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About
Richard’s excitement and drive to open CORE LENDING cannot be measured. With over 30 years of experience in the Mortgage Industry, Richard’s vast amount of knowledge and servant leadership are respected by Industry Professionals nationwide. In 2000, Richard decided to leave Baton Rouge, where he grew up, and moved to the Northshore to open NOLA Lending Group.
Downtime and free time have always been foreign concepts to Richard. So, in true Richard fashion, immediately upon his move to the Northshore, he identified ways to be involved in the community. As if starting NOLA Lending Group, which morphed into a rapidly growing company exceeding over a billion in volume with 24 offices, wasn’t enough, Richard also played competitive tennis his first 10 years on the Northshore. While playing tennis, Richard created a network of great friends who he believes strongly contributed to his success. Chasing Realtors and Builders were not a “match” Richard made a priority. His love for life and people are Richard’s “ace.”
A famous tennis quote to describe Richard’s approach to business is, “Business is like tennis; those who serve well win.” Richard recognizes the importance of serving his clients and Team while capitalizing on available opportunities when the ball is on your side of the court. Once his boys were born, Richard hung up his racket and spent time focused on family. He spent years Coaching his three boys and loves sports, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and boys.
What has not ever changed is Richard’s love for serving his community and the immense joy he receives when helping others. Since selling NOLA Lending Group in 2014, the Mortgage Industry model Richard was instrumental in establishing, has never been the same. Over the last 10 years, Richard has learned a lot from mistakes made throughout the Industry which led him to open CORE LENDING.
“This industry has been overloaded with unnecessary waste for the past ten years or more. CORE LENDING’s platform collaborates with a fulfillment company and is equipped with seasoned Mortgage professionals who understand how to scale our model. This will allow us to underwrite our own files, close loans in our name, while guaranteeing our clients the best rate on the market...yes, we will match rates! CORE LENDING’s platform was difficult to implement on my last two platforms,” states LaNasa.
Testimonials
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The interaction between agent/ Charlee Jones and buyer/ myself was seamless. You couldn't ask for a better closing. I am looking forward to doing future business.
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- Edmond Dejan
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Robert van Meter represented me in the recent sale of my home. He is very knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods, and the most responsive communicator of any realtor I've ever worked with. Any question I had was immediately answered. He also has great negotiating skills. I highly recommend Robert - he puts all of himself into his listings and his clients' needs.
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- Sara Macca
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AMAZING AGENT
Charlee is an amazing realtor. She went above and beyond to help us close the deal. Her availability and excellent communication made the process smooth and stress-free. Agents like her are hard to find. I highly recommend using her for your listings.
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I worked with Mrs.Jones on finding the right house for my family. She took everything into consideration on things that I was looking for in a home. Mrs.Jones was able to find the right location, space and price range that was for our budget when looking for our future home. She gives you that family feeling when you are looking for home always ready and able find what you are looking for. When you speak with her she feels like one of your family members that puts all of your dreams and aspirations that you would like to have in your home first. If I’m ever going to buy another house I would make sure she is helping my family again with our new home finding process.
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- Ernest Dixon III
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Jacques was so incredibly helpful and dependable throughout the whole house hunting process. He made the process stress-free and easy, which was extremely important for me as a first-time home buyer. He was responsive, dependable, and patient with me. I especially appreciated how well he communicated my negotiation terms with the other realtor. Jacques’ kind-hearted personality and professionalism makes him the ideal real estate agent, which is why I won’t hesitate to utilize his expertise again for my next house hunting endeavor.
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- M. Sedlock
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If your an investor Blake Rose must be your go to realtor. He understands what we are looking for. Blake is fast to respond at all hours. Even when he was on holiday (sorry Blake). He is highly knowledgeable on the local market. Blake is reliable and made himself available for all our legal work on closing. We will continue working with him and I we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a local realtor that you can trust.
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- usatibor
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Blake was great, not only in his knowledge and availability, but in his follow through. Once he finds out your needs and preferences he is able to curate the houses you are looking at.. most importantly he does not pressure you, he wants you to get into a property that is right for you, not a quick commission for him. Can't say how much I appreciate Blake's work ethic and how he handles relationships.. Great job!
