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Having to choose between paying for your kid’s college and home repairs? It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand!  Especially when it comes to a college education.  Currently, … Continued

What’s the best course of action when a homeowner is facing foreclosure? That’s a difficult question to answer. The last thing a homeowner wants is for their lender to repossess their home against their will… unfortunately, that’s exactly what foreclosure means… that the lender is going to sell the house to the highest bidder at … Continued

Thinking of installing solar panels on your roof to cut your energy bill? In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Baton Rouge? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time … Continued

Planning to sell your house as FSBO? Good idea! By doing so, you avoid paying agent commissions and have much more control over how you market your home and whom you sell your home to. (Not to mention that it’s a seller’s market right now… so selling your home by yourself is easier than ever … Continued

Selling your home as FSBO (For-Sale-By-Owner) rather than through a real estate agent? The good news is that you stand to make more money this way since you won’t have to pay an agent 3% or so of the sales price as commission. The bad news is that you have to do all of your … Continued

Are you just *this* close to being done with your mortgage payment? Housing is easily the most expensive part of a family’s monthly budget — in fact, it takes up an average of 16% of the ENTIRE budget. That’s why it’s so exciting when you finish paying off a home! But what next? What happens … Continued

For people selling their homes, closing costs are often the largest final expense. In fact, closing costs usually are around 5% to 6% of the selling price of the home. On a $250,000 home, then, you could expect to pay up to $15,000 or more. So we wanted to take a moment to share some … Continued

Planning to move to a new city but not sure if it’s going to be a fit for you and/or your family? It can be really challenging to move sight unseen — it’s in the real estate agent’s best interest to convince you to move and buy a house… so they’re going to make everything … Continued

Tired of living in a multi-family home? That’s understandable. It’s been a crazy couple of years and we could all probably use a little peace and quiet from the neighbors next door 😉 If you want to sell your place and move, feel free to give us a call at (225) 523-2086. We’ve been helping … Continued

Is traffic becoming a problem where you live in Baton Rouge? One of the top complaints that people have about cities is the traffic — just a 10-mile drive can quickly become a 1-hour commute… which adds 2 hours to your workday! It’s a bummer. Or maybe traffic isn’t bad where you live, but your … Continued

Want to sell your home to a cash buyer? Well, at New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for many years in Baton Rouge. We can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks. We’ll even pay all closing costs! BUT… We know that … Continued

Want to sell your house as a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) rather than going through a real estate agent? That’s great! When you sell by yourself, you avoid some agent fees and can do things at your own pace and list your home for a price that you think is fair. It is important to keep in … Continued

Living in an HOA community sounds like a dream… Beautiful neighborhood, close-knit community, well-maintained yards… Sounds great, right? Well, not always. In fact, one of the most common challenges of living in an HOA home is how restrictive it can be — mandatory maintenance, high landscaping expectations, poor communication, or consistent noise complaints from neighbors. … Continued

Considering becoming a landlord to make some extra money? Owning real estate is a great long-term investment strategy. In fact, at New Leaf Homebuyers, that’s what we do — we buy properties, fix them up, and either flip them or rent them out to tenants. And we thought we’d share a few tips from our … Continued

When you’re trying to sell a home, what exactly ARE closing costs? Closing costs for a seller can reach 8% – 10% of the sale of a home. So estimated closing costs on a $250,000 home could be $20,000 to $25,000… That’s a lot of money! But where is that money going? Does the seller … Continued