Do Not Just Negotiate the Price When Buying a Home and Here Is What to Focus on Instead

Do Not Just Negotiate the Price When Buying a Home and Here Is What to Focus on Instead

Closing costs, roof, renovation, rate buydown all negotiable now. Brian Maurice explains how to structure the best deal. ...more

Mortgage

September 22, 2026•3 min read

VA Loan Benefits in New Orleans Are Powerful and Here Is Why Veterans Should Not Overlook Them

VA Loan Benefits in New Orleans Are Powerful and Here Is Why Veterans Should Not Overlook Them

Zero down, no PMI, lower rates, limited closing costs. Brian Maurice explains VA loan benefits in New Orleans. ...more

Mortgage

August 12, 2026•2 min read

Every South Louisiana Home Buyer Needs to Understand Flood Insurance Before They Close and Here Is Why

Every South Louisiana Home Buyer Needs to Understand Flood Insurance Before They Close and Here Is Why

FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 doubled premiums for many. Brian Maurice explains what Louisiana buyers must know. ...more

Mortgage

June 26, 2026•4 min read

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home in Jefferson Parish and Here Is the Proof

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home in Jefferson Parish and Here Is the Proof

LHC offers up to $60K at zero interest. Brian Maurice explains the down payment programs most buyers miss. ...more

Mortgage

June 25, 2026•4 min read

Greater New Orleans Real Estate Summer 2026: What Is Actually Happening in Each Parish Right Now

Greater New Orleans Real Estate Summer 2026: What Is Actually Happening in Each Parish Right Now

Orleans soft, Jefferson up 6%, St. Charles steady. Brian Maurice breaks down the real parish data. ...more

Mortgage

June 19, 2026•4 min read

Self-Employed Buyers Are Not the Problem the Way Lenders Read Tax Returns Is the Problem

Self-Employed Buyers Are Not the Problem the Way Lenders Read Tax Returns Is the Problem

Write-offs kill conventional approvals. Brian Maurice explains bank statement loans that actually work. ...more

Mortgage

June 10, 2026•3 min read

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Greater New Orleans? Here Is What the Summer 2026 Data Shows

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Greater New Orleans? Here Is What the Summer 2026 Data Shows

Orleans homes at 93% of list, Jefferson up 6%. Brian Maurice breaks down the New Orleans market now. ...more

Mortgage

June 09, 2026•4 min read

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