Monthly Archives: September 2008

LEASED! 739 Grinell Place Gretna LA 70056- Terrytown Home for Rent

UPDATE: LEASED ON 1/26/2009 Available for immediate occupancy, come check out this terrific single family West Bank home for rent in the heart of Terrytown.  Easy commute to downtown New Orleans, NSA New Orleans and NAS JRB New Orleans.  Why live in an apartment when you can have the privacy of a home, right down…

Ten Hut! Calling All Military Spouses

My good REALTOR friend, Jesse Clifton in Fairbanks, Alaska, recently wrote a post about the 2009 Military Spouse of the Year nominations.  With the New Orleans West Bank being home to both NAS JRB New Orleans and NSA New Orleans, I thought it was great information to pass along. Although praise is deservedly lavished on…

Moving On Up

Are you bursting at the seams of your home, but think it’s not a good time to move up in the current New Orleans West Bank real estate market?  You couldn’t be more mistaken.  Is the market tough right now – yes it is.  But homes that are priced right and in excellent condition ARE…

New Beginnings

I don’t know about everyone else, but the start of school is kind of like beginning a new year for me.  New uniforms, cool backpacks that haven’t been written on yet, overflowing with all of the fresh supplies for middle and high schools.  I remember how I started each of my own school years with…

West Bank Salon to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

I ran into my favorite local hairdresser, Alise Lavergne at Regis Salon in Oakwood Mall, last night and found out that the salon will soon be participating in a national campaign to raise funds to fight breast cancer. On October 18, 2008, Regis Salon will be offering $15 hair cuts with all proceeds for the…

Woodlands Trail and Park Needs Volunteers

The destination for hundreds of species of migrating birds each year, Woodlands Trail encompasses 609 acres of land in Algiers and is part of the America’s Wetland Birding Trail.  Some fantastic volunteers spent this past weekend helping clear trails, installing signs and putting up wood duck nesting boxes.  But the work is not complete.  The…

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Oh, What a Beautiful Morning…

Did you feel it this morning?  That slightly cool breeze blowing that gives us hope that the dog days of summer are almost through and that fall will make an appearance soon? I did, and it made me think of mums, and pumpkins and football games and chilly nights in the backyard with the fire…

Louisiana Bond Money Available to West Bank Home Buyers

Good news for home buyers on the West Bank of New Orleans!  The state of Louisiana has issued bond money that can help reduce the amount of cash you need to purchase your next home. With a little assistance from the seller, you may be able to move into your next home with minimal cash…

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA: August 2008 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports

Current real estate market statistics for Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City as of 9/12/2008: 21 active listings, priced from $64,900 to $399,000 Average list price of $146,009 2 pending sales (accepted, but continuing to show) priced at $85,000 and $150,000 3 under contract listings, priced from $89,900 to $185,000 Based on August 2008 sales, there…