Buy Now or Wait?

New Orleans Homebuyer Market Forecast | Fall 2025

The market is shifting once again.

Interest rates are starting to ease after years of ups and downs, and homeowners insurance premiums are beginning to soften thanks to new fortification efforts. At the same time, many sellers who were locked into the ultra low mortgage rates of 2020 to 2022 are finally thinking about moving. All of this is creating new opportunities for buyers across Greater New Orleans.

But knowing when to make your move can feel overwhelming.

If you are planning to buy this fall or just want a clear picture of where the market is headed, this session will help you make sense of it all. We will look at interest rate projections, the Greater New Orleans market forecast for the rest of 2025 and beyond, and the key factors you should watch when deciding the best time to purchase.

Join this information packed live premiere on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 PM CST. Richard W. Hébert will be in the YouTube comments during the event, ready to answer your questions in real time.

Register below to save your spot.

What You'll Learn

Where Interest Rates Are Headed

Get a clear look at current projections as rates begin to settle. We will explain how changes in mortgage costs can affect your budget and what to keep an eye on as you plan for the months ahead.

Timing Your Purchase With Confidence

Understand the market factors that matter most, from sellers who are finally ready to move after years of low rates to the seasonal trends that influence inventory. Learn how to decide when it makes the most sense to take the next step.

The Latest on Insurance Costs

See how statewide fortification efforts are helping to bring premiums down and what that means for your long term costs as a homeowner. We will break down what every buyer should know before making an offer.

REGISTER HERE VIA EVENTBRITE (FREE)

Meet Your Instructor

Richard W. Hébert is a top-producing real estate advisor at Engel & Völkers New Orleans, known for guiding buyers with expert insight into every corner of the Greater New Orleans market. With years of experience navigating complex negotiations and shifting market conditions, Richard helps clients identify the right home, secure the right financing, and make confident decisions from the very first showing through closing day.

A multi-million dollar producer, Richard has been named a Top Real Estate Professional by New Orleans Magazine and has been voted Best in Real Estate by New Orleans Homes Magazine for five consecutive years with Engel & Völkers New Orleans, a globally recognized brokerage located on historic Magazine Street.


Richard delivers concierge-level service for buyers and brings a strategy-first approach to each purchase. From clarifying budget and mortgage options to tailoring neighborhood searches and crafting competitive offers, he ensures every client is prepared and positioned to succeed in today’s market. Clients trust him for his transparency, deep market knowledge, and ability to simplify every step of the buying journey.

Richard lives in the Marigny with his rescue dog Pancake and is passionate about both real estate and New Orleans culture. He believes buying a home should feel clear, exciting, and rewarding from start to finish.

A friend referred Richard to me when we were moving from SC to LA and I thank that friend everyday. Richard was an absolute pleasure to work with and knew the ins and outs of every neighborhood we looked at. We found the perfect house and Richard helped explain to us every document and made sure we hit our timelines if not early. We were actually able to close early because any obstacle we faced was met by Richard with an immediate solution and another solution if the 1st on doesn’t work. Rest assured he truly is an agent for life, we will tell everyone about him and can’t recommend him enough.

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