Babin Realty

11/07/2025

🚨New Listing🚨
Spacious 4 bedroom / 2 bath home featuring an updated kitchen, large living room, and porch and patio/sunroom space. Vinyl windows, one-car garage, and move-in ready comfort throughout.
📍Located in the heart of Metairie — close to everything!

MLS # 2529856 – Located in the heart of Metairie, this traditional style 4 bedroom/2 bath home delivers space, comfort, and convenience all in one. The large living room is perfect for both everyda...

10/09/2025

Here's how today’s rates stack up side-by-side

10/02/2025

Big News! Canseco's Market just opened a brand new location in Old Jefferson.

10/01/2025

🚨 Government Shutdown & Home Buying

Thinking of buying a home soon? A federal shutdown can throw your plans off track:

✅ Flood Insurance Freeze – The NFIP can’t issue new or renewal policies. If your home’s in a flood zone, that could delay (or kill) your closing.
✅ Loan Delays – FHA, VA, and USDA loans may slow down or stall with reduced staff. Even conventional loans can hit snags if IRS or federal verifications are delayed.
✅ Closings at Risk – Industry experts warn thousands of sales per day could be affected if the shutdown drags on.

What you can do:

Secure flood insurance early

Ask lenders if private flood insurance is an option

Build in contract contingencies for possible delays

Stay in close touch with your lender, title company, and insurance agent

09/08/2025

Newly renovated Townhome for rent in Destrehan. Assigned parking.
2 bedroom/1.5 bath

MLS # 2520250 – Fully renovated and move-in ready, this 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome offers modern finishes and updates throughout. Enjoy a private covered rear balcony perfect for relaxing, plus th...

08/21/2025

Ochsner Health has announced plans for a brand-new Ochsner Medical Complex – Airline right here in Metairie. The $45.6 million project will sit at the corner of Airline Drive and Tom Benson Way, right next to the Ochsner Sports Performance Center and close to the Saints and Pelicans facilities.

🏗️ Construction kicks off later this year, with doors expected to open in 2027.
🏥 The two-story, 46,000+ sq. ft. facility will start with pediatrics, women’s services, physical therapy, imaging, and lab services.
✨ A second phase will expand into outpatient surgery and additional clinical care.

Ochsner says this state-of-the-art center will strengthen healthcare access across greater New Orleans.

08/18/2025

📊 Louisiana Market Check: July 2025

🏡 Median Price: $252,600 — up 0.7% from last year
📉 Homes Sold: 3,904 — down 1.6% year-over-year
⏳ Time on Market: 55 days — 7 days faster than July 2024

Sellers are still seeing prices edge up, but fewer homes are selling. Buyers have choices, and that means sellers need to price smart and stay competitive.

08/11/2025

Mortgage Rates Slip, But Eyes on the Bond Market 👀
Rates are slightly down from last week, with the 30-year fixed now at 6.673%. A welcomed change, but the bond market could still shift the trend.

08/07/2025

Here's a quick look at the median credit score by loan type.

Even with good credit certain loans may be better options based on one's needs.

Lower score, FHA might be your route.

08/06/2025

A home warranty is by no means a shield of armor but can have benefits as a buyer and a seller.

08/02/2025

Of course we do everything a bit different in Louisiana....as in describing land in arpents.

07/30/2025

The Fed left rates unchanged today. The Fed rate has more of a direct impact on the prime rate, auto loans, credit cards, etc....not so much on mortgage rates.