Tira Williams, Realtor

04/08/2026

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While many cite 20% as the standard downpayment, the typical first-time buyer last year purchased with just 10% down. Buyers are taking advantage of numerous downpayment assistance programs to pave their path to homeownership.

03/17/2026

Green shows up everywhere on Saint Patrick’s Day—in the clover, the parades, and the neighborhoods celebrating together. 🍀

Across South Louisiana, the day is filled with music, Irish traditions, and community gatherings that bring friends, families, and neighbors together. From festive parades to local celebrations, March 17 is a reminder that culture and community are part of what makes living here so special.

Thinking about finding a home in a neighborhood where celebrations like this are part of the lifestyle? The Greater New Orleans and Northshore communities are full of traditions that make every season feel alive.

🍀 Celebrating community, culture, and a little bit of luck this Saint Patrick’s Day.

03/08/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Metairie, LA

Step inside this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home at 4512 Wade Drive and imagine the possibilities. With spacious living areas, a separate living room and den, and a centrally located kitchen with breakfast area, this home offers a comfortable layout ready for your personal touch.

Enjoy a cozy fireplace, large laundry room, and a spacious fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing evenings, entertaining friends, or creating your own outdoor retreat.

✨ A little TLC can transform this property into something truly special in one of Metairie’s desirable neighborhoods.

📍 4512 Wade Drive, Metairie, LA
🗓 Open House: TODAY at 12-2 PM

Come explore the space, ask questions, and see how this home could fit your next chapter.

📲 For more information or a private showing:
Tiralyn Williams | Compass Real Estate
504.920.8730
[email protected]

03/08/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Metairie

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home at 4512 Wade Drive has the space, layout, and backyard to become something special.

Separate living room + den
Cozy fireplace
Spacious fenced backyard
Room to add your personal touch ✨

📍 Metairie, LA
🗓 Sunday at 12 PM

Come take a look and imagine the possibilities.

Tiralyn Williams
📲 504.920.8730

03/08/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE in Metairie

If you could design your perfect home, would you start with:

✨ A cozy fireplace
✨ A spacious fenced backyard
✨ Or two separate living areas for entertaining

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home at 4512 Wade Drive has all three — and just needs a little TLC to make it shine.

📍 Metairie, LA
🗓 Open House TODAY at 12 PM

Stop by, walk through, and see the potential for yourself.

Tag someone who should come see it with you 👀

Tiralyn Williams
Compass Real Estate
📲 504.920.8730

03/06/2026

A city reveals its character in small freedoms. One of them is whether a dog can join you for coffee. 🐕🌿 The places that welcome pets tend to be the places people actually want to live—walkable blocks, parks within reach, patios that turn strangers into neighbors.

The BringFido app is a simple tool for finding dog-friendly restaurants, parks, trails, and stays. For anyone exploring life around New Orleans, Metairie, or the Northshore, it’s also a quiet guide to lifestyle. Where dogs are welcome, communities tend to be lively and social.

Pet-friendly amenities aren’t just cute extras in real estate. They signal walkability, green space, and neighborhood culture—things buyers increasingly search for when choosing where to live.

If you’re house-hunting with a four-legged family member, this kind of map helps you imagine daily life before you even step inside a home.

Where’s your favorite dog-friendly spot around New Orleans or Metairie?

03/03/2026

📊 Inventory growth is slowing nationally.

Even with pockets like Texas expanding supply, 36 states still have fewer homes for sale than a decade ago. National inventory remains about 11% lower than 2019 levels.

Translation?

Supply is still constrained.

And when inventory growth slows while demand improves, the advantage shifts to sellers who price strategically — not emotionally.

In markets like New Orleans, Metairie, the Northshore, and Baton Rouge, that means:

✔ Smart pricing from day one
✔ Strong presentation
✔ Strategic timing before spring competition increases

This isn’t a frenzy market.
It’s a positioning market.

If you’re considering selling in 2026, preparation now matters more than waiting for headlines.

Comment “SELL” and I’ll send a customized market snapshot for your neighborhood.

02/24/2026

Louisiana Insurance Market Update | 2025 Rate Trends

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has released new data reflecting a meaningful shift in statewide insurance rates for 2025 following several years of volatility.

For the first time since 2020, overall insurance rates across all lines have declined modestly, averaging -0.4% statewide.

Here’s what that means for Louisiana consumers:

• Private Passenger Auto: Average rates decreased -5.8%, representing approximately $344 million in statewide premium reductions. This marks a significant stabilization after multiple years of substantial increases.

• Homeowners Insurance: Rates increased an average of +4.4%, totaling approximately $135 million in additional statewide premiums, though at a slower pace than prior years. Notably, more insurers filed rate decreases in 2025 than in previous years.

• Commercial Auto: Rates remain elevated, and affordability continues to be a concern in this sector.

It is important to remember that these figures represent statewide averages. Individual premiums vary based on property characteristics, claims history, driving record, carrier guidelines, and overall risk profile.

As your local real estate professional, I encourage homeowners and buyers to review their insurance policies annually and shop rates when appropriate. Insurance affordability plays a critical role in long-term homeownership costs and overall housing stability across our region.

For more information or to review rate filings, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance at www.ldi.la.gov or contact them at 800-259-5300.

If you have questions about how insurance trends may impact your buying or selling decisions in the Greater New Orleans market, I’m always available to provide guidance.

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02/21/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | METAIRIE

This Sunday, February 22nd at 3PM
📍 569 Aris Avenue

If you’ve been searching for:

✔ 4 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Baths
✔ Cathedral ceilings
✔ Stone countertops
✔ Covered patio
✔ Move-in ready updates

… this Metairie gem deserves a look.

Fresh interior paint, new luxury vinyl flooring, updated finishes — and natural light that makes the entire space feel open and welcoming.

Metairie inventory is competitive in this price range, and homes with layout + updates like this don’t sit long.

Thinking about buying in Jefferson Parish this year?
Come see what’s possible.

Tag someone who’s house hunting 👇

02/20/2026

📊🏡 Real Estate Conversations | Episode 5

From rates to inventory… 2026 is already shaping up to be a strategic year in housing.

Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen sits down with Logan Mohtashami of HousingWire to break down:
• Where mortgage rates may trend
• What inventory shifts really mean
• How buyers and sellers should position themselves

If you’re buying, selling, investing — or just trying to understand what’s actually happening in this market — this is worth the listen.

In Louisiana, we don’t move off headlines. We move off data.

What do you think will impact 2026 housing more:
📈 Interest rates
🏘 Inventory levels

Drop your vote in the comments.

02/17/2026

💜💛💚 Northshore, Mardi Gras isn’t over yet.

Covington and Folsom are bringing the celebration home with hometown traditions and family-friendly parades.

📍 Tuesday, Feb. 17
Covington Lions Club – 9:15 AM
Carnival in Covington – follows
Krewe of Folsom – 2 PM

📍 Sunday, Feb. 22
Krewe of Mardi PAWS – Covington – 2 PM 🐾

From morning Lions Club traditions to pups in parade costumes, this is what community Carnival looks like on the Northshore.

Are you heading to Covington or Folsom?
And be honest… are you showing up for the dogs? 🐶🎭

Tag your parade crew. Save this schedule. Share with someone who loves Northshore living.