Working in the service industry (a euphemism for bartender), my oldest daughter always has some of the most interesting friends that I have ever met. They are amazing young people from all walks of life that happen to have met up in the same place at the same time and struck up friendships that went…
Monthly Archives: December 2007
We Had a Ball in Algiers!
Can you believe that Mardi Gras is right around the corner? The Christmas decorations are not even tucked back into their boxes yet, and the Carnival season has begun. Mardi Gras 2008 is February 5th (quite early!) and the balls have begun taking place all around the city. Last night, the Krewe of Choctaw…
New Years Resolutions for Home Sellers
Everyone has that list, whether they write it down or just keep it in their head. All of the things they vow to improve on, change or implement in the New Year. Lose weight, get organized, spend more time with the family, focus on business….the list goes on and on. If your West Bank home…
New Orleans – More Than Just a Party Town
Many adult visitors to New Orleans never venture beyond the Convention Center and the French Quarter. They have a great time, but never consider bringing their children to the area. Why not? There is more to the city of New Orleans than just a party happening 7 days a week. If you are planning a…
Need Space? These West Bank Homes Have It!
Sometimes you just need a little elbow room… There are many reasons why people are looking for a larger home. They have “outgrown” their current home with the addition of children Extended families are living together Too much stuff and not enough space! When you are looking for a large home, the West Bank of…
What Can YOU Buy on the West Bank of New Orleans for under $150,000?
You sat down with your lender and discussed all of your financial options. You have supplied all of the required documents for your loan approval. You have determined that you qualify to buy a home for up to $150,000. So, what can you buy on the West Bank of New Orleans without breaking your budget?…
Buying a Piece of History
One of the things I love about the New Orleans area is the fact that we don’t have too many cookie cutter houses. There are wonderful areas to live that are not part of “subdivisions”…they are neighborhoods in the true sense of the word. Some of the most beautiful areas to live in are older,…
Selling Your West Bank Home on Your Own?
With so many homes for sale on West Bank of New Orleans, some sellers are opting to go it alone…For Sale by Owner. While I don’t encourage this (of course not!) there are people who are successful in selling their own homes. If you have chosen to market your home yourself, here are a few…
What is your New Orleans West Bank Home Worth?
When it comes to real estate sales, most of us have the same questions: How much did my neighbors house sell for? What are they asking for the house around the corner? Is anything selling in my neighborhood? How long is it taking homes in my area to sell? Get the answers to these questions…
Walnut Bend, Algiers LA
Walnut Bend • Algiers homes from the mid $100s
Developed in the late 60s and early 70s, Walnut Bend is a well established subdivision in Algiers, Louisiana. Made up of over 500 homes, Walnut Bend is bounded by Holiday Place, MacArthur Blvd., General Meyer and Kabel Drive. It is appropriate that Holiday Drive is one of the main boundaries, since the streets within Walnut Bend have a “holiday” theme…take a drive down St. Nick Drive, enjoy Valentine Court or stroll down Easter Lane.
