Trey Johnson - Realtor

🌪️🚧 Hurricane Fran Recovery Services 🚧🌪️

We’re here to help you get back on track after Hurricane Fran’s unexpected damage. Our team offers comprehensive repair services to restore your home to its pre-storm condition:

🔨 Roofing Repairs: Ensure your home is watertight and secure.

🛠️ Fencing Repairs: Fix or replace damaged fencing.

💧 Water Mitigation: Address flooding and prevent mold issues.

🏠 Sheetrock & Trim Replacement: Repair and replace damaged interior elements.

🚪 Door Installation & Repair: Restore or upgrade your doors.

Let us handle the repairs so you can move forward with peace of mind. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started on your recovery! 📞 504-495-4901

🌪️ As we prepare for Hurricane Fran, we want to remind everyone that we're here for you! As a local, licensed, and insured contractor specializing in residential repairs and renovations, we hope for minimal damage, but are ready to assist if needed. After Hurricane Ida, we were busy tarping roofs, cleaning up yards, and cutting trees, followed by extensive renovations and re-roofing. If you need help with storm damage, we’ve got you covered. Stay safe! 🏡🔨

Does anyone need their pipes wrapped tomorrow? Johnson and Murphy Construction LLC has openings tomorrow dedicated to protecting your home’s water lines.

NEW LEASE AVAILABLE!
Starting 1/1/2

Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home by Audubon Park

Location:

Situated near Audubon Park and the scenic Mississippi River.

Key Features:

Welcoming screened-in porch entrance.
Spacious living and dining rooms for comfortable living.
Fenced-in yard with a beautiful courtyard, perfect for entertaining.

Parking:

Off-street parking available for 2 cars.
Additional secure parking behind an iron fence.

Convenience:

Washer and dryer provided for added convenience.

Pet Policy:

Pets considered on a case-by-case basis.

This property offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and outdoor enjoyment. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming house your home!

For inquiries and showings, please contact your local realtor
Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901

NEW RENTAL LISTING!
1108 North Arnoult Road, Metairie, LA,
Non-furnished unit

This adorable 3-bedroom 1-bathroom 1400 sq ft single family home has tons of space for your future home. Central a/c and heat, granite countertops, laundry hookups, and so much more. With a lot size of 70x210, this home offers unlimited space for your backyard parties.

Need help selling real estate? I am your GO TO agent when it comes to offering the highest quality of sales experience and production. Selling real estate has never been this EASY, and it starts with calling me TODAY!

NEW LISTING ALERT! 4-plex in Mid-city
640 North Saint Patrick Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119
$649,000

Wonderful High Demand Location! Walk able Neighborhood steps to City Park, 1 block from Orleans Ave and the new Ochsner School of Nursing on the Delgado Community College Campus! On the corner of St Peter St, this 4 plex is a rare find for an Owner-Occupied Investment Property. Large porch for upstairs unit. Upstairs unit is 1697 sqft of living, 4 Bedrooms/2 Full Baths, Bright Natural Light...High Ceilings...Inside Laundry...Wrought-Iron Fenced Yard...Off-Street Parking...Storage. Three cozy units downstairs each 1 Bedroom/1 Full Bath. Units include refrigerator, range/oven and washer/dryer. Upstairs potential rent $2200+ and Downstairs potential rent $1100 each.

Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901
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50 essential New Orleans experiences: How many have you checked off your list?

JUST SOLD 3/31/23!!
3319 Hans Avenue Unit F
Bond for Deed

You've got to be quicker than that!

The real estate market has been a tricky one lately, which has lead to creative ways to buy and sell properties. In this situation, we had the seller act as the bank. This seller will be collecting a whopping 7% interest with a balloon payment in 5 years. So what does that exactly mean?

In a conventional financed sale, the bank will provide the money for the buyer to close on a property and the buyer will repay the bank based on an agreed upon interest rate. In this situation, the buyer and seller agree upon terms (sales price, interest rate, amortization schedule, and when a balloon payment is due). The seller will receive the interest payments for a total of 5 years, as would the bank normally, the buyer will have to refinance the property into their name to repay the remaining balance. It's like owning rental property without the expenses of maintenance and vacancy.

Many thanks to everyone involved and the guidance throughout the transaction. It took a great team to get this one done.



Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901
[email protected]

Hogs for the Cause
March 31, 2023, April 1, 2023
Location UNO Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

Hogs for the Cause satisfies taste buds with barbecue, sauces and sides prepared every way imaginable and then some. The cook-off competition is fierce, with teams vying for bragging rights in categories that include whole hog, ribs, sauce and fan favorite.

Attendees can vote for their favorite dishes after sampling the savory food and then donating to that team. In addition to all the mouth watering barbeque, Hogs for the Cause includes music all weekend. Past events have featured local favorites like Sweet Crude, Tab Benoit, Little Freddie King, and King James & the Special Men.

The event was begun in 2008 by New Orleanians Rene Louapre and Becker Hall who sought to bring back the old Southern tradition of open-flame pig roasts. However, that same year. the creators met 4-year-old, Ben Sarrat Jr., who suffered from an incurable brain tumor. Ben and his family inspired the event’s founders to turn the event into a fundraiser for children with pediatric brain cancer and their families.

