How to Get a Lower Mortgage Payment On Your Next Home
Insurance and interest rates are up, but there's a way to reduce your monthly payment when you buy a home: a 2/1 Buydown. The 2/1 Buydown...
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Elisa Cool Murphy
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The Cool Murphy, New Orleans Best of Brunch List
To quote Ron Swanson, "There has never been a sadness that can't be cured by breakfast food." We at Team Cool Murphy believe there's very...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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A Few of Our Favorite Festivals
Y'all festin' this weekend? As Rafiki from The Lion King Would say, "It is time!" It is time for New Orleans' musicians, eateries, and...
Elisa Cool Murphy
7 min read
Black History Month + Mardi Gras = A Dose of NOLA Culture
Four stories including those of the Mardi Gras Indians, the Northside Skull and Bones Gang, St Augustine Catholic Church, and the Treme Side
Elisa Cool Murphy
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The Secret to Buying Real Estate in 2023
2023 brings good news. Not on the horizon, but right now by smart buyers who know how.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
The Most Interesting House in Lakeview
This home listed by Team Cool Murphy has a history that will surprise you. It may be the most interesting home in Lakeview, New Orleans.
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Sweet Baby Jesus, Our 2024 King Cake List Is Here
The countdown to January 6th is on! Spoiler alert it's tomorrow. And why does everyone care so much about January 6th in New Orleans?...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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5 Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2023
Want to get smart, quick? We've scoured hundreds of pages of white papers on the future of the real estate market, so you don't have to....
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Pup Pics With Santa, A Christmas Success!
Yappy holidays and thanks to all who helped make tails wag and spirits bright with us at our annual Pup Pics With Santa, a Fundraiser...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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How to Have a COOL Yule in New Orleans
Aka a few of Team Cool Murphy's Favorite Things "Garlands on galleries and extra hot toddies. Carriage rides with sleigh bells driv'n by...
Sara Skjerli
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3 Reasons Couples Bail On Their Home Search
Has the excitement of finding your dream home started to lose its sparkle? There comes a time in most homebuyers' journeys when decision...
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
Level Up Your Listing Part 2: Space Equals Value
Would you listen if I told you how to turn $100 into $20,000? Well, get ready, listen and learn because this article will show you...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Happy Howl-O-Ween Fundraiser
Thanks to all who attended, shared, and contributed to our Happy Howl-O-Ween Fundraiser benefitting Take Paws Rescue and Youth Rebuilding...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Level Up Your Listing Part 1: The Power of Paint
What you’re presenting when you list has to make the right impression at first glance in person and online. Here's what to do.
Elisa Cool Murphy
11 min read
Market Review Sept 2022 : Is It Too Late To Buy Or Sell Real Estate?
A look at the data supporting why today is as good a day as any to list your home or shop for someplace new.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
What's My Home Worth?
How to get top dollar for your home, spend less, and be less stressed. "I'm not sure what my home is 'worth,'" he said with air quotes,...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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How To Help Your Kids Move - Tips From A Military Mom
Moving with children can be an adventure. Karen Cool is an educator and a military mom who moved her family seven times in seventeen years.
Sara Skjerli
4 min read
Real-Estate Brain? It's A Real Thing.
Even Barack Obama feels overwhelmed. Feeling tired? Too much on the brain? It's totally normal, especially now. Here's why and what to do.
Sara Skjerli
2 min read
Fair Housing And You
The primary purpose of the Fair Housing Act is to protect buyers' and renters' right to live anywhere they choose, free from discrimination
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
Market Review: Jan-March 2022
What's "Normal" Anymore? "The market is coming down soon, right?" I used to get asked this question all the time. I've stopped hearing it...
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