Louisiana real estate

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A Flat Metro Is Where Seller Financing Earns Its Keep

When Louisiana home appreciation stalls, sellers can move property and maintain their asking price by competing on terms traditional banks cannot match.

Erik JensenAugust 25, 20265 min read

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The ROAD to Housing Act Is Law. It Does Not Fix Louisiana's Insurance Problem.

Federal supply measures cannot solve the massive insurance premiums killing local deals, but a properly serviced Bond for Deed can hold the transaction together.

Erik JensenJuly 14, 20265 min read

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Facts

Fact #11: Why Louisiana Banks Stopped Servicing Bond for Deed Contracts

Licensed escrow agents replaced traditional banks in servicing bond for deed agreements, creating a more specialized process for title companies.

Escrow Services, Inc.May 26, 20265 min read

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Myths

Myth #13: "Rent-to-Own Is the Same Thing"

A tenant with a purchase option builds no equity in the property, making a lease purchase a weaker position than a Bond for Deed.

Escrow Services, Inc.May 12, 20265 min read