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How to Nail Your Mortgage Pre‑Approval
Surprising ways to take control of your mortgage approval, gain bargaining power, and make smart moves—whether you’re buying for the first time or again.
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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The New Tax Bill: What Homeowners and Investors Need to Know
A new tax bill just passed the House with major real estate provisions. Here’s what it could mean for homeowners, buyers, and investors—and why we’re watching closely.
Elisa Cool Murphy
3 min read
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So You Want to Buy in New Orleans? Here's 8 Things You Actually Need to Know
Thinking about buying a home in New Orleans? Discover what makes the process here totally different—from legal quirks to historic home inspections—and why smart buyers trust Cool Murphy Real Estate to help them make the move.
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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It’s Not the Price — It’s the Payment
Why some New Orleans homes aren’t selling: it’s not the price—it’s the monthly cost. Explore the real math and smart strategies for buyers and sellers.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
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From Daunting to Done: A Heartwarming Move to the House Next Door
Discover Maisha’s inspiring journey next door in Bywater, New Orleans. Learn how she turned a daunting renovation into a dream home our help
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
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The Return of the Starter Home.
Discover why more people are turning to starter homes. Learn about market trends, affordable listings, and how to make smart choices.
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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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
5 min read
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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
24 min read
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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
Sara Skjerli
2 min read
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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
6 min read
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Who's Buying All These Damn Houses?
The Answer May Surprise You At 75 million strong* in the U.S. alone, the Millennial population makes up the most significant home buyer...
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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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
2 min read
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3 Reasons The Market Won't Tank, 1 Reason it May
Financial market instability has many concerned, but here's 3 reasons the real estate market won't crash, and 1 why it might.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read


Is It Time to Get A Loan? Maybe.
Interest rates are fluctuating and recently hit all-time lows. But does that mean you should refinance now? Does it mean you should go...
Elisa Cool Murphy
1 min read
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