Category: Legal & Compliance
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When Storms Hit the Gulf: Insurance Binding, Force Majeure & Closing Risk in New Orleans
KW New Orleans Operating Principal Jeffrey Doussan breaks down why insurers stop binding during Gulf storms, how to use the force majeure addendum, and how to size deposits wisely.
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Appraisal Overhaul: What NOLA Agents Must Know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are overhauling the appraisal process. New Orleans agents need to rethink timelines, contracts, and how they order appraisals now.
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Escrow Red Flags: 50 Bad Checks & Agent Protections
KW New Orleans leaders break down LREC’s Q1 violation report, what 50 bounced escrow checks mean for agents, and how to protect your clients and commissions.
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Fraud, Title & Tax Strategy in New Orleans
Crescent Title’s Bob Bergeron on seller impersonation fraud, reading title commitments, and the short-term rental tax strategy high-income buyers are using right now.
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How to Read New Orleans Zoning Before You Buy
Cody Caudill and Jeffrey Doussan break down how to use property.nola.gov to decode New Orleans zoning — and why a “C” designation can kill a deal.
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HANO Section 8: What New Orleans Landlords Should Know
HANO’s executive director explains how vouchers work, what landlords can screen for, and how agents can help fill vacancies—fast. The big story: Marjorianna Willman, Executive Director, Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), joined KW New Orleans to demystify Housing Choice Vouchers (often called Section 8) and make a direct ask: let’s reduce fear, fill vacant units,…
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FinCEN Real Estate Rule: What New Orleans Agents Must Know
A practical breakdown of FinCEN’s new cash-LLC reporting rule, plus what it means for closings, investors, and New Orleans agents. Why it matters: At KW New Orleans, we bring in leaders who see change early and explain it in plain English—so our community can move with confidence. This week, we hosted Stuart Pirri, Founder &…
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Staying Vigilant in a Shifting Market: John Zollinger of Home Bank on Lending, Fraud & Financial Security
In our latest KW New Orleans session, we were joined by John Zollinger, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Home Bank, for an eye-opening and timely discussion. John brought deep insights into the state of lending in a tight market, the risks of modern banking fraud, and the evolving role of relationship-based…
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The Inside Scoop with Celeste Sparks: How Short-Term Rentals are Shaping NOLA Real Estate
We recently sat down with Celeste Sparks, the City of New Orleans’ go-to person for short-term rental administration, to get the inside scoop.