Trey Johnson
504-495-4901
[email protected]

NOLA Zydeco Fest
March 25, 2023
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location: Crescent Park, 100 Mandeville St., New Orleans, LA 70117

Enjoy zydeco music and fun for all ages on March 25. Held at Crescent Park just outside of the French Quarter, festival attendees can hop on the dance floor, take a dance lesson, eat some delicious New Orleans food, and relax to live music at NOLA Zydeco Fest.

Trey Johnson
504-495-4901
[email protected]

Congo Square Rhythms / Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival
835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023

We’ve combined two of our favorite festivals into one! The Tremé Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms festivals sit on the outskirts of the French Quarter in Tremé, celebrating the neighborhood as a key proving ground in the birthplace of jazz! This year, we’re kicking the weekend off with John Boutte and family in concert at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Friday, March 25th. Special guests include Tanya Boutte & Arséne DeLay. Tickets are $10, available here.

It was in Congo Square that enslaved African people gathered on Sunday afternoons to practice their ancestral traditions. Their legacy lives on in our Congo Square Rhythms Festival, a free event that celebrates the music, food, and dance of our forebears, creating an event that is fun for the whole family.

Trey Johnson
504-495-4901
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The Zulu Lundi Gras Festival on February 20th, 2023 is a fun-filled day allowing the people of New Orleans and our city visitors an up-close look at the Zulu Characters. The festival is free and open to the public.

This event is hosted by the members of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and we welcome you to a fun and exciting day of food, music, arts, and crafts along the beautiful riverfront of New Orleans. With three stages, the line-up is star-studded each year. It continues until the arrival of the Zulu King and Queen aboard a Coast Guard Ship. From there, the royals will meet Rex and the Mayor of New Orleans.

Location: Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Trey Johnson
504-495-4901
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The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a free, festive, family-friendly event held on the first Saturday in February. Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with a community parade, food, and lots of music. A community parade kicks off the event at 9 a.m. honoring this year's Grand Marshal. The parade will feature local Algiers schools marching bands, cultural groups, and dance groups. The parade starts at Lamarque Street and L.B. Landry Avenue, then turns right on Newton Street/General Meyers then a left into the Federal City Grounds.

The festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also includes a cookout competition between the students of University of Holy Cross Food Science Department and Delgado Community College Culinary students.

Location: Federal City Algiers, Gen Meyer Avenue & Shirly Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114

Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901
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FAN EXPO New Orleans

Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead franchise), Matthew Lewis (“Neville Longbottom” in Harry Potter franchise), Katee Sackhoff (“The Mandalorian,” “Battlestar Galactica”), Anson Mount (“Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and the stars of “Trailer Park Boys” Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells are among the 200+ celebrities and industry professionals scheduled to attend the 2023 FAN EXPO New Orleans, part of largest comic con producer in the world. Thousands of fans will be on hand January 6-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, cosplay, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. FAN EXPO New Orleans will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings, anime, family zone and more. Top artists and writers will also be in attendance in Artist Alley.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission Price $27 and up, kids 5 and under free, plus photo ops/autographs
More Info: (504) 582-3000
Admission: https://fanexpohq.com/fanexponeworleans/buy-tickets/
Info: http://fanexponeworleans.com

🚨 Bad Joke Alert 🚨
What’s a good sign you’re going to get a great price for your home?
A for-sale sign with my name on it!
But seriously, as your local real estate expert, it is my duty to make sure you get every penny you deserve out of your property.
Send me a DM for a free assessment.

Trey Johnson
504-495-4901
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RECENTLY SOLD!
1217 Porter Street, Gretna, LA, 70053

This property was in need of a MAJOR rehab, but due to its proximity to the bus stop, it appealed to a client of mine. I was able to be a dual agent on this project and couldn't be more appreciate of both clients involved in this transaction.

Rental Opportunity in Mid-City!
640 North St. Patrick, New Orleans, LA, 70119

Come take a look at this recently remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bathroom located in the heart of the city. This property is only one block from City Park, the Endymion parade route, and Delgado Community College. Pets are accepted. Make it yours today!

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Semi-intelligent RE post: Good or Bad time to buy or sell real estate?

Buyers are getting hit from all different directions! Interest rates are at 7.5%, insurance is high, and sellers think their houses is worth too much! When all of these things are compiled, it makes buying a home nearly impossible. Your note could be almost 1k more than it would have been this time last year. Luckily, things are changing and rather quickly. There are more listings than ever on the MLS right now. What does this mean for you? Remember when you could buy a house and actually pick which one gave you the best feeling instead of which would actually accept your offer? NEITHER DO WE, just kidding, but really.

1st: With more listings on the market, it allows buyers to pick which is the best for them, as well as have time to process the actual purchase of the home. Sellers are having to compete to stand out to buyers and are having to give closing costs, sales price reductions, as well as credits for repairs.

