Homes by Shawn

06/10/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY! 🏡

Looking for a home with space to entertain, a refreshing pool, and room for the whole family? Come see this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Woodmere subdivision!

✨ Approximately 2,000 living sq. ft.
✨ Inground Pool
✨ Spacious Living Areas
✨ Custom Cabinets & Pantry Storage
✨ Cozy Fireplace
✨ Large Patio for Entertaining
✨ X Flood Zone
✨ Qualifies for 100% USDA Financing

📍 4029 S Woodbine St, Harvey, LA 70058
📅 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Don’t miss your opportunity to tour this move-in ready home and see everything it has to offer!

📞 Shawn Collins, REALTOR®
🏡 HomeSmart Realty South
📱 504-439-2764
🌐 NewOrleansHomeSearcher.com
📧 [email protected]
📍 Licensed in the State of Louisiana

🔑 Can’t make the open house? Contact me to schedule your private showing today!

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

UNDER CONTRACT IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!

Another happy seller and another home under contract in record time!

My clients trusted me to market their home, price it strategically, and guide them through the process—and in less than ONE WEEK on the market, we secured a contract!

If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a great time to find out what your home could be worth. The right pricing, marketing strategy, and REALTOR® can make all the difference.

When you’re ready to make a move, you deserve someone who will work hard for you every step of the way. Choosing me as your REALTOR® is a decision you won’t regret!

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or looking for a rental, I’m here to help make the process smooth and successful.

📞 Shawn Collins, REALTOR®
🏠 HomeSmart Realty South
📱 504-439-2764
🌐 NewOrleansHomeSearcher.com
📧 [email protected]

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Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about getting your home SOLD next!

05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙THANK YOU 💙🤍❤️

05/22/2026

🚨 NEW LISTING ALERT 🚨
2616 Batiste Dr, Marrero, LA is officially on the market! 🏡✨

This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is completely move-in ready and packed with updates from top to bottom! Featuring modern finishes, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated flooring, and a bright open layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

One of the standout features? A detached workshop/storage building with endless possibilities — perfect for a home business, gym, workshop, recreational space, or extra storage!

✅ Spacious driveway
✅ Fenced yard
✅ X Flood Zone
✅ USDA 100% financing eligible for qualified buyers

📍 Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, and major roadways in the Ridgefield subdivision.

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Come see everything this amazing home has to offer before it’s gone!

📲 Shawn Collins | HomeSmart Realty South
📞 504-439-2764
🌐 neworleanshomesearcher.com

05/22/2026

🚨 NEW LISTING ALERT + OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW! 🚨🏡

Come check out this beautiful new listing located in the desirable Woodmere subdivision in Harvey!

📍 4029 S Woodbine St, Harvey, LA 70058
🗓 Open House: Tomorrow
⏰ 12-1PM

This move-in ready 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,000 living square feet with an open and inviting layout, spacious living areas, stylish finishes, and a cozy fireplace. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard oasis complete with an inground pool and large patio — perfect for entertaining this summer! ☀️🏊‍♂️

Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways. Plus, this home qualifies for 100% USDA financing!

Don’t miss your opportunity to tour this beautiful home in person. Stop by tomorrow and see all this property has to offer! 🔑✨

📲 Shawn Collins
HomeSmart Realty South
☎️ 504-439-2764
🌐 neworleanshomesearcher.com
Homes by Shawn

05/21/2026

Everybody always says, “Don’t wait to buy a home.” But let’s actually talk about WHY.

A lot of people look at today’s interest rates and immediately think renting makes more sense. And honestly, at first glance, it can seem that way.

For example, on a $450K loan at 6.875%, you may spend more over 2 years than someone paying $2,500/month in rent.

Sounds crazy, right?

But here’s the difference…

When you rent, that money is gone.
When you own, you’re building ownership and gaining equity.

Over that same 2-year period, if the home appreciates by just $30,000, the homeowner benefits from that increase — not the landlord.

That’s why real estate professionals always say:
“Waiting could cost you thousands.”

The price you pay for a home is permanent.
The interest rate? That’s temporary.

If rates drop later into the 5’s, you can refinance and lower your payment. But if home prices continue to rise, you can’t go back and buy at yesterday’s price.

That’s why running the numbers matters so much.

✔️ Should you buy?
✔️ Should you sell?
✔️ Should you rent out your current home?
✔️ Should you refinance?

Every situation is different, and my job is to help you understand what makes the MOST financial sense for you and your family.

Never make a real estate decision without running the numbers first — and I’d be more than happy to help you do exactly that. 🏡

📲 Shawn Collins
HomeSmart Realty South
504-439-2764
🌐 neworleanshomesearcher.