--- title: Team Lirette Blog | New Orleans Real Estate Insights | House Hunting description: House Hunting | Phillip & Brooke Lirette share real estate tips, local market insights, and expert advice for buyers, sellers & investors across the Greater New Orleans Area. image: https://teamlirette.com/hubfs/circle%20removebg.png --- [![Team Lirette Real Estate New Orleans](https://teamlirette.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png?width=215&height=78&name=logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png) ![Team Lirette Real Estate New Orleans](https://teamlirette.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png?width=215&height=78&name=logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png)](https://teamlirette.com) [![Team Lirette Real Estate New Orleans](https://teamlirette.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png?width=215&height=78&name=logos-34-page-001-removebg-preview-1.png)](https://teamlirette.com) - [ABOUT](https://teamlirette.com/about) - [AGENTS](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/tag/javascript;) - [Brooke Lirette](https://teamlirette.com/brooke) - [Phillip Lirette](https://teamlirette.com/phillip) - [RESOURCES](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/tag/javascript;) - [Free Home Value Estimate](https://teamlirette.com/free-home-value-estimate) - [Free Seller's Guide](https://teamlirette.com/free-sellers-guide) - [FAQ](https://teamlirette.com/faq) - [BLOG](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog) - [CONTACT](https://teamlirette.com/contact) - [ABOUT](https://teamlirette.com/about) - [AGENTS](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/tag/javascript;) - [Brooke Lirette](https://teamlirette.com/brooke) - [Phillip Lirette](https://teamlirette.com/phillip) - [RESOURCES](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/tag/javascript;) - [Free Home Value Estimate](https://teamlirette.com/free-home-value-estimate) - [Free Seller's Guide](https://teamlirette.com/free-sellers-guide) - [FAQ](https://teamlirette.com/faq) - [BLOG](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog) - [CONTACT](https://teamlirette.com/contact) # Articles about House Hunting #### [Jan 14, 2026, 12:11:08 PM What to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before You Buy](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/what-to-ask-your-real-estate-agent-before-you-buy) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/what-to-ask-your-real-estate-agent-before-you-buy) #### [Jan 12, 2026, 8:29:28 PM How Much House Can You Really Afford?](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/how-much-house-can-you-really-afford) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/how-much-house-can-you-really-afford) #### [Dec 19, 2025, 5:33:06 PM Smart Requests to Make in Winter Negotiations](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/smart-requests-to-make-in-winter-negotiations) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/smart-requests-to-make-in-winter-negotiations) #### [Nov 21, 2025, 4:58:55 PM What to Know About Buying New Construction](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/what-to-know-about-buying-new-construction) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/what-to-know-about-buying-new-construction) #### [Nov 17, 2025, 8:35:35 PM Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/common-first-time-homebuyer-mistakes-to-avoid) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/common-first-time-homebuyer-mistakes-to-avoid) #### [Aug 25, 2025, 3:54:50 PM 6 Reasons You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/6-reasons-you-should-hire-a-real-estate-agent) [Read article](https://teamlirette.com/team-lirette-blog/6-reasons-you-should-hire-a-real-estate-agent) #### [Apr 2, 2025, 5:34:38 PM Buying Your First Home This Spring? 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