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The Gregg Tepper Podcast
Hosted by Realtor at The Tepper Group, Powered by Place · EN
Get all your questions answered about buying, selling, or investing in the New Orleans Metro Area real estate from local expert, Gregg Tepper & Team.
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Downtown Covington Has Everything You Love About New Orleans
Apr 30Tap to summarizeWhat do you get when you take the best parts of New Orleans, the food, the architecture, the oak trees, the festivals, and condense them all into a walkable downtown? You get Covington. Most people don't realize how much downtown Covington has to offer until they spend a day there. In this video, we walk through everything that makes Old Covington one of the best places to live in Southeast Louisiana, from the dining scene and festivals to the parks, the Tammany Trace, and what homes actually cost. Watch our video to see why this area is worth a closer look.
Transcribe →5 Things Every VA Buyer Should Know Before Writing an Offer
Apr 20Tap to summarizeYou're probably wondering why we filmed this video inside a dingy mobile home with bad lighting. Here's the answer: VA loans can actually be used for mobile homes AND rehab projects, which is something most buyers and sellers don't realize. In our latest video, we walk through the five things every VA buyer should know before writing an offer, including a few details that catch a lot of buyers off guard. Watch our video for everything you need to know before starting your VA loan journey.
Transcribe →3 Ways to Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current One
Mar 19Tap to summarizeHave you found the perfect home but still need to sell your current one first? That can create a lot of pressure, especially when you are trying to time everything right and avoid losing the home you want. Today, I'll break down the three ways you can use to buy your dream home before you sell your current one so you can understand your options. You will learn how open contingencies, bridge loans, and buy-before-you-sell programs work, along with the pros and trade-offs of each. Get the full breakdown in my latest video.
Transcribe →Top 3 Renovations That Boost Resale Value This Summer
Mar 2Tap to summarizeWondering which home improvement projects actually bring the best return on investment? If you’re thinking about selling your home this summer (or just want to improve your space), we’ve got you covered. In this video, I'm breaking down the best home upgrades that actually help boost your resale value, along with the common mistakes that waste money. You will also see real examples of “thrifty” updates that look great to buyers without ripping everything out. If you want the best bang for the buck, this will help you plan smarter before you spend.
Transcribe →4 Reasons Home Sales Fail Before Closing
Feb 27Tap to summarizeYou have probably heard about buyers walking away, sellers canceling listings, or deals dying at the last minute. Redfin’s end of 2025 data shows cancellations at their highest level since before the pandemic, and that trend is showing up locally too. Today, I’m breaking down the four reasons contracts fall apart and why it usually comes down to buyers and sellers not seeing the deal the same way. I will also share simple, practical steps you can take before inspections and negotiations to keep your sale or purchase on track. Want to learn more? Check out my video.
Transcribe →Opportunity Zones Explained for Real Estate Investors
Feb 12Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever sold an investment property, appreciated stock, or a business and wondered how to reduce your tax burden, this conversation is for you. I sat down with financial planner Rich Schega of Magnolia Wealth Strategies to break down opportunity zones and how they can defer and even eliminate capital gains. We cover how the 10-year rule works, what types of gains qualify, and why diversification matters. If you’re thinking, " How can I reduce my taxes?" This conversation is for you. Click play to watch the full interview!
Transcribe →2025 Real Estate Year in Review for Southeast Louisiana
Jan 29Tap to summarizeWondering what’s changing in home prices this year? In 2025, across New Orleans, Metairie, Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Hammond & Baton Rouge nearly 40% of homes still went under contract within 30 days, which is only slightly below the previous year. The key here is value. Homes that were priced right and showed well moved fast, even in a so-called "buyer’s market." In this 2025 real estate year in review, we break down what happened across southeast Louisiana, including a stat that surprised even us. So if you’re planning to buy or sell in 2026, understanding what worked last year could give you a serious edge. Check out my video for more.
Transcribe →Homebuyers’ Guide to Down Payment Assistance: FAQs and How It Works
Jan 21Tap to summarizeThink you need 20% down to buy a home? Forget everything you’ve heard and let's get straight to the point: that down payment you've been stressing over might not be the monster you think it is. At Envoy Mortgage, expert Todd Johnson helps people overcome it every single day using real, workable programs. In this guide, we'll pull back the curtain on down payment assistance—the tool that's helping over 30% of the clients (and not just first-timers) get their keys. Check out the video to see how your home might be closer than your savings account suggests.
Transcribe →5 Things That Make Living in Old Mandeville Special
Dec 19Tap to summarizeOld Mandeville has a feel you don’t find everywhere on the Northshore. From the trailhead and lakefront to local restaurants and community events, it’s a place where people spend time outside and actually run into their neighbors. In my latest video, I’ll show you five reasons people love Old Mandeville and why it has become such a destination. If you’re curious what living here is really like, this will give you a clear picture. Click below to explore Old Mandeville through a local lens.
Transcribe →Why Your Appraisal Does Not Match Today’s Market
Nov 25Tap to summarizeYou’ve probably seen a home listed online with bold letters that say priced below appraisal value. Most buyers expect a home like this to sell quickly, yet many sit on the market for weeks with no offers. The reason is simple: Appraisal value and market value are not the same thing. Appraisals look backward at past sales, while the market looks at competition, demand, and what buyers are willing to pay today. In this guide, I break down how you can use this difference to spot a good deal as a buyer or price your home correctly as a seller. Get the full details in the link below!
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