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More people are working from home than ever before! And as fun as working from home is… it also has its challenges. Maybe, for instance, your home doesn’t have room for an additional office and so you’re having to work at the kitchen table, in the guest room, or even in your bedroom. (Meanwhile, the … Continued

Trying to decide between saving money and fixing your home? Maybe you want to save money for college or for buying your next house or just for building up that rainy day fund. Whatever the case, you’re not the only one who’s had to make that decision. At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve worked with a … Continued

Did you relocate to Baton Rouge, but you didn’t really know the area? This is often the case. A person has to move for a job change or transfer, to be closer to family, retirement, or many other reasons. Their house sells quickly, and now the clock is ticking – time is not on their … Continued

Are you behind on your property taxes? It happens to more people than you think, and often through no fault of their own.  An unexpected financial crisis, job loss, divorce, or serious medical issues are some of the most common reasons we’ve seen. As soon as a homeowner falls behind on property taxes, the local … 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

Thinking of adding an above-ground pool to your home? 🏊 That’s great! Having a pool at home can be an awesome source of fun and a great way to make memories. But is it worth it? Is the cost and work of putting in an above-ground pool worth the payoff? For starters, HomeAdvisor’s estimates that … Continued

Selling a home during a divorce is not an easy task.  In fact, at New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible.  Still, there are challenges.  So we thought we’d give … Continued

What should a homeowner do if they’ve fallen behind on their mortgage payments? Unfortunately, most homeowners who’ve fallen behind get overwhelmed and simply ignore the phone calls, emails, and bill statements… hoping that the problem will go away. But it won’t. In fact, the worst thing a homeowner can do is ignore the problem. But … Continued

Making repairs to a property is expensive and time-consuming.  But obviously, not all repairs are the same.  Some repairs — like painting walls, or fixing doorknobs — can be relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive.  Other repairs… well, they might not even be worth it because of how expensive they are… especially if many of these … Continued

Want to update your kitchen but don’t know where to start? Join the club. Home renovations can be pretty expensive… and so we don’t want to mess anything up or spend our money on the wrong thing. At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve been working in real estate in Baton Rouge for quite some time now. … Continued

Are you in the process of moving your elderly parents in with you?  That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navigate all of the nuances involved — health, financial, social… etc.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve seen many sons and daughters move in with their parents to help them in their later … Continued

Are you worried about your home’s foundation wearing down? Unfortunately, a sinking or settling foundation is one of the biggest problems homeowners can experience — and it’s one that you DEFINITELY don’t want to ignore. Just check out what Peak Structural Inc. has to say about it… “One of the biggest dangers of neglecting a … Continued

Going through the probate process?  That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends… In fact, the American Bar Association places the average probate process (from start to finish) to last six to nine months. In rare cases, though, it can last as long as two years. Other times, it can be … Continued

Want some easy every-day tips for maintaining the quality of your home? Your home is like anything else in your life that you care about — to maintain it, you’ll need to give it a little bit of love every now and again…and stay committed… But that doesn’t need to feel overwhelming… At New Leaf … Continued

Considering selling your home to a professional cash buyer?  As with every industry, there are *good* cash buyers… and there are *not so good* cash buyers.  Do your research before deciding on working with a particular cash buyer.  Check reviews. Call and ask questions. And ask for referrals.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve been buying … Continued