Buyers,
Financing,
Home Buying Process,
Financial Planning,
First-time Homebuyers,
Pre-approval,
Mortgage Tips,
Interest Rates,
Team Lirette,
Real Estate Advice,
Buyer Education,
New Orleans Real Estate,
Metairie Real Estate

How Rising Mortgage Rates Affect Your Buying Power

Phillip Lirette
by Phillip Lirette
on July 31, 2026

When buyers start house hunting, most of the attention goes to the listing price. It is the number on the sign, the number in the search filters, the number that gets shared with friends and family. ...

July 29, 2026 • 3 min read
What to Know About Selling a Home As-Is
Sellers, Selling Your Home, Home Selling Tips, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, Home Selling Strategy, Real Estate Strategy, Seller Education, New Orleans Real Estate, As-Is Sale, Inherited Property, Home Disclosures
By Phillip Lirette
July 27, 2026 • 3 min read
What Buyers Really Notice During a Showing
Sellers, Home Staging, First Impression, Selling Your Home, Home Selling Tips, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, Home Selling Strategy, Seller Education, Home Presentation, New Orleans Real Estate, Showing Tips
By Phillip Lirette
July 22, 2026 • 3 min read
How to Prepare for a Final Walkthrough Before Closing
Selling Your Home, Home Selling Tips, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, Home Selling Strategy, Real Estate Strategy, Seller Education, New Orleans Real Estate, Closing Day, Closing Process, Final Walkthrough
By Brooke M Lirette
July 01, 2026 • 3 min read
The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved Before You Shop
Buyers, Credit Score, Financing, Home Buying Tips, Home Buying Process, Financial Planning, First-time Homebuyers, Pre-approval, Mortgage Tips, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, New Orleans Real Estate
By Phillip Lirette
June 26, 2026 • 3 min read
What You Can Learn from Your Neighbor's Home Sale
Sellers, Selling Your Home, Home Pricing Strategy, Home Value, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Tips, Real Estate Trends, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, Home Marketing Strategy, Homeowner Advice, Market Trends, Seller Education, Market Positioning, Market Timing, Comparable Sales, Neighborhood Sales
By Phillip Lirette
June 22, 2026 • 3 min read
How to Handle Repair Requests by Buyers
Inspection, Selling Your Home, Negotiations, Home Selling Tips, Real Estate Tips, Team Lirette, Home Selling Strategy, Real Estate Strategy, Home Inspections, Seller Education, Inspection Negotiations, Home Repairs
By Phillip Lirette
June 17, 2026 • 3 min read
Preparing Your HVAC System for Summer
Home Maintenance, Homeownership, HVAC Maintenance, Team Lirette, Seasonal Home Advice, Preventive Maintenance, Home Care Essentials, Homeowner Advice, Home Care Tips, Summer Home Maintenance, Air Conditioning
By Brooke M Lirette
June 15, 2026 • 3 min read
Should You Accept the First Offer on Your Home?
Sellers, Selling Your Home, Negotiations, Home Selling Tips, Team Lirette, Real Estate Advice, Home Selling Strategy, Real Estate Strategy, Listing Strategy, Seller Education, Home Offers
By Phillip Lirette
May 27, 2026 • 3 min read
What Every Seller Should Know About Home Appraisals
Sellers, Appraised Value, Appraisal, Selling Your Home, Home Selling Tips, Team Lirette, Home Selling Strategy, Listing Strategy, Seller Education, Real Estate Appraisal, Home Appraisal
By Phillip Lirette

3500 N Causeway Blvd Suite 350, Metairie, LA 70002, (504) 455-0100 Keller Williams Realty, Inc., a franchise company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Fair Housing Act. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.