2nd: Insurance can be worked around. If the sellers have a current flood policy, it can be grandfathered in, which means it can be assumed by the buyer at its current rate. It will still continue to rise according to Risk Rate 2.0 (roughly 18% per year), but it will at least prolong the higher rate. I have been seeing some insurance agents create policies that put your homeowners insurance with one company and your hurricane policy with another, which will drastically reduce your insurance prices.

3rd: Interest rates are high, but with sellers willing to help us, we have to take advantage of it. When it is negotiated for the seller to pay for closing costs (roughly 3% of the sales price), a better allocation of this money you would have spent would be to BUY DOWN THE INTEREST RATE. The return on investment is HUGE and I see my clients have a 20-30% return on their money. Putting 7500 down on the interest rate would reduce your monthly payment by 150-250 a month and you would have your money back in 3-4 years. I highly recommend this if possible.

Over the last 2-3 years, sellers have seen up to 40% increases on their home values. How many times have people told you, "you can just throw your house on the market for 50k overpriced and it'll sell" ? Those times are OVER and here is how you can stay relevant in today's market.

1st: Priced accordingly is a must. Most of our comparable sales are based on houses that sold when the interest rate was LOW. That is not applicable anymore. I recommend pricing a hair below comparable sales, which in return will reduce the amount of price reductions on file and will prevent a buyer's thought of "there's something wrong with this house if it hasn't sold".

2nd: We must be reasonable and take into consideration that the market is different. You are no longer the only house on the block for sale. You have to be open to paying a buyer's closing costs, reducing the price, and offering to fix repairs (i recommend offering $ instead of repairs because of the deal falls through it wasn't for nothing!) At the end of the day you may not see that 40% increase in your homes equity and may have to selling for 10-15% return on investment, which is still great!

CLOSED 10/21/22
94 Moss Drive, Laplace, LA, 70068

We recently sold this property in a quickly changing market. We had to navigate through some of these issues, but we were able to get the job done. The market can be TOUGH!

At Trey Johnson - Realtor we are always looking for more business. This market is rapidly changing and we are here to advise you through the process based on your individual needs. I take real estate one step further, I personally devise a plan that will benefit you and your family in the long run.



Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901
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Each office indpendently owned and operated

As October rapidly approaches, let's not forget all of the houses that were sold in SEPTEMBER! We appreciate all of our client's trust in us and look forward to helping them with all of their real estate needs! Take a look at some of our latest projects:

4005 Bissonet Drive - 233k
2208 Cartier Drive - 168k
145 10th Street - 211k
213 George Street - 40k

The market has quickly shifted into a surplus of inventory on the market. Now is the perfect time to buy because you will be able to truly find your dream home. Don't wait! Call Trey Johnson - Realtor today and schedule your in-person consultation.

Trey Johnson - 504-495-4901
Email: [email protected]
Each office is independently owned and operated

NEW LISTING ALERT!
94 Moss Drive, LaPlace, LA, 70068

Take a look at this newly renovated home in LaPlace, LA. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this 1585 sq. ft. property is waiting to be your next purchase.

This home features a corner lot, dual driveway, double car driveway, a fireplace, all wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and so much more.

Looking to purchase your next home? This can be one of the biggest purchases of people's lives and they deserve to have a trusted professional on their side. Trey Johnson - Realtor is here to guide people throughout the home buying process and to get them the best deal for their dream home!

Recently sold in the month of March, 2022
Over 1.35 million sold LAST MONTH!

333 Julia Street #311, New Orleans, LA, 70130 - 420,000
4316 Ottawa Street, Metairie, LA, 70001 - 305,000
40220 Ronda Avenue, Prairieville, LA, 70769 - 303,500
4333 Indiana Avenue, Kenner, LA, 70065 - 335,000

Phew, March was a crazy month for Trey Johnson - Realtor. A special thank you goes out to my friends that made this happen for me. Without your business, I would have been forced to go door knocking to look for new business! I would like to thank that each one of you WON your transaction in some form or fashion.

The real estate market has been crazy these last two years. Buyers and sellers have gotten the best of both worlds, low interest rates and high sale prices. Where do you fit in? I can guide you in the right direction in ALL of your real estate needs.

Trey Johnson - Realtor
504-495-4901
[email protected]
Investing for the Future

NEW RENTAL LISTING!
1108 North Arnoult Road, Metairie, LA,
Non-furnished unit

This adorable 3-bedroom 1-bathroom 1400 sq ft single family home has tons of space for your future home. Central a/c and heat, granite countertops, laundry hookups, and so much more. With a lot size of 70x210, this home offers unlimited space for your backyard parties.

This market has been a WILD one. With housing inventory still low, this is the perfect opportunity to list your house for sale. Take advantage of the market while you can and LIST with the best.

Keller Wiliams Top Producers Luncheon was a success!
2021 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
2021 Bronze award in GCI
4.125 Million in Total Sales

When I first became a real estate agent, I set forth some goals that had to be accomplished. Did you know that by writing down your goals, you are 80% more likely to achieve those goals?

I am thankful for all of the people that helped me achieve my dreams this past year. I've had friends become clients and clients become my friends. This was a group effort and I thank each and every one of you that supported me throughout this journey. I look forward to helping more people this year with all of their real estate needs.

CHEERS TO 2022!