Raise your hand if you’ve seen a house hit the market, but by the time you open your phone to schedule a showing – it’s pending Curious how to handle a low inventory market? Here’s a quick rundown of what not to do as a seller or buyer. If you’re looking to SELL: Don’t wait. […]
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Time to DEBUNK those mortgage myths that are out there!👊
Myth: Low mortgage rates mean you need to buy a home ASAP. Truth: Rates are low, but don’t let that rush you into a decision you’re not quite ready for. Consider the flip side: Low rates have pushed home prices up more than 19%. Translation? You could end up overpaying for a home just because […]
Read MoreMarch Home Maintenance Checklist
No need to get overwhelmed by March spring cleaning — take it room by room in manageable groups of threes. After all, three’s a charm!In your living room:Dust ceiling fans and light fixturesVacuum or dry clean curtains and clean window blindsWipe down baseboards and clear corners of dust bunnies and cobwebsIn your bedrooms:Clean out drawers […]
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Life of a Lender
No matter what day of the week (or time of day) works for you, our team is here for you! Consider it lending on YOUR schedule. We would like to take you behind the scenes of Senior Loan Officer and Branch Manager, Anthony William’s day! All it takes is one call or DM, and you’ll […]
Read MoreWorking with the A-Team
Loyalty to our past clients is important to us. To that end, we approach every client, buyer, or seller with professionalism, kindness, and tenacity. If we work together and it’s our hope that we do- you will be treated with the same level of commitment and respect. If you are thinking about buying a new […]
Read MorePre-qualification vs. Pre-Approval
They sound so close, but they are two different steps in the home-buying process: Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval. So what’s the difference, and how can you keep ‘em straight? First up, pre-qualification. If you’re like us, you’ve used all kinds of online tools and calculators to get a better handle on your finances. A pre-qualification is […]
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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s all the things…farmer’s markets, feet in the sand, family vacay, fireworks, flip-flops….I could go on and on! But hot summer days also mean homeowners need to give attention to a few time-sensitive tasks around the house. No need to stress—knock ‘em out early in the season and then get those toes back in […]
Read MoreSpring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring is here! That means it’s time to get after some home maintenance projects. A few ideas to get you started: Indoors: Get down and dirty by scrubbing those baseboards, trim, doors, walls, and handles. Scared to look at those air filters after the long winter? Take a deep breath and swap them out with […]
Read More#2 in Closed Volume!
We are thrilled to announce that the A-Team is ranked #2 in Closed Volume in the Greater Baton Rouge Area for the 2020 year! We appreciate all of our clients who trusted us with their home buying and refinancing needs. Thank you to our Realtor partners and business partners for your referrals last year. It […]
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SHOULD I MOVE OR REFINANCE?🤷🏡🤔
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners get a dollar-for-dollar gain in their […]
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