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Need To Sell Your House As-Is in Baton Rouge? Read This I don’t know who made the decision, but there’s a traditional way to sell your home.  Most people assume that you need to hire a real estate agent, you need to clean, repair, and update your home. You need excellent photos, great marketing, and … Continued

Want to sell your home in Baton Rouge without using a real estate agent?  Well, we don’t blame you.  The standard commission for a real estate agent is 6% of the sale price of your home. That might not sound like much, but on a $250,000, that’s $15,000! Unfortunately, using a real estate agent can … Continued

We Buy Houses in Baton Rouge For Cash: Ready To Sell? Many people don’t know that they can sell their house as-is, for a fair cash price, in just 2 weeks… But they — and YOU — can.  In fact, we’ve worked with tons of home sellers in Baton Rouge, to help them sell their … Continued

Want to refinance your mortgage?  Great idea! There are a lot of benefits to doing so: reducing that monthly payment, tapping into equity, paying off the loan faster, getting rid of private mortgage insurance, or switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate.  But… How does one go about it?  Here are the steps! … Continued

Trying to find a job in another state?  Lots of people move locations for work — sometimes, though, they change jobs to be able to move somewhere else where they want to live.  Either way… We thought we’d drop by and offer some advice for finding a job in another state if you’re looking to … Continued

Does your home use well water?  If so, it’s important to understand how to periodically treat and test the water you’re using.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve bought and sold many properties that use well water in the more rural parts of Baton Rouge and there are a few things that people should be aware … Continued

Want to keep your home warm without breaking the bank?  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners with a lot of problems… and we’re no spring chicken when it comes to keeping a property heated on a budget.  So we thought we’d come by and drop some tips for you 🙂  Here … Continued

Want to install some carpet in your home?  Awesome! But what type of carpet is the best to install? What are some of the main qualities to consider?  We thought we’d stop by with some advice to help. 🙂 Here are four terms that are important to understand when selecting carpet… Density — This refers … Continued

Worried about the quality of water in your home?  If so, then for peace of mind consider getting a test kit to test the tap water.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve been working in real estate in Baton Rouge for quite some time and water quality is always something important to consider.  Here are some … Continued

Want to install hardwood floors?  You’re not the only one! According to multiple sources, hardwood flooring is by far the most popular choice for homeowners.  But there are a lot of different types of hardwood floors. Which type should you install in your home?  Well, there are basically two options: solid wood or engineered wood.  … Continued

Want to add a wood stove to your house?  Who could blame you! Nothing is cozier than keeping a fire burning inside a home.  BUT… It’s not all dry wood and cozy cuddles.  Here are a few things to consider BEFORE putting a wood stove in your home… Wood Supply — To use a wood … Continued

Want to increase the value of your home WITHOUT breaking the bank?  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve bought and sold real estate for a long time in Baton Rouge.  And if there’s one thing we’ve learned…  It’s that perception is everything.  Feel free to use the following low-cost strategies to make any home more appealing … Continued

Need to relocate for a job?  Then it’s probably a good idea to do some negotiating with your new employer to make the process as seamless and affordable as possible.  After all, they want to hire you… so they should be willing to help you move.  Here are things to consider negotiating…  Full-Service Moving — … Continued

Thinking of renting one of your properties out to a friend or family member?  The benefits are obvious…  Helping out a friend or family member, already having a relationship with the person, and having a pretty good idea whether trust is a concern or not.  Still, that can spell trouble.  And the last thing anyone … Continued

Want to sell a house that needs repairs… … WITHOUT doing a ton of work to it?  We get it.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell properties that they didn’t want to repair themselves.  How?  Well, we’re real estate investors. And we buy distressed properties as-is for cash. We can … Continued