From Heartache to Healing: The Story of a Bywater Treasure
In the Bywater, a neighborhood as vibrant as the folks who call it home, lived a remarkable woman. She was the kind of neighbor everyone...
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Elisa Cool Murphy
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7 Fun Ways to Lose Money When You Own Your Home
As a real estate broker right here in New Orleans, I've seen a whole lot of homes and a whole lot of ways to live in them and enjoy them....
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Insights from the Depths: A Conversation with Stan Ginzburg on Investment Properties and Offshore Life
In this exclusive interview, we delve into the multifaceted world of Stan Ginzburg, a New Orleans resident balancing a career on an...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Who's Who?: The Cast of Characters in Your Real Estate Deal
Meet the cast of characters who make your property dreams come true. From agents to underwriters, we've got you covered.
Elisa Cool Murphy
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MARKET REPORT: What Will It Take for Interest Rates to Get Cozy Again?
In the ever-evolving world of finance, it's crucial to stay in tune with the latest developments. But that can be dry and hard to...
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Market Insights: 3 Important Indicators Beyond Interest Rates
Discover valuable insights beyond interest rates in the real estate market. Explore the impact of inflation, home value trends, and surprisi
Elisa Cool Murphy
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Cool Murphy Summer Reading List
Ready for a summer reading list as fun, smart, and original as Team Cool Murphy? We've got you boo!
Elisa Cool Murphy
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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.
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...
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.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
Home Prices Will Keep Going Up, Buttercup
Why home prices have risen, are rising, and will continue to do so until quite a few things change.
Elisa Cool Murphy
7 min read
Got Real Estate Anxiety?
How to stop buggin when you're buying or selling your property. AKA how to cope with real estate stress.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
How to Find those French Quarter Colors
How to find the exact shades of paint you find in the French Quarter in New Orleans and where to get them.
Elisa Cool Murphy
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WTF is an FHA Loan?
You may have heard that many first-time home buyers use a mortgage product called an FHA loan when purchasing their first home. But what...
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
5 Ways to Manage Moving Stress
Many of us are taught to toughen up or slap on a smile whether we feel like it or not. Yet, mental health experts will tell you this is...
Elisa Cool Murphy
2 min read
What's Bitcoin Got To Do With The Price Of Real Estate?
There's a new currency on the block. According to news.bitcoin.com, Bitcoin.com's publishing arm, "Cryptocurrency and real estate are...
Elisa Cool Murphy
11 min read
How Does Your Garden Grow?
I interviewed Landscape Architect, Kim Alvarez to understand a bit more about outdoor rooms and how to get the most from them.
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