Home With The A Team

Home With The A Team Welcome to ✨ The A Team ✨ led by Alicia Matthews and Allison Fleming.

With 31+ years of combined experience, we help clients buy, sell, and invest across South Louisiana, delivering polished strategy, thoughtful guidance, and exceptional results.

Getting from listing to closing in St. Tammany takes real strategy, not just luck or timing. 🏡While every neighborhood h...
09/03/2026

Getting from listing to closing in St. Tammany takes real strategy, not just luck or timing. 🏡

While every neighborhood has its own pace, most sellers should expect a several-month window from listing to handing over the keys. In mid-2026, St. Tammany market has settled into a balanced groove, which means price, presentation, and the right local guidance matter more than ever. Well-prepped homes in high-demand pockets often move quickly, but even standout properties can take longer depending on area trends and buyer activity.

Sellers can reduce stress by building flexibility into their plans, think about temporary housing, realistic timelines, and setting proceeds aside before planning the next chapter. The homes that show best and hit that local sweet spot on price rarely wait long for an offer, while overreaching or underprepared listings may see more negotiation and a slower path to closing.

Have you ever been surprised by how long (or short!) a move ended up taking? Share your story or your questions below! 👇

Happy Birthday to our girl, Alicia! 🥳✨ So thankful for you and all the fun, laughs, and memories along the way. Here’s t...
08/26/2026

Happy Birthday to our girl, Alicia! 🥳✨ So thankful for you and all the fun, laughs, and memories along the way. Here’s to another amazing year! 💗🥂

Big changes just arrived for how wholesaling works in Louisiana 🏡✨Act 807 is now in effect, setting clear ground rules f...
08/26/2026

Big changes just arrived for how wholesaling works in Louisiana 🏡✨

Act 807 is now in effect, setting clear ground rules for residential wholesaling across Metairie and beyond. Now, anyone looking to assign or transfer their contract on a home must use specially worded agreements, give every seller an official right to cancel, and follow new disclosure and earnest money deposit requirements. The focus? Greater transparency for sellers, and stronger consumer protections all around.

As someone who sees all sides of local transactions, here’s what stands out: these updates put important checks in place, so sellers know exactly what they're agreeing to, wholesalers have to be upfront about their intentions, and the process is easier to understand for everyone involved. The law doesn’t ban wholesaling, but it does remove a lot of the confusion and gray areas that caused issues before.
Wondering how these changes might affect your next move ?

Share your thoughts or questions below!

08/23/2026

Next week Friday, August 28th 5-8pm at the Covington Trailhead! Our last Kidz Block Party of 2026! Let’s make it a great one 😊

08/21/2026

The final walkthrough is not a formality. It’s the last moment you have any leverage.

So let’s play this out. Hypothetically.

You close Friday. You walk in that morning for the final walkthrough and the dining room chandelier is gone. So are the hallway sconces. Bare wires hanging out of the ceiling.

The sellers say those were family pieces. And now you’re standing there with a moving truck on the way, deciding if you want to blow up your own closing over lighting.

So let’s make sure you never end up there.
Know the default. If it’s bolted, screwed, or wired in, it usually stays. If it’s plugged in or hanging on a hook, it usually goes. But “usually” is not a contract.

Name it in writing. Don’t write “all light fixtures.” Write “dining room chandelier, entry pendant, all hallway sconces.” Same for TV mounts, curtain rods, shelving, mirrors, the shed, the washer and dryer. Be boring and specific. Boring is what protects you.

Screenshot the listing photos the day you go under contract. That’s your record of what the house looked like when you agreed to buy it.
Do the walkthrough AFTER they move out. Not while boxes are stacked in the corner hiding what’s missing. If they need extra days, that’s a rent back in writing, not a favor.

Walk with those photos open on your phone. Room by room. Look up at ceilings.

Open closets. Check the garage and the yard.

Then the small stuff people forget. Garage remotes. Mailbox key. Gate key. Light bulbs.

And if something IS missing, do not sign. Once you sign and it records, your leverage is gone and you’re chasing a stranger for money.

Before the pen touches paper you have options. Hold funds in escrow until it’s replaced. Ask for a credit for the replacement cost. Push the signing.

Sellers, you’re not off the hook. If you want to keep grandma’s chandelier, swap it out before the photos get taken. Never market something you’re not actually selling.

Follow for more of what really happens between contract and closing.

A balanced market means sellers in St. Tammany have real advantages right now. 🏡With homes here still attracting steady ...
08/17/2026

A balanced market means sellers in St. Tammany have real advantages right now. 🏡

With homes here still attracting steady interest, even as things cool a bit, owners ready to move can benefit from a pool of motivated, detail-focused buyers. Buyers are prioritizing functionality and lifestyle fit, so if your current place no longer matches your day-to-day needs, listing in this environment can mean strong interest, fewer direct competitors, and buyers willing to pay for thoughtful updates or smart upkeep. 💡

With ongoing shifts, like fewer investors and more families seeking homes for the long haul, showing off cost-saving improvements or efficient layouts can set your property apart. Even as buyers grow more selective about insurance and long-term costs, sellers who keep controllable expenses in check are positioned to protect their equity and make the most of a steady, owner-focused market. 🔑

Are you considering a move or does your current layout feel less functional lately? What would you change about your space if you could? Share your thoughts below! 👇

📝Maximize Your Home's Value!Preparing for a home appraisal? A well-organized fact sheet detailing your upgrades and repa...
08/11/2026

📝Maximize Your Home's Value!

Preparing for a home appraisal? A well-organized fact sheet detailing your upgrades and repairs is essential. 📈✨ From recent renovations to small fixes, every detail counts in helping your appraiser recognize your home’s full potential.

Follow these tips to instill confidence in the process and positively influence the outcome. Let’s make your home shine! 🌟🏡

Feeling the coastal breeze and soaking in the views! 🌊✨ Whether you're dreaming of waterfront living or looking to buy y...
08/04/2026

Feeling the coastal breeze and soaking in the views! 🌊✨

Whether you're dreaming of waterfront living or looking to buy your next home, I'm here to help you every step of the way. Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality! 🏡💙

🌟The A Team🌟
Alicia Matthews
📲 504-352-0142

08/04/2026

So grateful to the What We Sow Foundation for allowing us to be a small part of such a wonderful event. ❤️ It was an evening filled with smiles, community, free pizza, school supply donations, music, and so much fun. We love seeing our community come together! 🥰

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