying a home needs to know their credit score. Your credit score can make or break your qualifying for a home loan. A lender wants to make sure you will make your payments on time, pay back your debts and be reliable. “Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. Not just to qualify for the...
The former Browns Village Plaza in Slidell has been purchased by BEC Co-Packers, a local food manufacturing company. BEC Co-Packers is located in eastern St. Tammany Parish. The food manufacturer purchased the property in our to expand the company's production and distribution capacities. The redevelopment will be around $2.5 million and will include the 3.1-acre property along with the...
Never judge a book by its cover, can apply to your search for a new home. A lot of times we immediately fall in love with the exterior and online photos of a home. There is so much more when it comes to choosing a home. On your tour, you will want to get a feel for the layout, the space and the location. Here are some things to keep an eye out for when taking a home tour. Visible damage Some damage...
Beachy and coastal decor is not just for a home on the seaside but can also be great for any home anywhere. Here are some tips on how to bring this decor into your home making it feel like a vacation home all year round. 1. Hamptons When you think of Hamptons style decor you think of a traditional American look. This could include white picket fences, relaxed finishes and clean lines. You will not...
The Feil Organization, a New York-based developer, currently owns some of the most accessible property in Metairie, which happens to be the land near Lakeside Mall at the corner of North Causeway Boulevard and Melvil Dewey Drive. The Feil Organization purchased Lakeside Mall in 1968 in a foreclosure sale. This commercial property developer has operated thoroughly and consistently in the Metairie area for...
Factors that are taken into consideration when considering which homeowners insurance policy to buy include the actual features of your home, such as the square footage, the type of foundation, extra design features or construction features which will cost to repair, roofing and exterior features (think masonry brick or stone, vinyl, cement, stucco, or veneer siding), your home's framing, and how the...
St. Charles Avenue is a well-known New Orleans street that has many city architectural influences. The three-story house that is located at 5809 St. Charles Ave is known as the Wedding Cake House. Many people love to travel down St. Charles just to get a glimpse of the fairy-tale look mansion. The home was built in 1896 and was featured in the book New Orleans Architecture, Volume VIII: The University...
Many building companies are now offering open book/cost plus contracts due to the huge rise in cost of construction materials. There have been many rumors and truths that have been floating around with both builders and consumers. Professionals in the industry want to share what is true so that the consumer can make the best decision. One of the big untruths about open book/cost plus contracts is that...
The beginning of February saw a raise of a key short-term interest rate to help bring down inflation. The one-quarter of a percentage point, from 4.5% to 4.75%, will hopefully lower the interest rates in the long term. Many professionals in the industry already considered the raise in the rates in January even though the rates fell this January from December's 6.38% to January's 6.29%. The inflation...