Relocating to a new city is full of challenges and one of the biggest is what job opportunities are available in your field. Are you considering moving to New Orleans, LA? Perhaps your next military relocation is to NAS JRB New Orleans and your spouse will be looking for a job in the area. Or…
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Algiers, LA: Where Do You Worship?
When a family is relocated, there are the typical concerns. What are the best neighborhoods? Where will the kids go to school? Where is the nearest grocery store, oil change place and pharmacy? At the top of the list for many families is also the location of their new place of worship. The New Orleans…
The Residence at Park Avenue, Harvey LA
The Residence • Luxury Townhouses • Community Pool
Developed in 2003, you won’t find any cookie cutter townhomes here. It’s custom all the way…from the gated access to the community pool, fitness center and party room, this is luxury living.
West Bank Mardi Gras Weekend
Despite the inclement weather on Friday that postponed the Krewe of Cleopatra, I still got to ride with the Krewe of Choctaw on Saturday. It was cold and misty in the morning as we headed to the breakfast provided by the great folks at Bennigan’s in Algiers to fill up on coffee, eggs, grits, bacon…
New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events: January 25-27,2008
It looks like it might be a wet start to the West Bank Carnival season this weekend, so put on your rain coat, bring your umbrella and let the good times roll! Krewe of Cleopatra Parade Cleopatra rolls through Algiers and Terrytown starting at 6:30 pm Friday with the theme Cleopatra’s Bits and Pieces of…
The Educator: New Orleans West Bank Business of the Week
The school social studies fair is this week for my 6th grader. Of course, like all 12 year old boys, he has procrastinated on finishing up his project on the History of Mardi Gras. With no school today, we were running around the West Bank, looking for just the right “stuff” to decorate his backboard…
Stonebridge, Gretna LA
Stonebridge • Restricted access subdivision • Golf Course
Built around three 9 hole golf courses, Stonebridge offers a wide array of custom built homes with the most desirable locations lining the courses. Entrances on Wall Blvd. in Gretna and Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey make Stonebridge a quick commute to anywhere on the New Orleans West Bank, with nearby shopping, dining, playgrounds, libraries, churches and schools.
The Show Must Go On! Krewe of Choctaw River Parade 2008
Even though it was a dreary, rainy and cold New Orleans morning, the Krewe of Choctaw 2008 River Parade went off without a hitch! After running through the rain to the Gretna ferry landing, we boarded the Steamboat Natchez…I love the paddle wheels, but it was VERY cold and windy out there on the water….
Barkley Estates, Harvey LA
Barkley Estates • Custom homes in a gated subdivision
Located off of Lapalco Blvd., Barkley Estates is a gated, private, deed restricted community on the West Bank of New Orleans. 416 home sites, along with walking and jogging trails and community parks make up this great West Bank neighborhood.
5 Dos and Don’ts for Home Sellers
I spent an entire day this week with a potential West Bank home buyer. He had a particular area in mind for his new home and we scheduled appointments to see all of the available listings in one of the subdivisions he is interested in. There are 10 homes for sale in the area we…
