--- title: Team Lirette Blog | New Orleans Real Estate Insights | Buyers (3) description: Buyers | Phillip & Brooke Lirette share real estate tips, local market insights, and expert advice for buyers, sellers & investors across the Greater New Orleans Area. 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Here’s What You Need to Know](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/buying-your-first-home-this-spring-heres-what-you-need-to-know) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/buying-your-first-home-this-spring-heres-what-you-need-to-know) #### [Mar 28, 2025, 11:01:51 AM Get Pre-Approved Now—Before Spring’s Housing Market Heats Up!](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/get-pre-approved-now-before-springs-housing-market-heats-up) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/get-pre-approved-now-before-springs-housing-market-heats-up) #### [Nov 12, 2024, 9:13:41 PM Why Some Buyers Love Move-In-Ready Homes: Embracing Convenience, Style, and Peace of Mind](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/why-some-buyers-love-move-in-ready-homes) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/why-some-buyers-love-move-in-ready-homes) #### [Nov 11, 2024, 10:01:58 PM Home-Buying Myths Debunked: What Every First-Time Buyer Should Know](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/home-buying-myths-debunked-what-every-first-time-buyer-should-know) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/home-buying-myths-debunked-what-every-first-time-buyer-should-know) #### [Nov 8, 2024, 4:56:41 PM Winning the Bid Without Losing Your Budget: How to Make a Competitive Offer on Your Next Home](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/winning-the-bid-without-losing-your-budget) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/winning-the-bid-without-losing-your-budget) #### [Oct 4, 2024, 3:07:52 PM Ten Essential Questions to Ask When Viewing a Home](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/ten-essential-questions-to-ask-when-viewing-a-home) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/ten-essential-questions-to-ask-when-viewing-a-home) #### [Sep 30, 2024, 2:55:48 PM Pricey Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home (So You Don't Regret It Later)](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/pricey-mistakes-to-avoid-when-buying-a-home) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/pricey-mistakes-to-avoid-when-buying-a-home) #### [Sep 17, 2024, 11:24:38 AM Buying a House in Your Twenties: A Smart Move or Wishful Thinking?](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/buying-a-house-in-your-twenties) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/buying-a-house-in-your-twenties) #### [Sep 6, 2024, 12:12:30 PM 5 Essential Items Every Prospective Homebuyer Should Bring on Their House Hunt](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/5-essential-items) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/5-essential-items) #### [Aug 27, 2024, 3:19:50 PM Wondering How Financially Prepared You Are for Owning a Home? 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