Monthly Archives: February 2008

Where Did You Go to School?

Ask any native New Orleanian that question and the answer will almost always be the name of their high school.  It doesn’t matter if they have a doctorate from the most prestigious Ivy League university in the country, in New Orleans it’s all about what high school you attended!  Folks who relocate to New Orleans…

New Orleans, LA: It’s Getting Hot in Here!

Moving to a new city means adjusting to many changes.  Have you thought about the weather in your new home town?  If you are relocating to New Orleans or NAS JRB New Orleans,  here’s what you need to know about our weather. New Orleans has a subtropical climate.  What does this mean?  Short, mostly mild…

West Bank MOMS Clubs

Family fun in New Orleans

The boxes are unpacked, the new curtains are hung in the windows and the  pantry has been filled.  The flurry of activity involved in moving has subsided.  You are a new resident in an unfamiliar city with small children – wondering, What now? Any move can be difficult, but if you are relocating to a…

West Bank Weekend Events: February 29-March 1, 2008

The weather forecast for the weekend is sunny with temperatures in the low 70s, perfect for some outdoor activities on the West Bank.  If you are not out on the golf course or picnicking at the park, here are some other West Bank events you might enjoy.   Gretna BMX Raceway A recent addition to…

New Orleans, LA: In the Top 20 Again!

I know that New Orleans is a great place to live, but a recent poll shows that others think so too!  Rankings by Forbes.com put New Orleans in the Top 20 Cities for Singles across the nation.  Coming in at #17 overall, New Orleans also ranked in the top 20 in the following singles categories:…

The Commons, Gretna LA

Entrance to The Commons subdivision in Gretna LA

The Commons • Gated single family homes from the upper $100s

Developed by Willow Builders in 1999, The Commons is centrally located on the West Bank of New Orleans off of Manhattan Blvd. with easy access to the Central Business District, NAS JRB New Orleans, the Metairie business district and more.

Friday Fun

I love to take pictures and always have my camera with me.  You never know what you’ll see when you are driving around the West Bank. Creative, don’t you think? Have a great West Bank weekend!   Do you have any fun West Bank photos?  Drop me a line and share them with everyone! Photo…

West Bank Weekend Events: February 22-24, 2008

Well here we are, almost to the end of another week of hard work on the West Bank.  Let’s have some fun this weekend! West Bank Theatre The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Flanagan’s Wake at the Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre, starting Friday, February 22nd.  The hilarious, interactive show will run through March 16th, will…

What Buyers Are Saying About Your Home

Spring is right around the corner, the beginning of the traditional “hot” time for selling a home.  I’ve been out showing homes to several different potential buyers in the last few weeks and have had the chance to get their honest impressions and assessments of the homes we are touring.  It’s information that home sellers…

New Orleans, LA: Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties for Sale on the West Bank

Foreclosures and bank owned properties are now for sale on the West Bank of New Orleans in Algiers, Gretna, Terrytown, Belle Chasse, Harvey, Marrero and Westwego.  While these properties often need a little tender loving care to make them sparkle, they can be an excellent opportunity to purchase a home in an area that might…