Articles:

Financial Realities

Why discount title services may not save you money


How Community Property Law Affects Real Estate


How to Avoid Malpractice

Some do's and don'ts for real estate agents


Louisiana Purchase Agreements

When the state mandated buy/sell agreement must be used


New Home Warranties

How construction warranty law works in Louisiana


Of Death and Real Estate

Who succeeds to the interests of deceased persons in Louisiana real estate


Primer on Powers of Attorney

Basic do's and don'ts in preparing Louisiana real estate powers of attorney


R.I.P. Bond for Deed

Some changes in the law affecting Bond for Deed

Requiescat in Pace


Tough Times and Bad Choices

Avoiding little companies that steal client money


Want Every Real Estate Agent Should Know about Condominiums & Townhouses

Disclosure obligations for sellers (and real estate agents) for townhouses and condominiums


What Every Realtor Should Know about New Construction Liens

What happens when the builder stiffs suppliers and laborers


What the Heck Is Redhibition

An introduction to the law applicable to hidden defects


What You Don't Know about RESPA Can Hurt You

Kickbacks and bribes are no-no's


When the Client Balks

Steps to take when a party to buy/sell refuses to honor the contract


Where to Close

How RESPA and local custom affects the choice of closing


Why You Should Advise a Buyer to Purchase Owner's Title Insurance

Horror stories you haven't thought of


You Make the Call

How FTC, FCC, and Louisiana Public Service Commision rules regulate "cold calls" for real estate agents