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- Marc Johnson
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Exceptional!
We have had the pleasure of working with Charlee on several occasions. She is prompt, responsive and always at the ready. I would recommend her 10/10. She is a consummate professional and closes the deal!
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- Lana Veal
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We want to express our deepest gratitude to Robert Van Meter, whose exceptional dedication and professionalism transformed our challenging house-hunting journey into a success story. A year ago, we faced significant hurdles after the economic impacts of COVID-19 led to job losses and even bankruptcy on our part. Many realtors hesitated to assist us once they learned about our credit situation, but not Robert.
From the outset, Robert treated us with the utmost respect and unwavering support, never letting our past financial difficulties influence his commitment to finding us the perfect home. His diligence and empathy stood out distinctly as he guided us through the process with ease and understanding.
Today, we are delighted to live in a wonderful home that Robert helped us secure, and we're excited as he assists us in searching for our next residence. His professionalism and kindness have not only earned him our trust but our heartfelt recommendation. Robert isn't just a realtor; he's a truly outstanding gentleman who goes above and beyond for his clients. We couldn't recommend anyone more highly
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- Brandon Thorn
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Excellent!
Charlee made the purchase of my home an effortless experience. Very knowledgeable and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her.
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- Tyla Albrite
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Rob was amazing! I could not have bought my first home if I didn’t have his help. He explained the entire process to me and what to expect. He was very honest with me through out the process, and gave me a pep talk when i started to get discouraged. He was very knowledgeable about the area and let me know what to expect. He’s very easy to work with and will bend over backwards to get the job done!
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- Virginia Payton
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The Guriesky team was top notch. They worked tirelessly to help us sell our house as well as purchase one. They exceeded all our expectations. I would definitely recommend them.
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- brennan mccurley9
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Blake's professionalism is unmatched. I went through many people before finding Blake. He's extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Real estate is his passion so he does it well. Blake was my boots on the ground. I trusted him to help find me a property I could keep in my family for generations and he did. I'm very happy with my home. From price to area and closing he made sure I was taken care of. I plan on buying many more properties with him. I highly recommend Blake Rose.
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- Tahlia Szekely
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Exceptional service
Mrs. Jones is a Exceptional agent with nothing but knowledge of the market and how to sell a home, She went above and beyond making sure everything went great, making it very easy from start to finish. I would recommend Mrs. Jones over and over again, her market knowledge and communication & professionalism is top notch.
Thank you,
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- Denise Warning
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Kurt helped me find tenants for my property in New Orleans. This occurred during the current COVID-19 crisis, and he was responsive and thorough throughout the process. I would recommend him for all real estate related needs in the New Orleans metro area!
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- lrgabardi
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Darlene and her supporting team were fantastic in helping us locate and purchase our new home in Covington. Good knowledge of the Tchefuncta area helped us narrow down candidate homes
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- EvanGraybill8
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Excellent Realator
Charlee was fabulous from the first day meeting her to the sale of the house. She was a very effective communicator with me (and my elderly mother). She explained what to expect throughout the process, made sure our house was advertised appropriately, stage the house, and was easily accessible for questions. I could not have asked for more. Strongly recommend Charlee.
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- Chrissandra Griffin
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It was a pleasure working with The McNulty Brothers in the sale of our beautiful lot on Lake Ramsey! We will recommend them to anyone that needs an agent! Well done. Thanks again guys!
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- Rick & Yvette
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Within only two days Jacques found my home which was in my price range, in the area I desired, the size I was looking for and quickly negotiated what I believe to be a good deal. He was very accessible, answered any questions I had and guided me through the process. What impressed me most was even after the sale, he was very responsive when I contacted him for assistance and at this point he was no longer under contract with me. Just an example of what a genuine guy he is and how passionate he is about his profession.
