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So You Want a Short-Term Rental in New Orleans. Here’s What We Learned.
Yes — legal commercial short-term rentals still exist in New Orleans, and yes, there is currently still a path to purchase and operate existing compliant commercial STR properties. This post explains that path and who can help.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read


We Should Have Done This Sooner...aka "The (Ugly) BackSplash Effect."
Every homeowner has a project that lives louder in their head than it does in real life. I’ve now seen it enough times to give it a name.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read


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


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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