Monthly Archives: January 2009

OFF THE MARKET – Harvey LA Golf Course Home for Sale in Stonebridge Esprit

Affordable golf course living on the West Bank?  You bet, right here in the Stonebridge Esprit subdivision. From the welcoming exterior to the tastefully decorated interior to the golf course view from the rear porch and balcony, this newly listed Harvey home for sale has it all! A visually stunning entry foyer?  Check. An upgraded…

Two Heads Are Better Than One

On the heels of my recent move to Keller Williams, there is another big change happening at West Bank Living.  It’s getting harder to keep up with the inquiries from buyers and sellers and still provide the same level of service that my clients expect from me and that I expect from myself.  But, I…

Relocating? Consider New Orleans…one of the 15 Coolest North American Cities

What does New Orleans have in common with Washington DC, Chicago, Santa Fe, Denver and others?  It’s been named one of the 15 coolest North American cities by msn.com, and rightfully so.  After all, what other city in the U.S. can rival New Orleans with its rich history, stunning architecture and gourmet dining? While the…

The Arbors, Algiers LA

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The Arbors • Eco-Friendly Community in New Orleans

Picture this: You leave the office at 5 pm, fighting to get out of the parking lot and into the traffic. Merge, yield, creep, crawl. The traffic breaks up and suddenly you are on your way…home.

Home. Where you can relax on the porch and watch the cranes and egrets as they search for an evening snack.

New Orleans Opera Returns to the Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts

New Orleans has always been known for the non-stop party atmosphere of the French Quarter, the glorious cuisine that makes every other city pale in comparison and the annual celebration of Mardi Gras.  But there is so much more to the city than a 24 hour party and last night we able to soak in…

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

First, I have to say mea culpa, mea culpa. There was an error in how the monthly sales reports were being pulled for Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City that resulted in inaccurate information for 2008.  The error has been corrected and you can be assured that the end of year sales information is as accurate…

Algiers LA 70114: 2008 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports

In a real estate environment marked by falling sales and prices, the 70114 zip code in Algiers is bucking the trend with an increase in the number of homes sold in 2008.  Take a look at how the year ended up for the area. Current real estate statistics for Algiers LA 70114: 87 active listings,…

Algiers LA 70131: 2008 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports

Finally, the doors are closed on 2008.  Let’s take a look back at the real estate market in Algiers LA 70131 and how it stacked up against the other West Bank communities. Current real estate statistics for Algiers LA 70131: 188 active listings, priced from $48,552 to $895,000 6 pending (but still showing), priced from…

Home Staging with Feng Shui – Stage Your Bedroom

My favorite L.A. home stager, Michelle Minch, has been writing a series on staging your home with Feng Shui.  Whether your future holds a move or not, this is some great information that can change the look and feel of your home with minimal cost.  I enjoyed it so much that I asked her if…

English Turn: 2008 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports

English Turn took a big hit in sales in 2008 as the market for luxury homes on the West Bank took a nosedive.  Take a look back at the market fluctuations for the year. Current real estate statistics for English Turn subdivision in Algiers LA: 36 active listings, priced from $415,000 to $1,595,000 1 pending…