G Force by Gigi of Burk Brokerage Real Estate

We love our community of Lakeview, New Orleans and we welcome Trey Babin, a Lakeview resident and the new president of LCIA, Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. Trey talks to us about his role in the community and coming events this year hosted by LCIA. The association is one of the oldest Civic associations in New Orleans and has been a valuable organization for Lakeview and it's growth over the years. To learn more or become a member of LCIA, visit www.lakeviewcivic.org Make sure to come out and visit the Harrison Avenue Marketplace starting up March 11 for the Spring season. Learn more about G-Force and Burk Brokerage at www.burkbrokerage.com

Listen as GiGi Burk, and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage chat with Kevin Barraco of Smart Media about the 2019 real estate market recap and predictions for this year. It's currently a buyers market and great time to invest in real estate. BurkBrokerage.com

GiGi Burk, of Burk Brokerage Real Estate interviews Will Samuels the founder and owner of King Cake Hub. Learn more about Will's love for Mardi Gras and the inception of this popular spot. King Cake Hub brings together some of the best king cakes from New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana to one location. From filled to unfilled, from danish to brioche, and from your old-school favorites to the new ones you must try, its a one-stop shop for all things king cake including several flavors exclusive to King Cake Hub! Located at 4800 Canal St. (at the Mortuary ) Learn more at https://kingcakehub.com Podcast presented by gforcebygigi.com

State Representative Stephanie Hilferty of District 94 talks about upcoming projects for the West End area in New Orleans and other happenings along the lake front of Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish.

Connie Uddo, Executive Director of NOLA Tree Project, has been on the front lines of disaster recovery since Hurricane Katrina in 2006. She spearheaded the recovery of the Lakeview and Gentilly neighborhoods of New Orleans as Executive Director of St. Paul’s Homecoming Center. With lessons learned during the New Orleans recovery, Connie brought her experience to similar disasters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, New York, and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy. Recent floods in Baton Rouge and tornado damage in New Orleans East continued to bring Connie’s expertise to communities in need. Learn more at https://nolatreeproject.org

Debbie Lewis with Burk Brokerage and the G-Force Group talks with Freddy Yoder on the history of LCPD and where we are today in Lakeview as a community. Freddy Yoder, has been on the LCPD board of commissioners for many years and also an active board member on the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. You can learn more about LCPD at http://www.lcpdonline.com and stay informed on all other community engagements at LakeviewCivic.org.

GiGi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate stop in and talk with Melissa Beese owner of Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe & Party Boutique, now at their new location, 400 Harrison Avenue in Lakeview. It all started with a toy subscription service out of her home. Today it's a wildly popular toy shoppe offering some of the best toys made for children of all ages. Plus a new party boutique for hosting special events and birthday parties. Visit and learn more at https://www.littlepnutstoyshoppe.com Podcast by Gforcebygigi.com

GiGi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate talk with Adam Stumpf, President of The Lake Area Business Alliance. Learn more about this organization and their efforts to help the community of Lakeview / Lakefront New Orleans. LABA Mission - To unify lake area businesses to enhance their position and voice in the promotion of economic development and expansion of services to the lake area community. https://www.lakeareabusiness.com Gforcebygigi.com

Debbie Lewis and Ellie Burk sit with Gregory Brown to discuss all the facets of homeowners insurance and flood insurance. New Orleans is a unique location when it comes to getting the right coverage for your property and Gregory points out all the details homeowners should know and tips for first time home buyers. Learn more about TWFG Insurance at TWFGnola.com Gforcebygigi.com

GiGi Burk and Debbie Lewis interview Mimi Denis of Eustis Mortgage and discuss the insights of home loans. Whether you're ready to refinance, renovate or buy a new home, her knowledge and experience is invaluable to guide you through the process. We discuss the variety of loan options that can help you achieve your goals. https://www.eustismortgage.com/mimi-denis/ Gforcebygigi.com

Debbie Lewis and GiGi Burk talk with Monique and discuss her connections and passion around the Raphael Village in New Orleans. To lean more about the Raphael Village visit http://www.raphaelvillage.org Gforcebygigi.com

