Questions For Your Real Estate Agent at an Open House

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Looking for a new home can be exciting and fun, but it is nice to have a real estate agent who can help you along the way. One of the most exciting parts is visiting open houses. Your real estate agent can be a big asset when it comes to open houses.

An agent knows the right questions to ask during an open house and can help stay informed. You can see the house and see where you stand as a potential buyer. They can also help you weigh the pros and cons of the open house.

When you walk into a home and everything looks great, you still need to do your due diligence. Ask about any testing that has been done or any potential issues that the home has or might have. If the home was built before 1978, an agent will know what to look for including mold, asbestos, radon, lead paint and soil. Other questions you might find helpful are what’s the flood zoning, how old is the roof, furnace and major appliances, what are the average utility costs, and have there been any major renovations to the home? An agent can help you decide if it is worth putting in an offer on a home depending on the answers to the above questions.

A home might have great curb appeal and be your dream home inside, but if it is in a bad area, that is not good. A listing agent may not have specifics on an area but they can direct you to websites that have the answers. Agents can tell you about nearby parks, restaurants, and shopping.

Remember choosing a real estate agent is one of the most important steps. An agent can help you with the important questions to ask when at an open house.

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38th Annual Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo, December 2 – 4, 2022

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Come enjoy one of the largest arts and crafts expo on the Northshore in Covington.

Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo

 

St Tammany Parish Fairgrounds
1301 N Columbia St.
Covington, LA 70433


December 2 – 4, 2022
9 am – 5 pm


Price: $5 for age 13+, free for age 12 and under

 

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Slidell Christmas Under the Stars, December, 2022

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There is a life size Christmas Cottage display in Slidell.

 

Christmas Under The Stars

 

December 2-3 & 9-10, 2021
6PM – 9PM
Every Friday and Saturday

 

Griffith Park
333 Erlanger St
Slidell, LA 70458

 

Event is Free.

 

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Sips of the Season Stroll 2022, December 2, 2022

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Throughout the town in Mandeville.

 Sips of the Season

Old Mandeville Bars, Pubs and Restaurants
Mandeville, LA 70448

December 2, 2022
5pm

Price: $25 mugs to participate, free to stroll on your own.

 

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Steps To Take To Paint Wood Siding

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Wood siding can look wonderful when it is maintained.  Over time the elements can wreak havoc on wood sidings’ paint job.  A good coat of paint can give a nice quick updated look to a home’s exterior.  Many upgrades in the primary bedroom.
An exterior paint job can not only enhance your home’s look but can also protect it from expensive repairs in the long run.  Here are steps to take when you paint wood siding.
1. Evaluate
Before you go and paint your home, you need to examine the entire exterior surface of the house.  Look for peeling paint, open joints or seams, wet or rotted woods and mildew. All of these problems must be fixed first before you can repaint.
If paint is flaking, this is more than likely due to moisture that has collected under the painted surface.  When moisture seeps in through the unpainted surface, it will bubble once the moisture is absorbed and dried.   When the wood gets wet then dries, it swells then shrinks making the paint pull away from the surface.
2. Remove Loose Paint
First before you start to scrap away, cover the ground with drop cloths to catch the paint chips.  In order to chip away the pain, use a paint scraper and then sand the surface. You want to make sure to smooth the edges between the painted and scraped areas.  This process is called feathering and will give your paint job a nice smooth finish.
3. Prepare and Prime the Wood
This is so important!  You can fix any small issues in the wood with exterior spackling compound and for bigger areas, you can use a two-part polyester resin filler.   Once the filler has dried, you need to sand the filler to make sure it is smooth and flush with the wood.  If there is moisture around the siding, trim, window frames or doors take a screwdriver and remove the caulk from the joints and cracks.  Clean the joints with a stiff brush and let the moisture dry out completely before recaulking with a paintable caulk. Even if all the wood looks fine and does not need any repairs, you should clean and wash the exterior before painting.
4. Paint
When it is time to paint, use a brush, roller or spray applicator.  You will want to start at the top and work your way down painting the walls first then the trim. Do not paint in direct sunlight and always read the manufacturer’s instructions about weather, temperature and damp surfaces.  Apply paint evenly and remember that a rough surface absorbs more paint than smooth ones.
Once your paint project is dried, just put up your light fixtures, hardware and shutters.  Congrats! Your home now has wood siding that has a fresh look!

NPAS Christmas Chorus Concerts December 2 – 4, 2022

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Come see this concert for the holidays in Covington.

NPAS Christmas Chorus Concerts

Christ Episcopal School Theater
80 Christwood Blvd.
Covington, LA 70433


December 2 – 4, 2022
Friday at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00

$20 for age 19+, $5 for students

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