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When you’re buying a home, you may have heard of something called “closing costs.” But what are they? How much do they cost? And who is responsible for paying them? In this blog post, we’ll explain the basics of closing costs and discuss who ends up footing the bill in the end.

Closing costs refer to the fees associated with the purchase of a home, such as title insurance and taxes. They can be broken down into two categories: lender fees and third-party fees. Lender fees include things like mortgage application fees, loan origination fees, and points. Third-party fees include items like title insurance and appraisal fees.

In the Greater Baton Rouge area, if you have obtained a loan, you will also see one year of homeowner's insurance plus an…

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Are you a first-time homebuyer getting ready to embark on your journey into the world of homeownership? Congratulations - this is an exciting and thrilling experience! While it can be daunting, knowing what to expect and having the right information at hand can help make it a much smoother process. In this blog post, we’ll offer five useful tips for first-time homebuyers that will set you up with everything you need to know before taking the big plunge into homeownership.

So don't worry - by following our advice, you'll be well-equipped with all the knowledge necessary to buy your dream home!

1. Get a Home Inspection – A home inspection is an important step for any first-time homebuyer to ensure the house is in good condition and free of any major…

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Some homebuyers have asked if a National Brokerage has more homes to show them than a smaller Boutique Brokerage. Its human nature with the whole bigger is better concept to think this. The short answer to this question is NO. You see, as a brokerage that is a member of our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) we all have access to the same information.

Multiple Listing Service

When a listing becomes available on the market, the listing agent enters it into our MLS. This system can best be described as our REALTOR database. Every agent of our local Board of Realtors has access to this. They can perform searches for you based on your specific criteria and send those results straight to your inbox for your review. You can also receive real-time…

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