GiGi Burk interviews Designer and Store owner, Lacey Stalter of Oak & Arrow Interiors. Lean more about interior design trends and tips to create a great living room space. Lacey's shop on Canal Blvd is a new interior design retail store where you can buy gifts and furnishings, plus meet with Lacey to discus any of your own interior design needs. https://www.oakandarrowinteriors.com Gforcebygigi.com

Joe Giarusso, Councilman for District A, explains three items coming up to vote on in October. 1. a tourism tax, on short term rentals. 2. Bond issuance for $500 million for Capital Improvements. 3. New tax of 3 mills used to support city infrastructure and safety. Listen to learn more. www.Gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of the G-Force Group and Burk Brokerage Real Estate interview Billy Burk about the construction industry and custom built homes.

Need more information on the recent tax assessments and the effects on you? Joe Giarusso, Councilman for District A, explains the system to clarify assessments and the process for appealing. To be noted, the State regulates the law for Property Tax Assessments, and the taxes collected are dispersed according to millage for specific entities.

GiGi Burk and Debbie Lewis of the G-Force Group and Burk Brokerage Real Estate talk to Josie Occhipinti from Crescent Title in Lakeview, New Orleans, who explains the function of a title company. Learn more about real estate title procedures and the importance of title insurance. Gforcebygigi.com

In this short interview, we talk with Kevin Barraco of Smart Media to discuss online marketing and how video plays a big role in your content marketing strategy. Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of the G-Force Group work with Smart Media and have seen the benefits of producing consistent online content to boost your business reach and engagement online. Gforcebygigi.com

Season 2 will showcase interviews with Community Leaders and Our Business Partners. In this first episode of season 2, Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of the Gforce Group and Burk Brokerage Real Estate welcome Michelle Douglas, CEO of Hynes Charter Schools. Michelle discuses the history and future of Hynes Charter School with the opening of the second Hynes campus. This new elementary charter school will open this August at a temporary site in New Orleans and then relocate a future new facility on the University of New Orleans campus adjacent to Ben Franklin Hight School. www.Gforcebygigi.com

The G Force Group talks about the importance of knowing your Neighborhoods when selling a home. Each neighborhood in your market has amenities and favorable benefits that clients may want or need to know about. A seller agent should be informed and educated about neighborhoods to help find the right property. Gforcebygigi.com

The G-Force Team; Gigi, Debbie, Ellie and Charlotte talk about tips and best practices for showing your home. Sellers should prepare their homes, removing clutter, trash, personal items and making it fresh and inviting for prospective buyers. www.gforcebygigi.com

Gigi, Debbie and Charlotte of the G Force Group gather on a busy weekday morning to talk about the day to day life of a real estate agent and a little insight of the work happing at the Burk Brokerage office. From closings, showings, new listings, offers and more, the team is always on the go!

It's that time of year again and Gigi Burk with Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the GForce Group provides some helpful tips and reminders to prepare for Hurricane Season in South Louisiana. Gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the GForce Group talk about property disclosures that a seller fills out when listing a property. Understand what you need to list and how to be transparent and provided clarity to a purchaser. Gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the Gforce Group talk about buyer's responsibilities. This includes many task a buyer should do after an offer is made, such timelines for deposits, loan application processes, inspection & due diligence period and more. Learn more at Gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk of Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the Gforce Group discusses best practices and tips on how to find an active, knowledgeable Listing Agent for selling your home www.gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the Gforce Group talk about the importance of the inspection period during the time of purchasing a home. Learn more about the what you need to know during this process. www.gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk and Debbie Lewis of Burk Brokerage Real Estate and the Gforce Group talk about their experience and suggestions for buyers when using national real estate websites such as Zillow.com and Realtor.com. www.gforcebygigi.com

Gigi Burk with Burk Brokerage and the G Force Group reviews some of the best tips for choosing a real estate agent. www.gforcebygigi.com

Let me explain why listing your home with an experienced Realtor could put more money in you pocket. Finding a qualified buyer for your home is only a part of what a listing agent does on a seller’s behalf. The majority of our work is the preparation of the property, continuous evaluation of pricing strategy, listing and property documentation, negotiations offers, inspections, appraisal, repairs and closing. All of these responsibilites get taken off of your shoulder when you list with an agent. Gforcebygigi.com