Boasting a large Catholic population, south Louisiana embraces the Lenten season with the start of the Friday fish fries all over the city. Whether you are a church member or not, everyone is welcomed at the delicious events that kick off this week in school cafeterias and KC halls all over the West Bank….and since…
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Has Spring Sprung in New Orleans?
With average high temperatures hitting the upper 60′s, the itch to dig in the dirt has hit folks all over the New Orleans West Bank. I’ve seen tons of homeowners out working in their yards…clearing out dead plants, cutting back overgrown shrubs, and putting in fresh new flowers and mulch. I love spring in New…
Dancing With the Paws – Gretna Pawdi Gras Parade This Weekend!
After all of the Mardi Gras celebrations, you would think we would be paraded out on the West Bank. Not a chance! This Saturday is the annual Pawdi Gras parade in Gretna, held to benefit the Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Belle Chasse that has partnered with the City of Gretna….
The Party is Over – Looking Back at West Bank Mardi Gras 2009
Whew….I’m moving a little slowly today after a full weekend of parades and then topping it all off with another ride on Mardi Gras day! It was a beautiful day for parades, with sunshine and mild temperatures and it showed in the huge number of people that turned out in Gretna to watch the Krewe…
OFF THE MARKET | New Price on Gretna Home for Sale – 1334 Monroe St. Gretna LA 70053
THIS HOME IS NO LONGER FOR SALE – FOR A LIST OF SIMILAR PROPERTIES CONTACT THE WEST BANK LIVING TEAM What can you buy within the city limits of Gretna LA for less than $120,000? How about an adorable, updated shotgun home with a great corner location! $119,900 With a covered front porch that is…
Parades, Parades, Parades – West Bank Mardi Gras 2009
We are getting ready to head Uptown today for more Mardi Gras parades, but I wanted to share some photos from the last few that rolled on the West Bank. If you are here, be safe. If you’re not – come on down!! Krewe of Choctaw – 2009 Krewe of Alla – 2009 Krewe of…
Why Accurate Disclosures Are Critical When Selling Your Home
Disclose, disclose, disclose. This is an agent’s mantra when advising sellers during the process of listing their home. Hiding defects is not only foolish (since the home inspector will more than likely find it anyway) but deliberately withholding information about defects in the property is also fraud. So, what happens if you are just careless…
OFF THE MARKET – Mid-City Double for Sale: 605-07 S. Solomon New Orleans, LA 70119
*******OFF THE MARKET!!!******** Great investment opportunity in the wonderful Mid City area of New Orleans. Easy access to downtown New Orleans and mass transportation, just around the corner from Rock N Bowl, restaurants and retail shops. Live in one unit and rent the other, or keep the existing tenants and invest in the Crescent City….
How the Home Buyer Tax Credit Works
The buzz in the real estate world for the last few weeks has been all about what changes might be made to the $7,500 Home Buyer Tax Credit that was previously in effect. Finally, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by both the House and Senate this past Friday, putting an…
Algiers LA 70114: January 2009 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports
2009 is starting off very slowly for Algiers 70114, with only 2 low end homes being sold in the area for the entire month. Here is a quick look at the real estate market for the entire zip code, including Algiers Point. Homes for Sale in Algiers LA 70114 82 active listings High price: $699,000…
