Monthly Archives: March 2008

Plantation Estates, Marrero LA

plantation-estates.jpg

Plantation Estates • Custom homes from the low $300s

Originally developed in 1979 by Marrero Land and Development, Plantation Estates is located off of Barataria Blvd., just south of Lapalco Blvd.. The location provides a quick commute to employees at West Jeff Medical Center and is a short distance from Highway 90 B (West Bank Expressway) with easy access to downtown New Orleans and the Central Business District.

Wednesday at the Square in New Orleans

It’s the little things that make New Orleans such a unique place to call home to me. Post Katrina, my husband and I seriously considered leaving.  Moving to another state and starting over in a place that wasn’t damaged, wasn’t in a recovery mode 24/7.  We even went so far as to start decluttering the…

You’ve Accepted an Offer! Now What?

Congratulations!  You worked hard to prepare your home for sale, to price it right and make it accessible for potential buyers and their agents.  All of that hard work has paid off in the form of an accepted offer from someone who loves your house as much as you do.  So, what happens next?  …

The Zurich Classic: Welcoming the PGA to New Orleans

A New Orleans tradition since 1958, the Zurich Golf Classic of New Orleans returns on Monday, March 24, 2008 to the TPC Louisiana course in Avondale.  Celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, the Zurich Classic is a spring time tradition on the West Bank and gives everyone a chance to see the $3 million in course enhancements…

Timberlane Estates, Gretna LA

timberlane-2.jpg

Timberlane Estates • Golf course lots and more with Restricted Access

Living in Timberlane Estates provides easy access to Timberlane Country Club, the oldest country club on the West Bank, with an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool offering year round outdoor activities for the entire family.

West Bank Weekend Events: March 21-23, 2008

It’s Easter weekend…time to relax a little and take a break from all of the recent Friday activities.  I hope that you have your family to surround you and that you have a fantastic weekend.   Saturday Events Easter egg hunts are a fun way to spend this Saturday afternoon with the kids.  On the…

Your Offer’s Been Accepted! Now What?

Congratulations!  You’ve found a West Bank home that you love and negotiated an acceptable price and terms to make it your own.  What happens next?   Well, a lot of things will happen very quickly, which is why finding the right West Bank agent to guide you through the sale process is critical.  The following…

St. Patrick’s in New Orleans – This is How We Do It!

I’ve seen television footage of St. Patrick’s parades in other parts of the country.  There is generally a marching band of bagpipes, some local cheerleaders and convertibles filled with dignitaries waving to the crowd.  No floats filled with riders, no beads, no produce companies working overtime.   But this is New Orleans, and we do…

Algiers Riverpoint, Algiers LA

Entrance to Algiers Riverpoint subdivision in Algiers LA

Algiers Riverpoint • Gated Resale and New Construction in a Historic District

Do you love the look of historic New Orleans homes, but don’t want the maintenance issues that can come along with them? On the edge of Algiers Point, there is a community of homes built to reflect the wonderful architecture of Algiers and New Orleans, while providing all of the modern conveniences you want for today’s lifestyle. All of this is rolled up into a gated community tucked between Opelousas Avenue and the Mississippi River.

West Bank Real Estate Blog is a Gold Prize Winner!

I recently prepared my first version of a New Orleans Relocation Package to help people moving to the area know a little more about us than Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. It was entered into a contest on the Active Rain real estate network and won a gold prize! Gold winners in other parts…