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- M. Joliboix
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Its been a month and a half since closing and my husband and I are finally settling in and wanted to share our amazing experience. There are no words to describe how incredible Kelly was through our first house buying process. It is no secret that purchasing your first home is intimidating to say the least, but Kelly made everything feel seamless. Not only did she find us the house of our dreams, but she never made us feel like we were bothering her when we had a million novice questions. She was incredibly savvy with the buying process and so gracious with our concern. We absolutely recommend to anyone looking to make Metairie/New Orleans home. She is an incredible Real Estate Professional and an incredible person.
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- S. Acoleto
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Jacques has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in assisting with our home search. We are a military family and have been looking to purchase in the New Orleans area. Even with some setbacks with our bank, Jacques has been personable, helpful, and communicative. I highly recommend Jacques.
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- Alyssa Snow
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Kelly Serio introduced me to the Lake View neighborhood before I even knew I was looking to buy a property in that section of NOLA.
Her intelligent neighborhood insight, her excellent business acumen, and her super-friendly & cheerful personality proved to be totally winning assets.
Throughout my personal house-buying process, Kelly proved over and over that she could meet head on and solve all early & last minute sales hurdles.
A real Pro!
I've bought several houses in different USA regions in recent years, so I know what should be expected from a great real estate agent.
Trust me, You can't do better than KS.
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- Drew Stewart
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I highly recommend Kelly Serio to everyone- she is the best realtor ever! She knows the areas and was always right there with answers and advice. She understood our needs and helped us purchase the perfect property at a great price. And thanks to her knowledge and experience, she recommended video inspections of the plumbing- this saved us over $20,000 in repair costs. She has all the needed contacts for repairs, insurance, and whatever is needed. We will gladly use her again!
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- Troy Carteri
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Darlene and Barry and team are very knowledgeable about property values and "what sells," but also about the entire process of selling your home, including the inevitable negotiations. They are there to help guide you through to the end, every step of the way.
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- kathy campbell88
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I was extremely impressed with Jacques Alfonso knowledge and professionalism.
He kept me informed every step of the process. He is tireless and resourceful.
He showed my property to many different clients, and never gave up.
He also gave me tips and ideas to improve the saleability of my property.
I am highly recommending Jacques Alfonso. You will never regret listing with him.
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- Marie Marullo
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Robert was a dream to work with - communicative, caring, always on time, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to explain every step of the process to us to ensure we were clear on our next steps and well informed each step of the way. He was also always on time and able to deliver exceptional customer-service. We felt cared for as people and home-buyers. Even now, months after we've moved into our home, Robert checks in to ensure we have all that we need and still feel good about our purchase. I highly recommend Robert for his experience, relationship building skills, attention to detail and ability to laterally influence and motivate across other realtors to ensure strong experience for customer.
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- Alex Gray
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Charlee was great
Charlee was very knowledgeable and helpful during the entire process. We were able to get our home in contract within 24 hours of initial listing. We would definitely use Charlee again.
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- Stephen Caplinger
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Berry G helped us find our dream home in Madisonville. From beginning to end he was responsive, attentive, patient, friendly, and professional. He made house shopping feel like an exciting, fun time. He respected our wishes to wear a mask, and he was super helpful with our toddler in-tow throughout the process. He even reached above and beyond his duties to connect my wife to local medical professionals, helping her get acclimated to the move. 5/5 would recommend to anyone.
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- MVdrummer09
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Kelly was amazing from start to finish. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients, and I felt encouraged every step of the way. The home selling process is stressful and I was so grateful to be in such capable hands. She was always available to listen to my concerns and “talk me off the ledge” as needed! I can honestly say that I could not have done this without her and truly feel that I gained a friend in the process :) Thank you Kelly…you rock!
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- Niki Laatc
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Darlene and Barry weren't the first agents we contacted for their expertise, but they were the BEST agents, by far! Darlene walked in, and from that moment, she was positive, enlightening and took notes as we spoke with her. Her knowledge and resources are endless! We had an offer in 37 days, which we accepted. Also, the buyers are elated with the house! I highly recommend her and will refer anyone and everyone to her team!
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- aknipeiv
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